Thinking About Shaving My Head – What to Consider BEFORE You Shave Your Head – (Part 2 of 3)

For years, I’ve been thinking about shaving my head. This video is about things to know BEFORE you shave your head (I’ve spent a lot of energy wondering, should I shave my head if I’m going bald?).

These are just a few of the things that I’ve wondered about: what girls think about bald guys (bald is sexy! Think about all the sexy symbol actors with shaved heads right now), hair loss genetics (my dad’s and grandfather’s hair), treatments (including hair growth supplements and medications), weird suntans, and how often to shave head.

Are you dealing with hair loss? Are you wondering should you shave your head? What else have you considered in making your decision?

What to Consider BEFORE You Shave Your Head

• Myths, Beliefs, and concerns
  • Dad vs. Mom’s Dad
  • Testosterone – enzymes / receptors
  • Won’t grow back the same if I shave – no going back…
  • Your identity – insecurity (we live in a very visual world and appearance does matter – it impacts the way the world sees us and it’s part of the first impression that we make)
• Who do you talk to about this?
  • Asked friends and family (which was a mixed bag for me), but in the end it’s all about you – and maybe your partner if you have one, but I don’t need to worry about that.
• Talking to Dad
  • No big deal
    • Keep it short (not comb-over)
  • Vs
    • Single
    • Other guys on teams and stuff
  • Strategies
    • Meds (efficacy, side effects, cost, only lasts while you use it)
      • Minoxidil aka Rogaine
      • Finasteride aka Propecia – had some sexual side effects
    • Supplements (my last attempt)
    • Transplants ($$$)
    • Apps and services that show you what you’d look like
  • Interview guys at the gym?
    • Checking out guy’s heads at the gym
    • Instantaneously turn into Dwayne Johnson
    • Things to consider
      • Head shape
      • Effort
      • Tan – time of year

Did you miss Part 1 of 3 (My Hair Loss Journey – Why I’m Shaving My Head)?  Ready for Part 3 of 3 (Shaving My Head Bald – DID I DO THE RIGHT THING?)?  Or you can watch the whole YouTube playlist Balding – Should You Shave Your Head?  There are 3 videos about my head shaving experiences as well as other peoples’ videos that I watched while contemplating shaving my head.  There’s a lot to think about BEFORE shaving your head – especially if you need to have all the logistics and details, like I do.