Word: Avey Cortes

Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a man more than the thought of going a bit thin up top. Going bald is almost like catching swine flu – chances are you’ll survive, but you’ll want to wear a surgical mask to hide your identity when popping to the shops.

So great is man’s fear of losing it, that he’s prepared to put his sexual dalliances on the line by popping anti-balding pills such as Rogane Extra Strength or the newer Propecia hair loss drug. However, the main side effect to saving your hair from falling out by taking these tablets is a severe loss in libido. Now I’m hedging my bets that you would rather have your legs up in the air with Taylor Lautner between them, than cry over not being able to back comb your locks. Besides you can always reach for a hat if all else falls right?!

Well there’s no need to hide your thinning barnet under a bushel. Here are a few tips to help you ward off hair loss:

For a high tech fix, Europe based Harvard Add Hair Technologies has been helping the follically challenged in Hong Kong since 1987. The company offers a realistic and more effective alternative to the toupee by attaching hair to the scalp directly – kind of like male hair extensions if you will. The hair is identical to real hair in both look and touch. You are even free to swim, sweat, and have your honey run their fingers through it – bonus! More information on your free consultation and the different technologies available, can be found on www.harvardaddhair.com

If you are looking for something more ‘traditional’, the latest anti-hair loss solution on the market is Dr D. Founded by Dr. Dominic Lam, “Father of Biotechnology”, Dr D is a 3 step solution in the form of a shampoo, conditioner and serum. So what makes this different to all the other preventative products on the shelf? I could reel off the list of ‘scientific facts’ that these magical potions achieve, but as a number of men in my family (from the elder generation) use Dr D, they are living proof that this stuff actually does the job!

One particular family member started to thin at the crown of his head, but after a couple of months using Dr D, there was a notable reduction in hair loss and it is now thicker and healthier too:

“It works! It really works! Even my hairdresser has noticed that my hair is growing faster and thicker!”, said family member proclaimed.

He may not be the “father of Biotechnology”, but he is a father with a (relatively) full head of hair!

Dr D is available at Mannings.

The saying ‘you are what you eat’, couldn’t ring more true to the role nutrition plays in the growth of one’s hair. Being low on vitamin B12 or iron can interfere with the formation of hair cells and therefore hair growth. My personal trainer, whose hair is just as, if not more, impressive than his biceps, advised me recently to eat a “healthy hair” diet of protein at both breakfast and lunch, since hair is actually made of protein.

Hair loss may seem like agony, but there are several treatment options. If you were dealt with unkind hair genes, start with healthy lifestyle choices, a sound diet, lower your stress levels and consult your doctor for treatment options best suited to your condition. Heck whilst you’re at it, you might want to check in with your hairdresser who is bound to know a few tricks to hiding that receding hairline. If that fails, just google Jude Law. But above all, remember that in the long run a nice smile, a positive attitude and a healthy body are much more important traits than the quality of your hair. Now only if I could imagine a bald Taylor Lautner…