Hi Guys.
I just found this forum.
I’m sure similar posts have been made (possibly many times).
I’m going bald. Not by choice, but by the power of male pattern baldness.
About 15 years ago I choose to buzz my head. It was a big change and I liked it. I kept it that way for several years. Then I let it start growing back and realized I had a real problem! So I’ve kept it short (5-6 mm) since. But that hasn’t hidden the truth. The coverage was clearly in steady decline. During the lockdowns I let it grow longer than I have in a long time. It doesn’t look good (see the pics).
Here’s the thing – as the years have gone on, my looks have changed overall. I’ve become (more?!) nerdy. The combo of glasses, a balding head, and a decrease in muscle (think skinny fat) hasn’t been kind to me. I like the really short, or even fully shaved look, when a guy is losing his hair. I think it looks good with a beard too. BUT…none of that seems to work for me. It just doesn’t suit me. And while I’ve never had a full beard, if I let it go for a week or so it comes in all gray. My wife doesn’t like the way it looks at all.
I can still live with the way my hair looks from a side and front view, but the top and back views are bad. Unfortunately these views are shockingly common (I never realized just how much before, but I am quite aware of it now).
So I’m looking for advice from experienced people in similar situations. Looking forward to some constructive suggestions on what to do!