Difference Between Nw3 And Nw1 On The Lookscale

[JohnsonDDG]

How much difference does it make being nw3 to a nw1 on the lookscale?

Norwood 3s:

And NW1s:

Does it even make a one point different on the lookscale?

All these men float around the 7 mark for me.

Would the Norwood 3s jump up to an 8 with a nw1?

 

[Trichosan]

NW1 in pic 4 would be superior to all even at a 3 because of facial shape and proportions. I think it boils down to looks at these levels plus the abscence of thinning which carries more points on the negativity scale. Too, if you asked a hundred women to rate, probably would get hundred different answers. Just my take JDDG.

 

[INT]

Only the second picture is a Norwood III, the other 2 are Norwood II.

 

[doubleindemnity]

The real question is who cares? Well I know that this forum is for asking questions like this but NW3 men have no reason to worry about their position on the looks scale. They can date and marry like normal people because society doesn't consider them bald.

 

[Trichosan]

The real question is who cares? Well I know that this forum is for asking questions like this but NW3 men have no reason to worry about their position on the looks scale. They can date and marry like normal people because society doesn't consider them bald.

Looking backward from an older guys perspective, I can verify NW3 to 4 from age 25-35 didn't result in any social impact on me. 5-7 on the looks scale depending on whose looking. Even though social impact is different today, I can't see a 6-8 scale guy even having the slightest worry at N3.

 

[JohnsonDDG]

Looking backward from an older guys perspective, I can verify NW3 to 4 from age 25-35 didn't result in any social impact on me. 5-7 on the looks scale depending on whose looking. Even though social impact is different today, I can't see a 6-8 scale guy even having the slightest worry at N3.

The worry comes if your hair loss isn't stabilized and you see your impending demise into baldom.

I often see nw3s getting transplants to become nw1s and I've been looking at a few images and I don't think it really affects us much in term of our sexual market value.

For example:

Roger Federer 2006 as a nw1

And now as a nw3

I don't think it affects him/us as much as we may fear it does.

 

[cantara]

How much difference does it make being nw3 to a nw1 on the lookscale?

Norwood 3s:

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And NW1s:

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Does it even make a one point different on the lookscale?

All these men float around the 7 mark for me.

Would the Norwood 3s jump up to an 8 with a nw1?

Guys with a NW3 are ideal candidates imo, and anyone who has ever shown enough concern to consider it and who can easily afford a top surgeon is best off doing it instead of changing their mind over and over again. What Norwood are you?

 

[JohnsonDDG]

Guys with a NW3 are ideal candidates imo

Really? I figure those who are nw2 or nw3 barely need it.

If you had the hairline of the men in the first 3 pictures would you bother?

I've often been on the fence about hair transplants, but have always said they make sense for people who have significant (nw4 and beyond) hair loss.

 

[cantara]

They will still do better than a lot of men, because they still have hair and are better looking than many other guys. Federer's pics show well how other factors than hair contribute more than some would acknowledge.
The problem is that Norwood 4 and beyond (NW5 and higher in particular) are in more need, but at the same time less ideal candidates.
But as I wrote, your state has obviously bothered you, I doubt you'll ever completely shake that off.

 

[justinbieberscombover]

The NW2/3 guys you posted are honestly wayyyyy better looking to me.

NW2 is my ideal anyway.

 

[michel sapin]

it doesn't matter at all in the case you posted , because all the guy are way above average looking ! great facial structure / eye color , etc ...
but for the average joe , it might matter way more!

 

[couldntthinkofaname]

The worry comes if your hair loss isn't stabilized and you see your impending demise into baldom.

I often see nw3s getting transplants to become nw1s and I've been looking at a few images and I don't think it really affects us much in term of our sexual market value.

For example:

Roger Federer 2006 as a nw1

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And now as a nw3

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I don't think it affects him/us as much as we may fear it does.

thats not norwood 1 boyo


and the difference between norwood 1 and norwood 3 depends on age

guys who are 30+ amf want to attract 25+ women are ok with norwood 3 (if they dont have a huge forehead from beginn with)

22year old guys with huge recessef corners on the other hand...

 

[jasonstatham]

How much difference does it make being nw3 to a nw1 on the lookscale?

Norwood 3s:

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And NW1s:

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Does it even make a one point different on the lookscale?

All these men float around the 7 mark for me.

Would the Norwood 3s jump up to an 8 with a nw1?

Johnson no offence but you are one of those people that will look for the ultimate sign to make a decision of either letting it go, or doing a transplant. You will not find it mate. What you want us to tell you? That balding gives you fewer points on the looks scale? Yes it does. So what now? Find out how much exactly it does for you? Does it even matter anymore?

 

[cantara]

Johnson no offence but you are one of those people that will look for the ultimate sign to make a decision of either letting it go, or doing a transplant. You will not find it mate. What you want us to tell you? That balding gives you fewer points on the looks scale? Yes it does. So what now? Find out how much exactly it does for you? Does it even matter anymore?

Maybe he simply doesn‘t have the money to afford an adequate surgeon, we don‘t know that. It seems the only plausible explanation to me though.

 

[LastSamurai]

When I look at Federer's hair, he has grown out it quite long and it looks he spend a lot of time on it to prune it like that.

A passing thought I have is that once you get used to having very short hair to hide recession, it becomes hard to justify growing your hair out, as there is an ugly phase in the middle before you have enough hair to play with. And that phase would probably take me 3-6 months. Besides, as soon as my sideburns start to grow and become all curly, I feel I look terrible.

I got my haircut on Wednesday last week. It's still pretty short. I guess it doesn't look bad 'per se'. It is what it is right now. Another week and it might begin to make me feel shitty. So I tend to have a two week timeline. Slowly trying to transition to a proper buzzed head. My sides are already cut at a 1. It's just a question of buzzing my top down to an acceptable level, but obviously buzzing it all the same length will probably look better and less US military.

The only thing holding me back right now is the reaction in the office. I'm already thinking about doing it before I go on holiday or something, so I have at least a week to get used to the look and then go back to the office. At least I'll be a bit more used to it by then.

Otherwise, I feel my ears stick out a bit, but my sides are already pretty low, so that won't get any worse. The other fear I have is that I am getting to island territory. If I buzz my head, will my island become more prominent ? I guess I will only know once I take the leap.

I no longer care what women think. Because my hair and my recession is there, I can't hide it anymore. It's just a question of going to the next step now. I know it's time.

 

[JohnsonDDG]

Maybe he simply doesn‘t have the money to afford an adequate surgeon, we don‘t know that. It seems the only plausible explanation to me though.

Money is fine for me as I saved up a bunch of money last winter when I thought I was going to get one then before I started the meds.

This thread is about the looks difference between a Norwood 3 and a Norwood 1.

My case can be seen on the success section (under moderate success on finasteride and dutasteride). I don't know exactly what Norwood classification I am right now but after 8 months on finasteride/dutasteride/min I am having decent results and I am seeing new hairs grow around the front (not a ton, but some). So my current stance is to just see where I end up.

 

[JohnsonDDG]

Otherwise, I feel my ears stick out a bit, but my sides are already pretty low, so that won't get any worse. The other fear I have is that I am getting to island territory. If I buzz my head, will my island become more prominent ? I guess I will only know once I take the leap.

Tough call, mate. I think it would probably look worse if buzzed down.

The only exception would be if you buzzed it no guard, but then you would have to have a lot of factors in your favour to pull it off (decent face, some muscles).

 

[JohnsonDDG]

What Michel posted is true but also I'd add that even with an attractive face and in the company of pretty women, a Norwood 1/2 just looks better (there's symmetry, uniformity, thickness, free hair styling). That's not to say they would not be attracted to someone balding with the same face, but there'll be further peacocking with the hair/grooming which will translate to more facial harmony and attraction. And no doubt some pretty girls will overlook balding guys regardless of face.

It's also about feeling better and mentally free of crap, but I won't advise you on this anymore as we've all talked about it. Being the best version of yourself also translates into enjoying yourself more whether in the company of someone else or generally socialising. For a start, you wouldn't be thinking is my hair good enough for her, am I good enough, that itself can hamper chemistry in someone really dominated by their hair thoughts.

You've offered some good advice and I appreciate it. I think ultimately you are right about never being your best self unless the hair loss situation is fixed.

In fairness, my hair loss situation is pretty good right now, so its just a case of trying to look my best.

If it wasn't for the shitty recovery process and looking like an idiot for the first 4 months I would probably book it in for January. I get six weeks off every summer and that's almost an ideal time to do it but I would still have redness at the front and I half grown shaved head. I wanted the process to be a secret, but perhaps I will have to tell everyone.

I suppose we shouldn't care so much about what friends and collogues and even our girlfriends think of us but I know it matters to me.

 

[justinbieberscombover]

You've offered some good advice and I appreciate it. I think ultimately you are right about never being your best self unless the hair loss situation is fixed.

In fairness, my hair loss situation is pretty good right now, so its just a case of trying to look my best.

If it wasn't for the shitty recovery process and looking like an idiot for the first 4 months I would probably book it in for January. I get six weeks off every summer and that's almost an ideal time to do it but I would still have redness at the front and I half grown shaved head. I wanted the process to be a secret, but perhaps I will have to tell everyone.

I suppose we shouldn't care so much about what friends and collogues and even our girlfriends think of us but I know it matters to me.

I'm currently going through the so called "shitty" phase. One month past, at least 3 more to go. Looks terrible to me, but I'm not sure if other people notice as much as I do. The main thing though, is that I look a few years younger with my hair fully grown out, which is what I miss the most. It's okay though, suffering for a few months and then finally starting to live a life of happiness without worrying about my hair.

 

[disfiguredyoungman]

I'm currently going through the so called "shitty" phase. One month past, at least 3 more to go. Looks terrible to me, but I'm not sure if other people notice as much as I do. The main thing though, is that I look a few years younger with my hair fully grown out, which is what I miss the most. It's okay though, suffering for a few months and then finally starting to live a life of happiness without worrying about my hair.

Did you have a hair transplant or something?