World Be Bald And Free Day

Deepthi Reddy
Dec 22, 2023 By Deepthi Reddy
Originally Published on Mar 08, 2022
Fact-checked by Amatullah Gulbargawala
Be Bald And Free day is one such campaign started by Thomas and Ruth Roy, and it has inspired many men and women to shave their heads and celebrate the beauty of being a bald head.

Where is World Be Bald And Be Free Day celebrated?

World Be Bald And Free Day is celebrated worldwide to celebrate the beauty of baldness and support people who experience hair loss due to cancer treatment.

Who is World Be Bald And Be Free Day celebrated by?

World Be Bald And Free Day is celebrated by everybody with shaved heads due to hair loss or various medical treatments and also all those who want to support the bald people and celebrate baldness and increase their self-esteem.

When did World Be Bald And Be Free Day first start?

World Be Bald And Free Day was started in the '80s, though the exact date is unknown.

Who started World Be Bald And Be Free Day?

World Be Bald And Free Day was first started by Thomas Roy and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Herbs.

History And Timeline

Shaved heads were in vogue from the year 1950. Men with bald heads seemed more confident and disciplined.

Actors, politicians, and many sports stars preferred the bald head look. People like Bruce Willis, Evander Holyfield, and Michael Jordan flaunted the bald scalp trend in the '90s.

The bald scalp look was also followed by people either to show support to a person battling cancer or to raise funds.

Several campaigns were conducted to raise awareness about a certain health condition in men called Alopecia areata, which can cause irreversible baldness in a person resulting in poor self-image among people.

The motto behind these campaigns was also to increase the self-esteem of men and to make them understand that bald people need not feel insecure or embarrassed as people with no hair are more confident and attractive.

Ancestors Shave Their Heads

People from the Stone Age started shaving their heads with the help of clamshells. 

4000 B.C

Novacula Invented By Romans

The priests from the Roman culture started shaving their heads with novacula and pumice stones.

27 A.D

Bald Is The New Cool

Several people from the film industry, sportspersons, adopted the new bald look.

50s

Creation Of Be Bald And Free Day

Thomas and Ruth Roy started this campaign to motivate and inspire people to celebrate bald heads and not cover the head with a wig or other head coverings. 

'80s

Traditions And Customs

The bald head tradition originated in Greece, Egypt, and Rome. In Egyptian culture, all the hair from the body needs to be shaved before any sacrifice. Even Roman and Egyptian priests followed the bald head tradition.

Ways To Celebrate World Be Bald And Be Free Day

There are many ways to honor this unique day. One is by shaving your head to show support to someone who had lost their hair due to cancer treatment or to try a new trend and style.

A fundraising campaign can be organized for all the people who are battling cancer and request people to donate to the cause.

The last way is by conducting webinars or various events to create awareness to people without hair that there is no need to feel insecure and cover baldness with a wig or head coverings. Also, to help them understand that people with bald heads are said to be the most attractive and charming.

Facts And Stats

  • The motto or tagline of this celebration is 'the beauty of baring the scalp.'
  • The celebration is for people who are completely bald and partially bald. Almost half of the U.S. population celebrates the Bald And Free Day. Movie actors from Hollywood are the people who endorse this cause to a large extent.
  • Twitter takes the first place in promoting this celebration online, next being Instagram and YouTube.

What are the benefits of being bald?

Some studies suggest that men who are bald have a 30% lower risk of cancer, boosts metabolism due to high levels of testosterone, save a lot of money and time, and also make men look more efficient and mature.

Who started the Be Bald And Free Day?

World Be Bald And Be Free Day was first started by Thomas Roy and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Herbs.

When is the Be Bald And Free Day?

World Be Bald And Free Day is celebrated on October 14 of every year.

How do people celebrate the Be Bald And Free Day?

People celebrate by shaving their heads to show support, doing fundraising campaigns, and by conducting webinars.

Why do people celebrate the Be Bald And Free Day?

People celebrate to show support to cancer survivors.

What is the significance of Be Bald And Free Day?

The significance is to celebrate the bared noggins.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2020
  • Thursday, October 14, 2021
  • Friday, October 14, 2022
  • Saturday, October 14, 2023
  • Monday, October 14, 2024

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Written by Deepthi Reddy

Master of Business Administration

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Deepthi ReddyMaster of Business Administration

With an MBA under her belt, Deepthi has discovered her true calling in content writing. Her writing repertoire is diverse, covering travel, movies, pet care, parenting, animals and birds, and more. Her joy of learning and creating has helped her craft well-written and engaging articles. When she isn't writing, Deepthi enjoys exploring new cultures, trying different foods, and spending quality time with her two children aged 7 and 12.

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Fact-checked by Amatullah Gulbargawala

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Bachelor of Education specializing in the Language Arts

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Amatullah GulbargawalaBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Bachelor of Education specializing in the Language Arts

Amatullah is a passionate student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education from Ashoka College of Education. With a keen interest in literature, she has excelled in elocution competitions and is an accomplished writer. She has completed courses like "History of English Language and Literature", "Introduction to Western Political Thought and Theory", and "Development of Soft Skills and Personality". In her free time, Amatullah enjoys reading books and writing poetry.

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