If you walk through the halls of Del Val this week, you might notice something reflecting the light, and it’s not mirrors — it’s a lot of bald heads.

What started as a single post from a mysterious Instagram account, @be_bald_at_del_val, which was made by an anonymous student, has turned into the school’s biggest fashion statement. The account’s only post consisted of a photo of the popular celebrities Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Sabrina Carpenter with a text that stated, “If you want to be cool, be bald.”

As the trend continues to gain popularity among the school, the account has begun to post students with their new baldness. Now, students and staff alike are ditching the hair dye and styling gel for a completely buzzed look.

Hasan Serden, one of the first students to pursue the trend, has found that it inspires a sense of familial connection.

“Being bald is just better, and I like matching my dad,” Serden said.

While many students initially believed the trend was bogus, they caught on quickly.

“At first, I thought this was a fake thing that someone just posted as a joke until I saw people committing, and I knew it was my turn,” Serden said. “It gave me a chance to stray away from my thick and messy hair and be free. Everyone should make a statement and be bald.”

While many students have embraced the trend, some teachers are watching it from the sidelines. Choir teacher Andrew Chojnacki, who is known around the school for his signature hair, shared his thoughts on the trend.

“We’re just gonna have an army of mega mines,” Chojnacki said.

Although he isn’t planning on joining the trend anytime soon, he admitted he understands why some students might find it appealing.

“Hair loss is a natural part of life,” Chojnacki said. “It’ll make the transition when that almost inevitably happens later in their life all the easier because they’ll be familiar with the feeling.”

Despite the pressure from students encouraging teachers to join in, Chojnacki says he’s not quite ready to give up his hair. For now, he says he plans to keep his hair though he didn’t completely rule out the possibility of changing his mind in the future.

“Perhaps when Addison Rae goes bald in a few years, then I’ll go bald in solidarity with her,” Chojnacki said.

While speculations are still being made about the origins and the mystery student, the fashion statement’s impact is undeniable.  Whether it’s a passing trend or a lasting imprint, one thing is clear: Del Val is rocking the new bold look, one bald head at a time.

(Photos for this article were made with permission and with the assistance of AI)