Say what you will about balding men who look distinguished or intelligent; most people would rather have a full head of hair if given the option. There are real advantages for men with hair over their hairless peers. It goes largely unspoken, but people make unconscious judgments based on the amount and quality of someone’s hair.
Professional Advantages
Hiring and career advancement are about credentials and achievements, but they are also about physical appearance on a certain level. With all other things being equal, the man with hair gets hired or promoted. In fact, balding men simply avoid certain careers entirely because they are follicularly challenged—the chances of success are so small.
Love, Dating, and Sex
Hair factors into love, dating, and relationships as well. Some women love their bald men, but this is the exception, not the rule. Men that are losing or have lost their hair are at a disadvantage in terms of dating and sexual relationships. Surveys, interviews, and real life examples show time and again: women prefer a man with hair rather than one who is bald. Sad and unfair, but true.
Higher Self-Esteem and More Confidence
The effects of baldness are not only external. Men that are losing their hair take a huge hit to their self-esteem. A significant amount of mental energy is devoted to worrying about their hair and fretting over how fast they will lose it. Baldness affects decisions made in everyday life, keeps men from expressing themselves socially, and hinders their ability to enjoy life to its fullest. If you think this is melodramatic, ask a balding man to speak with you honestly and frankly about his hair. You will find that this assessment is not too far off the mark.
