To cut to the chase, I’m 23 and starting to go noticeably bald (it actually began receding about three years ago). It’s got to the point where friends and family openly point it out, regardless of how embarrassing it is for me. They seem to think it’s hilarious. It’s completely battered my self-esteem. I’ve started shaving my head now, but the confidence still isn’t there.
It’s got to the stage where I don’t even look at girls in a sexual way anymore, because I’ve convinced myself I’ll be alone forever. I see a fit girl and just think, “Why on earth would she want to be with me when there are blokes out there with full heads of hair?”
No one I know is going through this. All my mates have their hair, and even both my brothers – who are pushing 30 – still have thick, full hair.
I know I’m rambling a bit, but I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone in a similar position. How did you deal with losing your hair?
If you carry on like this, you might end up alone, but not because of the hair. It would be down to the lack of confidence.
Confidence is what really matters. There are bald blokes everywhere living their lives, dating, laughing, getting on just fine. Being bald does not ruin you unless you let it.
Try not to let it sit too heavy. It feels massive now, but honestly, it is not the end of anything.
Mate I started going bald at 24 and was gutted but I shaved it off and hit the gym. Birds don’t care about hair if you’re a proper laugh. You’ll be alright lad!
Been there bruv my hair started packing up at 23. Got a skin fade grew a beard and now I feel like a right geezer. Don’t let it mess with your head you’re still a catch!
I was proper down when my hair went at 25 but I owned it shaved it got some decent clobber and my confidence came back. You’re not alone mate you’ll smash it!
Been there, mate. For me, it was the support from friends and family, plus finally accepting it myself, that helped me realise I’m worth far more than just my hair.
To hell with balding. Don’t be like me, getting all depressed the moment I realised it was happening. Shave it or save it, but whatever you do, don’t let it ruin you.
You can use minoxidil if you’re able to keep up with the daily routine. Stick with it and it should help your hair grow back over time. But it will require you a lifetime usage
Granted this is purely anecdotal, but most of the women I have spoken to about balding seem to agree that it does not bother them nearly as much as men think it does. What they do not seem to like is when men try to hide it badly, like with a comb over.
Since you are already owning it and shaving your head, I reckon you will be just fine.
If you are genuinely worried about losing your hair in the long term, you could try the medication Propecia. It has recently gone generic, which means it is more affordable and insurance companies are more willing to cover it.
There are a few over-the-counter options like Rogaine, but nothing really works as effectively on the body as Propecia, or finasteride, does for treating male pattern baldness.
No BS. Just shave it. I have been dealing with it since I was 16. Once I shaved mine, it felt like a fresh start. I do not even think about my hair anymore.
I dealt with it by getting a buzzer and giving my head a trim every week, either 3mm or 6mm. Just let it happen and get on with it. If you want to go all in, hit the gym and grow a beard. Sorted.