The title says it all. I’m 24 and losing my hair pretty fast. I have seen a dermatologist, but no real success so far. I would love to hear from other men who have been through this. How did you handle it?
Either save up for a hair transplant or hit the gym and get big like Vin Diesel in Chronicles of Riddick. Do that, and there will be plenty of hot women who will not care that you are bald, baldie.
A transplant only works if you are on DHT-blocking medication. Otherwise, the new hair falls out. And you have to stay on it forever.
The medication can also cause erectile dysfunction. Sometimes it is permanent, even if you stop taking it.
I say this as a rich guy in his 20s who could afford a transplant but cannot get one because I cannot tolerate DHT blockers.
Wahl clipper - set to guarded 1
All I did was shave it. Life’s too short to stress about hair.
It is hard losing something you’ve had for so long. Try shaving it and just embrace the change. While you’re adjusting, start saving for a hair transplant if it’s something you want.
In the meantime, do something good for yourself and take up a hobby or hit the gym. By the time you’ve saved the money, you might find something more important to spend it on.
I started losing my hair slowly at 13. This was back in the 80s, when no one shaved their head and kids could be properly cruel.
I let it get to me and it crushed my confidence. When I could finally afford it, I went to Hair Club for Men. Not sure if they’re even around anymore. I don’t exactly regret it, but I reckon I spent close to $30,000 over ten years.
Oddly enough, it was losing a job that set me free. I couldn’t afford the upkeep anymore, had the rug taken off, and started shaving my head. Turned out to be the most freeing thing I’ve ever done.
Long story short, embrace it. Shave your head. Own it. It’s terrifying at first, but give it a couple of days and you’ll wonder what you were so worried about.
I think the first step is the hardest, and I’m struggling to find the confidence to do it. But you and most of the people in the comments are right. I have to embrace it. Thanks a lot, mate.
The go-to advice is usually to shave it, but let’s be honest but some people just do not have the head shape to pull it off.
The first step is absolutely the hardest. Good luck mate!
And what shape of head is actually the right one? I’ve not got a clue, to be honest.
I honestly couldn’t tell you. I’ve just heard this sort of advice from professional hairstylists.
It really took a toll on my self-esteem in the first few months. But I started to care less once I realised what actually matters.
Either go for a proper transplant if you can afford it, or shave it down and just embrace it.
No point wasting time and money on supplements or trips to the dermatologist unless your hair loss is actually caused by a deficiency.
I’m in my late 20’s and I shaved my head about two months ago. Adjusted my look as best I can to work with it.
Shaved it. I’ve got a sweaty head so I reckon a toupee’s a no-go for me.
Like everyone says, I think shaving is the best choice. Simple, clean, and nothing to fuss about.
Stop thinking about it, grow a beard, dress well, and you’re sorted.
Grow facial hair if you can and just own the baldness.
I don’t have much facial hair, but I’ll try it