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I'm a 19 year old who due to a benign condition after family death lost a lot of hair, it won't recover so I opted to shave it to the skin. It works okay on me (I'm skinny and pale but have a decent head shape and face for it) but I'm very concerned what young women my age will think. A big goal of mine was to be married in my 20's to a girl the same age I was attracted to for her body and mind- I admit looks matter, and while not everything are a doorway to something more. And I know many women think the same way. So I want honesty, young women, would you give a shaved bald guy the time of day? Would you date one? Is it generally attractive or unattractive etc. And does this put a foot in the grave for my goal of being married young to an attractive woman? Thanks for your time.
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I started shaving my dome around 22 and I don't think it hindered me one little bit in dating. It probably helped. I had a full, but very fine head of hair (whispy) and if a chick was really into the full thick head of hair thing, she wouldn't have wanted me anyway. On the other side, there is a whole lot of people that like the bald look and I dated them.
Own it. What other choice do you really have anyway?
At that young of an age, it's been my experience that more women prefer hair than not. It's not a death sentence or anything, and you'll find more women into the bald as you get older, but if you're purely playing the numbers....then no, hair > bald.
That said, like Timberline mentioned...you don't have any other options. Own it, and find the women that like it. There are plenty out there. On the list of "negative physical qualities", bald is one of the ones that matters the least.
At that young of an age, it's been my experience that more women prefer hair than not. It's not a death sentence or anything, and you'll find more women into the bald as you get older, but if you're purely playing the numbers....then no, hair > bald.
That said, like Timberline mentioned...you don't have any other options. Own it, and find the women that like it. There are plenty out there. On the list of "negative physical qualities", bald is one of the ones that matters the least.
I realize on paper that women would prefer hair this age, but does that mean an attractive girl who prefers hair wouldn't give a bald guy a shot? Example for me personally I have preferences of how a girls hair looks but could get past it easily if she were attractive overall. Mod cut. So I ask if lack of hair to said girl would be. 'Just against preference' or a 'deal breaker' category
Last edited by PJSaturn; 03-09-2015 at 03:01 PM..
Reason: Off-topic. Please stick to the hair/no hair topic.
I realize on paper that women would prefer hair this age, but does that mean an attractive girl who prefers hair wouldn't give a bald guy a shot? Example for me personally I have preferences of how a girls hair looks but could get past it easily if she were attractive overall. Mod cut. So I ask if lack of hair to said girl would be. 'Just against preference' or a 'deal breaker' category
Most will, sure. Like I said, it's less likely to be a dealbreaker than say, being short or overweight. Naturally, you'll find some women that won't, just like you'll find some women that won't date you because you hail from a state that has a bird that makes a sound she doesn't like. But if you get too hung up on them, you'll go crazy.
Don't focus so much on your baldness, OP. Charm them with your personality. Let them get to know you through in-class projects, or campus activities or clubs. Plenty of guys start balding at 18 and still manage to find partners in their 20's. Be a great guy to be around, and things will work out. Focus on your strengths, and forget about your self-conscious worries.
Don't focus so much on your baldness, OP. Charm them with your personality. Let them get to know you through in-class projects, or campus activities or clubs. Plenty of guys start balding at 18 and still manage to find partners in their 20's. Be a great guy to be around, and things will work out. Focus on your strengths, and forget about your self-conscious worries.
It's actually kinda ironic I'm one of the youngest licensed skydivers in my state, and I love it, so I have confidence in myself at times obviously but around a girl I was attracted to, especially without hair...it's tough.
I'm 21 and the biggest thing I think that matters in both men and women is the face. If ya got a cute face, you can basically do whatever the hell you want. lol.
Any lack of confidence about your head will torpedo your success more then your actual lack of hair.
That said, start lifting weights and dress sharp (mostly meaning wear clothes that fit well, t shirt and jeans can look sharp or terrible depending on fit and quality, stick with solid colors on the shirts).
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