Life isn't worth living if you're bald.

[Vox]

and a person who is dumb and boring but perfect looking may glean immediate bar attention but when it really comes down to it... I can't say I agree. You're better off having a personality and some glimmer to your life.

This I agree with. I can't stand perfectly looking people, men and women alike, that make you run to hide when they open their mouth. On the other hand, there are many people out there that go unnoticed looks-wise but they can win your attention and interest with what they can say or do. I have seen both categories so many times.

As far as working with the public goes, I have been done that many times. And I can't say it seems to have had any impact on sales, customer relations, or any other aspect of my job. Sure, I may be missing hair - but I still keep myself well groomed well dressed. Granted that may be enough to look professional and thereby circumvent what you are suggesting.

When working with the public, looks can be important at the level of a first impression. They can have a positive impact at that stage because they don't turn people away in the way bad looks would do. But the game is not won yet. What matters most is what you do for the people you interact with.

And there are cases where even when you deal with the public, looks play a minimal role, if at all.