Hair loss has always been a major concern for many men, with wondering what hairstyle to adopt as the hairline slowly and inevitably recedes, and then, when you can’t fight the tide any longer, whether it’s time to simply say ‘F “*Cheer and shave a lot.
This week, a Redditor — who goes by the username u/donswolo — posted on a subreddit dedicated to bald men and showed the community that he had finally decided to “give in” and stop, shaving off the top of his hair. His head but also an impressive mustache and beard that he developed along with his long, thin locks.
Bucking the trend that ginger men are more prone to hair loss than other hair colours, this bold move by the dark-haired poster has revealed a handsome face and a new look that we think should inspire bald men everywhere; If you’ve been thinking about shaving it, this is your sign to do so. (However, if you’re still committed to making it work, we recommend Fortero shampoo.)
I gave up today.
Bio/Donsulu Enbald
Aussie bare ding
This is an issue close to our hearts here at DMARGE, since according to fact sheets published by the Australian Government Department of Health, severe baldness affects around one in five Australian men by the time they reach their 20s, and around one in three in their 30s and nearly half of men in their 40s. This is much higher than most countries on Earth.
Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that haircare is becoming one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries, with revenues expected to reach $1.44 billion in 2023, and the market expected to grow annually by 1.56%, according to Statista – with much of that growth to come. They are fed by Australian men desperate to maintain their locks.
But why does Australia have the highest percentage of bald men in the world? We spoke to Dr Junchen Sun, director of research and development at Australian biotech company Biogency, who explained that it has to do with high levels of UV radiation in Australia.
“UV light produces a lot of reactive oxygen species that damage not only the growing hair, but also the hair follicles on the scalp,” explains Dr. Sun. “Since our UV rays are so high, especially in the summer, this can have adverse effects on the quality of our hair (texture/colour) as well as hair loss.”
“Australia sees some of the highest UV indexes in the world being so close to the equator and coupled with clearer skies, the comparison is quite broad: in summer, the UK has a UV index of between 6 and 8, while Australia has a The violet is 6-8″. 10-14… Our strong climate is definitely a factor that increases hair loss.”
Dr. Junchen Sun
Our diet also plays an important role when it comes to preventing (or accelerating) hair loss, says Dr. Sun.
“In conjunction with taking supplements, we need to consume foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as fish and nuts. Adequate protein is also important for maintaining hair volume: eggs, seafood and lean meat are good choices, and green vegetables and fruits that contain antioxidants can help.” Also fights reactive oxygen species to protect hair.