Baldness

by C. D.

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When I first noticed a few scattered strands of my hair in the sink, I experienced a wave of sadness. Was I losing my hair? Was it a sign of getting older or gaining wisdom?

 

Baldness can be passed down from one’s family, or caused by stress, or even a result of a medical condition. It can initiate self-consciousness and worry. How will people and friends look upon me? 

 

But there are also some good things about being bald. Say goodbye to bad hair days, combing drama, and shampoo bills—your scalp is now a shiny beacon of wisdom and a GPS for lost birds. No more bad hair days—I wake up flawless every morning. Maybe baldness is just my brain telling me to use more headspace. Right now, my comb has been out of work for years.

 

Baldness introduces us to stylish hats and wigs to showcase one’s natural shiny dome— one is truly versatile! Think about it…less hair, more brain space. Zero hair, zero problems. Scientists (probably bald themselves) claim baldness improves brain cooling efficiency, boosts charisma.

 

I have always joked that if a guy starts sporting a toupee, he is probably hoping to look younger and catch the eye of the opposite sex.

 

As for me, even though I am not completely bald, and have also never dyed my scanty hair, I will keep things natural. Accept me as I am or ignore me!

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