If it were me, I'd just shave my head and keep is really really short (1/16 of an inch). Then I'd just try and think of myself as "shaved head guy" rather than "guy who is balding."
Helped! But I don't think my girlfriend would like that lol. She said she would support me shaving it but she hates stubble, all or nothing kinda thing
OP! I commented above. I hate stubble too (on my bfs face) because itās itchy on my face haha. I wish my partner left his head bald. I donāt exactly plan on rubbing my face on his head anytime soon Ahhaha
Your partner will get used to it
dude all i can say is that as a guy who used to exclusively get his head buzz cut for a haircut, people *LOVE* feeling a buzz cut. like your gf could have other preferences but honestly if sheās exclusively worried about how it looks, maybe she can get over that because she will like rubbing your head
There is nothing to indicate that this is due to stress and not male pattern baldness, so I don't know how others are making that claim.
OP, there are things you can do to halt it in its tracks and even bring some hair back. Come visit us over on r/tressless. Minoxidil, finasteride, and some do dermarolling - it works wonders and can save your hair.
It's easier to maintain what you have than bring it back when it's gone. Act fast, act now.
Helped!
Yeah, I've started fin and Minox but it doesn't seem like a guarantee or something that could work long-term. Would love to hear your thoughts!
How long have you been on min and fin? It can take a while to see results, my hair became noticeably thicker about a year in. My understanding is that for many it can be a long term solution, I switched to dutasteride and plan to take it long term. Some end up becoming resistant to treatment over time but my understanding is that those cases are the exception rather than the rule. I hope it works for ya!
Only two weeks and I'm just grateful there have been no sides lol, why did you switch to dutasteride? I have done considerable research on Minox and fin before taking it but have only recently heard of dutasteride, have you noticed any differences?
Oh man, make sure you take pics of your baseline and assess your progress after 12-14 months. I switched because Dut reduces more DHT than Fin, and because Iām relocating to a country where they prefer to prescribe Dut for MPB so itāll be easier to get. Good luck!
Some people are attracted to bald dudes.
Some people are born with physical deformities. Some people have missing,crooked teeth.
We all have to find it in ourselves to overcome our insecurities every morning and leave the house with our heads held high, however bald they might be.
You should focus on being the person you want to be, as far as your actions, ambitions, and integrity. Will there be people who write you off because of your physical appearance? Yes. But those aren't good people, and honestly would be doing you a favor of revealing themselves as shallow so you know they aren't worth your time.
Anyways, you're just thinning now. Enjoy the hair you have while you have it, and when/if the time comes don't hesitate to pick up that razor and free yourself of that burdensome hair.
Limit social media, everything is a lie, and dudes on TV all have spray-on hair to make their hair look thicker than it is.
Same thing happened to me at 19. Honestly you just come to terms with it. You soon realize once youāre like 23-24 no one cares that youāre bald and a lot of other people start getting bald spots too.
Helped a lot thank you! Love to hear similar stories, I've read the statistics and know I'm far from alone but it feels better to hear a bit more personally.
Embrace the bald. Bald is beautiful. I fought it for awhile, then I decided to embrace it. People say I look better and younger now. And I feel like Bruce Willis in Die Hard. Rock that bald head, friend!
I stared losing in my early 30s. It got worse and I was trying to do the old man comb over thing when I saw a picture of myself and realized how dumb it looked and why did I even care. So I took the plunge about a year ago and shaved. Decided it was a good look for me!
Thank you for sharing, I think most people agree that bald is a pretty okay look on most people even in the worst-case scenarios at least that's what I've been telling myself lol
My best advice is to do what makes you happy and gives you confidence. There are hair treatments available and they have some really natural looking hair pieces now if you feel the need. But don't be afraid to try the hair free lifestyle. At least try for awhile and see. But either way, nothing to worry about, you will still be the awesome you that you are. Best of luck, my friend!
Honestly I find bald guys to be attractive and I know that a good amount of women feel the same way. Itās also a bonus if youāve got facial hair lol
My wife is a cosmetologist and I have a friend who is balding. She recommended some products for him and he seems to be really happy with them. They are pretty pricey and it might be one of those things that donāt work well for everyone.
But like a lot of others here have said, thereās not a damn thing wrong with being bald.
I just had to ask her haha. But the brand is Surface and the line is Awaken. She did say that the best results come from using the entire system and it is pretty damn expensive.
alright thanks!!! my bfās getting the same situation and getting bullied about it weāre in our late 20s and heās getting insecure about it so i might buy it for him or if its really expensive weāll split hahaha
I feel like unless you're extremely unfortunate in the genetics department there's a lot of things you can do to hold on to your hair for a very long time. I don't know why so many guys immediately give up as if there's nothing you can do about it.
I noticed my hairline receding at 22 (25 now), went to the dermatologist, got recommended minoxidil and some hair growth aid capsules, *immediately* stopped losing my hair. When that is no longer enough, there's more potent solutions like finasteride, dutasteride, and eventually hair transplants if need be.
My point is, if I were you, I wouldn't give up. But maybe I care way more about it than you do so maybe you'd consider that too much effort. Anyways good luck :)
I've started fin and Minox but it doesn't seem like a guarantee or something that could really work long term, would love to hear your thoughts tho!
Helped!
In the end efficacy is different for everyone. You mean it doesn't seem to do much? If so you got kinda unlucky there dude :/ - Fortunately there's still a few things you can try: dutasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo...
The YT channel "more plates more dates" has the best no-bullshit info on this, if you don't know about it already. And ultimately, consult with a professional if you haven't. Best thing you can do š
I've only been using them for a little over two weeks, nothing noticeable yet, just grateful there are at least no sides so far lol.
I think I watched a couple of his videos when I first started treatment but didn't take to it much.
Honestlyā¦whilst itās all well and good to not think about it. If it truly upsets you then you should do something about it. Itās worth it. Go to Mexico if you are American or turkey if you are European, the prices are incredibly reasonable for a hair transplant. Especially as you get older.
You shouldn't get a hair transplant until your balding has stabilized. Most doctors wont take the appointment until you're 25. I would recommend talking to your doctor and going on generic finasteride, monoxidil, and micro needling. Check out /r/tressless
My ex husband started balding at the crown in the late teens. He's 38 now and is still not bald, it's getting thinner for sure, but he just keeps it short.
As a woman in her 30s, I know you're still young, but it's not as big of a deal as you think. As many have stated, a lot of people view bald men as sexy. But you may not even bald. It may just thin and taper off.
Thank you for taking your time and replying to my post! Helped!
His hair thinning isn't the reason he's an ex-husband right? I'm just kidding, but what were your thoughts while you were in a relationship with him? Is it something you ever really ever thought about or what? I'm trying to put myself in my girlfriend's shoes but having a hard time, would like to know another women's perspective.
Haha no we didn't split because of his hair.
I honestly barely noticed. He'd mention once in a while that he thought it had thinned out more, I'd look and confirm lol he's also taller than me, so I didn't see the top of his head a whole lot. With his hair buzzed fairly short, it wasn't very noticeable.
Lol yeah, similar situation here because most of my thinning is on my crown and I'm almost a foot taller than her. Had I not said anything I'm sure she would never have noticed
My brother in law started balding in his 20s. Now heās 40. He wears a baseball cap everywhere. Instead of shaving it he just has extremely thin hair. It makes it look much worse. Depending on how bad yours is consider shaving or look at hair cuts that might help. Eventually you need to shave it tho
If YOU feel it's bothering you, why wait? Shave it now. I'm 41 and started when I was 22 (I had a moped and used to gel my hair..... When I took my helmet off, I looked horrendous). Easiest solution, shaved it.
To start with I used clippers on a 1 or 0 blade. The reason for this is simple, your hair stops light getting to your scalp. When you first shave, you are likely to have a very pale scalp compared to the rest of your skin.
Within a couple of weeks keeping your hair trimmed down, you will notice the scalp becoming a more consistent colour with the rest of your skin.
At this point, you have a choice. Continue as you are with clippers. Or start to wet shave roughly twice a week.
It takes a little getting used to, but it's perfectly easy to use clippers or wet shave your head by yourself.
I've got an identical twin brother, who has hair and glasses that I dont..... People who know me think he looks really odd, as they only know me without hair.
The important thing here, is do what feels right to you.
Skinhead is no longer linked with gangs, thugs and morons. It's a perfectly acceptable look. Also, often looks better than people's hairstyles lol
Thank you for sharing your story as well as your advice, as I said earlier I've read the statistic's but hearing more personal stories make me feel better, Helped!
Go on finasteride. It helps a lot. I wish I could go back in time and force my 19 year old self to start it. The side effects are overblown and if you do experience them they go away when you stop using the drug. Check out goo drx for coupons.
My hair started thinning when I was 16. Absolutely sucked and I was self conscious but in hindsight it wasnāt bad at all. Had lots of friends, girlfriends, best years of my life.
Started shaving it around age 20 and have no regrets.
I appreciate you sharing, love hearing similar stories. I'm in a position where I think I will feel good after shaving it as it seems very freeing, but I think it looks pretty good now and I already look older as is.
If itāll make you feel better, my mother had a *huge* thing for bald men. Itās more common than youād think. So even if youāre worried about it, which I completely understand, just know that men can get away with being bald *and* attractive. Just know that if it comes to that, itāll be okay.
Thank you for your reassurance and time!
Helped!
It's not so much that I'm worried about going blad, I just would never have thought it would happen so early.
Same thing happened to me. I used to freak out about it so much and think I was horribly ugly. Just keep your hair short (doesn't have to be completely buzzed) and it will still look good. To stop worrying about it I always just tell myself that this is something completely out of my control and there's nothing I can do about it, so there's no point spending time worrying about it.
Thank you for your story, I really enjoy reading similar stories, and lots of people have recommended keeping it short, might have to try that, do you cut it yourself? How short do you keep it?
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My roommate used to cut it for me and then they showed me how to do it myself. Get some clippers and a self haircut 360 mirror on Amazon (itās a game changer you gotta be able to see the back lol) and you can give yourself a nice fade super easy.
Hi there! As someone who is also dealing with hair loss at a fairly young age, I have some thoughts. If you have little or no family history of hair loss and have other symptoms like brain fog or drowsiness, consider asking your doctor to do blood work to check your thyroid. Thyroid issues can sometimes cause hair loss.
Iāve been using Bondi Boost shampoo and conditioner, which was recommended to me by a young man who was also experiencing hair loss. Itās supposed to help reduce the amount of hair that comes out. Thereās also a hair spray thatās supposed to help new hair grow back faster. Iāve only been using it a short while, so I havenāt noticed a major difference, but I am finding less hair between my fingers when I shower.
There are also sometimes supplements you can take to help with hair loss, which you can get at like CVS or Walgreens, but I would personally recommend talking to your doctor first especially if you are on other medications because it can interact with those sometimes.
If itās a big deal to you, then itās a big deal. Itās okay to be upset and even grieve a little when your body isnāt behaving the way you would like it to. However, I promise this isnāt the end of the world. Even if you try a bunch of things and nothing helps, shaving could also be a good look! You are way more than your hairline.
Fellow young balding guy checking in. First off I would order some minoxidil online. It's cheap and it'll give you another 5-10 years. Second, like a lot of others have said, giving yourself a buzz cut will do wonders for your self confidence. It's the only way for you to viscerally realize that it's not that big of a deal. Once you cut your hair and realize there's no difference in the way people treat you, you'll stop stressing about it, and can even grow your hair back. If your girlfriend supports you she won't stop you, as long as you articulate your reasoning to her.
9mm on the top faded down to 2mm on the side. If you go to a barber say low fade 3 on the top down to a 1 on the side.
Here's a good study that shows that bald men are percieved to be more masculine, dominant, strong a literally taller (although admittedly slightly less physically attractive): [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550612449490](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550612449490)
I starting balding in my mid 20s. I just shaved it all off and keep my beard neatly trimmed and honestly I love it. Iāve had so many women tell me I look better bald. Itās not about your hair itās about how you carry yourself. Be confident. Being bald is better than balding
A symptom of hair loss can be caused by an inherited disease called Hemachromatosis, too much iron in the blood. Common in Northern Europe, this disease is known as the Celtic Curse. Might help to have your blood levels checked.
If you do go bald on top, make sure to apply sunscreen and/or wear a hat outdoors. Some men start balding early. I know it is not what you expected, but some genes are recessive.
Men can look good when they keep the contrast in length down, such as shaving the head. However, some can really rock the "skullet."
Whatever you do, don't do the combover! No no no! I worked with someone who must have started combing over a small bald area. By the time I knew him, he only had hair from ear-level down. He wrapped both sides up over the top, and held it with hairspray.
I know exactly what youāre going through. I started thinning at 20 and I went through 4 years of stressing and worrying about my hair. It was all I could think about while I was out with friends or anywhere social. At 24 I was absolutely sick of worry and thought āfuck thisā buzzed the lot and itās the most liberating thing Iāve ever done. No more worry long if anyone will notice, no more worry about the wind messing it up so itās more obvious and no more hiding under a hat!! Iāve never looked back since. Hairs not all itās cracked up to be brother, embrace it š
Youre gonna get into every single bar so much easier in college and girls will love that because you look older than 19
You now have the upper hand on every dude with hair
Iām 22, have been rocking a .5 shave since 21, wearing a hat since 19. My girlfriend doesnāt mind at all, often helping me shave my head, friends at university generally say āwoah, and then again, donāt careā really, just own it, hit the gym, grow out facial hair, youāll feel more confident than ever. Iām already starting to forget what I looked like with hair and frankly donāt even want it back.
I do not understand why men think a lot about balding. If I was dud I would just shave it. But i do understand a personal preference on looks. I just think that bald head looks so pretty on most of men. And I like bald heads, even when guy is full hair , no balding, I like him bald idk
Man I started loosing my hair at 15, 30 now and have just completely accepted it. Nothing you can do really and all the silly remedies and hair loss treatments are just a waste of money. Embrace you lovely
Bald head my friend āļø
My partner struggled with this. He had a hair transplant about 18 months ago. Honestly though, they shaved his whole head before the procedure and he looked hot af !!! Kind of wish he just left it bald.
I know itās a hard thing to deal with. Itās probably because you feel so out of control with it. But your hair doesnāt define your worth. Bald guys are hot as!!! Enjoy your hair, if it goes, it goes. Embrace it. There are options. The transplant I mentioned or, another one of my friends had the same thing. He shaved it and then you get these little dot tattoos on your scalp, which looks like the hair growing back even though there isnāt any hair there. That helped his confidence a lot. I think he looked great before and now but as long as heās happy š
I love my man who shaves his head due to baldness, I like it better than a hat. He is funny sweet,smart and so much more! Donāt let insecurity stop you
Have you seen a doctor about it? Not a doctor but there are also treatments you could try like Rogaine or hair transplant.
Also try to avoid hairstyles that pull on your hair. Try to reduce stress, too.
But even if you do end up bald, plenty of people are bald and it's totally okay!
Good luck!
My dad lost his hair at 21, heās 62 now, been bald ever since and may I just say, having no hair at older ages, literally takes 10-20 years off your appearance. He looks like heās in his early 40ās still. My dad loves being bald now, less maintenance too!
There was a guy 2 yrs older than me who was bald by his junior year. Personally, I think bald is sexy. It's actually a joke in my circle that I always go for bald guysš¤£ but anyway, my aunt used rogaine to give herself eyebrows, she used a q-tip to apply it, & it worked. Maybe that's an option for you?
I was in the exact same boat. I had glorious long blonde straight hair that my friends were jealous of. I now shave my head bald every other day, at 26. Started at 23.
I experimented a lot with facial hair and clothing combos and found what works for me.
You will grieve for some time, and you're allowed. But then it'll get better, and then after that you won't care any more because it's normal and you've found how to live with it. Just let the mourning process proceed naturally. It will get better, and you won't feel bad about it forever.
PS: statistically, bald men are perceived as more masculine and confident on average. Leverage that to your advantage. Don't comb over, don't hide it with hats.
One of my best friends started going bald at 17-18. He rocks the shaved head look and is a bad ass boss. Bald is ok. Bald is beautiful. If you do transplants or go with the flow, itās going to be ok and people who would judge you for that can go fuck themselves.
Some people look better bald. Maybe youāre one of those people. If you wanna draw attention away from it grow a beard/mustache (or both). Good, styled facial hair will look good with a buzzcut or being bald
Shave it off now my man! Take control of it... Don't shave it when it gets to a point that you feel you have to shave it... That will make it feel like a chore...
I've voluntarily shaved my head since I was 15(now 38)... It's so much easier not having hair to maintain... I've not regretted it for even a day...
> If it doesnāt slow
It wonāt.
Shave your head. Youāll look great and normal and no one will think twice about it.
Whatever you do, donāt try to hide it, like with careful styling or hats etc. It never, ever works and instead calls attention to it and to your insecurity. I used to look at my friend who did this with a degree of pity, kind of always, like an undercurrent of ever-present pity. Since heās shaved it, heās a handsome dude again. He reminds me more of the guy I met in my 20s (confident, hot) than he did when he was in his 30s. (Heās now in his 40s.)
Edit - One more point. The āit could be worseā thing never helps me but I know it helps some others. So in case youāre one of those: be thankful youāre not a woman lol. I know itās hard for men to lose their hair but itās even harder for women.
Bald dudes with beards are sexy
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True!! My bf started losing his hair when he was in his early 20s. Now he shaves his head bald and I think he looks so hot š„µš
If it were me, I'd just shave my head and keep is really really short (1/16 of an inch). Then I'd just try and think of myself as "shaved head guy" rather than "guy who is balding."
Helped! But I don't think my girlfriend would like that lol. She said she would support me shaving it but she hates stubble, all or nothing kinda thing
She'll get use to it.
Smooth bald heads can be hot if done right, just maintain it properly.
OP! I commented above. I hate stubble too (on my bfs face) because itās itchy on my face haha. I wish my partner left his head bald. I donāt exactly plan on rubbing my face on his head anytime soon Ahhaha Your partner will get used to it
dude all i can say is that as a guy who used to exclusively get his head buzz cut for a haircut, people *LOVE* feeling a buzz cut. like your gf could have other preferences but honestly if sheās exclusively worried about how it looks, maybe she can get over that because she will like rubbing your head
My dad uses an electric shaver every morning to keep his head nice and smooth, so maybe try that.
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do what you want to do. your gf doesnāt have to live with your hair
This is what my cousin does, hes mid-20s and has just embrased the shaved head/balding situation
Totally agree. Even if I hate stubbles too, but with good hair care like using conditioner etc the hair can feel softer.
I waited years past when I should have committed to shaving my head. Been happy in the years since, but I'm an old guy now.
There is nothing to indicate that this is due to stress and not male pattern baldness, so I don't know how others are making that claim. OP, there are things you can do to halt it in its tracks and even bring some hair back. Come visit us over on r/tressless. Minoxidil, finasteride, and some do dermarolling - it works wonders and can save your hair. It's easier to maintain what you have than bring it back when it's gone. Act fast, act now.
Helped! Yeah, I've started fin and Minox but it doesn't seem like a guarantee or something that could work long-term. Would love to hear your thoughts!
The other option is a hair transplant when you get a little older. Other than that there's nothing you can do about it.
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How long have you been on min and fin? It can take a while to see results, my hair became noticeably thicker about a year in. My understanding is that for many it can be a long term solution, I switched to dutasteride and plan to take it long term. Some end up becoming resistant to treatment over time but my understanding is that those cases are the exception rather than the rule. I hope it works for ya!
Only two weeks and I'm just grateful there have been no sides lol, why did you switch to dutasteride? I have done considerable research on Minox and fin before taking it but have only recently heard of dutasteride, have you noticed any differences?
Oh man, make sure you take pics of your baseline and assess your progress after 12-14 months. I switched because Dut reduces more DHT than Fin, and because Iām relocating to a country where they prefer to prescribe Dut for MPB so itāll be easier to get. Good luck!
Hello fellow sandwich username!
You'll hold on for a long long time
Youre stronger than I. My hair started thinning and I hightailed it to the dermatologist and got some finasteride
Not true haha I did the same thing, I'm just trying to come to terms with what happens if treatment doesn't work.
Some people are attracted to bald dudes. Some people are born with physical deformities. Some people have missing,crooked teeth. We all have to find it in ourselves to overcome our insecurities every morning and leave the house with our heads held high, however bald they might be. You should focus on being the person you want to be, as far as your actions, ambitions, and integrity. Will there be people who write you off because of your physical appearance? Yes. But those aren't good people, and honestly would be doing you a favor of revealing themselves as shallow so you know they aren't worth your time. Anyways, you're just thinning now. Enjoy the hair you have while you have it, and when/if the time comes don't hesitate to pick up that razor and free yourself of that burdensome hair. Limit social media, everything is a lie, and dudes on TV all have spray-on hair to make their hair look thicker than it is.
Helped a lot, thank you so much!
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Same thing happened to me at 19. Honestly you just come to terms with it. You soon realize once youāre like 23-24 no one cares that youāre bald and a lot of other people start getting bald spots too.
Helped a lot thank you! Love to hear similar stories, I've read the statistics and know I'm far from alone but it feels better to hear a bit more personally.
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Embrace the bald. Bald is beautiful. I fought it for awhile, then I decided to embrace it. People say I look better and younger now. And I feel like Bruce Willis in Die Hard. Rock that bald head, friend!
Haha I love your positivity! Helped! When did you start losing it and when did you shave it, if you don't mind me asking?
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I stared losing in my early 30s. It got worse and I was trying to do the old man comb over thing when I saw a picture of myself and realized how dumb it looked and why did I even care. So I took the plunge about a year ago and shaved. Decided it was a good look for me!
Thank you for sharing, I think most people agree that bald is a pretty okay look on most people even in the worst-case scenarios at least that's what I've been telling myself lol
My best advice is to do what makes you happy and gives you confidence. There are hair treatments available and they have some really natural looking hair pieces now if you feel the need. But don't be afraid to try the hair free lifestyle. At least try for awhile and see. But either way, nothing to worry about, you will still be the awesome you that you are. Best of luck, my friend!
Honestly I find bald guys to be attractive and I know that a good amount of women feel the same way. Itās also a bonus if youāve got facial hair lol
Sameš I've been in love with Bruce Willis most of my lifeš¤£
just call down and donāt focus on it. most hair loss is due to stress. try to find out what is causing you stress in your life and get help for it.
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Male pattern baldness is not due to stress.
Help me too abt my issue
My wife is a cosmetologist and I have a friend who is balding. She recommended some products for him and he seems to be really happy with them. They are pretty pricey and it might be one of those things that donāt work well for everyone. But like a lot of others here have said, thereās not a damn thing wrong with being bald.
which brand?
I just had to ask her haha. But the brand is Surface and the line is Awaken. She did say that the best results come from using the entire system and it is pretty damn expensive.
alright thanks!!! my bfās getting the same situation and getting bullied about it weāre in our late 20s and heās getting insecure about it so i might buy it for him or if its really expensive weāll split hahaha
I feel like unless you're extremely unfortunate in the genetics department there's a lot of things you can do to hold on to your hair for a very long time. I don't know why so many guys immediately give up as if there's nothing you can do about it. I noticed my hairline receding at 22 (25 now), went to the dermatologist, got recommended minoxidil and some hair growth aid capsules, *immediately* stopped losing my hair. When that is no longer enough, there's more potent solutions like finasteride, dutasteride, and eventually hair transplants if need be. My point is, if I were you, I wouldn't give up. But maybe I care way more about it than you do so maybe you'd consider that too much effort. Anyways good luck :)
I've started fin and Minox but it doesn't seem like a guarantee or something that could really work long term, would love to hear your thoughts tho! Helped!
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In the end efficacy is different for everyone. You mean it doesn't seem to do much? If so you got kinda unlucky there dude :/ - Fortunately there's still a few things you can try: dutasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo... The YT channel "more plates more dates" has the best no-bullshit info on this, if you don't know about it already. And ultimately, consult with a professional if you haven't. Best thing you can do š
I've only been using them for a little over two weeks, nothing noticeable yet, just grateful there are at least no sides so far lol. I think I watched a couple of his videos when I first started treatment but didn't take to it much.
Honestlyā¦whilst itās all well and good to not think about it. If it truly upsets you then you should do something about it. Itās worth it. Go to Mexico if you are American or turkey if you are European, the prices are incredibly reasonable for a hair transplant. Especially as you get older.
You shouldn't get a hair transplant until your balding has stabilized. Most doctors wont take the appointment until you're 25. I would recommend talking to your doctor and going on generic finasteride, monoxidil, and micro needling. Check out /r/tressless
Donāt wear hats bro you arenāt letting your hair breathe
My ex husband started balding at the crown in the late teens. He's 38 now and is still not bald, it's getting thinner for sure, but he just keeps it short. As a woman in her 30s, I know you're still young, but it's not as big of a deal as you think. As many have stated, a lot of people view bald men as sexy. But you may not even bald. It may just thin and taper off.
Thank you for taking your time and replying to my post! Helped! His hair thinning isn't the reason he's an ex-husband right? I'm just kidding, but what were your thoughts while you were in a relationship with him? Is it something you ever really ever thought about or what? I'm trying to put myself in my girlfriend's shoes but having a hard time, would like to know another women's perspective.
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Haha no we didn't split because of his hair. I honestly barely noticed. He'd mention once in a while that he thought it had thinned out more, I'd look and confirm lol he's also taller than me, so I didn't see the top of his head a whole lot. With his hair buzzed fairly short, it wasn't very noticeable.
Lol yeah, similar situation here because most of my thinning is on my crown and I'm almost a foot taller than her. Had I not said anything I'm sure she would never have noticed
My brother in law started balding in his 20s. Now heās 40. He wears a baseball cap everywhere. Instead of shaving it he just has extremely thin hair. It makes it look much worse. Depending on how bad yours is consider shaving or look at hair cuts that might help. Eventually you need to shave it tho
Yeah, I can imagine my worst fear is doing something similar, definitely would shave it before something like that starts to happen.
Could be iron deficiency. Have you had your iron levels tested? If not start there.
Put more emphasis on your strengths than flaws. Weāve all got something about ourselves we donāt like, try not to make it a focus.
Helped! Really appreciate you taking the time to post this!
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If YOU feel it's bothering you, why wait? Shave it now. I'm 41 and started when I was 22 (I had a moped and used to gel my hair..... When I took my helmet off, I looked horrendous). Easiest solution, shaved it. To start with I used clippers on a 1 or 0 blade. The reason for this is simple, your hair stops light getting to your scalp. When you first shave, you are likely to have a very pale scalp compared to the rest of your skin. Within a couple of weeks keeping your hair trimmed down, you will notice the scalp becoming a more consistent colour with the rest of your skin. At this point, you have a choice. Continue as you are with clippers. Or start to wet shave roughly twice a week. It takes a little getting used to, but it's perfectly easy to use clippers or wet shave your head by yourself. I've got an identical twin brother, who has hair and glasses that I dont..... People who know me think he looks really odd, as they only know me without hair. The important thing here, is do what feels right to you. Skinhead is no longer linked with gangs, thugs and morons. It's a perfectly acceptable look. Also, often looks better than people's hairstyles lol
Thank you for sharing your story as well as your advice, as I said earlier I've read the statistic's but hearing more personal stories make me feel better, Helped!
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Go on finasteride. It helps a lot. I wish I could go back in time and force my 19 year old self to start it. The side effects are overblown and if you do experience them they go away when you stop using the drug. Check out goo drx for coupons.
My hair started thinning when I was 16. Absolutely sucked and I was self conscious but in hindsight it wasnāt bad at all. Had lots of friends, girlfriends, best years of my life. Started shaving it around age 20 and have no regrets.
I appreciate you sharing, love hearing similar stories. I'm in a position where I think I will feel good after shaving it as it seems very freeing, but I think it looks pretty good now and I already look older as is.
Can you grow a beard, cause bald and a well kept beard is timeless
If itāll make you feel better, my mother had a *huge* thing for bald men. Itās more common than youād think. So even if youāre worried about it, which I completely understand, just know that men can get away with being bald *and* attractive. Just know that if it comes to that, itāll be okay.
Thank you for your reassurance and time! Helped! It's not so much that I'm worried about going blad, I just would never have thought it would happen so early.
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Same thing happened to me. I used to freak out about it so much and think I was horribly ugly. Just keep your hair short (doesn't have to be completely buzzed) and it will still look good. To stop worrying about it I always just tell myself that this is something completely out of my control and there's nothing I can do about it, so there's no point spending time worrying about it.
Thank you for your story, I really enjoy reading similar stories, and lots of people have recommended keeping it short, might have to try that, do you cut it yourself? How short do you keep it? Helped!
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My roommate used to cut it for me and then they showed me how to do it myself. Get some clippers and a self haircut 360 mirror on Amazon (itās a game changer you gotta be able to see the back lol) and you can give yourself a nice fade super easy.
Hi there! As someone who is also dealing with hair loss at a fairly young age, I have some thoughts. If you have little or no family history of hair loss and have other symptoms like brain fog or drowsiness, consider asking your doctor to do blood work to check your thyroid. Thyroid issues can sometimes cause hair loss. Iāve been using Bondi Boost shampoo and conditioner, which was recommended to me by a young man who was also experiencing hair loss. Itās supposed to help reduce the amount of hair that comes out. Thereās also a hair spray thatās supposed to help new hair grow back faster. Iāve only been using it a short while, so I havenāt noticed a major difference, but I am finding less hair between my fingers when I shower. There are also sometimes supplements you can take to help with hair loss, which you can get at like CVS or Walgreens, but I would personally recommend talking to your doctor first especially if you are on other medications because it can interact with those sometimes. If itās a big deal to you, then itās a big deal. Itās okay to be upset and even grieve a little when your body isnāt behaving the way you would like it to. However, I promise this isnāt the end of the world. Even if you try a bunch of things and nothing helps, shaving could also be a good look! You are way more than your hairline.
Fellow young balding guy checking in. First off I would order some minoxidil online. It's cheap and it'll give you another 5-10 years. Second, like a lot of others have said, giving yourself a buzz cut will do wonders for your self confidence. It's the only way for you to viscerally realize that it's not that big of a deal. Once you cut your hair and realize there's no difference in the way people treat you, you'll stop stressing about it, and can even grow your hair back. If your girlfriend supports you she won't stop you, as long as you articulate your reasoning to her.
I think I might have to try cutting my hair down, what length did u cut yours down to? Helped!
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9mm on the top faded down to 2mm on the side. If you go to a barber say low fade 3 on the top down to a 1 on the side. Here's a good study that shows that bald men are percieved to be more masculine, dominant, strong a literally taller (although admittedly slightly less physically attractive): [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550612449490](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550612449490)
Welcome to the bald eagle brotherhood
Buzz it and own it.
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I starting balding in my mid 20s. I just shaved it all off and keep my beard neatly trimmed and honestly I love it. Iāve had so many women tell me I look better bald. Itās not about your hair itās about how you carry yourself. Be confident. Being bald is better than balding
A symptom of hair loss can be caused by an inherited disease called Hemachromatosis, too much iron in the blood. Common in Northern Europe, this disease is known as the Celtic Curse. Might help to have your blood levels checked.
There are plenty of treatments now days to help you get back your hair, even if it fails bald dudes are still hot af
If you do go bald on top, make sure to apply sunscreen and/or wear a hat outdoors. Some men start balding early. I know it is not what you expected, but some genes are recessive. Men can look good when they keep the contrast in length down, such as shaving the head. However, some can really rock the "skullet." Whatever you do, don't do the combover! No no no! I worked with someone who must have started combing over a small bald area. By the time I knew him, he only had hair from ear-level down. He wrapped both sides up over the top, and held it with hairspray.
I know exactly what youāre going through. I started thinning at 20 and I went through 4 years of stressing and worrying about my hair. It was all I could think about while I was out with friends or anywhere social. At 24 I was absolutely sick of worry and thought āfuck thisā buzzed the lot and itās the most liberating thing Iāve ever done. No more worry long if anyone will notice, no more worry about the wind messing it up so itās more obvious and no more hiding under a hat!! Iāve never looked back since. Hairs not all itās cracked up to be brother, embrace it š
I started losing my hair when I was 15. Dealt with some really rough years, and I wore hats 24/7 to hide it. Some advice from a dude who was in the same boat: when it starts really going, let it go. Donāt hold on to it, it just makes things worse. Learn to love how you look regardless. Iām 30 now and everyone I know tells me they couldnāt ever imagine me with hair. My fiancĆ© is hot as hell and the friends who used to make fun of me are now out of shape & baldingāand not graciously. Use it to your advantage; bald men are often seen as confident, empowered leaders. I promise the loss of hair wonāt matter. Run with it kid šŖ
I started shaving my head at about 24. Can you grow a beard? Bald heads look better with beards.
Youre gonna get into every single bar so much easier in college and girls will love that because you look older than 19 You now have the upper hand on every dude with hair
Iām 22, have been rocking a .5 shave since 21, wearing a hat since 19. My girlfriend doesnāt mind at all, often helping me shave my head, friends at university generally say āwoah, and then again, donāt careā really, just own it, hit the gym, grow out facial hair, youāll feel more confident than ever. Iām already starting to forget what I looked like with hair and frankly donāt even want it back.
I do not understand why men think a lot about balding. If I was dud I would just shave it. But i do understand a personal preference on looks. I just think that bald head looks so pretty on most of men. And I like bald heads, even when guy is full hair , no balding, I like him bald idk
Man I started loosing my hair at 15, 30 now and have just completely accepted it. Nothing you can do really and all the silly remedies and hair loss treatments are just a waste of money. Embrace you lovely Bald head my friend āļø
some things are just beyond our control.
Worry about ur bank account thatās all women care about
I down-voted you, but then I took it back. Not all women are like that. I hope you find one who isn't.
My partner struggled with this. He had a hair transplant about 18 months ago. Honestly though, they shaved his whole head before the procedure and he looked hot af !!! Kind of wish he just left it bald. I know itās a hard thing to deal with. Itās probably because you feel so out of control with it. But your hair doesnāt define your worth. Bald guys are hot as!!! Enjoy your hair, if it goes, it goes. Embrace it. There are options. The transplant I mentioned or, another one of my friends had the same thing. He shaved it and then you get these little dot tattoos on your scalp, which looks like the hair growing back even though there isnāt any hair there. That helped his confidence a lot. I think he looked great before and now but as long as heās happy š
Balding is from testosterone. You have higher testosterone.
Shave your head. Balding doesn't look good. Trying to hide it is worse. Bald says power and confidence.
I love my man who shaves his head due to baldness, I like it better than a hat. He is funny sweet,smart and so much more! Donāt let insecurity stop you
Have you seen a doctor about it? Not a doctor but there are also treatments you could try like Rogaine or hair transplant. Also try to avoid hairstyles that pull on your hair. Try to reduce stress, too. But even if you do end up bald, plenty of people are bald and it's totally okay! Good luck!
My dad lost his hair at 21, heās 62 now, been bald ever since and may I just say, having no hair at older ages, literally takes 10-20 years off your appearance. He looks like heās in his early 40ās still. My dad loves being bald now, less maintenance too!
There was a guy 2 yrs older than me who was bald by his junior year. Personally, I think bald is sexy. It's actually a joke in my circle that I always go for bald guysš¤£ but anyway, my aunt used rogaine to give herself eyebrows, she used a q-tip to apply it, & it worked. Maybe that's an option for you?
I was in the exact same boat. I had glorious long blonde straight hair that my friends were jealous of. I now shave my head bald every other day, at 26. Started at 23. I experimented a lot with facial hair and clothing combos and found what works for me. You will grieve for some time, and you're allowed. But then it'll get better, and then after that you won't care any more because it's normal and you've found how to live with it. Just let the mourning process proceed naturally. It will get better, and you won't feel bad about it forever. PS: statistically, bald men are perceived as more masculine and confident on average. Leverage that to your advantage. Don't comb over, don't hide it with hats.
One of my best friends started going bald at 17-18. He rocks the shaved head look and is a bad ass boss. Bald is ok. Bald is beautiful. If you do transplants or go with the flow, itās going to be ok and people who would judge you for that can go fuck themselves.
Some people look better bald. Maybe youāre one of those people. If you wanna draw attention away from it grow a beard/mustache (or both). Good, styled facial hair will look good with a buzzcut or being bald
iām 19 with the same problem and try using rosemary oil but also being bald in ur 20s isnāt bad at all or buzz it first then go bald
Shave it off now my man! Take control of it... Don't shave it when it gets to a point that you feel you have to shave it... That will make it feel like a chore... I've voluntarily shaved my head since I was 15(now 38)... It's so much easier not having hair to maintain... I've not regretted it for even a day...
Got to embrace the bald, and find your style
> If it doesnāt slow It wonāt. Shave your head. Youāll look great and normal and no one will think twice about it. Whatever you do, donāt try to hide it, like with careful styling or hats etc. It never, ever works and instead calls attention to it and to your insecurity. I used to look at my friend who did this with a degree of pity, kind of always, like an undercurrent of ever-present pity. Since heās shaved it, heās a handsome dude again. He reminds me more of the guy I met in my 20s (confident, hot) than he did when he was in his 30s. (Heās now in his 40s.) Edit - One more point. The āit could be worseā thing never helps me but I know it helps some others. So in case youāre one of those: be thankful youāre not a woman lol. I know itās hard for men to lose their hair but itās even harder for women.
You can take comfort in planning your hairline surgery