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Hair Loss in My 20s (w/pics)
by
tellersquill
on 03 Jul, 2017 02:55
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#1
by
Magoo
on 03 Jul, 2017 07:30
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You look good with and without. Your choice makes sense to me.
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#2
by
DoberDaddy
on 03 Jul, 2017 09:09
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#3
by
Dragon
on 03 Jul, 2017 09:20
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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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#4
by
slybeard
on 03 Jul, 2017 11:56
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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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#5
by
tellersquill
on 03 Jul, 2017 12:43
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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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#6
by
J_Scott
on 03 Jul, 2017 14:14
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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.
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#7
by
Semi-Sly
on 04 Jul, 2017 09:01
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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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#8
by
slybeard
on 05 Jul, 2017 07:01
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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.
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#9
by
tellersquill
on 05 Jul, 2017 08:21
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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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#10
by
Semi-Sly
on 06 Jul, 2017 10:18
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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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#11
by
reddog
on 06 Jul, 2017 11:45
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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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#12
by
Laser Man
on 07 Jul, 2017 06:30
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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.