Baldness: How to Live with It as Not Just 'Absence' but 'Another Style'

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Baldness cannot simply be seen as a state of having no hair.

Baldness has its own kind of ‘style.’

The expression ‘a style with no hair’ may feel a little unfamiliar,

but while we usually think only about styles when hair is present, we do not often recognize the variety that exists when it is not.

Still, even among people with shaved heads, there is definitely a style.

As a doctor who treats hair loss, when I talk with many people in the clinic,

I often meet people who do not treat shaving their heads as simple resignation, but use it as their own individuality and choice.

A neatly maintained scalp, a shine that does not look awkward, and the effort to keep a consistent shape are all the result of care.

Shaving one’s head can be an expression of selfhood, not giving up.

Shaved-head styles can be divided like this

1. Dove style

This is a style that keeps the head completely smooth and bald.

You shave every day and pay attention to exfoliation as well.

Shaving your scalp in front of the mirror every morning becomes not just a simple habit, but a routine.

Just as people with hair regularly visit hair salons, maintaining a neat bald head also requires care.

2. Natural shaved-head style

This is a style where you shave your head neatly and leave the short, prickly regrowth as it is.

The slightly rough texture can actually add style.

If a man in his 40s wearing Nike sneakers and a hoodie walks down the street with a naturally shaved head, it would feel both neat and free at the same time.

3. Polishing (shine) style

This is a style that gives the scalp a polished shine.

Some people even say, “A bald head should shine to look cool,” and share how they care for it with wax.

On YouTube, there are even videos like “How to maintain a bald head’s shine,” so this style turns baldness into a kind of fashion.

Shaved heads are often used as material for comedy or humor, but historically they have also been connected with a powerful image.

Gandhi, Michael Jordan, and charismatic characters in films all left a strong impression through shaved heads.

Shaving one’s head can be a kind of minimalism, not ‘giving up,’ but removing what is unnecessary and focusing on the essence.

Shaved heads also need care

Just because you shave your head does not mean it needs no maintenance.

In fact, more careful care is needed.

• Razors should be replaced regularly to maintain cleanliness.

• Moisturizer for the scalp should be applied to prevent dryness.

• Sunscreen is essential when exposed to sunlight.

• Avoid hats that press on or irritate the scalp, and choose products with good ventilation.

All of these steps are essential routines for maintaining a bald style. Just like people with hair, you need to make an effort to maintain a shaved-head style.

One of the most memorable moments in the clinic was when a patient in his 50s said this after shaving all of his hair off.

“Only now do I feel like I’m seeing my true self.”

His expression was full of satisfaction and confidence.

Baldness may be not just a simple change, but a process of accepting yourself. Whether you have hair or not, what matters is the confidence to embrace the appearance you have chosen.

Baldness definitely has its own ‘style.’ And that is a matter of choice.