How Far is Too Far When it Comes to Hair Loss Products?

How far would you go to make your hair loss problems go away? We all dream of that perfect product or “new amazing potion” that will give us back our hair. But what happens when that dream turns into a nightmare? Where does a person turn to get the answers they need to make informed and intelligent decisions concerning the future of their hair loss?

There are “Hair Loss Preditors” out there that seek to devour vulnerable and scared hair loss sufferers. They promise them the world, and in the end the pain and disillusionment makes it even more difficult to move forward with their lives in productive and healthy ways.

So what kind of products am I talking about? Ah, did you have a product or procedure in mind? Do you have questions or concerns about the ingredients of things that could be harmful to your body? Are you confused by what your doctors have told you about your hair loss and he/she just looked at you saying “Take some Rogaine and call me in the morning!”

Where do you turn to get solid advice about the products or procedures you are thinking of trying?

A new forum has been launched by Spencer Kobren, the founder of The American Hair Loss Association and The Bald Truth. The forum titled Bald Truth Talk http://www.baldtruthtalk.com is aimed to create a safe online experience for men and women to get real information and support concerning hair loss, hair transplants, treatments, products that do not work and more. At Bald Truth Talk, you can talk with fellow hair loss sufferers and also doctors who can help sift through the products and procedures so that you can make an informed decision.

At the forum you won’t be bombarded by sales ads or preditory products.

The following quote is the mission statement of The American Hair Loss Association, and I believe it sums up all that the Bald Truth Talk Forum is about:

“The American Hair Loss Association is committed to educating and improving the lives of all those affected by hair loss. It is our goal to create public awareness of this devastating disease of the spirit, and to legitimize hair loss of all forms in the eyes of our medical community, the media and society as a whole.

We recognize that hair loss is not only a complex medical condition, but one that affects every aspect of the hair loss sufferer’s life. For this reason we are dedicated to providing resources and support to those who are actively researching effective treatments and to those who are committed to fighting this emotionally devastating disorder.”

So, before you buy that “new amazing comb,” the “perfect lightening in a bottle”, the new pill that promises that you will grow copious amounts of hair, or need a direction on where to find a good hair transplant surgeon, stop by Bald Truth Talk and become a member of the forum. You won’t regret it!

Is it vanity for a man to discuss his hair loss?

The dictionary defines vanity as a “lack of real value; hollowness; worthlessness; something worthless, trivial or pointless,” so this definition begs the question…Is it vanity for a man to discuss his hair loss?

Why is it that in our society men are taught that they shouldn’t care about how they look because “they’re men.” Yet there are tons of commerials and advertisements showing pictures of men who “get the girl” or “get that new job” or are more successful because they have a full head of hair. BUT they aren’t supposed to talk about it!

Lets go back to the word vanity and break down the definition for a moment to see if it is really vain for a man to care about his hair loss…

• A lack of real value: Does hair have value to a man? Hum? YES! It is something they are born with and come to be physically identified by, unique and special in his own right.
• Hollowness: Is it empty or hollow for a man to be concerned about his appearance? Women are often concerned not only about their own appearance but also a potential mate! So is it hollow for men to be concerned about their appearance? Hell No! Attraction is important so lets not kid ourselves about it.
• Something Worthless: Is it worthless for men to express their feelings of being scared, confused and lost when it comes to hair loss? That is a big NO in my opinion. When men can openly talk about the issues they face and can get good positive support for hair loss solutions, they begin to move in a new direction emotionally and physically. They begin to set new goals, reach for their dreams and pursue potential love interests.
• Trivial or Pointless: Is talking about hair loss trivial? I beg to differ! Reaching out to a good support network or forum of hair specialists and hair loss advocates can actually help rebuild self esteem, self worth and a sense of dignity back into the lives of men, and there is nothing trivial or pointless about that.

There are so many good options available for men who are losing their hair and my hope is that more men reach out and begin to talk about the issues that concern them. One of the greatest resources I know of for men is The Bald Truth with Spencer Kobren. His radio show broadcasts Sunday nights at 8:00pm EST on XM Extreme Talk 152 and for great support and contact with reputable doctors who can answer questions about hair restoration and for talking with other hair loss sufferers, the Bald Truth Talk forum is where it’s at!