June 11, 2009
Attractiveness and Hair
Bosley Medical

Polls often show that both men and women feel hair loss creates a disadvantage in business, daily life and romance. Socially, hair loss has long been considered a detriment.

P&G Beauty (Proctor & Gamble), assessed “good hair days” in a scientific study of 36 men and women as it relates to the perception of attractiveness.  Eye tracking, which combines the fields of psychology and computer science was used. The study revealed that “good hair days” overwhelmingly wins.  A good hair day was defined as hair that is shiny, manageable, smooth and well kept.

Read the complete article: Eye Tracking Shows “Good Hair Day” Is Linked To Higher Perceived Attractiveness.

Hair Loss and Career Advancement

A study by the Emmid Institute in Munich concluded that men who are balding have a decreased chance of getting a position when compared to men with hair.

These concerns are consistent with a 2006 survey conducted by The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.  The ISHRS reported that 77% of adults would be concerned if they were at the beginning of their career and began to experience noticeable hair loss.

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For fun and to verify the supposition that hair has an impact on attractiveness, Bosley conducted a survey on

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HotOrNot.com with patients’ “before and after” hair restoration photos.  The results were consistent (90%), showing a preference for the “after” photo.

Another study from The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS) found that about two-thirds of adults would have concern if they were dating and experienced noticeable hair loss.

Hair loss affects men and women.  The FDA estimates that 40 million men and 20 million women experience hair loss.  The pattern of hair loss however, is very different.

Male pattern hair loss shows thinning around the temples and crown of the head while women experience a general thinning behind the hair line.  Though the pattern of hair loss is different, the treatment is similar.

Before and after photos of men and women with varying degrees of initial hair loss and their results after permanent hair restoration can be seen in the Bosley Patient Gallery.  You’ll notice in this gallery hair loss scales, which illustrate the degrees of hair loss for men (Norwood) and women (Ludwig).

To learn more about permanent hair restoration as well as other treatment options, call
1-800-985-6405 or fill out this short form where you’ll have the options to receive a free DVD and Guide Book and to schedule a free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor.

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