Is hair loss affecting your self-esteem?

Most men will probably laugh at this question. At least, they pretend to. Even now, when appearance matters more in business and social life, many men still act like thinning hair does not bother them. That’s what they say, anyway.

However, the truth looks different. Hair loss can strongly affect how a man sees himself and his place in society. After all, he sees it every time he looks in the mirror. Instead of thinking, “How should I style my hair today?” he often thinks, “How can I style it so people don’t notice I’m losing it?”

That shift in thinking matters. It moves from style to hiding.

“Inadequate” may sound like a strong word. Still, media messages constantly link a full head of hair with masculinity, attractiveness, youth and energy. Because of that, when a man first notices thinning or a receding hairline, his confidence can drop quickly. Even if he jokes about it, the impact often runs deeper than he admits.

Loss is gradual and always present

Hair loss usually happens slowly. Because of that, it does not hit male pride all at once. Instead, the feeling builds over time. As a result, many men carry the impact quietly and often without fully realising it.

Gradually, some start to feel they are falling behind their peers. They may feel less attractive. They may also feel as though they are ageing faster than they actually are inside.

Over time, this can change behaviour. For example, a man might stop putting himself forward at work. He may avoid networking or building new relationships. In addition, he might lose confidence in dating. In some cases, it can even affect his sex life.

What makes it harder is this: the change happens slowly. Because of that, men rarely connect their drop in confidence to their receding hairline. Instead, they just feel “less than” without clearly knowing why.

Bolstering the ego

The good news is there are many ways to halt hair loss but you have to accept it is happening. Such techniques as a change in your diet, adding useful vitamins can be very useful. There are drugs on the market but be very wary of side effects. Some drugs are known to have secondary effects in the sexual arena. Hair transplants can be effective but they are also unpredictable and can be very expensive.

One great change in fashion globally is to see the man with hair cut down to a bald pate. This is also seen as manly and sexy. With the new technique of Micro Pigmentation you can create the look of a man with a full head of hair who has cropped it down to the follicles. It looks cool, fashionable and could go a long way in putting back your self-esteem.

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Is hair loss affecting your self-esteem?