When To Let It Go
(How To Gain Youth Without Really Trying...Or...Cut Your Hair Please!)
We've all seen him, the man who refuses to let go of his visions of past grandeur by holding on to that pitiful pony tail or wearing his hair longer than he really should. Sure, it may give him the illusion of appearing sexy, youthful and exciting, but in reality it has the opposite effect!
When we see this man, rarely is there a positive comment to be made. Most of us look at him and think we see a man who is desperately clinging to his youth in the worst way possible. He goes so far as to ignore signs of obvious aging (his thinning hair) just to prove his youth.
But we can't just sneer at the pony tail. Let's not forget the thinning hair victims who insist on the "comb over" or just refuse to cut it short. Many men believe that if they cut their hair, they'll be giving in to their age. But this misconception couldn't be further from the truth.
Contrary to popular belief, the shorter an older man cuts his hair, the more youthful he appears. Why is this? Stylists have stated that this is all based on the illusion of hair length and the perception it creates towards others. When thinning har is left long, it allows for visible gaps to be seen because the weight of the hair itself causes it to lay close to the scalp. So, all of your thin patches or bald spots are glaringly obvious.
 In contrast, when hair is cut short, it stands tall and all the "problem areas" are the same length as the rest of your hair. This allows for the entire head of hair to appear consistent. Consistent hair growth is a trait assumed to be synonymous with youthful men.
So what to do if you have thinning hair? Stylists suggest keeping your hair trimmed and conditioned. Hair should be no longer than an inch if you have moderately thinning hair and no more than half an inch for very obvious thin hair. Conditioning the hair also helps it keep that healthy and lustrous look and feel, something that most thinning hair usually doesn't have. Of course, if your concern is severe hair loss rather than thinning, then we agree with stylists that it may be time to shave off the hair and go "au naturale".
Cutting your hair to a more managable length can actually take anywhere from five to ten years off of your appearance. Maybe instead of focusing on the hair on your head, you can try growing and maintaining facial hair. This is a great way to alter your image and offers you the hair you desire without the embarrassing thin patches. So, whatever your follicle concerns, remember that shorter is better when it comes to thinning hair.
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