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I made the jump by Idontreallyknow on 19 May, 2016 02:08
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Hey to whoever reads this!
This will be my first post here although I have lurked around a bit before.
I've been dealing with hair loss since I was about 18 (as above) and I'm 24 now.
As you can see I had a full head of hair, especially since I could hardly ever afford a haircut. It steadily started receding not long after that picture however and got to the point where I did everything to try and mask it. Hats, the dreaded combover, "hair restoring shampoos", biotin, etc. Although I never wanted to do minoxidil or finasteride.
It was debilitating to my confidence especially thinking it would never happen to me, and when it did, why me and why at such a young age? I've come to accept that it's just what was meant to happen and I started cutting my hair shorter and shorter until I decided to just go for it.
And I'm glad I did. I have a newfound confidence not only just because I let it go but because I realized that my hair is not what defines me. It's a change yes but I actually love it. In short if any other newbies read this, go for it. You'll never know until you at least try.
P.S. Sorry about the other 3 pics, not sure why they didn't post in portrait and yes I despise selfies too but it's my only choice at 2am, hah. -
#1 by Dragon on 19 May, 2016 02:58
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Looks great, you are now in control and not hiding anything. So, you are bound to feel better.
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#2 by bennett11 on 19 May, 2016 05:41
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you look great shaven, As many and myself found shaving your head increases your self confidence, the courage to be yourself.
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#3 by jbrit25 on 19 May, 2016 05:56
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Looks good on you. Keep it up!
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#4 by Sir Harry on 19 May, 2016 06:35
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Welcome! Looks good and thanks for sharing your story.
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#5 by 4fit on 19 May, 2016 07:31
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Looks great, keep it slick bro!
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#6 by Cave Dweller on 19 May, 2016 11:13
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Great attitude and great introduction!
Congratulations on taking control.
Welcome to the board, sir. -
#7 by Idontreallyknow on 19 May, 2016 11:42
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Thanks for all the support guys.
Now I just need somebody to lend me some beard genetics. -
#8 by mrzed on 19 May, 2016 13:52
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you're not 30 yet. The beard may still come in, but even if not, your pics look good as you are.
Please do join the conversation and post. Re-tell your story. -
#9 by wpruitt on 19 May, 2016 16:30
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Looks great ...Good choice
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#10 by stasiu on 19 May, 2016 17:17
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Nice goin ! Perfect summer haircut ! Remember the 30 day rule.
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#11 by AJ Q-Ball on 19 May, 2016 19:18
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Looks great man! Welcome!
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#12 by Johannes on 20 May, 2016 00:11
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Looks great, keep it shaved
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#13 by tobler1 on 20 May, 2016 09:12
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Congrats...and don't sweat the beard...as you age, one of the positives is your beard growth potential usually goes way up!
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#14 by Idontreallyknow on 20 May, 2016 14:25
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Haha, I'm not really worried about the beard, just a joke.
It actually comes in relatively well when I let it grow it just doesn't connect. Native American genetics lol. All with due tomorrow time.