by Laura Lee Winger

Created on: July 24, 2009

There are boob guys and leg guys and all sorts of other guys who fall into groupings based on the feminine features they are most attracted to. Likewise, individual women find different men attractive based on features that are most important to them. Some women like a full head of hair, some women are attracted to shaved or bald heads. Many women, probably a majority in my estimation, have little or no preference, and are focused on other features.

Even if we aren't attracted to bald men or baldness in general, many women would prefer a naturally bald head over a falsely covered head of hair. Bad comb-overs are often used in sitcoms for comic relief, and should really only be used for comic relief. Less obvious cover-ups can also appear fake, and still serve as a turn-off. Conversely, the lack of hair can actually look more masculine on a fit body. Some men shave their heads to achieve the look, so how could it be universally bad? For men who feel the need to act on the signs of balding, completely shaving the head instead of covering up the bald spots may be a good option, but it is really dependent on the individual.

The personality traits associated with men covering up their balding can also be red flags to women; vanity in a man seems to imply cockiness or over compensation. As women often do, we might read into this even further and expect that men obsessed with keeping hair on their heads may also judge us more severely, and command a certain amount of attention simply based on his looks. In a social situation, it may be much easier to approach a man with a small bald spot than an image perfected with artificial supplements. Stressing about baldness shows a lack of self-confidence. If you accept and embrace your natural patterns, most women will accept and embrace them; and do you really want to be involved with the women that don't?

The moral of the story, men, is to relax about your hair (or lack thereof). For me (a twenty-something), admittedly a bit young to even worry about bald men in my life, arms and chests look just as sexy regardless of what's on the top of your head (I'm an arm and chest gal). The women looking at your butt are also not likely to be concerned with your balding. Covering up your natural predicament may come off as vain, while balding is a sign of maturity and confidence.

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