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LAST week we saw that scientists were edging ever closer to a cure for baldness with a ‘critical breakthrough.’

This was good news for balding men everywhere, but some celebs have embraced baldness and made it part of their hard men character.
Should they try to grow their hair back or stick with their hard man image?

Let’s go back in time and take a look through Hollywood’s most famous bald leads before they lost their hair.

 

Bruce Willis

 "Come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs..."
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"Come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs..."Credit: Getty - Contributor

One of the most lovable hard men of Hollywood, Bruce Willis is the puppy dog of the hard men world.

However, cross him and he’ll end you.

A few of you will know him from Die Hard where he did have hair, but that was a long time ago and he’s pretty much been bald ever since.

Well, I stumbled upon an absolutely cracking head shot photo of Bruce that’ll make you wonder how he wasn’t the lead in every romcom of the ‘90s.

Feast your eyes upon this:

 It is hot in here all of a sudden or is it just me?
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It is hot in here all of a sudden or is it just me?Credit: Getty - Contributor

Absolute magic.

Sean Connery

 Shimply Shuperb
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Shimply ShuperbCredit: Getty - Contributor

The name’s Bald, James Bald.

I would share a lovely picture of Connery playing the iconic James Bond, but I’d much rather share this image from the film ‘Zardoz.’

 No words are needed
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No words are neededCredit: Getty - Contributor

You’re welcome.

The Rock

 You think this is stylish? Scroll down
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You think this is stylish? Scroll downCredit: Getty - Contributor

For the majority of the world, The Rock has always been bald.

This most likely occurred because his muscles scared his hair away, but in his wrestling days, a young Dwayne Johnson would rock some fantastic hair.

 Now this is a timeless look
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Now this is a timeless look

Say hello to your new phone wallpaper.

Vin Diesel

 Who doesn't love Vinny D?
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Who doesn't love Vinny D?Credit: Getty - Contributor

The man with the deepest voice in the world.

I was under the impression that Vin Diesel came out of the womb bald and remained that way until today.

To my surprise, this is not true.

Have a gander at this Vin Diesel headshot that will have every lady for a 1,000 miles weak at the knees.

 5 o'clock shadow for the ladies
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5 o'clock shadow for the ladies

Mike Tyson

 Remember when face tattoos looked good? No, me neither
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Remember when face tattoos looked good? No, me neitherCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Out of fear for my life, I have no bad words to say about Mr Tyson.

He’s been bald for a few years (I’m sure by choice) and that face tattoo is a lovely fresh look that he definitely shouldn’t regret.

However, just take a look at the man when he had hair.

If you think he’s a hard man now, take a look at this brute.

 I mean... yeah face tattoos are really cool Mike. Please don't hurt me.
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I mean... yeah face tattoos are really cool Mike. Please don't hurt me.Credit: Getty - Contributor

I will do literally anything you say sir.

Jason Statham

 The Transporter looking dapper
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The Transporter looking dapperCredit: Getty - Contributor

From 'The Transporter' to 'Fast & Furious,' Jason Statham plays a wide variety of characters.

He plays everything from a hard man who beats up a lot of people, to a hard man who beats up even more people.

A modern day Daniel Day-Lewis.

However, did you know that Mr Statham used to be a diver?

No, I’m not joking this time. Take a look at this mane of hair.

 Jason Statham doing a casual bit of diving
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Jason Statham doing a casual bit of diving

Terry Crews

 Terry Crews was an 11th round pick on the 1993 NFL draft
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Terry Crews was an 11th round pick on the 1993 NFL draftCredit: Getty - Contributor

The former NFL player turned to acting in the late ‘90s.

Even though the majority of his roles are comedic, there is no doubt that Terry Crews is a hard man.

I honestly couldn’t think what he’d look like with hair and then I stumbled across this gem.

Sporting a very ‘00s look, I finally got to see what the big man looks like with turf on the pitch.

 Mr Crews rocking some '00s shades
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Mr Crews rocking some '00s shadesCredit: Getty - Contributor

Not going to lie... I'm a fan.

Mark Strong

 Strong by name, strong by nature
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Strong by name, strong by natureCredit: Getty - Contributor

I mean it’s in his name, isn’t it?

Mark Strong hadn’t always played hard man roles, but I think it’s fair to say he’s made it work for him in recent years.

He’s got an intimidating face with that perfectly bald dome, but rewind back to his role in the Jane Austin novel ‘Emma’ and he looks like the kindest man in all the land.

 Strong by name, not so strong by nature
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Strong by name, not so strong by natureCredit: Getty - Contributor

Pitbull

 Mr Worldwide doing his thing
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Mr Worldwide doing his thingCredit: Getty - Contributor

Mr Worldwide has had an incredible career for some only seems to say the names of places he’s been in songs.

Possibly the baldest man in the world, Pitbull might not necessarily be an actual hard man, but he acts like one and that still counts.

How do I make his hard man image disappear with one photo? Like this:

 He had a slightly different look back in the day.
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He had a slightly different look back in the day.

 

Which bald hard man do you think looked better with hair? Let us know in the comments.