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  • Debunking Common Myths About Baldness

    Baldness has been the subject of numerous myths and misconceptions over the years. It’s time to separate fact from fiction and provide a clearer understanding of this common condition. Let’s dive into some of the most prevalent myths and debunk them once and for all. Myth 1: Baldness Only Affects Men Fact: While it’s true…

  • How to Handle Criticism or Teasing About Being Bald

    When I first buzzed my hair, I was hyper-aware of the fact I was now BALD. Even though it was a deliberate choice on my behalf in order to avoid the later stages of hair loss associated with MPB, buzzing off my hair was a big step, and I wondered how people would react. Baldness…

  • The Emotional Stages of Going Bald: A Journey Through Acceptance

    We often find ourselves facing life’s unexpected challenges with a mix of emotions. Going bald is one such experience that can stir up a whirlwind of feelings. While each person’s journey is unique, there are certain stages that many go through as they come to terms with losing their hair. Let’s take a walk through…

  • How I Discovered I was Losing My Hair

    It first occured to me that I might be losing my hair when I visited a barber in the village I would soon be moving to. He was proper old school, with the striped pole outside, nicotine-stained walls, fifties black-and-white prints in the windows, a white coat, and a direct manner of speaking that only…

  • No Regrets About Being Bald

    It’s now just over two years since I began my journey to becoming a bald man. Back in March 2020, I took the brave step of buzzing off my thinning, receding hair, and embraced my first ever buzz cut – something I think every man should try at least once in his life, whether he’s…

  • How it Really Feels to Shave Your Head

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    Spoiler: it’s amazing! Back in March, just before the UK announced it was going into lockdown, I buzzed all the hair off my head. Two months later, I’m still sporting the buzzed/shaved/bald look, and loving it. Here, I’m going to address some of the doubts other guys may have when they are thinking of embarking…