Hair loss isn’t failure. It’s biology. And for many men, a receding hairline marks the start of wasted years spent chasing a reversal that never comes. Here are five reasons to stop chasing—and start embracing.
Propecia may slow your hair loss, but libido is often the first casualty.
I took it. It worked, technically. But I didn’t feel like myself.
Balding is associated with high testosterone. Suppressing that to hold on to a few follicles? It’s a poor trade.
That money could go toward better grooming, a good Chablis, or something that actually improves your life.
Instead, it buys you time—not much of it—and leaves you more anxious than you started.
You’re not investing. You’re stalling.
They rarely end with one procedure. The upkeep is real.
And the result, no matter how well done, doesn’t disappear. It lingers.
People may not say anything, but they’ll notice.
In trying to avoid the stigma of baldness, you risk something else entirely:
looking like you tried too hard.
It doesn’t project youth. It projects effort.
This isn’t about aesthetics. It’s about economics.
Baldness became a “problem” when someone realised it could be monetised.
From ointments to lasers to subscription serums, there’s always been someone selling the fix.
You don’t need fixing.
Letting go isn’t defeat. It’s efficiency. It’s elegance.
It’s knowing who you are and not needing to apologise for it.
If you need proof: Jordan. Tucci. Bezos. Bald and entirely themselves.
Read: My Story of Letting Go
This shift can feel disorienting. You’re not alone in that.
Call a friend. Talk to someone who’s been through it.
And if it feels heavier than it should, speak to a professional.
You can call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14, or find support via findahelpline.com.
You’re not less of a man. You’re just bald. And you’ll be fine, if not better.