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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
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Ethelis
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States2400 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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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Fret not, sir! <3
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