Last Updated on May 10, 2020 by Robert Price
“Will I ever get laid again?”
That’s undoubtedly a question many bald guys ask themselves upon shaving their heads for the first time.
And the short answer is, yes! Of course, baldness will only negatively affect your dating prospects if you allow it to. In this article, I’ll go over 12 simple and easy-to-apply tips that will turn you into an irresistible, confident, sexy bald man in no time! Okay, that was a lie. It may take a little work on your end, but the ultimate reward will be well worth it. Sound good? Excellent, let’s begin.
The Top 12 Dating Tips for Bald and Balding Men…
Tip 1. Put Yourself in the Game
In other words, get out on the proverbial dance floor and bust a move! Life is about showing up, more than anything.
Ask more girls (or guys) out on dates. Just talking to more people will help, too. Join Tinder, Match, Zoosk, Grinder, E-Harmony, Black Singles Meet, Farmers Only, Cougar Life, Herpes Fish (a dating site for people with herpes, believe it or not), or all of the above.
Dating with your brand new, shiny, chrome dome or receded hairline may be uncomfortable at first, but you’ll get used to it with practice. Plenty of bald guys are out there crushing it with the ladies, I assure you.
2. Unleash Your Inner Action Star
Or, to put it another way, get yourself in shape! I’ve made this point many times, but it really can’t be emphasized enough. As comedian Bill Burr says, staying in shape is the great equalizer for bald guys, as it can help them “catch-up” and compete with their more follicly blessed peers.
Go visit your local Walmart sometime. Obesity is the new normal, and anyone who appropriately calls a fat women a fat woman instead of “curvy” is criticized as a body shamer. And, of course, large men are teddy bears, right? Okay, end rant…
The point is, hit the gym. Or don’t. Just try to exercise, eat a somewhat balanced diet, and maintain a healthy weight. You’ll separate yourself from a significant percentage of your peers, and most women will prefer a bald man who takes care of himself over a out-of-shape guy with a full head of lush hair.
3. Improve Your Skill-Set
I’m talking of course about bow-hunting, nun chuck, and computer-hacking skills. Okay, not really. I definitely had a flashback to 2004 there though, I don’t know about you. But yeah, improving your skill set will help you land more ladies and/or a girlfriend and/or a wife.
In-demand skills include playing any musical instrument except the tuba, story telling (this skill is an amazing aphrodisiac), active listening (more on that later), poetry, building/handyman skills, and general intelligence/knowledge. Women also appreciate the fine art of conversation much more than the typical man does. Strive to be a little more well-rounded and interesting and you’ll be richly rewarded.
4. Joke About Your Baldness!
Women value humor in a man over just about all other attributes, both physical and non-physical. Your bald head isn’t probably something you want to joke about too often, but every once in awhile, making a joke about it will help your cause. Hair loss, just like any other “flaw”, makes you all the more human and relateable.
Note: you should only tell hair loss jokes if you’re somewhat comfortable with your baldness, otherwise women will sense your lack of confidence and your Dr. Phil joke will backfire.
But, if you’re okay with your hair loss, most girls you meet will be cool with it, too. If you’re struggling with your confidence and don’t fully accept your hair loss yet, check out this article: Beat the Balding Blues – How to Overcome Your Hair-Loss Related Stress, Depression and Insecurities in Two Weeks or Less.
5. Dress Like It’s Fashion Week, Every Week
Dwayne Johnson, AKA the Rock, is the epitome of a well put-together bald man. No matter where he goes, he’s always the best-dressed guy in the room.
There’s no reason you can’t up your fashion game, too.
So go ahead and upgrade your wardrobe, make sure you only wear clothes that fit properly, and accessorize! Watches, sunglasses, non-prescription glasses, v-neck shirts that show off your muscles, and handkerchiefs are a few accessories for you to consider.
On a related note, you can check out this article to learn about the five factors that determine whether or not you’ll look good bald
6. Up Your Beard Game!
As I’ve said before, bald and bearded is always a winning combination! What could be more manly? DHT is pulsating through your entire head and body, making your hair fall out and giving you a fantastic beard as a consolation prize. Probably. Some bald guys can’t grow beards, granted.
But if you’re in the majority and at least have a decent facial-hair game, then go ahead and let your dollar shave club membership expire. A well-groomed beard will help compensate for your lack of hair elsewhere and just make you look more masculine. Keep it neat, though, and do a crumb-check before you leave the house or become intimate with the chick you met on Zoosk, Tinder, or Herpes Fish. Now, here’s a fun graphic to motivate you…
7. Widen Your Social Circle
By increasing the size of your social group, you’ll enjoy more opportunities to meet people. You’ll regularly encounter friends of friends, co-workers of acquaintances, etc., and of course, plenty of attractive single women.
Human beings are social animals. And, attractive women tend to gravitate toward men who are of a high social status, so having an extended group of friends and acquaintances will improve your prospects in the romance department.
8. Shift Gears and Focus on Your Career
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (right) has been balding since forever, basically. He has an attractive wife and is one of the most powerful people on the planet. Hair doesn’t matter to him, it doesn’t have to matter to you, either.
Here’s another cold, hard fact: Women care about money more than they care about hair. Okay, not so much money, in all cases, but women value stability — and if you lack drive or a clear career path, your options will be limited. You can’t offer stability without an income.
On the other hand, if you’re hard at work and climbing the ladder to success, or you’re a younger guy who’s ambitious and determined to be successful, that’s going to increase your appeal with the opposite (or same) sex.
Sure, the guy with the full head of hair may have that going for him, but there’s a good chance he “goes dutch” on all his dates and lives in his mom’s basement, like the unemployed but follicly blessed millennial below…
I’d rather be bald than be like this basement-dweller, wouldn’t you?
9. Take a Cue From Dale Carnegie
(Make it All About Her)
“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”
-Dale Carnegie
In Dale Carnegie’s classic book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” he asserts that all of us are basically selfish and egotistical. This goes for men and women.
So, instead of trying to impress your dates with your talents and tremendous intellect, compliment and flatter them. Learn the lost art of listening. Make them feel good when they’re around you. A cute bald guy who’s a great listener is a catch, and you’ll be fighting the ladies off in no time if you learn this valuable life lesson.
10. Do a Self-Inventory
What Do You Really Want?
Do you just want a relationship?
Do you want to become the world’s next great pick-up artist?
To meet your future wife or husband?
To simply enjoy the dating scene?
Think about it. Then do a similar self-inventory, but think about the long game instead of the short one.
11. Make a Plan
In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, former US President, and member of my bald hall of fame.
I believe that Eisenhower quote is relevant because as Pat Benatar once said, love is a battlefield. And, in both love and war, planning is essential.
You want to improve yourself, so you can increase the probability you’ll get what you want and need in your romantic pursuits. Having a plan will help you get where you want to go, faster. If you don’t have an ultimate destination in mind, there’s a good chance you’ll get lost. Start your plan by asking yourself a few basic questions such as:
- How can I improve my appearance?
- What can I do to expedite my career goals?
- What skills do I need to refine to maximize my datability?
Focus on what you can control. Creating a step-by-step action plan will help you maintain focus as you work toward achieving your objectives, one by one. Hold yourself accountable and review your list on a regular basis.
Tell others about your plans, too, if possible, as this will up the ante in your subconscious mind and help keep you on-course. If you’re still struggling with your confidence, check out this article on how to fake it until you make it in life, written specifically with balding men in mind!
12. Take Action
Seventy percent of success in life is showing up.
-Woody Allen
This is sort of a repeat of step one, but I feel it’s important to mention again. If you skip all the other steps and just put yourself out there, as I said earlier, then you’re going to have success in the dating game. You can start slow and just meet people online initially. Dating is a skill in itself, and the more you date, the better you’ll get at it. Once you’re in the game, you might as well play to win. Compete. Here are two more quotes to inspire you on your quest:
“Every successful person loves the game. The chance to prove his worth, to excel, to win.”
-Dale Carnegie
“It’s about being the very best you can be. Nothing else matters as long as you’re working and striving to be your best. Always compete. It’s truly that simple. Find the way to do your best. Compete in everything you do.”
-NFL Football Coach Pete Carroll
12 Dating Tips for Bald and Balding Men – Closing Thoughts
Don’t use your bald head as an excuse to be a recluse or for not approaching the hottest girl at the party. Swing for the fences. Join multiple dating sites. The world is yours for the taking. Plenty of women like the buzzed look. And, here’s more good news: a significant percentage of women over 30 are desperate! They couldn’t care less about hair.
So, if you take care of yourself, have a decent job, and just make a small effort to go out and meet women, you’ll succeed in both life and love. Those are my top 12 dating tips for bald and balding gentlemen. I hope they were helpful.
Robert Price is a writer, consumer advocate, and hair loss researcher with thousands of hours of experience in the field. His goal is to keep you out of the hair loss rabbit hole, underworld, or whatever you want to call it. He founded Hair Loss Daily, the unbiased hair loss blog, in 2016. You can learn more about Robert in the my story section of this website.