My partner’s in his late 20s, and between a stressful job, poor diet, and genetics, his hair is taking a hit. I’ve been trying to sneak healthier foods into his meals and suggested eating nuts daily for the hair and skin benefits, but realistically, I know there’s not much he can do to stop it.
The problem is, whenever he brings it up, I get super awkward. It’s not fair, really—he’s always been supportive about my insecurities, but I never know what to say to make him feel better. I don’t want to lie to him, because that’s not helpful in the long run.
There are a few medications he could try if he’s keen, but they come with a price, literally and figuratively. Cost, potential side effects, and no guarantee they’ll actually work.
On top of everything else that’s been said, reassuring him that you love him regardless of his hair loss is probably the best way to help him stop stressing over it.
You seem really supportive, so I reckon he’ll be fine! Sorting out his diet sounds like the real priority, so good on you for tackling that too.
Baldness is a genetic trait that typically comes from the maternal side. If his uncles or grandfather on his mum’s side have lost their hair, chances are, he is on the same path. Nothing to be done about it.
Some men take it as an opportunity to rethink their style. A well-groomed beard, a sharp pair of glasses, a bit more time in the gym for broader shoulders, or a wardrobe refresh. Not the easiest to pull off, but I reckon he will manage just fine.
Going bald is only a big deal if you make it one. He just needs to shave his head. No one cares if you’re bald, they care if you’re insecure about it.
These days, baldness probably carries more masculine connotations than having a full head of hair.
As his girlfriend, though, I’m not sure you can make him see that. Sit him down and be straight with him. Make him realise it’s nothing to stress over, unless it is for you, in which case, well, that’s a different conversation.
At this point, I think he’s used to me making him eat different foods for different reasons. He’s even mentioned my skin looks way better than his, so I told him to start using SPF, eat better, and drink more water or stop complaining. Said it in a jokey way, of course.
You’re right about having a proper chat at some point. I don’t care about the hair at all. He’s awesome.
Baldness is a genetic trait that usually comes from the maternal side. If his uncles or grandfather on his mum’s side are thinning up top, chances are, he’s heading the same way. Nothing to be done about it.
Some men use it as a chance to rethink their style. A sharp beard, the right pair of glasses, a bit more time in the gym for broader shoulders, or even a wardrobe refresh, plenty of ways to own the look. Not the easiest to pull off, but I reckon he’ll manage just fine.
No, it’s not. Baldness is a genetic trait, but it’s not tied to the X chromosome. You learned Punnett squares in school, put them to use and stop spreading nonsense.
These are all solid suggestions. He can’t grow a beard, but he’s giving it a bloody good go. Unfortunately, we’ve got no clue about his mum’s dad, and she’s got no brothers, so not much to go on there.
From the rest of these posts, I’ll tell him to hit the gym and invest in some head polish.
Same thing happened to me. Stressful job, rubbish diet, and a surprise pregnancy with complications. then boom, the hair started going. Tried to fight it at first, but in the end, I just buzzed it and got on with life.
Best thing you can do is be supportive. He has to make peace with it himself. Just remind him of everything else that makes him who he is and help him focus on that. As tacky as it sounds, he’s more than just his hair.
Or, if you’re feeling generous, pay for a hair transplant. Alternatively, just carry on treating him the same way you always have to show him it’s really not a big deal.
Sir Patrick Stewart, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson. Hell, even Mr. Clean. Plenty of bald blokes who are as manly as they come.
If he loses his hair, help him embrace it. No toupees, no combovers. If it’s gone, own it.
That said, if he wants to fight it, Rogaine might help. Plenty of protein and biotin won’t hurt either, really helped when I grew my hair out for donation.
End of the day, just love the guy and make sure he knows you’ve got his back. I’ve been through hell this past week, and my wife’s unconditional support is the only thing that’s kept me steady.
