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June 2007


New Study By Bosley Shows Love in In The Hair


Many people find love when they feel good and look good and sometimes cosmetic surgery will play a part in that. Bosley, the leader in hair restoration just did a study to look into this topic.

The Roman poet Ovid said it in a nutshell, "a field without grass is an eyesore, so is a tree without leaves, so is a head without hair."

It is no surprise that people still believe today that sexual attractiveness, good health and virility are associated with a full head of hair.

Success in a persons love life is said to be dependent upon good looks. In regard to hair, every major hair care company has a volumizing product s and there is no end to hair re-growth elixirs, vitamins, and breakthrough remedies.

Every hair restoration company boasts that it can restore one's love life and youth.

While baldness is so prevalent in men that it is almost a norm, young men in particular feel that a full head of hair gives them an edge in the dating game.

Baldness is genetic and so perhaps is sexual attractiveness. Why are they not compatible? We may never know for sure, but studies show a definite connection between hair loss and poor self-image and conversely thick hair with power, strength and youth.

The end result is social reticence, fear of intimacy and therefore poor dating relationships. (For information on studies, see hairtransplantguide.com sponsored by the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons)

The International society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS) reports in a recent survey that nearly two-thirds of adults (63% would be concerned if they were dating and experienced noticeable hair loss.

Common sense tells us that like it or not, physical appearance (weight, height, facial features and hair) is intimately linked to physical attraction.

Rebels counter with "bald is beautiful" campaigns and proudly cite Michael Jordan, Captain Picard, Michael Chiklis as living proof.

The whole nature of manhood and virility is at stake in this debate. It is well beyond a matter of mere vanity.

In spite of the protests, it is apparent that hair loss has no small impact on dating and social success. Men suffer psychologically with a loss of self-esteem, a lack of confidence from premature aging, insecurity, depression and social isolation.

"The hairline in men is the frame of the face and affects the perception of one's age and physical attractiveness in our society. Witness the vast attention paid to hair in the media of celebrities, politicians, sports stars, "says Dr. Washenik.

"It is the primary area of focus of surgical hair restoration at Bosley. When bald actors or athletes are deemed 'sexy,' it is accepted as an anomaly and not as the norm.

While hair transplantation is not an automatic cure for loss of self esteem, many patients testify to a newfound confidence after hair restoration."

For fun, Bosley recently conducted a survey on Hot or Not.com to verify this supposition.

Three Bosley patients were ranked on the site twice: with both before and after photos.

Voters consistently showed a preference for the "after" photo over a 30 day period (90%). Scores indicated in parentheses.

Similarly, P&G Beauty (Procter & Gamble) conducted a scientific study of 36 men and women to assess "good hair days" versus "bad hair days" in the perception of attractiveness.

Data showed that "good hair days" win hands down. (P&G Beauty News 2007/ Proctor & Gamble)