I give up, Im getting a hairsystem

[Westonci]

I started noticing hair loss at the age of 20, and now im 24 with a still decent amount of hair.

Anyways its time to stop fooling myself, I know deep in my heart that a legit cure for baldness that is under $30,000 wont be on the markets until 2017-2020.

I remember when I was 21 in 2010 I kept telling myself "just two more years untill Hisogen comes out with HSC". Its almost 2014 and still nothing.

Again, I still have a decent amont of hair (norwood 3) and I feel this is the perfect time to get a hair system without anyone noticing.

I feel blessed to live in Toronto, because we have one the worlds best hair system guy in the world

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJgSiwDdcok

My strategy is to wear a hair system for the next 3-4 years untill a real cure for baldness comes out.

Theirs no point in me wasting the remainder of my twenties just waiting, and hoping against hope that something will magically show up.

[25 going on 65]

Stay on meds while you wear a system though

[Tracy C]

I feel that there is nothing wrong with wearing hair if it helps you feel better about yourself. However I do not understand why a person who is only a Norwood III needs a hair system? Norwood IIIa or IIIv I would be able to understand, but only a III? I don't get it.

If you are currently treating your hair loss, it would be a good idea to keep treating it even though you are wearing hair - if your replacement system allows for it.

[Westonci]

I feel that there is nothing wrong with wearing hair if it helps you feel better about yourself. However I do not understand why a person who is only a Norwood III needs a hair system? Norwood IIIv I would be able to understand, but only a III? I don't get it.

If you are currently treating your hair loss, it would be a good idea to keep treating it even though you are wearing hair - if your replacement system allows for it.

Im at a crossroads right now, Im at the point were if I get a hair system right now, no one will notice.

If I keep waiitng for my hairloss to continue, people will be suspicious when they see my hair going from a norwood 4 to norwood 2

[Tracy C]

Im at a crossroads right now, Im at the point were if I get a hair system right now, no one will notice. If I keep waitng for my hairloss to continue, people will be suspicious when they see my hair going from a norwood 4 to norwood 2

Is that really a problem? Why so?

Norwood III is really not that bad. Many adult men are Norwood III. It's not like it's out of the ordinary or anything like that.

Are you treating your hair loss? If so it is likely going to arrest and possibly reverse to some degree. Though you are not likely to get all the hair back you have lost.

Also, if you arrest at Norwood III you will be in a great position to get excellent results from Hair transplant surgery - as long as you continue to treat the problem after surgery so you can maintain what you have gained back.

[Westonci]

Is that really a problem? Why so?

Norwood III is really not that bad. Many adult men are Norwood III. It's not like it's out of the ordinary or anything like that.

Are you treating your hair loss? If so it is likely going to arrest and possibly reverse to some degree. Though you are not likely to get all the hair back you have lost.

Also, if you arrest at Norwood III you will be in a great position to get excellent results from Hair transplant surgery - as long as you continue to treat the problem after surgery so you can maintain what you have gained back.

Theres no way im going to take propecia. I wont be able to handle the sideffects.

And Im too young for a hair transplant.

All the guys on my dad side and most of the guys on my mom side are Norwood 6, so I know where my fate lies.

My best option is to wear a hair system until a cure comes out most likely 2018-2020

[hal]

You know, this is almost a complete waste of time but what the hell--

Wearing a hairpiece is not going to solve your hair loss problems.

This strategy of "getting it now so no will notice" is not going to work. Trust me, your friends, your family, and a lot of random people you meet will know. Maybe that doesn't bother or concern you. Fine. But don't think for a second that wearing hair is just your little secret.

What happens if you start seeing someone new? what are you going to say?

Wearing a rug can quickly take over your life. The upkeep, the worry over "someone noticing".

All you're really doing is trading one set of problems and concern for another.

But who cares right? you have to "save" the rest of your 20's because after that, it's all over, right? My God, get a clue.

A hairpiece is likely to accelerate your hair loss. You're going to have to shave down your existing hair so the glue can bond to your head. Yeah, that's right-- glue. Or tape. Because that's how a hair piece is mounted on your head. Google "traction alopecia".

Save yourself thousand of dollars, embarrassment, and the teasing of your family down the line when you finally come clean with a funny looking haircut when you finally throw in the towel about wearing a rug. And you will. Trust me.

Do you play sports? go to a gym? are you active? wear a motorcycle helmet or a bike helmet? like to swim? live in a wind free environment? why do I mention this? never mind. Get the rug and find out.

I guess you're going to learn this lesson for yourself. Remember, you were warned.

Hal

[Westonci]

You know, this is almost a complete waste of time but what the hell--

Wearing a hairpiece is not going to solve your hair loss problems.

This strategy of "getting it now so no will notice" is not going to work. Trust me, your friends, your family, and a lot of random people you meet will know. Maybe that doesn't bother or concern you. Fine. But don't think for a second that wearing hair is just your little secret.

What happens if you start seeing someone new? what are you going to say?

Wearing a rug can quickly take over your life. The upkeep, the worry over "someone noticing".

All you're really doing is trading one set of problems and concern for another.

But who cares right? you have to "save" the rest of your 20's because after that, it's all over, right? My God, get a clue.

A hairpiece is likely to accelerate your hair loss. You're going to have to shave down your existing hair so the glue can bond to your head. Yeah, that's right-- glue. Or tape. Because that's how a hair piece is mounted on your head. Google "traction alopecia".

Save yourself thousand of dollars, embarrassment, and the teasing of your family down the line when you finally come clean with a funny looking haircut when you finally throw in the towel about wearing a rug. And you will. Trust me.

Do you play sports? go to a gym? are you active? wear a motorcycle helmet or a bike helmet? like to swim? live in a wind free environment? why do I mention this? never mind. Get the rug and find out.

I guess you're going to learn this lesson for yourself. Remember, you were warned.

Hal

Thanks so much for the advice. What a coincidence, even though I posted this thread a year ago. I actually booked a consultation next Thursday to get a hair system.

Theres this guy in Toronto were I live, who makes very realistic hair systems. He cuts them in and creates them all in one. If you watch his videos he is staunchly against buying hair systems online and doing guess work.

https://www.youtube.com/user/newrootsonline/videos

If I were to have a one night stand or hook up with a girl, would she know Im wearing a hair system?

[hal]

LOL. I did not notice the date on the original post-- I thought it was recent. If you go for your consultation, look for the usual gimmicks employed by these places: you'll see pictures on the wall of young looking guys doing all sorts of exciting sports-- skydiving, motorcycles, scuba diving. And of course, there's always a beautiful babe around. The imagery and message is clear: having hair=sex and exciting life.

I hate to descend to cliche', but with young guys, it's always about getting laid. I bet when you go in to the guys office to talk, you see a gym bag and pictures on the wall of the guy climbing a mountain or something. It will be something outdoors, showing what an active guy he is. It's all part of the sales pitch-- buy the rug, get laid and have an exciting life.

As to your question, the answer is probably. Girls like to touch hair-- she's going to be running her hands through your hair at some point. Missing the fact your wearing a hairpiece is wishful thinking on your part.

The hairpiece base will have a lot to do with it. But no matter how they dress it up with sales talk and imagery, its still something glued to your head.

When you first get it, you're usually over the moon because you think you've found your solution. But then you rapidly become paranoid. You worry about being "found out". You begin to dissect every comment by friends and family worrying that someone knows. You begin to hate the mait. regime. The expense. When you take it off, you hate the way you look, because you have the top of your head shaved or a big ring around the fringe shaved to make sure the glue/adhesive has something to grab on to (your scalp). You begin to hate wearing the piece, but by then, you're trapped. Sure you could go cold turkey and take of the rug, shave everything down, and be done with it. However, few have the courage to do that. At least at first. But it means years of feeling trapped and dependent.

Here's some advice-- I don't know you but believe me I know EXACTLY what your going through. I've been there. Anyway, here it is-- it's not complicated.

Keep your hair short-- short hair looks neat, and there's nothing worse than a cover up attempt by trying to hide thinning hair by growing what you have out long.

Stay in shape. Get regular exercise and stay thin and active. That alone will open up more doors than your realize.

Enjoy your life. Work hard, study hard, but also take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Don't let the worry of hair loss poison your whole existence. I say this a lot but it's very true: the hairline you have now that causes you so much concern and worry (and possibly self loathing) is the one you're going to wish you you still had 10 years from now.

Look in to Propecia. I'm not a big fan of this option-- I happen to believe that playing with your bodies chemistry for years on end with drugs and thinking there's not going to be a bill to pay somewhere down the road is foolish. But hey. You never know. It may be a short term option until some better option comes along. But understand FULLY the risks involved. Research it to death before making an informed decision.

[fred970]

That's the kind of post about hair pieces we need to see more often. Thank you hal for telling it like it is!

It's amazing how many times I tell people on hair loss forums that a hair piece is not a viable solution for hair loss, yet they don't believe a word of it.

I've never had a hair piece, but my father has been wearing one for more than 30 years now.

And he admits it: wearing a piece is hell on earth, but he still wears it, because he just couldn't live without a Beatles hairstyle.