Expert advice: Dating with male-pattern baldness and how to feel more confident
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90% of men consider their hair to be a big part of their identity. Experts at Elithair explain how you can be more confident in the first signs of male pattern baldness
A new study has revealed nearly half of men (44%) feel self-conscious about their hair.
Over 6.5 million men in the UK suffer from male-pattern baldness. 95% of men stated that they felt unhappy with starting to lose their hair, leading to more than a third feeling unattractive (35%) and almost a third (32%) feeling unhappy*.
Hair transplant surgeon, Dr Balwi from Elithair, has shared his insights below about the causes, preventions, and treatments of male pattern baldness and why men may be feeling extra self-conscious.
What are the causes of male-pattern baldness?
There can be many causes for hair loss from genetics to stress and illness to styling damage. The most common reason for men and women to lose their hair is hereditary or from androgenetic alopecia. This male pattern baldness can cause irreversible damage to the hair follicles over time.
If thinning hair is caught early there are ways to slow down and even regrow hair in the affected areas before severe damage is done. The key is to implement treatments at the first signs of hair loss as the results will be less effective over time.
Another hidden attacker to your hairlines is stress. It is actually a big trigger for hormonal fluctuations, with studies suggesting that individuals experiencing stressful events were more likely to have thinning hair than those who had not.
Bad habits can also contribute to lifestyle-related baldness issues, for example, smokers suffer from hair loss more frequently than non-smokers.
Lack of exercise can also contribute to hair loss. When you don’t get enough exercise, your blood circulation slows down. This can reduce the amount of oxygen and nutrients that reach your hair follicles.
What can I do to slow down my receding hairline?
There are several natural remedies that help with receding hairlines and balding including:
- Pumpkin seed oil: A plant oil that has some hair loss slowing properties and may be effective in slowing the progression of hair loss.
- Bhringaraj: A herb used in traditional Indian medicine, it is suggested to work well in preventing hair loss.
- Nutrafol: An oral remedy that combines a blend of vitamins, minerals, and herbs, and is found to be effective in slowing hair loss in women.
- White Mulberry: A plant that promotes hair growth and quality of hair. Like most of the other options on this list, works as a preventative option.
Maintaining a healthy diet is important for helping with hair growth. Protein and iron are both crucial for keeping your hair healthy. Hair shedding has also been known to be associated with nutritional deficiencies in biotin and zinc.
Natural vitamin supplements can be beneficial to regrowing lost hair as a result of deficiencies and can help hair to become stronger and healthier.
5 confidence tips to get you through your first date
- Follow a strict grooming regime
Whether you invest in your favourite aftershave or implement a stricter grooming routine, there are several benefits for men to help boost their self-confidence. A well-groomed appearance will translate into you feeling good and will also be romantically appealing to your date too. - Maintain eye contact
Eye contact is essential on a first date for many reasons. It will help you establish a deeper connection, demonstrate you’re showing an interest in what they have to say and help you both build trust between one another. In maintaining good eye contact you will create more intimacy with that person.
- Dress sense
Make sure to wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and your best for the occasion. Wearing clothes that aren’t your style will make you feel more self-conscious and aware. If you’re thinking of branching out, make sure to try it on first to make sure you’re happy with the overall look and fit. - Communication
Make sure to slow down when speaking to articulate yourself clearly and thoughtfully. Don’t be afraid to voice your opinions and ideas so your date can gain a better sense of who you are and what interests you. This will help you measure compatibility quicker and whether a second date will be on the cards. - Familiarity
To increase your self-confidence fostering a sense of familiarity can help reduce your nerves and calm anxiety. Meeting someone for the first time can be nerve-wracking, but if you have some level of familiarity with your date beforehand it can make the date feel less intimidating for you both.
About Elithair:
Elithair is the largest hair transplantation clinic in the world, based in Istanbul. The clinic, founded by Dr Balwi, offers leading, innovative procedures in the field of graft removal. These procedures are unique to the practice and Dr Balwi’s many years of experience in the industry.
