Male pattern baldness article illustration for 360 magazine by Kaelen Felix

Embrace the Shine: What Being Bald Says About a Man

Bald men are more likely, on average, to say that they’re sexier than their hairy counterparts. However, those with hair are more likely to be terrified at the prospect of losing their hair, leading to an apparent discrepancy. Regardless of how an individual man feels about hair loss, there are actually many social benefits to shaving off your locks.

Here’s the Honest Truth: Partially Bald Men are Less Attractive

When men and women were polled to determine what was more attractive: men with hair or without it, there tended to be a consensus that either or was up to preference. However, if you’re partially balding, have a bald spot on the top or sides of your head, you’re considered less attractive on average. They were also perceived as weaker compared to bald men. 

Many men keep a bit of hair on their head, even if they’re balding because it’s difficult to accept their hair is receding. If you’re not ready to completely get rid of your hair, you can purchase expensive hair plugs or try a finasteride tablet treatment plan. 

On Average, Bald Men are More Attractive than Those with Hair

You don’t need to worry about keeping those locks forever because women consider bald men incredibly attractive. Plenty of celebrities like Jeff Bezos, Jason Statham, and Bruce Willis have no hair on their heads, and they’re among the most high-profile, rich stars in the world. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is actually the richest man on earth.

None of them needed hair to achieve their goals or attract a partner – and neither do you. There’s just something about being bald that entices women, and it’s probably the fact that you don’t care about social expectations and embrace your true style. Realize that a lack of hair doesn’t mean a lack of masculinity or attractiveness!

Bald Men are Seen as Stronger 

Men with entirely bald heads were perceived to be more masculine, taller, dominant, and about 13% stronger than those with full heads of hair, according to this United States study conducted in 2012. This association with masculinity may be appropriate for men who want to hold power in government to shave off all thinning hair completely.

Many other magazines have tried to mimic this study to see what their viewers thought. The Guardian photoshopped celebrities without hair and compared them to their typically hairy selves. About half of the celebrities selected were seen as appearing more powerful without hair, including Harry Styles and Simon Cowell.

Bald Men Are More Intelligent

Researches from Barry University in Florida created a social experiment that asked if baldness in men made them more physically attractive, aggressive, tolerant, or mature. They found that men with fuller hair were lower than bald men on all of these metrics – including intelligence. All ratings were consistent with all of their participants.

The reason for this is because bald men are typically older, though obviously, that isn’t always the case. Older men are seen as more intelligent and wiser, which can only come with experience. Men no longer need to have a piece of paper to hold the appearance of intelligence; you only need to shave off those hairs!

Bald Men are Seen as More Sexually Potent

Male pattern baldness is associated with too much testosterone in the average person’s body, which is the primary sex hormone. However, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Baldness is actually caused by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative product of testosterone.

While baldness doesn’t actually make you more sexually potent, you can use that rumor to your advantage. After all, baldness doesn’t make you stronger or more intelligent; it makes you perceive these traits. What’s the harm in your potential partner thinking you’re better in bed because you’re bald?

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