lee7 Posted 6 March 2017 Share Posted 6 March 2017 5 hours ago, Watson said: I'm 22 and it's receding at the front on both sides and little bit on my (double) crown. Literally nobody I've met in my family is bald so it's just my luck. Dunno how long I'm gonna get away with covering it but it really pisses me off. My mate who has it bad is taking finasteride which stops it but has some terrible potential side effects! When I was 22 I was convinced I'd have none by the time I was 24 but from what you've just said I seem to be at the same stage as you are now. Once it starts going it never seems to stop each hair cut gets more depressing haha. All men in my family are bald! Every single one! There's hope for my son though. His mums dad had a full head of hair before he died so I'm convinced he'll keep his plus he was born with a full head of hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee7 Posted 6 March 2017 Share Posted 6 March 2017 16 hours ago, Rob1742 said: It bothers me going bald. I remember when I was a kid, balding blokes went for the ridiculous comb over. I however have gone for the modern version of this, which is the equally ridiculous cone. Struggling to find a decent solution, because there isn't one. Did look at a transplant, but results are at best sketchy and so don't want to do something that could potentially put me in a worse position. If it was guaranteed I would do it, but it's clearly not when you see results and as an example, it looks like Rooney's hasn't been a plain sailing job. The thing that gets me is when you see old blokes with full heads of hair with crap styles. I'd pay fortunes to be able to have their hair yet they don't appreciate it. Currently know a number 2 is around the corner, but am resisting it. I know your pain! I'd kill to have my hair like I did when I was 18 and could get away with any style! Now I'm restricted to the one which is extremely short back and sides with long hair on top all going over to the left side as that's where I'm receding most! Ive seen a lot of dodgy transplant results but then some good ones such as Callum bests and Kyle from geordie shores! They're in fairness pretty impressive transplants! No idea how much they paid though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1742 Posted 6 March 2017 Share Posted 6 March 2017 5 hours ago, lee7 said: I know your pain! I'd kill to have my hair like I did when I was 18 and could get away with any style! Now I'm restricted to the one which is extremely short back and sides with long hair on top all going over to the left side as that's where I'm receding most! Ive seen a lot of dodgy transplant results but then some good ones such as Callum bests and Kyle from geordie shores! They're in fairness pretty impressive transplants! No idea how much they paid though. Not sure it's how much you pay, that's the concern. I remember Francis Rossi of Status Quo being in a hair transplant advert, and he is bald. Then there is the two players who play /played for Celtic. I am aware of an ex Leicester player who had it done, and he now has a shaved head, and he is only in his thirties. Seems to me the results are dependent on the person and not what you spend. Brand new car for £30k or a decent head of hair. I know which one I would choose. But I am not sure you can guarantee the results with the hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee7 Posted 6 March 2017 Share Posted 6 March 2017 27 minutes ago, Rob1742 said: Not sure it's how much you pay, that's the concern. I remember Francis Rossi of Status Quo being in a hair transplant advert, and he is bald. Then there is the two players who play /played for Celtic. I am aware of an ex Leicester player who had it done, and he now has a shaved head, and he is only in his thirties. Seems to me the results are dependent on the person and not what you spend. Brand new car for £30k or a decent head of hair. I know which one I would choose. But I am not sure you can guarantee the results with the hair. I know Callum best had transplants at 6k a time. Think he's now spent 20ish thousand! Ideally I would like to spend no where near that amount on my stupid hair but as you say I do not think there is any guarantee. If only it was 6k and that was job done I would be there now waiting for a transplant haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 6 March 2017 Share Posted 6 March 2017 Why anyone want a transplant? You'd look stupid with a kidney on your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buce Posted 6 March 2017 Share Posted 6 March 2017 2 minutes ago, Webbo said: Why anyone want a transplant? You'd look stupid with a kidney on your head. You're not wrong: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stix Posted 6 March 2017 Share Posted 6 March 2017 36 & receding at the front abit. No greys yet, I shave my head every week with no guard but tbh I can't say I've lost any sleep worrying about what other people think about my barnet. You could get some of that spray that Eva Longoria uses?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousefox Posted 6 March 2017 Share Posted 6 March 2017 6 hours ago, Rob1742 said: Not sure it's how much you pay, that's the concern. I remember Francis Rossi of Status Quo being in a hair transplant advert, and he is bald. Then there is the two players who play /played for Celtic. I am aware of an ex Leicester player who had it done, and he now has a shaved head, and he is only in his thirties. Seems to me the results are dependent on the person and not what you spend. Brand new car for £30k or a decent head of hair. I know which one I would choose. But I am not sure you can guarantee the results with the hair. My mate has done quite a bit of research into it and says that he is pretty keen to get one done. I would guess that standards are improving with technology but haven't read up on it enough. I would probably consider it. I wouldn't mind being bald when I'm in my 40s but when you're so young it's pretty shit and something you don't think about until you realise it might actually happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1742 Posted 6 March 2017 Share Posted 6 March 2017 12 hours ago, Buce said: You're not wrong: This would be a marked improvement to the cone I try and create on a daily basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee7 Posted 1 August 2017 Share Posted 1 August 2017 Thought I'd bump this thread back into life My hair seems to go from bad to worse. I thought having the 'M' shaped hairline was bad enough but I've now noticed it's going at the back too & at a considerable rate! Worrying times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionator Posted 1 August 2017 Share Posted 1 August 2017 13 minutes ago, lee7 said: Thought I'd bump this thread back into life My hair seems to go from bad to worse. I thought having the 'M' shaped hairline was bad enough but I've now noticed it's going at the back too & at a considerable rate! Worrying times Just shave it, be a badass, be confident, rock it. Besides the odd comment to begin with nobody will give a damn. It's your hair, it has no say on you as a person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousefox Posted 1 August 2017 Share Posted 1 August 2017 29 minutes ago, lee7 said: Thought I'd bump this thread back into life My hair seems to go from bad to worse. I thought having the 'M' shaped hairline was bad enough but I've now noticed it's going at the back too & at a considerable rate! Worrying times Use toppik until you're ready to shave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee7 Posted 1 August 2017 Share Posted 1 August 2017 35 minutes ago, Watson said: Use toppik until you're ready to shave it. I've seen this stuff on Facebook. I'm thinking a bit of wind and rain and you'll be caught short haha! 50 minutes ago, Lionator said: Just shave it, be a badass, be confident, rock it. Besides the odd comment to begin with nobody will give a damn. It's your hair, it has no say on you as a person! I'd look bloody daft with a shaven head or the spit of my old man. Saying that though I'd probably look daft trying to cling on to my ever receeding and thinning hair in time to come. I'm fortunate that I'm tanned and my hair is light blonde so at the moment it's harder to tell how bad my hairline is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVIE B Posted 2 August 2017 Share Posted 2 August 2017 Started thinning/receding in my early 40's. After years of trying to cover it ( and looking like Blakey from 'On The Buses') l went for it and had a number 2 all over. Best thing I've ever done. Didn't really get any comments other than positive ones. Plus, saves a load on hair products ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovejoy Posted 2 August 2017 Share Posted 2 August 2017 Late 20's, crown is very thin and the front corners have almost disappeared. I've found by having it brushed sideways fading into a quiff and not having it cut too short on top it does a reasonable job of pretending there's still a full head of hair there with a reasonable hairline . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthefox Posted 2 August 2017 Share Posted 2 August 2017 Getting a big bald crown now. I didn't realise how bad it was until I sunburnt the ****er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jattdogg Posted 2 August 2017 Share Posted 2 August 2017 2 hours ago, STEVIE B said: Started thinning/receding in my early 40's. After years of trying to cover it ( and looking like Blakey from 'On The Buses') l went for it and had a number 2 all over. Best thing I've ever done. Didn't really get any comments other than positive ones. Plus, saves a load on hair products ?? Never would have thought a natural herbal poo would cure baldness. 1 hour ago, Lovejoy said: Late 20's, crown is very thin and the front corners have almost disappeared. I've found by having it brushed sideways fading into a quiff and not having it cut too short on top it does a reasonable job of pretending there's still a full head of hair there with a reasonable hairline . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houdini Logic Posted 2 August 2017 Share Posted 2 August 2017 In case it's of any help to my balding comrades out there... I started thinning many years ago at the front and on my crown. I managed to cover it well for many years using a couple of products, which I can't recommend enough. They are (1) good quality hair fibres and (2) hair shader/concealer. If you're balding and you haven't used these, then I will go as far as saying they will change your life. If you use the hair shader as a base with the fibres after, then the result is really good and long lasting. Hair Shader is basically like make up which you put on your scalp and it has the same effect as scalp pigmentation treatment, though temporary and a lot less expensive. In effect, it make your hairs seem less thin and isolated because they sit against a base which is the same colour as them (rather than the colour of skin). The range has always been limited and I have generally used Fidentia https://www.fidentia-hair.de/383/haar-shader/fidentia-concealer. Having said that, when getting the links to the below I noticed Nanaogen now do their own version, which I imagine is pretty good https://www.nanogen.co.uk/aquamatch-waterproof-scalp-concealer.html. Hair Fibres like Nanogen (the best in my opinion) are statically charged and can cling to the finest, almost invisible hairs, which can make an almost bald head look full. https://www.nanogen.co.uk/hair-thickening-fibres.html If you buy the locking spray for the fibres then they stay in place through wind and rain and only come out when you wash your hair. https://www.nanogen.co.uk/hair-fibre-locking-spray.html These products hid my baldness well for a few years, though I finally had a hair transplant last year and, again, that is something I would highly recommend to anyone considering it. If anyone is interested in details let me know and I will post on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 2 August 2017 Share Posted 2 August 2017 Not balding but getting grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousefox Posted 3 August 2017 Share Posted 3 August 2017 On 02/08/2017 at 11:56, Houdini Logic said: In case it's of any help to my balding comrades out there... I started thinning many years ago at the front and on my crown. I managed to cover it well for many years using a couple of products, which I can't recommend enough. They are (1) good quality hair fibres and (2) hair shader/concealer. If you're balding and you haven't used these, then I will go as far as saying they will change your life. If you use the hair shader as a base with the fibres after, then the result is really good and long lasting. Hair Shader is basically like make up which you put on your scalp and it has the same effect as scalp pigmentation treatment, though temporary and a lot less expensive. In effect, it make your hairs seem less thin and isolated because they sit against a base which is the same colour as them (rather than the colour of skin). The range has always been limited and I have generally used Fidentia https://www.fidentia-hair.de/383/haar-shader/fidentia-concealer. Having said that, when getting the links to the below I noticed Nanaogen now do their own version, which I imagine is pretty good https://www.nanogen.co.uk/aquamatch-waterproof-scalp-concealer.html. Hair Fibres like Nanogen (the best in my opinion) are statically charged and can cling to the finest, almost invisible hairs, which can make an almost bald head look full. https://www.nanogen.co.uk/hair-thickening-fibres.html If you buy the locking spray for the fibres then they stay in place through wind and rain and only come out when you wash your hair. https://www.nanogen.co.uk/hair-fibre-locking-spray.html These products hid my baldness well for a few years, though I finally had a hair transplant last year and, again, that is something I would highly recommend to anyone considering it. If anyone is interested in details let me know and I will post on here... Cheers for the info. How old were you when you had the transplant? Have you had to take finasteride as that's not something I'm keen on at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buce Posted 3 August 2017 Share Posted 3 August 2017 On 02/08/2017 at 11:56, Houdini Logic said: In case it's of any help to my balding comrades out there... I started thinning many years ago at the front and on my crown. I managed to cover it well for many years using a couple of products, which I can't recommend enough. They are (1) good quality hair fibres and (2) hair shader/concealer. If you're balding and you haven't used these, then I will go as far as saying they will change your life. If you use the hair shader as a base with the fibres after, then the result is really good and long lasting. Hair Shader is basically like make up which you put on your scalp and it has the same effect as scalp pigmentation treatment, though temporary and a lot less expensive. In effect, it make your hairs seem less thin and isolated because they sit against a base which is the same colour as them (rather than the colour of skin). The range has always been limited and I have generally used Fidentia https://www.fidentia-hair.de/383/haar-shader/fidentia-concealer. Having said that, when getting the links to the below I noticed Nanaogen now do their own version, which I imagine is pretty good https://www.nanogen.co.uk/aquamatch-waterproof-scalp-concealer.html. Hair Fibres like Nanogen (the best in my opinion) are statically charged and can cling to the finest, almost invisible hairs, which can make an almost bald head look full. https://www.nanogen.co.uk/hair-thickening-fibres.html If you buy the locking spray for the fibres then they stay in place through wind and rain and only come out when you wash your hair. https://www.nanogen.co.uk/hair-fibre-locking-spray.html These products hid my baldness well for a few years, though I finally had a hair transplant last year and, again, that is something I would highly recommend to anyone considering it. If anyone is interested in details let me know and I will post on here... 5 minutes ago, Watson said: Cheers for the info. How old were you when you had the transplant? Have you had to take finasteride as that's not something I'm keen on at all? There's only one product you need, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamDisht Posted 9 August 2017 Share Posted 9 August 2017 Receeding at 33 but still ok. Think I can carry on with that for another 10 years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted 11 August 2017 Share Posted 11 August 2017 On 02/08/2017 at 11:56, Houdini Logic said: Having said that, when getting the links to the below I noticed Nanaogen now do their own version, which I imagine is pretty good https://www.nanogen.co.uk/aquamatch-waterproof-scalp-concealer.html. Thanks for this - never heard of anything like this and just ordered some from Amazon for my bald patch - what a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODNEY FERNIO Posted 12 August 2017 Share Posted 12 August 2017 Still got a full head of hair ... but the hairdresser always asks me if I'd like my eyebrows trimming .. that's the sign that your not so young any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chico1958 Posted 13 August 2017 Share Posted 13 August 2017 On 03/08/2017 at 18:00, Buce said: There's only one product you need, guys. Or one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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