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Does Bald Discrimination Exist (and if so, to what extent)?
Inspired by the obvious on Sunday night.
My personal story: Im 26. I started losing my hair around 20. It hurt to see small clumps come out in the shower, while washing my hair. I remember a girl telling me NEVER to shave my head in college. More or less saying that bald men were completely unattractive. I've been shaving my head regularly for the past 2 years. In the beginning, I was using an electric razor once every two weeks or so. Now, I'm using a straight razor once/week. My hair is normal on the sides, but thin in the front and the top/part (typical male pattern baldness areas). It isn't all that noticeable until around 7-10 days, in which case I feel it becomes a must to shave it again. I think I'm still a fairly attractive guy in terms of physical appearance. I do however get FAR less women now than I did with a full head of hair. Truth-be-told, I never had a problem with women in high school. Some reasons for this could include (beyond the hair): -in high school/college, you still had the world ahead of you: so money wasn't as big of an issue. -grinding out micro stakes in one's apartment isn't the most social environment -I'm in good shape (far, far above the average male), but nowhere near the amazing shape I was in HS/college -My game never really improved. In HS, just flat-out asking a girl for a date would fly. As you get older? Not so much. I'm curious to what people think regarding baldness in the outside world. Personally, I do think most bald men look a-like. So in terms of unique appearance, that is a clear disadvantage. Also, I should regretfully admit that I'm referring to "non-black bald men" here, as I think in the African community, it is somewhat of a fashion statement to have shaved/short hair. Does bald discrimination exist far beyond a sexual attraction scope? Most of our Presidents were/are proud owners of a nice, full head of hair. Could baldness have any effect on potential employment? Thoughts? |
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Re: Does Bald Discrimination Exist (and if so, to what extent)?
Always have a lollipop with you.
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Re: Does Bald Discrimination Exist (and if so, to what extent)?
I don't think so. I started going bald around 20 as well. I love it, and I don't think it has interfered with my attraction to the opposite sex, but I think it also has more to do with confidence than actual appearance. If you're comfortable with your aerodynamic advantage, women won't mind.
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Re: Does Bald Discrimination Exist (and if so, to what extent)?
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Always have a lollipop with you. [/ QUOTE ] Im not following Another reason girls may no longer be attracted to me: -Fading wit |
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Re: Does Bald Discrimination Exist (and if so, to what extent)?
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[ QUOTE ] Always have a lollipop with you. [/ QUOTE ] Im not following Another reason girls may no longer be attracted to me: -Fading wit [/ QUOTE ] Just a reference to Kojak... before your time. |
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Re: Does Bald Discrimination Exist (and if so, to what extent)?
pics of your head plz. I have a hard time believing you look better with male pattern baldness than a straight shaved head. Unless you're pretty wiry or have a truly oddly shaped head, I feel most dudes, white or black, would do better completely bald. Just my two cents, though.
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Re: Does Bald Discrimination Exist (and if so, to what extent)?
Im no woman and Im not bald so take this fwiw.
I have regulary cut my hair short during the summer (1-3mm). I do not get less girls. One of my best friends is going bald so he has 1-3mm all year long. He gets as many girls as the next one. Maybe this is a Swedish thing though. |
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Re: Does Bald Discrimination Exist (and if so, to what extent)?
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pics of your head plz. I have a hard time believing you look better with male pattern baldness than a straight shaved head. Unless you're pretty wiry or have a truly oddly shaped head, I feel most dudes, white or black, would do better completely bald. Just my two cents, though. [/ QUOTE ] Agreed. I think that a shaved head is usually much better than trying to hold onto the hair you have or, heaven forbid, a comb-over. |
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Re: Does Bald Discrimination Exist (and if so, to what extent)?
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pics of your head plz. I have a hard time believing you look better with male pattern baldness than a straight shaved head. Unless you're pretty wiry or have a truly oddly shaped head, I feel most dudes, white or black, would do better completely bald. Just my two cents, though. [/ QUOTE ] Are we referring to me (the OP) or someone else in the thread that I can't find? I shave my whole head once/week. So at most, it gets to stubble phase. Right now I've gone 9 days and it's slightly higher than stubble, and I despise it. Also, is there an easy way to upload pics from ur phone online? I have no device to attach my phone to and photobucket is F'ing me hard. |
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Re: Does Bald Discrimination Exist (and if so, to what extent)?
For 26 year olds, it does...
You pool of chicks got quartered at best. |
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