Shave it, sounds like you already have the bug so just do it.

Welcome to Sly Bald Guys also 

Robbie,

Many of the guys on this forum have been through this same thing (myself included). I began loosing my hair at about 22 and bald heads were not nearly as accepted as they are now.

First thing, the way you look is not just your hair, it is your attitude, cleanliness, smile, eyes and many other aspects of you other than your hair.

Second, to save yourself a lot of heartache, scaring, depression, trouble and money, dont start grabbing at straws trying to reverse the effects of mother nature. There is no cure for male pattern baldness and there are a million things you can throw money at to achieve nothing.

Third, This is the first of many times throughout your life you will be faced with changes in your appearance. Learning now to accept these changes, (even embrace them) and reinvent your appearance to reflect who you REALLY are is going to help you tremendously.

Fourth, post a pic of yourself.

and last but not least, just shave your head. Your hair will grow back to what it is now and you will be suprised as to how over critical you are to yourself (we all are).

 

Welcome!!! from one Robbie to another.

It's hard to convey in a short message that you shouldn't be so consumed by your appearance.

When I was 20 (25 years ago  ) yeah, appearance was critical but I certainly wouldn't rap my lips around a pistol or hearl myself off a cliff......I would have missed out on a lifetime of rich blessings that have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH APPEARANCE.  Believe me, I have a lot more appearance issues now than I've ever had.

Anyway, give the shave a try, buddy.....either gradually clip it closer and closer while you get used to it.....or shave it off and give it 3-5 weeks to get used to while you hang with us.

Yep.

Post it up and we will give you an honest opinion.

Yeah mate. I'm 19, so 'still' into the whole 'my looks are bloody important' and all that, although my body aint so brilliant so my face/head look was extremely important to me. Turns out though going bald was the best thing i did. People all find it 'awesome', in fact from all my friends (and the 'ladies'  ) all i get is positive stuff and a whole new conversation starter.
Most girls my age, and slightly older - basically people someone my age would be hanging around with - go on about how it makes a guy look confident (which in turn = sexy) if he can pull off the bald look. I've got a goatie goin too, so personally, i've never actually felt better about my appearence.

Robbie, welcome....... and my advice is to head on over to hairlosshelp.com and check out the hair transplant repair section. You will see that you are LUCKY to have the OPTION of shaving your head, trust me.

Welcome Robbie!!!  I was in a similar situation to yours in that around my senior year of high school/freshmen year of college I noticed my hair had receded quite a bit and I just wore it in varying lengths for several years until about a year ago when I started buzzing it closer and closer until finally I was at a "0" guard.  Then about 5-6 months ago I decided I'd had enough and found this forum and received plenty of support and I haven't been this happy about my appearance in a long time!  My other bros have already given you some great advice as well, so we're all behind you no matter what.  I can guarantee you though that if you do become SLY you likely won't regret it - not many of us have.  So you're 20 and losing your hair, honestly man, it's not the end of the world.  I know it may seem that way, but embrace who you are now and give the SLY look a chance and chances are that you'll love the freedom.