A survey of 2,000 bald men has revealed that nine out of 10 have no regrets after shaving their heads and coming to terms with hair loss. The study, commissioned by skincare brand BLD BRO, found that 74% of those who shaved their heads due to hair loss felt a sense of liberation once they embraced their hair-free appearance.
Impact on Mental Health
Before taking the plunge, more than half (54%) admitted that losing their hair was a source of stress that had a detrimental effect on their mental health. Two-thirds reported a drop in confidence, while 44% confessed to feeling self-conscious about their appearance. Despite 57% worrying that baldness might affect their appeal, 41% revealed their partner actually prefers them bald.
Positive Outcomes After Shaving
More than half of those who shaved their heads experienced lower stress levels (53%), while 50% noticed a boost in confidence. The findings come ahead of BALD FEST, a celebration of bald confidence taking place at The Sun & 13 Cantons in London's Soho on Thursday, May 14. The event will offer free head shaves, DJs, and a complimentary beer for those looking to embrace baldness.
Tariq Kazemi, co-founder of BLD BRO, said: 'For most people, the fear of hair loss is far worse than actually being bald. I understand this from personal experience; when you lose your hair, you feel like you're losing your attractiveness, your mojo, your confidence. But when you finally accept being bald, that all disappears; the anxiety and problems fade away. You realise that being bald is actually quite good; no haircuts, no bad hair days and no stress around hair loss, because you've already taken control of the situation.'
Costs and Attempts to Reverse Hair Loss
The study, conducted via OnePoll.com, revealed that 56% of those surveyed have taken steps to try to prevent or reverse hair loss, spending an average of £750 over their lifetime on products, treatments, and consultations. Kazemi added: 'The hair loss industry preys upon insecurity and outdated narratives. But there is an alternative and BLD BRO is here to celebrate baldness. Ultimately, do what makes you feel happy and confident. If you want to embrace being bald, then welcome to a very proud and far less stressed club.'
