I hated it as I felt I lost my identity.  My bald look wasn't able to go with the clothes I was wearing at the time. 

You only lost your identity in the sense that you defined yourself as looking like Kurt Cobain.  But you gained a new identity, hopefully one that is more reflective of the real you and not one that's dependent upon looking like a celebrity. 

Clothes don't go with the bald look?  So get new clothes!     

I regrew my hair last year...just to see if It got any better...it actually looked worse.  So I shaved it (2mm) all over.

That's no surprise.  Male pattern baldness isn't going to reverse itself; it's only going to worsen over time.  It's time to let go of long hair and accept that it's no longer a viable option.  Find a style that is a viable option.   If need be, go with the one that it is the least objectionable to you.  A short buzz cut may be the way to go for now.

I feel I have lost my confidence because of it.   I'm partially deaf so I hear hearing aids (long hair was able to disguise it) and I'm only 5 ft 5.

When I go to nightclubs/bars, all the people and my mates seem to be taller and have a full head of hair.

The cold hard truth is, you're never going to be any taller and you're never going to have that full head of hair that you want.  You don't have to like it, but you do have to come to terms with it.  What good is it to obsess and beat yourself up over something that you cannot change?

As for your friends, they may have full heads of hair now, but trust me, that will not always be the case for the vast majority of them.  Sooner or later they're going to find themselves in the same situation you're struggling to deal with right now.  That's where things start to even out a bit.  It will have long ceased to be an issue for you.  It's not easy to be the first bald guy in your circle of friends (trust me, I know).   But don't kid yourself into believing that it's any easier to watch your hair disappear when you're a little older.  It isn't.

It's just really getting me down.  I wear fashionable clothes, go to the gym 4 times a week so I'm fairly muscley.  And women in the nightclubs I go to seem to be put off by it.

How do you know that the women you meet are put off by your baldness?  I suspect that you're projecting some negativity and letting your lack of confidence show -- and that is what is putting them off.  Yes, there are women who aren't attracted to bald men.  Don't worry about them, because there are plenty of other women who are.

I think most people, on some level, whether they realize it or not, have a certain amount of respect and admiration for a guy who shaves his head.  Even if they don't necessarily like the look, the fact that you had the guts to deal with the "problem" earns some respect.   It tells the world that you aren't bothered by it.  The reality may be that you are bothered by it, but let that be your closely guarded secret.

We can't all be pretty boys.  But one of the great things about being a guy is that you don't have to be a pretty boy to be attractive to women.  A shaved head is a strong, confident masculine look.  You might not feel confident, but fake it, and eventually it will become a reality.

MyWave, welcome to the best bald forum on the Internet    It looks like you're doing great with Razor!  Take his advise to heart, dude.  He speaks lots of truth, and that's not easy to find these days, except maybe here.  

I'd reply but Razor X did such a complete job whatever I could add would be redundant. 

I think razor has this subject licked to be honest, welcome though from another guy in the UK.  A few years ago I had a really tough time accepting going bald to the point where it almost became a habit to be miserable about it.  I can genuinely say that it does get easier with time, I just wish I had accepted it sooner.  I dont give it a second thought now (well only occasionally).  I know I am not the best looking guy, I wasnt when I had hair either.  But (and I hope you will realise soon), women genuinely dont only go for the way you look.  I met my wife when I had lost most of my hair when I was 27 and it has never bothered her.  The only thing that bothered her was how it affected me and changed my personality.  Yeah dont get me wrong I have been to nightclubs too and know how superficial it can be - but let's face it that is a main reason people go, not to develop a long term relationship. 

Chin up and I promise it will get better but dont let negative feelings eat away at you.

Hey man

First off.. Welcome!

Secondly let me just say that i too am 22, live in the u.k. and share nearly all the experiances listed on your opening post.
Also take note of Razor's post, theres some solid advice there.
I have to be up at 6 tomorrow for a long arse day at work, So im off to catch some seriously needed Z's.. But i had to write a quick reply just to let you know that your not alone in this despite how it feels, and it will get easier.

I'll produce a more productive post tomorrow eve, until then.. all the best!

Welcome to the forum MyWave! The guys have given you some great advice here! 

Hi, I'm at the other end of the age range (just had my 76th birthday). After years of a 3mm buzz cut got the razor out and went sly today. Great. Go for it - be yourself. You'll get bags of support and encouragement from this site, as I did.