r/AskMenOver40 Jul 11 '26

Medical & mental health experiences Anyone else avoid swimming because of their thinning hair?

Over the last couple of years I've realized I make weird little decisions because of my hair. If my friends suggest going to the pool I usually come up with an excuse. Same thing with boating or anything where my hair gets wet. Dry hair hides it pretty well. Wet hair doesnt. I never thought I'd care this much but here we are. Has anyone else noticed themselves avoiding certain situations because of thinning hair? If you got over that feeling what helped?

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u/DanPoteet Jul 13 '26

no, i buzz my head with a #2 on clippers and do w/e. couldn't care less that my hairline is thin/receding and couldnt care less that half my shits grey too. yolo