Coping with Hair Loss for Men

Dealing with hair loss can be very frustrating. The emotional and physical changes can be hard to deal with and accept. However, by learning about hair loss, researching options and treatments, and accepting the facts of your situation, you can learn to cope with the condition and enjoy a full and happy life.
Acceptance First
The first step in dealing with Hair Loss is accepting it. Of course, no one wants to lose their hair, but if you are experiencing hair loss or hair thinning, you will be happier once you can accept the situation and move out of denial.Start by learning about hair loss. Through research you can discover many ways to deal with hair loss and meet with people who have come to terms with their condition and found ways to embrace their new look.
Next, concentrate on ways to improve other areas of your life in order to take your focus away from hair loss. Having a full head of hair does not define you as a person. Work on building your confidence and character so that looks are secondary in self-esteem. Take on a new hobby or learn a new skill to expand your horizons.
Finally, let go of your need or want for hair and work on convincing yourself that there are more important things in life than hair. Be thankful for your health, your family, and the other important things in life. If you are still not convinced, just look at all of the Successful (and Sexy) Male Movie Stars who are triumphantly pulling off the bald scalp look.
Identifying Your Options
After you have accepted your condition and moved past grieving for your lost hair, you can begin to look at treatments for hair loss. Since not all hair loss treatments are guaranteed to work and since some are only temporary, it is imperative that you come to terms with hair loss before seeking treatment.The easiest option when it comes to coping with hair loss is simply to shave your head. Going totally bald on purpose will relive you from the embarrassment of thinning hair and allow you to control the look of your hairstyle. If you are not quite ready to make the jump to totally bald, however, you do have a few other options.
- Hair transplants – this offers a simple way to replace hair loss or fill in thinning hair. This option is permanent, works well to eliminate hair loss, and can help boost self-esteem. However, hair transplant procedures are often expensive and don't work for all individuals.
- Hair growing creams and solutions – these commercial hair growth products promise to help you grow new hair after continued use. However, many of these products don't have proven results and of the ones that do only a select few actually help you grow enough hair to make using the product worthwhile.
- Hair follicle stimulation procedures – these treatments attempt to stimulate inactive hair follicles in order to produce rejuvenated hair growth. Again, these procedures do not provide the expected results for all individuals and can become quite expensive and time consuming.
- Hairpieces and wigs – this provides the look of a full head of hair without the permanent commitment. Plus, the results of putting on a Wig Or Hairpiece are immediate, as opposed to the months it may take to grow new hair. The downside to this option is that most hairpieces or wigs must be removed before bathing, swimming, or participating in some strenuous activities.
Getting Extra Support
No matter how you decide to treat or cover you hair loss, there may come a time when you need a little extra support in coping with your condition. The best place to look for this support is within your family. Talking to your spouse, partner, siblings, or parents about your concerns can help alleviate fear, embarrassment, or worry.If speaking with a family member or close friend is not as option, which can be the case if they can't understand your feelings towards hair loss, you should seek the comfort of a local hair loss support group. These groups offer tips, suggestions, discussions and support from other men who have faced hair loss and overcome it. To find the support group nearest you check your local phone book or search for hair loss support groups online.
Proud to be Bald?
To help you embrace your hair loss, read our article Bald and Proud on this site.Business Energy With a Difference from Purely Energy
Looking for better business energy options? Whether it’s advanced monitoring, new connections, or adjusting capacity, our sponsor Purely Energy can help.
Purely helps businesses secure competitive prices, manage capacity upgrades, and monitor usage with their proprietary software, Purely Insights.
- Hair Loss Support Groups
- How to Style Receding Hair
- Hair Loss and Relationship Stress
- DNA Tests for Hair Loss
- Lumps on the Scalp
- Tattooing Your Bald Head
- Asking Your Doctor About Hair Loss
- Hair Loss and Depression
- Transgender People and Hair Loss
- Make-Up to Help You Look Good Bald
- Coping With Hair Regrowth
- Hair Loss in Young People
- Creating a New Look When Losing Your Hair
- How to Handle Hair Loss in Children
- Styling Tricks to Camouflage Thinning Hair
- Coping With Trichotillomania
- Using Wigs and Toupées
- Coping With Hair Loss for Women
- Hair Extensions and Weaving
- Bald and Proud
Re: Can Head Lice and Parasites Cause Hair Loss?
I got parasites from a person that stayed in my house. I had to go to the ER 2 times to get this 1 pill . I…
Re: Hair Loss Linked to Tooth Infections
I had a root canal and a crown on upper left and a crown on upper right. Shortly afterwards ( about 3 weeks) my hair…
Re: Wigs and Allergies
I’ve been a hair club client for over 15 years without any issues. Hair club says they use real hair and glue and tape are used to secure hair…
Re: One-sided Hair Loss
Im a 29 year old woman and also have less hair on the right side of my head, It has been like this for years, that side also grows slower than…
Re: Hair Integration Pieces
Hi. I am desperately trying to find a intergrated mesh hair system that can be attached with either tapes or micro links that my…
Re: Starting to Wear a Wig
Due to rapid hair loss I am thinking of getting a wig ,what type would people recommend,thank you
Re: Starting to Wear a Wig
I am rapidly losing my hair and am thinking about getting a wig ,what sort would eolee recommend please .
Re: Poisoning and Hair Loss
Happend to drink an 6 mounth old, not opend nutrition drink.. I don´t know if thats what cause my hair loss. The hair loss is in one…
Re: Can Head Lice and Parasites Cause Hair Loss?
I keep seeing little brown bugs crawling up my shirt and I can’t stand it! My parents keep telling me it’s…
Re: How Often Should You Wash Your Wig?
My wig gets rubbedd by coat collars etc and is getting to feel (and look like)a brillo pad on the bottom of shouder…