Losing my hair definitely knocked my self-esteem at first. Took a while to stop worrying about how others saw me. But over time, I started to care less and focused more on what actually matters.
Didn’t affect me much, to be honest. I used to have a mohawk, and the upkeep was expensive and a bit of a hassle. Still, I do wish I had the option to grow one out again.
I decided to shave my head during the COVID lockdown and started focusing on my beard instead. I used to think I was just alright looking.
Now that I’m bald, I’m sexy af.
Do you think people treat you any differently now? Or is it mostly just in your head?
Some people really do look good bald. You’re one of the lucky ones, haha.
My brother’s hairline was retreated more than the Australian army against emus. Yet, he still keeps holding on.
Yeah, I agree. It tends to look worse when there are just a few strands clinging on. Still, I get how tough it is to let go of your hair.
Love seeing all the bald positivity here, but if we’re being honest, it’s not always that simple. Hair is a major confidence boost for a lot of men, and losing it can feel devastating. When I finally accepted my own hair loss, I was properly down for a few weeks.
I’ve been gradually losing hair since I was 18. Now I’m 29, and the hair at my temples has receded almost to the crown. I was also thinning all over, with visible patches on top. I tried all sorts of hairstyles to hide it. Even spent ages researching hair transplants and came close to booking a trip to Turkey. Looking back, I’m glad I didn’t. those procedures mean a lifetime on meds.
About two months ago, I finally shaved it all off. That hit hard. Realising I’d never try another hairstyle again stung a bit. But I’ve mostly come to terms with it now. Adjusted my look as best I can to work with it.
I felt this. Most people don’t understand the discomfort, the oily scalp, the dip in confidence, and the way dating shifts when fewer people take you seriously. What I really miss is styling my hair. I had such thick hair that people never believed me when I said it only worked if I styled it a certain way. Eventually, I ran through every possible option and realised that accepting it was the cheapest and most mentally settling route. Chasing after a version of myself that no longer existed just wasn’t worth it.
Now being bald feels natural. I actually enjoy the feeling of a freshly shaved head, all the dead skin gone. I even feel a bit proud when I manage not to knock my head on anything. The women who do give me attention genuinely find me attractive, and I get complimented on my beard and head all the time.
I still have my moments, but like you, I’ve come to terms with the fact it was out of my control. I’m lucky I suit the look, even though I’m currently a bit on the skinny fat side. What I’ve realised is, you’ve just got to be the exception to everyone being obsessed with hair.
Don’t speak for me. I haven’t lost any confidence from losing my hair. I barely had any to begin with, so what’s baldness, really? You went through it your way, but that’s not how it is for everyone else.
Being the exception doesn’t make his point wrong. It just means your experience was different.
I simply said he should speak for himself and let others speak for themselves too. Broad sweeping statements like “Everybody who does X feels Y” just don’t hold up. I didn’t experience it that way, and with 8 billion people in the world, I’m certain I’m not the only one.
So no, not everybody feels that.
By definition, generalisations don’t apply to the individual. Most people learn that fairly early in life, though I suppose you’re the exception there too.
None. I actually look better bald with my beard. I use the Skull Shaver Gold every three days and that’s me sorted.
Do you think people treat you differently now?
It really depends on how people treat you before and after. That’s what makes the difference more than the hair itself.
Do you get triggered if someone makes a comment about your hair?
I’d say it depends on how mean they come across.
If it’s my mate, saying I look like a convict because I buzzed my hair to hide the thinning (narrator: it did not), and he’s got a full head of long hair - fine.
Some random person pointing it out though? Not fine, and they’re likely getting put in their place.
A lot.
Can’t fight fate, really. I’ll be Dr Phil in five to ten years.
Bloody hot tub haircut guy and who’s finding that attractive?
It’s alright though. I don’t plan on being with anyone anyway, so I’ll just let my forever-thinning hair fade out quietly.
Bit like my hopes and dreams of finding love, to be honest.
Yeah, I’m depressed.
Actually, zero. It never had any impact on my self-esteem. Just one of those things, really.