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Study looks at dominance, attractiveness & confidence, confirms what we all knew about bald men
It makes a lot of sense.
Jenny Brown
08.30.23

Have you ever noticed that some of Hollywood’s coolest guys are bald?

I’m talking about action stars like Jason Statham, Vin Diesel, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

These guys aren’t just eye candy; they’re also seen as super confident and dominant.

And guess what? There’s actually a study that backs this up!

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Albert Mannes, a researcher from the University of Pennsylvania, decided to dig into this topic.

He was curious about why bald men seem to have this magnetic pull.

His study found that bald guys are often seen as more attractive, dominant, and confident.

These are traits that not only make hearts flutter but also pave the way for success.

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So, what got Mannes into this research?

Well, he was losing his hair in his early 30s and decided to shave it all off one day.

That’s when he started wondering about the power of a bald head.

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The study even kicks off with a killer quote from comedian Larry David:

“Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man — there’s your diamond in the rough.”

To get to the bottom of this, Mannes conducted three experiments.

He showed people pictures and descriptions of both bald and haired men.

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Then he asked them to rate these guys on things like dominance, masculinity, confidence, and attractiveness.

The results?

Bald men scored higher in every category!

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Mannes thinks this might be because baldness is linked to images of “hypermasculine” Hollywood action stars like Bruce Willis.

He says:

“Choosing to dispense with one’s hair is arguably a form of nonverbal behavior, a form of expression which communicates information about the self otherwise difficult to observe.”

In simpler terms, a bald head makes you more mysterious.

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But wait, there’s more!

The study also found that bald men might have an edge in business negotiations.

Their confident and dominant look can make other people back down.

So, if you’re bald and walking into a meeting, you might already have the upper hand!

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Now, here’s the kicker.

The study suggests that guys might want to ditch those hair re-growth products.

Why?

Because embracing your baldness could actually make you more dominant and confident.

As the study puts it:

“These men might better improve their well-being by finishing what Mother Nature has started.”

Another survey by Skull Shaver found that a whopping 87.5% of women find bald men attractive.

But it’s not just about the bald head; it’s also about personality.

Many women said that baldness is like a form of “nakedness” that shows honesty and makes a man easy to trust.

So, what’s the takeaway? Whether you have a full head of hair or a shiny bald dome, it’s really your personality that counts the most.

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But if you’re bald, you might just have a secret weapon for success and attraction.

As one woman put it:

“I’d much rather prefer a bald man with a firebrand attitude as compared to a man with amazing locks.”

Click the video below to learn more about the study!

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