H2O
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Just thought I'd drop a post as I've been lurking for quite a spell...just collecting info and knowledge. Without going into my story (as this is the wrong section for that), suffice it to say that I've been taking Propecia and nothing else for the past 1.5 years and have done well with stopping my progress in its tracks. I wanted to avoid a "process" or ritual in the morning/evening and Propecia was the answer for me.
So, again, Propecia did me very well for the past 1.5 years but, recently, I began to diffuse on the top. Now I know this very well could just be a normally scheduled shed cycle but the event prompted me to investigate doing a bit more than Propecia...as minoxidil became a lot more convenient with the foam. No eyedropper, no ritual per se...Just put it on quick.
OK...bottom line is that the application of the foam...and every other topical for that matter....was a pain in the a** because my hair was 3 inches long and I have a diffuse crown going on (or more appropriately "going off"). Most of the product was on my hair and application of the product(s) took more time than it should...it became a process....just what I was trying to avoid.
I decided to buzz my head. I decided this would aid me in multiple ways:
1) Shortens application time to 10 seconds in the morning and evening.
2) Saves me time in trying to style my hair before I go out...this was always the last thing I've done before going out/meeting someone esp. girls, so I'd often be late if I got caught up in the styling ritual and waited till the last minute to do it.
3) Saves me time in generally staring at my hair in the mirror
4) Saves money in both Shampoo and product. Nizoral, Rogaine foam, DNC, etc. goes a lot farther.
5) Product efficacy, through intuitive extrapolation, increases as more gets to your scalp.
6) Easier to measure progress and regimen efficacy as roots are not camouflaged behind longer hair you've grown on top. It's an open playing field and you can more easily judge an increase in density and improvement in hairline.
6) It's a good exercise in self-confidence and aligns your perceptions of self-worth viewed through the lens of your locks. Basically, in order to be at peace you need to let go to some extent. Most on this site are doing all that is possible, within their own personal guidelines and comfortability, to address their hairloss. It a shame to then obsess beyond this and let it deteriorate your happiness. Like the song goes, "A careful man tries to dodge the bullets....a happy man takes a walk." Equipped With the knowledge we're doing all we can about the issue, we then need to deemphasize it to the point where it doesn't become a partner and shadow in everything we do. By buzzing your head it helps one forget about it and be in the moment.
7) You get to see what you will look like if DHT has its way (or our immune system or whatever). You get a look at your head shape. You get a glimpse into the future. It's kind of empowering to do this. It's like staring into the abyss and laughing. Once you embrace what you fear it has less power over you.
How attractive we are to the opposite sex is a multi-tenticled creature. Yes the physical appearance (which includes your hair) is important. But sporting a buzz cut, or anything "non-traditional" can convey a sense of confidence. After all it does take some balls to let go of what you love. This can be it's own attractor and you take what you thought was a negative and turn it into a positive...until you reach your regrowth goal and/or stop worring about it. You've got to own the new style though...just don't give a f***. The opposite gender always finds that attractive. Even when women do it like sigourney weaver, for example, in "Alien 3" or any other number of actors/actresses. It can be a huge attractor if you're confident and own it. You acually exude confidence if you own it.
I actually buzzed down to 1/4 inch. I'm actually pleasantly surprised. I've always been extremely hesitant to do this throughout my years, but for the past week I said (for all the reasons above) the hell with it. It'll always grow back, but the potential upsides are far outweighing any downsides (one of which is that winter is beginning and I no longer have my natural heat insulator). I've already had a few people compliment me on the change, I now know I have a decent head shape for a buzz cut and I can get on with life.
I'm gonna keep it this way for the next 6 months or so and map my progress through photos. I will share the result. I've gotten a lot out of reading these boards and I'm happy to give back. But, seriously, buzzing your head, for those who are hesitant, isn't as bad as it might seem. There's a lot more important and tragic things going on all over the world to good, innocent people and being a bit daring and doing something you're a bit hesitant to do despite what anyone else might say or think can be pretty damn empowering....at least it is for me.
Sorry about the Dr. Phil post but this was kind of an "open diary"-type post that I thought might encourage a few in a heathly direction....
Good luck to all !!
So, again, Propecia did me very well for the past 1.5 years but, recently, I began to diffuse on the top. Now I know this very well could just be a normally scheduled shed cycle but the event prompted me to investigate doing a bit more than Propecia...as minoxidil became a lot more convenient with the foam. No eyedropper, no ritual per se...Just put it on quick.
OK...bottom line is that the application of the foam...and every other topical for that matter....was a pain in the a** because my hair was 3 inches long and I have a diffuse crown going on (or more appropriately "going off"). Most of the product was on my hair and application of the product(s) took more time than it should...it became a process....just what I was trying to avoid.
I decided to buzz my head. I decided this would aid me in multiple ways:
1) Shortens application time to 10 seconds in the morning and evening.
2) Saves me time in trying to style my hair before I go out...this was always the last thing I've done before going out/meeting someone esp. girls, so I'd often be late if I got caught up in the styling ritual and waited till the last minute to do it.
3) Saves me time in generally staring at my hair in the mirror
4) Saves money in both Shampoo and product. Nizoral, Rogaine foam, DNC, etc. goes a lot farther.
5) Product efficacy, through intuitive extrapolation, increases as more gets to your scalp.
6) Easier to measure progress and regimen efficacy as roots are not camouflaged behind longer hair you've grown on top. It's an open playing field and you can more easily judge an increase in density and improvement in hairline.
6) It's a good exercise in self-confidence and aligns your perceptions of self-worth viewed through the lens of your locks. Basically, in order to be at peace you need to let go to some extent. Most on this site are doing all that is possible, within their own personal guidelines and comfortability, to address their hairloss. It a shame to then obsess beyond this and let it deteriorate your happiness. Like the song goes, "A careful man tries to dodge the bullets....a happy man takes a walk." Equipped With the knowledge we're doing all we can about the issue, we then need to deemphasize it to the point where it doesn't become a partner and shadow in everything we do. By buzzing your head it helps one forget about it and be in the moment.
7) You get to see what you will look like if DHT has its way (or our immune system or whatever). You get a look at your head shape. You get a glimpse into the future. It's kind of empowering to do this. It's like staring into the abyss and laughing. Once you embrace what you fear it has less power over you.
How attractive we are to the opposite sex is a multi-tenticled creature. Yes the physical appearance (which includes your hair) is important. But sporting a buzz cut, or anything "non-traditional" can convey a sense of confidence. After all it does take some balls to let go of what you love. This can be it's own attractor and you take what you thought was a negative and turn it into a positive...until you reach your regrowth goal and/or stop worring about it. You've got to own the new style though...just don't give a f***. The opposite gender always finds that attractive. Even when women do it like sigourney weaver, for example, in "Alien 3" or any other number of actors/actresses. It can be a huge attractor if you're confident and own it. You acually exude confidence if you own it.
I actually buzzed down to 1/4 inch. I'm actually pleasantly surprised. I've always been extremely hesitant to do this throughout my years, but for the past week I said (for all the reasons above) the hell with it. It'll always grow back, but the potential upsides are far outweighing any downsides (one of which is that winter is beginning and I no longer have my natural heat insulator). I've already had a few people compliment me on the change, I now know I have a decent head shape for a buzz cut and I can get on with life.
I'm gonna keep it this way for the next 6 months or so and map my progress through photos. I will share the result. I've gotten a lot out of reading these boards and I'm happy to give back. But, seriously, buzzing your head, for those who are hesitant, isn't as bad as it might seem. There's a lot more important and tragic things going on all over the world to good, innocent people and being a bit daring and doing something you're a bit hesitant to do despite what anyone else might say or think can be pretty damn empowering....at least it is for me.
Sorry about the Dr. Phil post but this was kind of an "open diary"-type post that I thought might encourage a few in a heathly direction....
Good luck to all !!
