Jonesy-

I don't think there is a person on these boards who has not been psychologically affected by hairloss. I started getting very self conscious before I shaved my head. i was one of the lucky ones who could pull off the shaved look, so I spent the next 8 years content with shaving it all off. During that time I had some pretty decent looking girlfriends. So I know that baldness isn't necessarily a deal killer. My last long term girlfriend was a 100lb 21yr old Filipina. I was 31 and bald as a cueball when I met her. And she wasn't the only one that I picked up when I had no hair. It isn't the end of the world by any means.

That said, I finally discovered the world of non-surgical hair replacement and realized that I have options. Now I have a CHOICE, which is huge.

You need to stop worrying about this and take the plunge. From your pics I could see that you have thick side hair, so half the battle is won. You obviously are not satisfied with your current situation. Trust me, if you have thick sides, a piece is a MUCH better alternative to a comb-over.

I attended a Christmas party Saturday night. My main hair stylist was there, as were her mother and sister who had no idea I wear. My stylist came up to me and whispered "your hair looks GREAT". I said "Why whisper......everyone knows!" She then told me her mom and sis don't know, so I told her to tell them. They were pretty amazed, I amswered a few questions they had and then went about my business.

It's NOT that big of a deal, really.