Bald and Proud : Embracing Hair Loss : In a world that seems more and more obsessed with youth and beauty, it’s hard to accept the distinctive signs that come with aging. One of these distinctive signs is hair loss. While many are still able to accept the wrinkles and sunspots slowly creeping across their countenance, it is decidedly more of a challenge to “age gracefully” with thinning hair. But hair transplant is not for everyone. Even over-the-counter hair restoration treatments like Rogaine may not be worth the hassle nor the side effects for those who’ve embraced their age, baldness included.

Bald and Proud: Embracing Hair Loss

Obviously, this is an easier feat for men than it is for women. Hair is a much larger part of cosmetic self-acceptance for women, dating back to the dawn of time. Nonetheless, there are both women and men out there dealing with different types of hair loss, from pattern baldness to alopecia areata, who’ve decided to shave their heads and get on with their lives.

Perhaps a hair restoration drug like finasteride is not worth the health risks, or a hair loss sufferer can’t afford hair transplant. Maybe certain cultures are less focused on external beauty, or someone in a cosmetically self-indulgent society looks to a bald celebrity for reassurance. In any case, having a positive self-image and being in a healthy mental/emotional state is the most important part of leading a happy life.

Suggestions on How To Embrace Hair Loss

Most people who struggle with hair loss also suffer psychologically. Embracing your situation may begin with recognizing and facing your inner turmoil. The following are some common emotional responses to hair loss and/or failed hair restoration.

Mood swings
Avoidance of social gatherings
Dodging meetings at work
Sabotaging interpersonal relationships

While it is expected that frustration, anger, and even depression may come with the territory, a hair loss sufferer can be cognizant of sudden mood changes; he or she can make a conscious daily effort not to avoid friends and not to push loved ones away. If embracing hair loss sounds impossible for you, that’s okay, too. However, it is always important to pursue inner wellbeing while pursuing any hair restoration method.