Dealing With Hair Loss And Hair Transplant Scars - My 35 Year Balding Journey

[@akshat6007]

Kudos to him for sharing his journey candidly

[@jasonvanginderen7839]

Be true to yourself, especially if you're at a young age. I started receding when i was 16 shaved it at 21 (24 now). Ppl couldn't tell I was balding (except other balding men ofcourse). I realised how much time I wasted checking my hair. I bought a clipper then after another 5 months i did it. Friends joked a bit, girls missed my hair. But in the end ppl dont care. Not saying looks don't matter, they really do for our society. But how you present yourself is the most important thing and your mental health ofcourse. I even grew my hair out a bit again, and I can still pull of many hairstyles. But the longer I keep it the more of those doubts comes back. It will take a while to fully embrace it and im not at the end of my road, but i can just share my story and tell my fellow balding guys to just try shaving it and see how much stress falls away. This channel is a great example of what happens if you accept it. A shame I just found it 6 months ago, would have helped me a lot when I first started balding. Sorry for bad English.

[@jakubkozak5414]

Totally agree. Sadly most people can´t see the mental battle behind it.

[@JK-cz1km]

Respect bro! I would lie if I say I'm not scared being bold one day.

[@tentinquarantino2535]

Adrian is so sincere and likable! Also he looks sick with the scar; weathered in an attractive way.

[@blakeengum1482]

Just wanted to say thank you for creating these videos. I am 20, and starting to suspect some VERY early signs of male pattern baldness. I'm sort of at that in-between stage where it could just be natural thinning, or I really could be destined to go bald. (Pretty sure it's just in my genetics to be bald either way.) My point is this: Because of your videos, I've decided that no matter what happens I'm going to just own it. I'm not messing with Finasteride or Minoxidil, and I'll totally own my baldness instead of letting it own me. Thanks for helping me see that!

[@j0nnyism]

Minoxidil is one thing hair transplants are another. One is relatively risk free the other comes with many

[@Adam-mo2qw]

If you are young and very early stages. Suggest saw palmetto as a daily supplement (good for prostate health), maybe nettle supplement. It will probably slow the loss down enough without mega faff. I used minoxidil drops for a few years which thickens it up. But it was getting costly and I wanted to spend my. Money on things I actually enjoy. That's why we work at the end of the day.

[@peaceatlast8768]

More people need to watch this. His experience shows what happens if you are not confident when you are losing hair. Im glad that he has accepted it now.

[@Any4cards]

He just got hair transplant lol

[@dopander2883]

Meanwhile got a successful hair transplant at eugenix

[@poigss]

Wow another brilliantly reflective video - what an intelligent guy this man is

[@thomashuey5270]

This is brilliant Adrian, thanks. Keep going buddy, one step at a time.

[@andrewwatkins4194]

Man. This is going to help a lot of people. Thank you for another gem bald cafe and Adrian 👊👊👊

[@schral3016]

Very courageous guy for sharing his story. Honestly, even with the scars I don't think it looks that bad and wouldn't even give him a 2nd look if I saw it in person. The thing that struck me the most was all the years and energy he's spent throughput his life obsessing about his hair, which I do understand as a balding guy myself. Imagine how much better life is if you can accept balding and put all that energy into just living life to it's fullest. I applaud his courage and hope he finds peace and acceptance.

[@LovinglyStonedProd]

Thank you Adrian for sharing your story and your Transparency. We are close in age and I can relate to your story. Aloha from Texas, Dr. Liam Sullivan Stone, D.D., Ph.D., N.D.

[@copyofacrow2663]

I totally understand your self consciousness and stress about scars, I have a lot of visible scars myself. As well as some medical conditions that affect my body visually too. My teeth are in bad shape due to never being taught good hygiene growing up and I've had bad luck with dentists. I recently shaved my head due to my balding. I'm 23 next year, rough start to life 😂 On top of that my girlfriend hates me with a bald head lol. It's a struggle. Staying humble in life helps me a lot.

[@St3veWK]

Time to trade her in for a chick that likes it..... No joke.

[@St3veWK]

@Rich T Exactly......she has a right to voice her opinion and not be attracted to guys that shave their head. So, let her go and find a woman that either doesn't care, or who thinks its sexy. Life's too fucking short.

[@wolves1980]

Imagine if your girlfriend lost her hair horrible how people can make you feel about your self

[@raulgonzales6721]

You look great Adrian! The scars don‘t bother at all, maybe look at it as an opportunity to get in touch with people, even if its through your most vulnerable spot...if you could view it that way you might get rid off the negative association towards it...anyway cheers and thanks for your story and thanks to Harry again too - awesome channel and really something that makes people and with it the world better - and thats not even an exaggeration (buzzed it off myself 1 month ago). Greetings from switzerland

[@maesterjono]

Good on you Adrian, looking great champ!

[@CalumetColorado]

Firstly, #baldcafe @baldcafe , thank you so much for the work you do. I have burns scars and plastic surgery from childhood. I'm now in my 40s and I've hid it all my life with my hair being a bit long. My balding is so bad now that I can no longer hide it. I'm incredibly scared to shave it, but I have to. I cant even do a grade 1 or 2 because the scarring on the side of my head would just look not right at all with stubble. Not really sure why I'm even typing this out to be honest! I guess it's because I dont have a girlfriend (lost all my confidence as the balding started) and no one to talk to about this decision. It feels good just to type it out really. Thanks again for everything you do for the guys watching these videos.

[@adamsomerset9940]

Can definitely relate to this. Took the system off and shaved it Monday this week. I have a hair transplant scar. Make up fades it. Fortunately it's just the sole scar on the back of my head.

[@cornerstopboyscsb6107]

I’m 18 in South Africa, and I’ve started noticing my hair going, but luckily my mates and I can talk about it. And my brother and I are always laughing it off with eachother which makes it easier to deal with kind of.

[@Baldcafe]

Good man. It’s something you absolutely won’t be dealing with alone and it’s just a bit lay part of growing up as a man 👌

[@checmate1633]

The reason why you dont come to peace after not being honest about something is because you'll always have to worry that they will find out, especially if its somebody you want to get to know better, which is quite unsettling. Honesty is always the way to go, especially if its nothing you need to be ashamed of.

[@iaingreig9685]

You rock the bald look Adrian!! and you are right, you should see the scar as a badge of honour.

[@brunoalvescaetano]

I know that scar up front still bothers you bro, but no bullshit here, I see no problem at all in it. It accually gives you a tough look. Embrace it! Thx for sharing.

[@adgg577]

If it's going, shave it off, rock whoever you are and move forward. Honestly, this group helped me shave my thinning hair. No it wasn't the worst thinning hair out there by any stretch, but I'd started doing the old "combover" to hide the fact that it was going. I promise you you'll feel so much better, you won't be shitting yourself if there's a sudden gust of wind and you'll have people telling you you look like an MMA fighter! 🤷 Good luck to whoever is going through it, watching this video and reading this comment. You're not alone!

[@8ONJO55]

Not everyone looks good with a shaved head. If having a wig or hair transplant helps you to look better and be more confident,do it.

[@brianmcg321]

Bald always looks better than balding. 100% of the time. Nothing looks worse than a man trying to hide his insecurities.

[@8ONJO55]

@@brianmcg321 That's true man,bald is better than balding...but not every balding man looks good bald. With a shaved head you look older and less "handsome".

[@shivankshankhdhar8823]

brianmcg321 insecurities can be very real my friend but what about the people who dont get any success with girls and look much older due to hairloss ?

[@NCC1371]

Shivank Shankhdhar hair loss is truly a plague upon humanity

[@j0nnyism]

Ur right. Everyone’s different. It’s about what u feel comfortable doing. There’s no “right” way although I personally prefer shaving

[@nathanlee4500]

Coming across this video now. Adrian from what I can see I think your front hairline scars look minor. Not something I would judge negatively at all. Props to you for being willing to be on the channel. Helps people like myself. Many people have a lot worse situations and conditions that may have been avoidable or not.

[@justice100forwin2]

Awesome interview, both of you are great....and you both look great too.

[@lastkingpin3149]

Dam, this is heart breaking stuff

[@John-vl3uq]

Well done on sharing your story I really enjoyed listening to you. You are great person and never think anything less. Your look really suits you because you have accepted it.

[@dave-jk6en]

What a great guy. The SMP looks good and pretty much covers the scars. My hair’s receding but not at the point where I need to shave it, but do worry when the time comes as I have 2 natural scars on the back of my head from an accident, so I’m a bit anxious about that

[@h3fan725]

feel very sad for him and his story :/ very emotionally draining by sounds of it , really hope he happy and ok now he deserves to be better now i hope :)

[@Joseph_Martini]

Guys I finally did it!!! I fucking shaved and i have never felt better. 22 now and was losing hair, i was covering it with hair fibers. Now i am finally free.

[@jakubkozak5414]

Congrats! Wind and rain are no longer enemies :D

[@Joseph_Martini]

Jakub Kozak hahhaa so true man.

[@jakubkozak5414]

@@Joseph_Martini It´s kind of funny when you think about it. But back then it could easily ruin your day. Btw, the best description ever "finally free"

[@davidabkk]

Congrats man, how you feeling 8 months on?

[@alexanderlane6007]

He looks awesome bald to be honest reminds me of the actor Michael Chiklis

[@timberwolvesxx7250]

adrian looks good for his age

[@Pazzaideakerala]

I started loosing my hair at Age of 24 but at end bold head makes me look young and with girls i realy rock so i Will tel shave It of and you Will rock bro

[@khalidatawneh7186]

Just embrace it

[@joey9811]

Yeah just like Pac

[@draketoto3576]

Nah

[@smoothcasanova5082]

Technically, wouldn't embracing it actually be just letting your hair grow as is and not caring what others think about it? And wouldn't shaving your head bald, technically be hiding it?

[@timmothyjennings]

@@smoothcasanova5082 yes

[@aphexrobinson2022]

You actually look like 2 pac in your pic! 😃

[@larryb7585]

WOW....Our paths were/are almost identical. 30 yrs ago..wigs, topical products...and horrible transplants...Fast forward to me now at 51...and still self conscious and struggling with the results of a botched transplant that left a raised-ridge hairline. Recently shaved...got smp...and then lasered off 2 weeks ago...now in the process of growing back the wispy hair, just to hide the 3D hairline....LIke you...I like shaving too and think that I look good bald, with the exception of that linear line on my forehead head, that I just cant stop obsessing about😣 Thanks so much for sharing your story and your bravery!

[@centauro3974]

you lasered the smp? doesn't it look good?

[@larrybstreetfish5852]

The smp was done well, but because the transplants were so ridged, the smp made the poor texture of my skin more apparent. I had the smp lasered, and the transplants surgically removed. Everything looks so much better now

[@centauro3974]

@@larrybstreetfish5852 did the laser for the smp affect the hair that was in that place? who did your graft removal?

[@larrybstreetfish5852]

@@centauro3974 Dr Cole in Atlanta...I am not sure if the laser affected the growth since i continued shaving daily

[@CarrotGarlic]

Thanks for sharing mate.

[@vflwob5]

Adrian is one of the coolest guys I ever talked to :) What a strong, intelligent man.

[@Baldcafe]

Great guy 👍

[@vflwob5]

@@Baldcafe both of you.

[@edbrown7919]

You should interview Adrian again his hair looks spectacular! The only reason he went for a transplant was because of the scars he looks great now if not he would’ve stayed clean shaven

[@simonjbrand]

It wasn't immediately visible at the front when I watched it but when he said about the front scar it made me think the Dam surgeon should have been jailed at the time. Everyone knows about the back scar but front is less usual unless FUE scars more as I haven't seen any in the flesh. Good chat Harry. All the best Adrian and CBT will cure the scar, sit with the discomfort until it becomes more comfortable and maybe try buzzing it vs shaving as an option, could try a Beard or stubble.

[@bogdan4907]

Thank you man for this channal, helps me a lot

[@jrhartley7623]

I shaved my head in March when lockdown started since then I’ve let my hair grow out and now I can’t come to grips with shaving it off again

[@Nickersons-Theme]

Just get it done! hahah

[@jrhartley7623]

No GymForYourFace 🍩

[@truegaming8962]

I’ve suffered from hair loss since I was 19 and now 27. The first month of hair loss was the worse feeling in my life, as I lost a great deal. I’ve tried all hair products but nothing worked, so I ended up shaving my head. I felt great for the first month but then it all went down hill after that, so I decided to grow my hair back and make the most out of it as I could but still wasn’t happy. I shave it again, felt better but the depression came back worse. I grew it out again but this time the longest it’s ever been, which I always wanted long hair but never did because I cared to much what others would think, so that also came a big regret. I came across a hair transplant video on KZbin showing how cheap you can get it out in turkey, so I found myself getting a hair transplant. A year later, I’m pretty happy with the results but it could be a little better so I’m going to a second hair transplant. I know the hair transplant isn’t what I wanted but that’s due to the amount of hair I lost but I’m grateful to have what I got now. If my hair still continues to fall out and then SMP is my last resort. If you can afford it, and want it. Do it! You only live once man

[@ArizonaGrapeade]

Had my first ht which was FUT last year as a norwood 6 and it has been the best decision ive ever made. Going back for the crown later this year. Scar is undetectable with #3 havent tried lower. Wife has taken pics of it and you really have to look hard to find it. Hair dressers are surprised when i tell them its all transplanted. Find the right surgeon and if you’re a good candidate it can make a huge difference in your appearance and confidence. Don’t fall for these terrible pictures people always use for FUT.

[@SefsonGH]

He has hair now after his procedure with Eugenix....

[@dphotos007]

I am 11 years older than this gentlemen and his story is a mirror of my life. Me the nightmare started at age 20. My head is so scared now. Surgeons back then were just butchers and all about getting their next sports car from young souls like me. People can be so cruel when they make a joke about you losing your hair. My head is much more scarred than this man. I wish I could sue these doctors. Once you have these nasty scars it makes you feel awful inside. For me I have to wear a hair system and I wish I could just shave my head but the scars are just too many. When you get older you have to have a good stylist to make your hair gray and to thin it out that is age appropriate. My friends know but I am much more shy around women I do not know. I feel my hair looks good but I have been thinking about shaving my head and do the SMP thing. It is so difficult to deal with and it is not easy keeping it hidden and living in fear.

[@Baldcafe]

I should let you know that I believe since this interview Adrian has had more repair work done surgically and I believe he is pretty happy with the results.

[@garethlipyeart6520]

same problem im 60 wish i could shave but scars from crappy surgeries ,its a heavy cross to bear at times,my advice to anyone try a no 2 u never know u might like it,wish i had done that back in the early nineties

[@daveclark3337]

I embrace it now. Although I’m pissed off I don’t look like Pep Guardiola :p

[@phillawrence]

I can relate to this mans experiences. I don’t believe he mentioned Body Dysmorphic Disorder though, he did seem to allude to it, when he said, ‘If it wasn’t his scars, it would be something else.’

[@phillawrence]

kevin p errrr..........no!

[@venturegaming8959]

Hair transplant does works.

[@willmelendrez463]

I've done 2 hair transplants and happy I did it feels good to have hair I'm still too young to look 40 when I'm only 31 lol 😆

[@willmelendrez463]

@Rich T hey bro trust me your not alone on this one. Same thing with me. I started losing much of my hair at 27 luckily it wasn't at 18 or 15 lol 😆 And at only 29 i was looking like 38 lol and at 31 now I look like 28😌 lol hair makes a great difference sadly but it those. Best decision i made with 2 FUT procedures

[@psydwaindah]

I love you guys!

[@kdue8625]

Hello. Thank you for posting this video. I`m not good at listening, so I`d like to ask you . Are the scars camofulaged by SMP? Is Mr.Adrian happy about the SMP result? Are the scars not a problem any more for him ? Or Is he still concerned about it? I mean ,Is he still concered if people notice? As for me, the scars are well-hidden , it could depend on how and from where you look at them though.

[@varunbatta4197]

I wanna see the short beard again

[@Baldcafe]

Will be there in upcoming vids 👍

[@varunbatta4197]

Baldcafe aye you are a legend . Most impactful 2020 award goes to you

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

I rock a beard but I keep it short so it doesn't star looking like pubic hair

[@yunusk7142]

Does Adrian have any other videos?

[@alangraham5115]

I think I'll attempt to grow a beard..

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

I'm in the same age range as Adrian, I remember seeing people with the results of 80s hair transplants and it was horrible. It made me feel queasy as it looked like dolls hair punched into the scalp in rows

[@j0nnyism]

Yea it’s much improved today. But the scarring issue still remains. A big problem if u want to shave in the future

[@bigbananacongolese8403]

He got a a hair transplant about a month ago he’s a very cool guy

[@Baldcafe]

Did he share this story somewhere? Perhaps you have a link? I didn’t see he’d had another procedure done. 👍

[@bigbananacongolese8403]

@@Baldcafe yes google hair loss network forum his name is gatsby and it’s a very interesting read!

[@bigbananacongolese8403]

@@Baldcafe he had it at eugenix in india

[@bigbananacongolese8403]

@@Baldcafe it looks like it’s gonna be a really really good result

[@vflwob5]

@@Baldcafe kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2rCh5ytpM-sb68

[@FirstnameLastname-pt5ss]

He got a hair transplant

[@747rotate]

I started loosing my hair at around 50. At first i was freaking out. I had such beautiful looking hair. I use to be in a rock band in the 80's when big hair was the norm. I would get a perm about every month to give me we'll call it (the look) & it looked so cool. Then after i was in that band no more i quit getting perms & started cutting my hair shorter & shorter. Then like i said when i was around 50 i started loosing my hair. I finally started to accept the fact that i was going bald & just went ahead & lived my life.I completely lost all my hair on the top of my head but still had hair on the sides. About once a month i'd have my barber cut it very short. Then when this pandemic hit & all the salons shut down i told my wife i think i'll just start shaving my head. To hell with getting my hair cut at the barber anymore, i'll just shave my head. Plus i'd save $30 a month. Now after getting the technique down i love it...plus a lot of the women love it & comment on how the shape of my head goes with shaving it...ha. Looking back i do miss having hair sometimes but it's so much easier just to shave it & be done with it. I told my wife even if i had the opportunity to get a hair transplant or whatever i'd never go back. Love how it looks now & it's so smooth!

[@747rotate]

@@nogymforyourface49 like I said I was 50 when it started. I'm 67 now.

[@747rotate]

@Rich T considering the cost of a transplant that isn't 100 percent guaranteed I'd rather take that money & go on a nice vacation.

[@JoseFlores-jf9bf]

@Baldcafe You look like one of the musicians for Little Dragon.

[@scalpmicropigmentationhous8673]

hey dude, love these videos. i had SMP done too in Houston if you wanna watch my video diary. you look great as a bald guy, i think it was made for you

[@yunusk7142]

Why don’t he do SMP on his frontal scar?

[@lukelukey4155]

He goes too low and it will give an action man effect

[@larryb7585]

SMP doesnt hide a raised/or 3D scar...especially when overhead lighting hits your head. I have a raised ridged hairline from transplants back in the 80's...Recently had SMP and as good as the procedure was, it did not hide the raised, bumpy hairline....I had my smp removed 2 weeks ago

[@jorgebnuk]

If you start to lose your hair too young, that won’t stop.. I don’t think a hair transplant would help unless you keep patching through a few years and the mental anxiety would be worse.. nothing wrong to shave your hair younger, it actually looks really good. SMP naturally looking does help a lot.. hair transplants don’t work for everyone unfortunately

[@gammi6297]

He should get the SMP to cover his scars.

[@josdav07]

Scar tissue is different, I went through the same thing as him, the scar looked great for a couple of weeks but the pigment fades really fast . The rest of my treatment looks really good though and I'm happy with it.

[@Baldcafe]

He did

[@khalilhersi8170]

@@josdav07 who did your work if you don’t mind, smp? Also would it fade for fue?

[@samzk5994]

Update: Adrian has now had a 2nd hair transplant with Eugenix

[@Baldcafe]

I don’t doubt it but where are you getting this info from?

[@samzk5994]

@@Baldcafe kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHzEn4GipcqFiJI

[@Baldcafe]

All good. I stopped being lazy and had a Google. Really hope he finds peace with his hair once and for all

[@nggaish]

Second baby, ring a ding ding

[@romoore9898]

He’s more handsome without hair even at 53! He needs glasses if he can’t see it.

[@BharatRumble]

And he ended up getting another hairtransplant recently. Why wouldn't he just give up!

[@Baldcafe]

I have lost contact unfortunately I was unable to find his Instagram. Are you in contact with him? I wish him all the best and I hope he finds true peace with it all one day.

[@BharatRumble]

@@Baldcafe yeah he is a pretty active member at hair transplant network. At euginix website you can see his hair transplant. after all the talk he did it again and that too body hair transplant where the results generally does not look good. And he knew this. This is disappointing. Wish him all the best.

[@akashduggal1634]

Hair transplants are not something that should be offered to someone so young. It seems there was allot of unethical clinics from the 80s.

[@reservoirfrog1]

The scar’s not that bad at all.

[@wa-hy4ho]

I would start taking testosterone. No insecurities after that lol

[@Dbf1339]

Lol it sounds nice but it comes with risks just push yourself too your limits at the gym and eat high protein

[@alfunn9100]

Yeah, just erectile dysfunction, gynaecomastia and increased risk of heart attack, acne amongst other things. Yeah, nothing to worry about at all...

[@RichPianasOilPump]

Al Funn if you’re taking too much yeah. High normal and none of those things apply

[@malcolmx4744]

People with curly hair always go bald fact

[@donaldfuck]

Not really, I know a man in his 60 with full curly white hair

[@timzstr]

Wow he looks terrible with hair

[@b.o2221]

What a creep

[@pattakheys]

What a pathetic comment

[@beaglesnlove580]

WTH first he talked about embracing being bald and get got a major fut done smh