“Hair Transplant is against Body Shaming.” –by Gulshan Rewari
Body Shaming, meaning criticizing oneself or others because of some physical trait of appearance, is growing into a colossal epidemic that is engulfing today’s youth. Be it television, films or various social media platforms, protagonist often exploit their mane with swagger and superiority and rubbish those without one. Similar are the conditioned opinions, cemented through generations and cutting across all sections of society, that a full head of hair signifies virility and athleticism. These myopic views on baldness are playing havoc on the psyche of people, particularly men.
The issue of body shaming has traditionally been a female concern, but lately the focus and the stress is somewhat shifting on men too. One is often told through left-handed compliments, to alter appearances and hide their so called ‘imperfections.’ Receding hairline and baldness jokes are doing rounds all over in the parties, cinema and multiple social platforms, such that, jokes apart, going bald can be a hair-raising experience! ! Those who experience hair loss are losing more than their hair. It’s common for them to over-eat, reduce their physical activity and become socially withdrawn leading to lower a self-esteem.
Interestingly majority of hair loss sufferer women who themselves are able to wear wigs and hair extensions, wouldn’t like to date bald men trying the same tactics to camouflage their baldness. These stereotypes makes men miserable particularly those who internalize their feelings. So what can come to rescue at this junction and catapult them back to their prime self- Hair Transplant!
Hair transplant may be viewed by some to be an enabler to body shaming, I regard it as a remedy that can restore self-esteem for the people who choose it. Just as people have liberty to choose branded and designer clothes to look good and others have gyms to exercise and be healthy and fit, bald can take solace in hair transplant. It provides a sense of security and a permanent solution, brings back spring in the stride of the recipients and beat the blues of their baldness. Those undergoing hair transplant, reap many psychological benefits that significantly boost their confidence, snowballing them to exuberance and improved general health. It gives them renewed impetus to lead life with vigor, which they are so entitled to. Although nobody should choose hair transplant under duress of meeting someone else’s expectations but it is well within their rights to feel good about themselves and bring their jest back in life.
