A study researching prostate cancer found that men who started to lose their hair at a young age had 45% less chance of getting prostate cancer than men with a full head of hair. The study found that long-term exposure to large quantities of testosterone, which is one of the causes for male baldness, can slow down the development of tumors in the body, in direct contrast to the previous belief that testosterone actually encourages the development of cancerous growths.
Despite the negative effect on the scalp, high levels of testosterone in the male body have a positive influence - they boost the metabolic process and help the body get in shape, maintain a healthy weight and develop bodily muscles. Studies have also shown that men with a high level of testosterone have a lower concentration of fat in the face, which may contribute to a stronger, more sculpted face.
Another study researching the effects of male baldness asked hundreds of young men and women to voice an opinion on photos of men with full hair and then give their opinion of the same men whose hair was digitally removed from the photos. The men presented were seen as stronger, more assertive and even taller in the photos where they were shown as bald. The study even suggested an explanation of the phenomenon - a bald scalp is seen by many as associated with more "manly" professions, such as soldiers, cops and firefighters.
Shampoo, conditioner, combs, brushes, creams and the hairdresser - we may not notice, but these expenses add up. Men who have are bald aren't required to spend money on grooming their hair. Another great advantage is saving TIME - you won't need to style your hair. A bonus you may not have considered before is that you are able to shower a lot quicker too.
That's right, no hat hair for you. Bald men can make any hat look good. Add a pair of neat looking sunglasses and you look like a million bucks every time you leave the house. Try any hat you want, a baseball cap, a fedora - you can even bring top hats back in style! They all look great on you.
Bald men are seen by many as having better leadership potential, as more assertive and more powerful. These impressions give them an edge in the business world. That said, studies show that men whose hair is falling out and do not shave their heads are actually seen as weak and insecure. That is why experts recommend that men who are losing their hair bite the bullet and completely shave their heads. Some experts also mention that some of the strongest and most influential leaders of all time lost their hair, including Winston Churchill, Vladimir Lenin, Mahatma Gandhi, and Vladimir Putin.
According to leading psychologists, the fear of going bald is one of the worst fears men have. Thinking about it all the time can be very exhausting and debilitating. Many men consult with skin specialists, pay fortunes every month for all sorts of medicine and even count the number of hairs falling out daily. If you've already said goodbye to your hair, you've probably already realized it's not that bad, and you are no longer accompanied by this daily fear.
Men who are bald may look older - at first. But as time goes by, they have no hair to turn gray or hair to lose, so other than a few wrinkles, they keep looking the same age as they always have. Take Patrick Stewart or Bruce Willis, for example, both bald men who have looked the same age for decades!
Having a bald head means that people will no longer be distracted by the way your hair looks and will automatically focus on your face. This is very good news, since your best facial features will now be a lot more prominent, and this will make you appear more attractive. Many find that growing a beard further enhances this effect, since people's eyes will be drawn further downwards.
Having a bald head means that the mass of your head looks a lot smaller than that of a person who has hair. This will automatically make your upper body seem a lot bigger than it really is, creating the look of a highly masculine frame.
When you've got a full head of hair, summer days can be almost unbearable at times when the heat starts to get out of control. You'll feel hot, sweaty, and completely unkempt, yet you can avoid all of these things once you're bald. Amazing, huh?
Remember how you used to cringe every time you looked at your old high school photos and saw yourself with a ridiculous hairstyle? Thankfully, once you're bald, this should never happen again. This is because while haircuts go in and out of fashion over the years, being bald is a look that's absolutely timeless!
BONUS: Tips For Looking Great With No Hair
However, if you're not quite ready to give up your head of hair, here are some effective and natural ways to prevent baldness.
