• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 02:23
CET 07:23
KST 15:23
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
Intel X Team Liquid Seoul event: Showmatches and Meet the Pros9[ASL20] Finals Preview: Arrival13TL.net Map Contest #21: Voting10[ASL20] Ro4 Preview: Descent11Team TLMC #5: Winners Announced!3
Community News
Weekly Cups (Oct 20-26): MaxPax, Clem, Creator win52025 RSL Offline Finals Dates + Ticket Sales!10BSL21 Open Qualifiers Week & CONFIRM PARTICIPATION1Crank Gathers Season 2: SC II Pro Teams10Merivale 8 Open - LAN - Stellar Fest4
StarCraft 2
General
RotterdaM "Serral is the GOAT, and it's not close" Intel X Team Liquid Seoul event: Showmatches and Meet the Pros Weekly Cups (Oct 20-26): MaxPax, Clem, Creator win Weekly Cups (Oct 13-19): Clem Goes for Four DreamHack Open 2013 revealed
Tourneys
Kirktown Chat Brawl #9 $50 8:30PM EST 2025 RSL Offline Finals Dates + Ticket Sales! SC4ALL $6,000 Open LAN in Philadelphia Merivale 8 Open - LAN - Stellar Fest Crank Gathers Season 2: SC II Pro Teams
Strategy
Custom Maps
Map Editor closed ?
External Content
Mutation # 497 Battle Haredened Mutation # 496 Endless Infection Mutation # 495 Rest In Peace Mutation # 494 Unstable Environment
Brood War
General
BW General Discussion Ladder Map Matchup Stats SnOw's ASL S20 Finals Review [ASL20] Ask the mapmakers — Drop your questions BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/
Tourneys
[ASL20] Grand Finals Small VOD Thread 2.0 The Casual Games of the Week Thread BSL21 Open Qualifiers Week & CONFIRM PARTICIPATION
Strategy
PvZ map balance Current Meta How to stay on top of macro? Soma's 9 hatch build from ASL Game 2
Other Games
General Games
Path of Exile Dawn of War IV Beyond All Reason Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread General RTS Discussion Thread
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion LiquidDota to reintegrate into TL.net
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread SPIRED by.ASL Mafia {211640}
Community
General
Russo-Ukrainian War Thread US Politics Mega-thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine The Big Programming Thread YouTube Thread
Fan Clubs
White-Ra Fan Club The herO Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
Movie Discussion! [Manga] One Piece Anime Discussion Thread Korean Music Discussion Series you have seen recently...
Sports
TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023 Formula 1 Discussion MLB/Baseball 2023 2024 - 2026 Football Thread NBA General Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
SC2 Client Relocalization [Change SC2 Language] Linksys AE2500 USB WIFI keeps disconnecting Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
The Automated Ban List Recent Gifted Posts
Blogs
Career Paths and Skills for …
TrAiDoS
KPDH "Golden" as Squid Game…
Peanutsc
Reality "theory" prov…
perfectspheres
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 1157 users

So I'm going bald...

Blogs > buickskylark
Post a Reply
1 2 3 Next All
buickskylark
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Canada664 Posts
February 18 2011 04:33 GMT
#1
I'm not yet in my 30s and I'm already showing considerable scalp. I've never been that comfortable walking around 'au naturale'(head-wise) so I wear a hat to cover this insecurity. Thank goodness I work outdoors thus do not need an excuse to wear a hat throughout the day. Although I've heard of certain hair solutions, I've never looked into it. Just too much time, too much money, and frankly I'm just too lazy.

I've heard of Propecia and Rogaine. I hear that Rogaine actually helps most men to regrow hair. How much hair? I've no idea. Propecia I believe requires prescription.

There are other answers to baldness like wigs, combovers, and transplants. Wigs are out of the question as it's extremely risky where the weather is very window. Transplants are expensive and looks really painful. The side effects can be grotesque too. Comb-overs, well, I've been practicing that as much as I've been practicing my macro/micro in SC. But soon I'll look like Homer Simpson with his 3 strands of hair so I need to look for a different solution.

Anyone here balding or know of any verified solutions?

eLiE
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada1039 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-18 17:21:47
February 18 2011 04:35 GMT
#2
Nearly every person I've seen starting to go bald has decided to shave their head to semi hide it. Something to consider. I'm crossing my fingers I keep my hair, cause my head's really lumpy and would probably look stupid shaved.

EDIT: lol, maybe the banner ad can help you
How's the weather down there?
Bibbit
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Canada5377 Posts
February 18 2011 04:37 GMT
#3
Is there no way you can look good shaved bald? Perhaps grow a goatee? Those seem to go well with shaved bald heads. :D

And you could still wear a hat but its always nice to have something good under the hat, just in case.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
February 18 2011 04:41 GMT
#4


That's all that needs to be said. You could be with Marissa Tomei
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Ethelis
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States2396 Posts
February 18 2011 04:58 GMT
#5
I feel your pain OP, im only 21 and im balding already. Nothing really glaring yet but noticeable.
Disabled gamer - Diamond 3 (LoL) D+ Rank scrublord on BW. Bisu doesnt need DTs, He uses probes. just ask Flash.
itzme_petey
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
United States1400 Posts
February 18 2011 05:20 GMT
#6
Dont think of it as losing a head of hair. Think of it as gaining a full head of face.

Not a receding hairline, but an advancing facial frontier.

"Last night, I played a game.. as I recall it was a strategy game.. Peeked around and what did I see, a girl playing starcraft better than me.. and I jizzed in my pants.."
thehorsebecomesking
Profile Joined February 2011
189 Posts
February 18 2011 05:37 GMT
#7
[image loading]


if some balding monkey like barry greenstein can do it why cant you?
insanet
Profile Joined January 2010
Peru439 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-18 05:42:08
February 18 2011 05:39 GMT
#8
LOL, im 26 and im going bald too, it sucks.
Hiding its the worse option i think, is better too just let everybody know, just looking at you , that your "body" is "changing" so the transition is smoother when you go full bald.

But yeah im trying to balance this hit to my ego, so now im doing exercices and trying to get buffed.

You should try to have role models, balds that have such a confidence that being bald is not that bad.
Vin Diesel,Neil Strauss,David Draiman, these are my personal picks.

Just look at Vin Diesel, does any woman care he is bald with such HUGE arms?

I dont shave my head yet.i keep short hair.
Karliath
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2214 Posts
February 18 2011 05:39 GMT
#9
I understand the insecurity, but honestly seeing people wear a hat - and then realizing that they're balding, makes me feel really lol-sy. I'm no girl you may be embarrassed in front of, but personally I don't mind the whole balding thing. It's a lot better than being short imo.
thehorsebecomesking
Profile Joined February 2011
189 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-18 05:43:30
February 18 2011 05:42 GMT
#10
On February 18 2011 14:39 insanet wrote:
You should try to have role models, balds that have such a confidence that being bald is not that bad.
Vin Diesel,Neil Strauss,David Draiman, these are my personal picks.


is there anyone else?

On February 18 2011 14:39 Karliath wrote:
I understand the insecurity, but honestly seeing people wear a hat - and then realizing that they're balding, makes me feel really lol-sy. I'm no girl you may be embarrassed in front of, but personally I don't mind the whole balding thing. It's a lot better than being short imo.


yeah, fear and loathing is illustrative of this
MetalMarine
Profile Joined June 2007
United States1559 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-18 05:49:04
February 18 2011 05:44 GMT
#11
On February 18 2011 14:37 thehorsebecomesking wrote:
[image loading]


if some balding monkey like barry greenstein can do it why cant you?


Because Greenstein is rich and donates a lot of money to the less fortunate. Your post and video is quite unnecessary. Now on topic, if going bald isn't your style (it's not for A LOT of people) try testing out rogain, i've heard good things. If that doesn't work, try doing some research on that laser surgery.
endy
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Switzerland8970 Posts
February 18 2011 05:48 GMT
#12
Im going bald too and there is no viable remedy.
ॐ
thehorsebecomesking
Profile Joined February 2011
189 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-18 05:51:03
February 18 2011 05:50 GMT
#13
On February 18 2011 14:44 MetalMarine wrote:
Because Greenstein is extremely rich and donates a lot of money to the less fortunate


yeah he melted her heart with all the donations

nothing is stopping the op from becoming rich. or buff. or confident. if barry greenstein wasnt bald he would not magically become attractive, he would still look like an ape

better than a wig imo
sob3k
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States7572 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-18 06:06:59
February 18 2011 06:06 GMT
#14
I started going bald at about age 12, guess I just hit the genetic jackpot.

Stuck it out as long as I could then went shaved. I actually don't mind it that much anymore, I'm pretty athletic and it doesn't look too bad. Just don't try to hide it, its impossible and just looks lame as shit. You have to maintain baller confidence. If anyone even asks why I shaved my head I'll come right out and say I've got no hair lol.

BTW: nothing you can take medicationwise has been proven to have any effect on hair loss, don't waste your money.
In Hungry Hungry Hippos there are no such constraints—one can constantly attempt to collect marbles with one’s hippo, limited only by one’s hippo-levering capabilities.
Chrispy
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada5878 Posts
February 18 2011 06:16 GMT
#15
If I start going bald I'm just going to 'roid up.

That's a promise.
Retvrn to Forvms
Comeh
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States18919 Posts
February 18 2011 06:19 GMT
#16
Yeah, if I start going bald, i'm definitely going to shave once it starts looking pretty obvious.
I'd rather be completely bald then someone who looks awkward/combovering.
ヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(⌐■_■)ノDELETE ICEFROGヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(⌐■_■)ノヽ(
blue`
Profile Joined November 2010
United Kingdom119 Posts
February 18 2011 06:34 GMT
#17
Just start shaving your head and take up swimming. Good for your health and you have a pretty baller excuse!
Easter has been cancelled, they found the body
BasilPesto
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Australia624 Posts
February 18 2011 06:39 GMT
#18
I'm not balding, but I can respect a bald/balding man who gives off the air of not giving a shit that he is bald/balding.

I would look into books and websites that discuss the experience. You might be inspired.

"I before E...*sunglasses*... except after C." - Jim Carrey
NukeTheStars
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States277 Posts
February 18 2011 06:42 GMT
#19
In the same boat, mine's just starting and I'm 25! It's good to remember that it happens to every guy. It's just a matter of when. Your age corresponds to the percentage chance you'll start balding. Don't use rogaine or any of that crap. Just cut your hair short or shave it and pretend it doesn't bother you. It bothers every guy, of course, but just pretend it doesn't :D
maahes`ra
Profile Joined January 2011
United States255 Posts
February 18 2011 06:49 GMT
#20
[image loading]

Fret not, sir! <3
( ._.) ( ._) ( .) ( ) (≖ ) (‿≖ ) (≖‿≖ ) (≖‿≖) ( ≖‿≖) ( -‿-)
1 2 3 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 5h 37m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft: Brood War
Britney 117612
Dota 2
NeuroSwarm181
LuMiX1
League of Legends
JimRising 700
Counter-Strike
Stewie2K1379
PGG 227
Other Games
summit1g13937
C9.Mang0229
Hui .156
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick836
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 14 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• practicex 46
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
League of Legends
• Rush1334
• Stunt708
• HappyZerGling142
Upcoming Events
Epic.LAN
5h 37m
BSL Team A[vengers]
7h 37m
Dewalt vs ZeLoT
UltrA vs ZeLoT
SC4ALL
7h 37m
SC4ALL
7h 37m
BSL 21
12h 37m
BSL Team A[vengers]
1d 7h
Cross vs Sobenz
Sziky vs IcaruS
SC4ALL
1d 8h
SC4ALL
1d 8h
BSL 21
1d 12h
Replay Cast
2 days
[ Show More ]
Wardi Open
2 days
Monday Night Weeklies
2 days
Replay Cast
2 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
3 days
Replay Cast
4 days
The PondCast
5 days
Korean StarCraft League
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

CSL 2025 AUTUMN (S18)
CranK Gathers Season 2: SC II Pro Teams
Eternal Conflict S1

Ongoing

BSL 21 Points
BSL 21 Team A
C-Race Season 1
IPSL Winter 2025-26
KCM Race Survival 2025 Season 4
SOOP Univ League 2025
SC4ALL: Brood War
SC4ALL: StarCraft II
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025
Thunderpick World Champ.
CS Asia Championships 2025
ESL Pro League S22
StarSeries Fall 2025
FISSURE Playground #2
BLAST Open Fall 2025
BLAST Open Fall Qual
Esports World Cup 2025

Upcoming

YSL S2
BSL Season 21
SLON Tour Season 2
BSL 21 Non-Korean Championship
RSL Offline Finals
WardiTV 2025
RSL Revival: Season 3
Stellar Fest
META Madness #9
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026: Closed Qualifier
eXTREMESLAND 2025
ESL Impact League Season 8
SL Budapest Major 2025
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025
IEM Chengdu 2025
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.