Baldness/Hairloss

[DANGEROUS TIGER]

I have to put my hand up and admit to the "Friar Tuck" look. When I look in the mirror I see my front hair and no baldness, which is why I sit in front of it all day long.

 

Old age is a heavy burden to bare, but I guess I cope ok.

[BenTheFox]

I still feel as though there's a stigma attached to getting a hair transplant. I guess a lot of people who don't have to deal with hairloss, especially at a young age, don't know how it feels. 

[ozleicester]

Does the UK do ""shave for the cure''  those type of things?

Thats a great time for those contemplating the shave... your doing it for charity so,  youll get credit + do good... and test the look

[Milo]

16 minutes ago, ozleicester said:

Does the UK do ""shave for the cure''  those type of things?

Thats a great time for those contemplating the shave... your doing it for charity so,  youll get credit + do good... and test the look

Not that I’m aware of - sounds like a great idea. Would have to be done in the summer, though! 



I can see the sudden appearance of thousands of skinheads on our streets as not causing the slightest bit of panic, either 

 

[ozleicester]

31 minutes ago, Milo said:

Not that I’m aware of - sounds like a great idea. Would have to be done in the summer, though! 



I can see the sudden appearance of thousands of skinheads on our streets as not causing the slightest bit of panic, either 

 

I did it around 20 years ago... my daughter then was about 11 - 12 ... due to my skinhead look whenever i wenyt out with her she had me wear a badge thats said, ""I shaved my head for charity"' lmao

https://worldsgreatestshave.com/

[Lambert09]

After starting to go bald at 18, i’ve finally shaved my head. 

 

A terrifying thing to do, you never really do know if you can pull it off. Maybe Enzo inspired  me 🤷‍♂️

 

Generally had very positive reactions but it’s hard to work out if that’s people just being polite or genuine praise. Either way, I felt terrible before and was very embarrassed to see photos of my hairline. 

 

A mates wedding in the summer probably was when reality set in that i wasn’t getting away with covering it up anymore. Genuinely felt like i was ruining photos for other people. 

 

Anyway, i am new to this. any tips on how to maintain it, i didn’t realise there was so much to maintenance involved in a bald head 😂

Edited 8 August 2023 by Lambert09

[Lionator]

4 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

After starting to go bald at 18, i’ve finally shaved my head. 

 

A terrifying thing to do, you never really do know if you can pull it off. Maybe Enzo inspired  me 🤷‍♂️

 

Generally had very positive reactions but it’s hard to work out if that’s people just being polite or genuine praise. Either way, I felt terrible before and was very embarrassed to see photos of my hairline. 

 

A mates wedding in the summer probably was when reality set in that i wasn’t getting away with covering it up anymore. Genuinely felt like i was ruining photos for other people. 

 

Anyway, i am new to this. any tips on how to maintain it, i didn’t realise there was so much to maintenance involved in a bald head 😂

Moisturiser, grow a beard (I’m guessing you can), chest out, own it. If you feel sad about it, look how fecking handsome our new manager is. 

[Jattdogg]

21 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

After starting to go bald at 18, i’ve finally shaved my head. 

 

A terrifying thing to do, you never really do know if you can pull it off. Maybe Enzo inspired  me 🤷‍♂️

 

Generally had very positive reactions but it’s hard to work out if that’s people just being polite or genuine praise. Either way, I felt terrible before and was very embarrassed to see photos of my hairline. 

 

A mates wedding in the summer probably was when reality set in that i wasn’t getting away with covering it up anymore. Genuinely felt like i was ruining photos for other people. 

 

Anyway, i am new to this. any tips on how to maintain it, i didn’t realise there was so much to maintenance involved in a bald head 😂

I shave my head with  #0.5 and go over it every few weeks. I am balding on the top only so it grows irregular to the sides. Dont fancy the bald look but i might at some point. The effort to keep it "brazilian" is too much for me. I am married with kids so what the fook do I care. The wife isnt complaining one bit

 

Also, having a beard of some sort makes all the difference.

[Lambert09]

47 minutes ago, Lionator said:

Moisturiser, grow a beard (I’m guessing you can), chest out, own it. If you feel sad about it, look how fecking handsome our new manager is. 

 

28 minutes ago, Jattdogg said:

I shave my head with  #0.5 and go over it every few weeks. I am balding on the top only so it grows irregular to the sides. Dont fancy the bald look but i might at some point. The effort to keep it "brazilian" is too much for me. I am married with kids so what the fook do I care. The wife isnt complaining one bit

 

Also, having a beard of some sort makes all the difference.

cheers guys. i’m lucky enough to grow a decent beard so i’ll take that win! 

 

I like to think about how  Paul Konchesky could grow hair and chose to be bald. 

Edited 8 August 2023 by Lambert09

[Dr The Singh]

Wear a turban

[tetly]

26 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said:

Wear a turban

Brilliant..I have been loosing my hair the last 10 years. Problem solved! 

[Lako42]

Best thing that ever happened to me, going bald. 

 

Think of it as being more advanced on the evolutionary scale. 

[Jattdogg]

1 hour ago, Dr The Singh said:

Wear a turban

Sadars with turbans and no beard do look a bit "sus" though

 

 

[Guesty]

4 hours ago, Lambert09 said:

After starting to go bald at 18, i’ve finally shaved my head. 

 

A terrifying thing to do, you never really do know if you can pull it off. Maybe Enzo inspired  me 🤷‍♂️

 

Generally had very positive reactions but it’s hard to work out if that’s people just being polite or genuine praise. Either way, I felt terrible before and was very embarrassed to see photos of my hairline. 

 

A mates wedding in the summer probably was when reality set in that i wasn’t getting away with covering it up anymore. Genuinely felt like i was ruining photos for other people. 

 

Anyway, i am new to this. any tips on how to maintain it, i didn’t realise there was so much to maintenance involved in a bald head 😂

It's good to use something like coconut oil before you shave and after every shower so your skin doesn't dry out. Moisturise everyday. You'll still need to use a dandruff shampoo if you needed to before.

 

Also some shaving foams can dry your skin. You can get ones that are specifically for shaving bald heads that have moisturising properties like: Bee Bald. But there are others.

 

And obviously factor 50 or hats when it's sunny. But everyone is different, lots of information on the internet - especially youtube. 

Edited 8 August 2023 by Guesty

[BKLFox]

The more i read this thread the more i keep picturing Catherine Tate's Derek

"Who dear? me dear? gay dear? NO dear, Just because a man spends a little to much on hand cream & doesn't shy away from a chest wax, you accuse him of bowling from the pavillon end...how very dare you.."

 

Joking aside big up to you @Lambert09 i did it during covid & kept scaring myself when looking in the mirror whilst brushing my teeth i've let it grow back but it's not going to be long before i have to finally let it go.

[Lambert09]

1 minute ago, BKLFox said:

The more i read this thread the more i keep picturing Catherine Tate's Derek

"Who dear? me dear? gay dear? NO dear, Just because a man spends a little to much on hand cream & doesn't shy away from a chest wax, you accuse him of bowling from the pavillon end...how very dare you.."

 

Joking aside big up to you @Lambert09 i did it during covid & kept scaring myself when looking in the mirror whilst brushing my teeth i've let it grow back but it's not going to be long before i have to finally let it go.

  i’m constantly getting shocked by the mirror as well. 

 

Life is so much easier bald though, feel ready to go out as soon as you get up.  Don’t have to check the mirror all the time. 

 

It’s definitely got some advantages