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Offline tellersquill

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Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« on: July 03, 2017, 02:55:58 AM »
Just turned 30 and I wanted to post a quick little update on my hair situation.

I've been losing my hair since I was 21 but I was kind of lucky because it started off really slow and wasn't noticeable until I was 26. It used to make me very paranoid because I though i'd be ugly as a bald man and I'd never get laid again.

From the ages of 27-29 I really thought it and made and honest go of the big three treatments. For whatever reason none of the treatments worked and I continued to bald at a steady rate.

At 29, after a tough break up I reached a breaking point and in a moment of madness I shaved it all off. When I did I was kind of shocked and I was very much on the fence on how I felt about it. Because it was such a drastic change I ended up taking a bunch of pictures of myself, trying to make sense of this whole new look. I ended up posting one the better pictures on facebook and ended up getting a positive response, and ever since then I slowly began to build a lot of confidence about not having hair.

I'll post some pictures below:

my hair without shaving for a 3 weeks:

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19554074_10155595335608586_9177125408989011301_n.jpg?oh=bac1bb0e08395c32df07448f5c6f48c0&oe=59DBA5EA

my hair with toppik fibre:

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14642422_10154766469328586_1653882207957187307_n.jpg?oh=6fdd7d2af5b5087fe18cc0bf0308236a&oe=59DC4AE4

Zero guard:

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14642422_10154766469328586_1653882207957187307_n.jpg?oh=6fdd7d2af5b5087fe18cc0bf0308236a&oe=59DC4AE4

Shaved with a razor:
https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18951000_10155523164068586_2915320138537771005_n.jpg?oh=4bb9c1060ea4df4a89e12c43c642ab56&oe=59C9BBC7



At the moment I actually use the toppik in the hair as it makes me look like a fullheaded guy. When It gets thinner In a few years this will no longer be possible and I will return to shaving it all off.

I prefer to have a little hair right now, but I've actually been told I look better bald by some people so I have no worries about shaving.

Anyway, I hope this helps some people who are not sure whether to shave or maybe its just an interesting read to the regular sly guys.





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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2017, 07:30:03 AM »
You look good with and without. Your choice makes sense to me.
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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2017, 09:09:33 AM »
Just turned 30 and I wanted to post a quick little update on my hair situation.

I've been losing my hair since I was 21 but I was kind of lucky because it started off really slow and wasn't noticeable until I was 26. It used to make me very paranoid because I though i'd be ugly as a bald man and I'd never get laid again.

From the ages of 27-29 I really thought it and made and honest go of the big three treatments. For whatever reason none of the treatments worked and I continued to bald at a steady rate.

At 29, after a tough break up I reached a breaking point and in a moment of madness I shaved it all off. When I did I was kind of shocked and I was very much on the fence on how I felt about it. Because it was such a drastic change I ended up taking a bunch of pictures of myself, trying to make sense of this whole new look. I ended up posting one the better pictures on facebook and ended up getting a positive response, and ever since then I slowly began to build a lot of confidence about not having hair.

I'll post some pictures below:

my hair without shaving for a 3 weeks:

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19554074_10155595335608586_9177125408989011301_n.jpg?oh=bac1bb0e08395c32df07448f5c6f48c0&oe=59DBA5EA

my hair with toppik fibre:

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14642422_10154766469328586_1653882207957187307_n.jpg?oh=6fdd7d2af5b5087fe18cc0bf0308236a&oe=59DC4AE4

Zero guard:

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14642422_10154766469328586_1653882207957187307_n.jpg?oh=6fdd7d2af5b5087fe18cc0bf0308236a&oe=59DC4AE4

Shaved with a razor:
https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18951000_10155523164068586_2915320138537771005_n.jpg?oh=4bb9c1060ea4df4a89e12c43c642ab56&oe=59C9BBC7



At the moment I actually use the toppik in the hair as it makes me look like a fullheaded guy. When It gets thinner In a few years this will no longer be possible and I will return to shaving it all off.

I prefer to have a little hair right now, but I've actually been told I look better bald by some people so I have no worries about shaving.

Anyway, I hope this helps some people who are not sure whether to shave or maybe its just an interesting read to the regular sly guys.

You are a really good looking guy, with or without hair... beard looks good, also.

Thanks for posting!

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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2017, 09:20:01 AM »
Dobber daddy and Magoo are right, you have no problems either way, this is down to your choice (at the moment).  Sly is a strong look for you and is easier than fibre i would have thought.

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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2017, 11:56:10 AM »
The shaved look is good on you, as is the toppik.  I an mot familiar with toppik, but it may not be worth the restrictions.  Does it stay on when swimming or doing physical activity?  Isn't the cost high?
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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2017, 12:43:15 PM »
Thanks guys!

Toppik is a bit of a God send in the earlier stages as it really does hide thinning hair.

I think especially for men in their 20s when its probably harder losing your hair it can provide a little short term fix.

My actual only concern about the bald look is that I teach little kids in asia and I'm worried I may intimidate them a bit.

I'm gentle as hell, but I understand that the tattoos, beard, and shaved head looks scary to little ones.

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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2017, 02:14:30 PM »
I'm almost thirty, and I've had the bald look since I was in my mid-20s. It's a big change and it takes awhile to get adjusted too, but eventually it'll come to feel natural, especially as the stress of not having to worry about your hairloss goes away. It can feel hard to accept, but it'll feel like the best choice when your faced with the alternative of watching you hairline disappear. I honestly think from the pic you posted it looks really natural, and not intimidating at all.
« Last Edit: July 03, 2017, 02:16:17 PM by J_Scott »

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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2017, 09:01:28 AM »
Thanks guys!

Toppik is a bit of a God send in the earlier stages as it really does hide thinning hair.

I think especially for men in their 20s when its probably harder losing your hair it can provide a little short term fix.

My actual only concern about the bald look is that I teach little kids in asia and I'm worried I may intimidate them a bit.

I'm gentle as hell, but I understand that the tattoos, beard, and shaved head looks scary to little ones.

Hey TQ!

Like everyone says; it is your choice.  Do what makes YOU feel good.  My two cents:

a.  The thinning hair does not look good on you, it makes you look unhealthy.

b.  Even If  I had hair as thick as a paint brush, but looked as good as you do with a clean-shaven dome, I would shave it off in a heartbeat!

c, It is up to you, but isn't the Toppik a Pain in the Butt?

d. Your fear of what the little children will think is misplaced.  Some little kids in Asia are frightened at the sight of any foreigner simply because they haven't seen them before.  But kids all over the world are curious, accepting, and straight  forward.  If they think that your shaven head is odd - they will most certainly say so!  If they do, just let them touch it.  Take my word for it - they will just giggle and they will love it - and you!

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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2017, 07:01:35 AM »

My actual only concern about the bald look is that I teach little kids in asia and I'm worried I may intimidate them a bit.

I'm gentle as hell, but I understand that the tattoos, beard, and shaved head looks scary to little ones.

I cannot speak of Asain kids typical reaction, but where I live kids are more curious about my shaved head and beard, and I have never experienced a kid that was scared of me.  In fact, before I grew my beard long, I do not think they were even curious.  Older kids and teens often ask about my beard, or my handlebar mustache (when I have one), but never about my shaved head.  Starting with a buzz may help them adjust to it.
« Last Edit: July 05, 2017, 11:51:44 AM by slybeard »
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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2017, 08:21:44 AM »
One weird thing is that I get a positive reaction from being either slick bald or with hair, but never with a buzzed head (guard 2).

I especially noticed with this with women: when I'm with hair or bald I would get checked out every now and then, but when it was just a buzzed cut I got no positive reactions whatsoever.

I still find going slick bald weird mentally - like I know it looks fine, but its very weird adjusting - that's why I've still got some hair kept short at the moment.

As for the toppik - its really easy to apply and takes 30 seconds. The only thing you cant do is get it wet or it will fade away.

Its a good short term fix, and when I'm ready I'll go slick bald again.

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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2017, 10:18:09 AM »
You say:

"One weird thing is that I get a positive reaction from being either slick bald or with hair, but never with a buzzed head"

That is because a plain Buzzcut is just "Blah"!  It has no style.  It makes you appear to be someone who doesn't care about how he looks and doesn't care enough to make himself attractive to others.

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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2017, 11:45:38 AM »
Agreed, when I try growing my hair, I hate the buzzcut look. By 12 or 14 days I trim it into a very short flattop. Makes a huge difference, adds a little style.
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Re: Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2017, 06:30:17 AM »
You look fine in all the pictures, so take your time and decide what you want.

As to feeling weird mentally when you see yourself bald, that's normal at first.  It feels like something is missing - and it is!  However, you will adjust pretty quickly (a couple weeks is all it takes) and then sporting a bald head will feel normal.

 



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