If your partner was balding, would you encourage them to cut it all off?

[Pink2000]

I know that balding can most definitely take a toll on one’s self esteem. Especially if you start balding early or especially if you’re a woman. I have dated someone in the past who started balding really early and I’m not gonna lie it did bother me and I never encouraged them to shave it all off cause we were in highschool.

[Thatbaldguy]

I started balding in high school. At first I let it go. But joked to my friends and family that if people started making fun too much I’d shave my head. Well. One day it finally happened. I was on a tinder date and the lady questioned me. She thought I was lying about my age. She said she thought I was actually in my 40’s not 24. Well that night I went out and I got a pair of electric clippers and a bic razor. I’ve been smooth shaving my head ever since.


I personally do not feel minoxidil and such are viable options at least not for a younger man. For one they only treat specific versions of male pattern baldness so if you are suffering from multiple types it may only solve part of the problem. And they can come with some pretty serious side effects.
Like erectile disfunction. Personally I’d rather be bald at that point.


in my opinion the best possible options at this point for those really bothered would be transplants. Ain’t cheap but I feel that would have the highest success rate and be the healthiest option.

[skytatoe]

I had some thinning on the top, and insta shaved that shit off completely. No mercy. I look good with my head shaved, it works. Didn't affect my self esteem in the slightest. It's just another style. Sure I looked good with hair, I look good without it too, it's all about how you see yourself and carry yourself.

You can find a style to suit a shaved head. But its hard to find a style for a thinning head of hair, combovers just look creepy in general lol

[Dinklex3]

I would encourage them to do whatever they want and just be there to support them.
I was "diagnosed" with alopecia arata.
I've loss my hair a whole 3 times (thankfully) in my life.
Once as a child when my mom died, 2nd time when i first joined the military, 3rd time adjusting in AK.
It happens when im super stressed and anxious. The last two times were traumatizing as it happened as an adult.
Having people tell me to cut my hair just made me feel like shit and seemed insensitive.
If they want to cut it I'll support, if they don't I'll support as well.

[CherryFlair]

I mean tbvh, we all get sensitive in relationships but he’s with you and if you feel you want to say something you should feel comfortable enough to encourage him if you’re doing it for the benefit of him and not just yourself because you feel uneasy. It shouldn’t be bad if you were to encourage him and get him embrace that going fully bald is okay. How he reacts will also determine how sensitive he is and then in future you can go about confronting him about whatever sensitive issue it is, differently depending on the reaction you got

[Pink2000]

Oh we aren’t together this was years ago.

[KejKej]

You left him because of balding?

[Pink2000]

@KejKej no I left him because we just weren’t compatible. I didn’t care about the balding yes it’s embarrassing but it’s uncontrollable so I wouldn’t leave him for that.

[KejKej]

His balding is embarrasing for you?

[Pink2000]

@KejKej obviously

[KejKej]

It's sad that his balding was a problem for you :(

[Pink2000]

@KejKej well obviously that’s not why I left him. But we were in highschool and honestly it wasn’t super noticeable

[Oigit]

I'd leave it up to her. In general it wouldn't bather me. I grew up with a mother going through cancer treatments. So bald women are not new to me. Also I have seen some when that where women that are bald by choice and they pulled the look off.

I started losing my hair early. I keep my hear in a really short buzz cut. The only reason I don't shave it is because my skull is a mess. After serious head injuries and surgeries it's a mess. So trying to shave my head would be like trying to mow a really lumpy yard with random craters. The damn lawn mower is going to randomly bounce around in spots. Don't want to experience that on my head.

[DizzyDesii]

If he's balding, i’m encouraging man weave. I see nothing attractive about a bald head and won't accept it unless we’re age 60+

[Levin]

To each their own. But as a bald guy, that weave thing is absolutely disgusting.

[DizzyDesii]

@Levin lol i can respect that. I dont like wearing fake hair so i can’t expect him to want to. Its just best i find a guy whos not balding

[Levin]

Definitely. Maybe it's a bigger issue in the US (where I presume you're from). I've heard more disgust of it there. But a lot of women don't seem to care here. I mean, within reason of course.

[KejKej]

I think hair transplant is better solution

[DizzyDesii]

@KejKej a transplant seems excessive like a guy asking a girl to get fake tits. At least with the tupee, he can remove it whenever

[KejKej]

it's better to have hair for life (hair transplant) than fake hair you can take off :D

[DizzyDesii]

@KejKej the transplant could backfire. I dont want to jeopardize his safety

[KejKej]

What? :D Hell no! I am after hair transplant and that was the best decision in my life. I am also taking finasteride and minoxidil

[DizzyDesii]

@KejKej yes you’re on meds. I dont need him on all that

[KejKej]

So you accept balding guys?

[DizzyDesii]

@KejKej i accept him wearing manweave

[Kaylapremi]

Honestly for a guy I think it’s easier. For women having long hair is considered feminine. And many people judge based off that. I love my long hair and would be devastated if I had to cut it off for some reason. However, some women kill the shaved head look.. me not so much.

[Rab1901]

You're probably right that it's typically easier but it's certainly not easy for most guys. If you read up on it you'll see how big of an issue this is. I'm not 100% sure why this happens to guys but there are some theories out there

[Zolly99999]

I started going bald at 20 ... It's a family trait I have no control over. . so i have my head.. I don't care if people like it or not.. if a girl is that superficial about hair then I don't want her in my life anyway. . it's not like they are perfect in every way themselves right..

[Zolly99999]

Shave*

[Rab1901]

If I'm being completely honest here, I really think that most guys are different from most girls in the fact that guys really do want that kind of advice, especially if you think that will be better for him, and I don't think he'd be offended. He's probably done a lot of thinking about what to do with it, and if his girl wants it a certain way, he'd probably be happier hearing her out than others especially if she's genuine and sweet about it

[KerryJulia78fd]

Guys bald all the time. Especially when they hit 40. Yeah, I would encourage him to either shave it off or get Rogain or medication/ treatment. I had this question the other day lmao; at first I felt bad saying; "I would ask him to change it". And then I was like NAHHH I don't feel bad. lol if my boyfriend was balding I would def tell him to do something with it. No big deal though. Tons of guys go bald into adult hood.

[artstatues]

There are treatment options for thinning hair/balding, like minoxidil, PRP injections, nutritional supplements. I would encourage them to consult a dermatologist and get blood tests done. The hair loss could be reversible

[artstatues]

Can someone tell me why am I being downvoted here? I don't believe I said anything wrong, or offensive. I know hair loss is a sensitive topic and can really affect someone's self-esteem, so if there are options for making your life better, why not doing it? Hence, why I said I would encourage them to visit a dermatologist to determine the cause of their hair loss and tell them what can be done. Of course, if they don't want that's also their choice, more power to them

[Pink2000]

Because those treatment options don’t work…

[Levin]

Those treatments are snake oil. Whatever the ailment, Western medicine comes up with a positively Victorian treatment, which is mostly ineffective. Sheer arrogance of it all.

[sissyalexa]

Hell yes! Going bald sucks but there is definitely a way to do it with some dignity!

Besides men are lucky that they don't get treated any different for their hair style!

Go bald! And wax that dome! 😊

[whereismyjohnny]

No. It’s his hair, and I’m not having a say in it. I would not like him to tell me what to do with my physical appearance, so why would I do that to him?

[Sevenpointfive]

i wouldn't date a bald chick. i don't know how i'd feel dating a girl with a wig? i'm not into cosplay

[Pink2000]

Some wigs look really good sometimes you can’t even tell they’re a wig

[Sevenpointfive]

that's true. my grandma wore lots of them

[RebeccaBI2000]

I would encourage them to cut it. I do not understand the comb over or trying to show off what little you have left. Most of the time it looks better with it gone

[Adam1978]

I am the one that will go bald, I will just accept it and perhaps wear hat outside.

[Uptowngirl88]

I would tell him to cut it off. That is embarrassing and I refuse to be seen with him looking like that🤣

[DarkCarousel]

I’ll be fine when he starts balding. He should do whatever is comfortable for him.

[Levin]

I just shave mine, and don't give a shit. Easiest way.

[Gigi2019]

That's his decision. It's the same as a man telling me how to wear my hair.

[melanieeeB]

I guess I would, bold looks probably better than some half ass shit

[Blackcupcake]

shave their head, yes… I like the look, it can definitely suit one if they rock it with confidence

[Nerdvana]

As long as it doesn't affect our sex life She could do whatever she wanted. I would love her no matter what.

[Fuentes]

Highschool that sucks if i started balding i'd cut all my hair off & wear hats & beanies most of the time