I'm balding, and I have long hair....HELP!

Hey dudes, so I require your opinions.

I'm 16 years old, just starting life, grew out my hair real long about two years ago and ever since August, it has started balding VERY rapidly. It comes out in huge clumps whenever I comb, and its just kinda depressing.

But now Im just sick of my hair, it just feels so empty that it needs to go. However, cutting off all of this hair will be a HUGE deal, at school, at home, and everywhere else. I've always been that dude with the long hair, and I mean I'm not quite up for all the drama in the next month of "OMG! YOUR HAIR! WHY DID YOU CUT IT?!"

I'm also in a local death metal band, and we all have long hair....you get the deal.

I'm sure you guys understand...ugh. haha.

So I'm wondering if I would even look decent with short hair now....here are some pictures of my situation. I will admit that I am a bit self-conscious of it. My hairline has receded sooo far, and I have a huge head....what do you think?

Thanks.

one word: Combover, or is that two? Eigther way its teh win

You'd look fine with short hair.

I've seen plenty of short haired/bald members of metal bands and they fit in just fine. It may be the metal styIe and good for headbanging, but it isn't a requirement.

And people will definitely have reactions to it, but they'll quickly stop caring about it as they get used to it.

You could try shaving it all off, a bald head is almost as metal as long hair.

Whatever you do don't try too hard to hide it, in reality most guys lose their hair and the worst thing you can do is desperately try and cover it up when it's not fooling anyone.

Oh, dude, I also have long hair. I was forced to cut it when I went to Juvie, but now it's long again, so I can kinda relate.

Try eating almonds and other nuts, as they have nutrients that hair needs.
Do not comb your hair if it's wet, and comb softly when you do.
If you use conditioners, use them sparingly.
Blend peppers and tomatos andinsert the blend in your shampoo, It burns like hell, but it should help.
Hair shed is completely normal, but extreme hair loss can be a warning of health problems, such as diabetes.

That's all I got...

one word: Combover, or is that two? Eigther way its teh win

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just shave it all off. it won't look like you're balding, plus a shaved head can still be metal as ****. just be like scott ian, grow out your beard.

Oh, dude, I also have long hair. I was forced to cut it when I went to Juvie, but now it's long again, so I can kinda relate.

Try eating almonds and other nuts, as they have nutrients that hair needs.
Do not comb your hair if it's wet, and comb softly when you do.
If you use conditioners, use them sparingly.
Blend peppers and tomatos andinsert the blend in your shampoo, It burns like hell, but it should help.
Hair shed is completely normal, but extreme hair loss can be a warning of health problems, such as diabetes.

That's all I got...

jerk-o-tron2000

Short hair works for you, dude.

You'd look fine with short hair.

I've seen plenty of short haired/bald members of metal bands and they fit in just fine. It may be the metal styIe and good for headbanging, but it isn't a requirement.

And people will definitely have reactions to it, but they'll quickly stop caring about it as they get used to it.

SeraphimGoddess

Honestly don't worry about it. You can be the modern day Terry Nutkin - an idol within the world of 1980s kids nature based TV shows in the UK. Everyone loved Terry Nutkin.

[QUOTE="cd_rom"][QUOTE="THE_BRUTALIZER"] And how short did you cut it? XDTHE_BRUTALIZER

Thanks. I think the short hair makes me look more my age. I was 22 in the first picture and 23 in the second. It doesn't get in the way anymore. I don't go through shampoo as much. I never have to comb it. Nobody sticks crap in it. A pretty major improvement I say. The only downside is my neck is freezing.

If the baldness gets worse, then I say shave it all off. Then you'll never have to buy hair products again. Don't be one of those people that has a bald top and hair in the back of the head.

The way of life. I'm probably going to go bald (my dad is) and while I'm not looking forward to it, I'm probably going to have to get used to it. You're definitely not the only one.This is me now btw.

Maybe you need more protein and vitamins.

I take all that each day and my hair grows like 2 inches a month. More than average. The sucky thing is that my is very thick so growing it out becomes a hassle.

What shampoo brand are you using? I know some that may cause balding. 16 seems pretty young. :? You should get a thyroid check.

I wouldn't worry much, becoming bald means you are becoming a man early. Just look at Omni-Slash, a full grown, sexy man.

Yup, started with me when I was sixteen too. I already had thin hair and it just kept thinning and receding in the front.

It sucks. But the best thing you can do is try not to get too conscious about it. Just cut it and you'll look fine. You could try rogaine too. I've had some luck with that

Maybe you need more protein and vitamins.

I take all that each day and my hair grows like 2 inches a month. More than average. The sucky thing is that my is very thick so growing it out becomes a hassle.

What shampoo brand are you using? I know some that may cause balding. 16 seems pretty young. :? You should get a thyroid check.

I wouldn't worry much, becoming bald means you are becoming a man early. Just look at Omni-Slash, a full grown, sexy man.

Gaming-Planet

I think you'd look good with a buzz cut(if that's how short you're thinking). But maybe your hair can't handle being so long. Try eating healthier and stuff like that. Also try taking Biotin(it's a vitamin that helps hair and nail growth)Agent-Zero

Yup, started with me when I was sixteen too. I already had thin hair and it just kept thinning and receding in the front.

It sucks. But the best thing you can do is try not to get too conscious about it. Just cut it and you'll look fine. You could try rogaine too. I've had some luck with that

Optical_Order

that sucks man :(, i'd die if something like that happened to my hair. 5 odd years with no haircuts, its kind ofattatched to me now :P

That sucks man (not something I would wish on any man).

...but you can tell that your hair is thinning bad...IMO it looks bad right now.
It looks like Chris Kayman of the LA Clippers
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-he looks much better now (with short hair)

that sucks man :(, i'd die if something like that happened to my hair. 5 odd years with no haircuts, its kind ofattatched to me now :P

sAndroid17

If you're sixteen and balding in the pattern that you've already mentioned, then it is most likely male pattern baldness. Especially, with the family history that you've mentioned. There are options, however, and seeing a physician will pretty much be the only way to save your hair. No shampoo, dietary change, hair length, or standing on your head will stop it. Combing your hair when wet, drying it too much, over shampooing, etc. have no effect on hair growth or loss. They only contribute to the fragility of hair causing it to break. If you're noticing hair roots when it comes out, then the follicle is being pushed out and miniaturized.

Recommendations:

1)See a doctor; dermatologist would be preferred, buta physicianyou can trust will be better

2)Get on the medically proven treatment regimen combination of propecia (finasteride), Rogaine (Minoxidili), and Nizoral Shampoo (Ketoconazole). Buy paraben free shampoos, exercise, eat right, feel good about your self, and let what will be...be.

3)If you have a receded hair line and thinning hair, then short hair will be your best option for quite some time. Everything else will likely look silly.

Dont brush/comb it?

I dont brush my hair, I lose way too much already, for me to be able to afford all the hair that comes out when you brush/comb your hair.
Plus, the way I wear my hair benefits from when it gets sort of interwoven, because it gives it more structure it seems.
Anyways, I can understand the balding problem but I don't know really how to help.

Long hair isnt Mandatory in Metal though last I checked, just really popular.
I say don't sweat it if you have to cut it, everyone will get over it, and I don't see you getting ousted from the band because you have your hair short.
You could try finding something you can do with your hair that doesnt require combing first though, before cutting it, and see if that reduces the hairloss.

Here's a more specific picture. Im pulling back all of my remaining bangs, which are countable now...

I swear it gets worse every week. hahaha...

That sucks man (not something I would wish on any man).

...but you can tell that your hair is thinning bad...IMO it looks bad right now.
It looks like Chris Kayman of the LA Clippers
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-he looks much better now (with short hair)

rawsavon

Yea, the creepy child molester look isn't good.

I'm also in a local death metal band, and we all have long hair....you get the deal.THE_BRUTALIZER

Three words: Dallas Toler Wade

just shave it all off. it won't look like you're balding, plus a shaved head can still be metal as ****. just be like scott ian, grow out your beard.

needled24-7

speaks the truth, you might look even more badass if you shave everything.

From your photo, personally I think you'd look better with a buzz cut and some type of facial hair than you do now. You don't havea huge head. It just seems that way when you start to bald 'cause you haven't seen yourself w/o hair before.