How Bald Am I (Norwood) And Can I Still Try The Big 3?

[Victory14]

27 yrs old. I shaved my head after years refusing to take Finasteride scared of the possible sides.
I don't like myself and I can't take it anymore.
When i was NW3 (i think?) i was coping with a good haircut that was covering my bald spots. Even going back to that would be a blessing.

 

[joeblack2017]

NW4. Yes do the big 3 now. You still have time

 

[2mmSMP]

I had a very similar balding pattern.

Did finasteride for 2-3 years and never really saw any results. Maybe slowed things, idk, but it's not like it gave me back my hair.

I ended up getting an under-the-natural-hairline SMP with receded temples and I cannot recommend it enough. Fill in your bald spots with SMP and you would be golden.

I mention that because IMO your 5-o'clock shadow looks really good. If your entire head looked like that it would be a strong haircut and "not bald" look.

Might want to give it a try.

started with:

 

[AnxiousAndy]

@2mmSMP Looks good bro! What would be an even better idea is to get an all over hair transplant to complete the illusion!

 

[2mmSMP]

What's great is that there's no "illusion" for diffuse thinners. I (and TC) have enough hair in the area that it feels like hair to the touch.

Buzz every couple days and it's perfect.

Not knocking a transplant necessarily, but that's another level with regards to time commitment, surgery, and cost. With SMP you're done in 10 days / 4 hours in the chair, and fairly cheap.

His hair looks good with a buzz cut. Just needs the spots filled in.

 

[InvaderZim]

You can still try treatments.

Whatever you choose, I hope it's the best for you.