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That Prince William should just bite the bullet and get that hair transplant

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upandleftthenright · 13/07/2025 16:34

I get the feeling he’d love one. He looked so handy with hair. Being the future King probably precludes him from getting one as it’s seen as trivial etc but I reckon he secretly wants one.

Do they do royal tours of Turkey?

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Everydayimhuffling · 18/07/2025 11:25

It's incredibly grim to be suggesting he should have cosmetic surgery this way. The way men are treated over going bald is disgusting. I think it often absolutely destroys their confidence.

Fancycheese · 18/07/2025 11:00

Ew. Reverse the genders here and women would be up in arms. Why is it acceptable to tell a man to modify his body so he’d look more socially acceptable? Gross.

DearDenimEagle · 18/07/2025 10:57

IcedPurple · 17/07/2025 14:08

Both his parents tried to reassure him that women really don't notice baldness.

Of course they do.

They might still find a bald man attractive, but baldness is not something you don't notice.

Can’t be that bad as so many shave their heads nowadays.
Notice it yes, care about it? That will depend as some might prefer blonds, or beards v clean shaven, short v tall, or skinny v chunky, bald or shaved v long, short or curly hair with or without the receding hairline

It’s past time people stopped being shallow about natural aging and look at the personality etc . People are getting so….plastic , fake …these days. Vanity, self obsession. It’s sad

BooneyBeautiful · 17/07/2025 14:26

IcedPurple · 17/07/2025 14:08

Both his parents tried to reassure him that women really don't notice baldness.

Of course they do.

They might still find a bald man attractive, but baldness is not something you don't notice.

Speak for yourself. Can't say I ever particularly notice it. I look at a person as a whole, not individual body parts unless they are very extreme! Even if someone was completely bald, it would be one of the last things I would mention when describing them.

IcedPurple · 17/07/2025 14:08

BooneyBeautiful · 17/07/2025 07:55

Obviously his DF had male pattern baldness too. They were both very good looking men. Both his parents tried to reassure him that women really don't notice baldness. I don't know the outcome as I haven't spoken to my friend for ages, but I remember thinking at the time that it was very sad.

Both his parents tried to reassure him that women really don't notice baldness.

Of course they do.

They might still find a bald man attractive, but baldness is not something you don't notice.

Colliemad79 · 17/07/2025 10:56

upandleftthenright · 13/07/2025 16:34

I get the feeling he’d love one. He looked so handy with hair. Being the future King probably precludes him from getting one as it’s seen as trivial etc but I reckon he secretly wants one.

Do they do royal tours of Turkey?

Just imagine if a man told a woman she should get surgery because she's look better

'i get the feeling he'd love one'

How do you know he feels ? mind your own business.

BooneyBeautiful · 17/07/2025 07:55

Comedycook · 14/07/2025 19:56

I agree. That's really sad to hear about your friends ds. I think too many people take the piss out of men going bald...i can imagine it could be really traumatic especially if you're young

Obviously his DF had male pattern baldness too. They were both very good looking men. Both his parents tried to reassure him that women really don't notice baldness. I don't know the outcome as I haven't spoken to my friend for ages, but I remember thinking at the time that it was very sad.

FirstNationsEnglish · 16/07/2025 09:25

Why should he get a hair transplant? Just to fit in with the aesthetic ideals of others? He has better things to worry about - mainly his family and the health of his wife and father. An experience of cancer gives you an 'slap in the face' wake up call over what is truly important in this life and it isn't 'conforming' to hair transplants.

upandleftthenright · 16/07/2025 09:21

SuziQuinto · 16/07/2025 06:28

Is zebophobic a fear of zebras? 😉

It’s a fear of Zebedee

(one for the older folks there, plus for people just looking at the Ops comments and thinking WTAF is that about)

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LBFseBrom · 16/07/2025 08:02

CurlewKate · 16/07/2025 06:08

I love the “he suits a beard” turn of phrase. Don’t be zebophobic @MoriftedinaFrenchEscapeRoom!!

I googled 'zebophobic' and found nothing! Please enlighten.

SuziQuinto · 16/07/2025 06:28

Is zebophobic a fear of zebras? 😉

CurlewKate · 16/07/2025 06:08

MoriftedinaFrenchEscapeRoom · 15/07/2025 19:59

He doesn’t “suit a beard”.

You mean “a beard suits him”.

I love the “he suits a beard” turn of phrase. Don’t be zebophobic @MoriftedinaFrenchEscapeRoom!!

Whereissummer24 · 15/07/2025 20:31

Bluevelvetsofa · 13/07/2025 16:39

I say this rarely, but he really suits a beard.

I agree - he looks fab

Bluevelvetsofa · 15/07/2025 20:29

MoriftedinaFrenchEscapeRoom · 15/07/2025 19:59

He doesn’t “suit a beard”.

You mean “a beard suits him”.

Mea culpa!

MoriftedinaFrenchEscapeRoom · 15/07/2025 20:04

Could you post a picture of yourself @upandleftthenright, and we’ll let you know what we think you should have done to look “better”?

What on earth has someone else’s hair (or lack of it) got to do with you?

Not everyone wants to be a plastic, identikit clone.

MoriftedinaFrenchEscapeRoom · 15/07/2025 19:59

Bluevelvetsofa · 13/07/2025 16:39

I say this rarely, but he really suits a beard.

He doesn’t “suit a beard”.

You mean “a beard suits him”.

FluDog · 15/07/2025 14:20

Similar age/similar bonce issues to the prince there. Sometimes you see hair transplants that are worse than just leaving it. I've seen fellas with oddly thin or patchy hair, or a weird hairline that looks like they drew it on themselves.

Not to suggest William would be visiting some budget clinic in Turkey, but it's not always the best option.

sherbertcandy · 15/07/2025 14:07

👏👏👏👏👏

T1Dmama · 15/07/2025 13:53

upandleftthenright · 13/07/2025 16:37

I’m watching too which is what prompted my post. I just think, bless you as I bet you must think about it.

The Royal men are quite hair challenged

Why would he think about it?
You are assuming men hate being bald… my ex husband looked better without hair than with… he hated his hair.

I think this is what is wrong with society today… people going off and having procedures done.

what is it with people wanting teeth that makes snow look yellow? It’s ridiculous… hair implants, boob, bum…. It’s ridiculous … and don’t even get me started on the awful fake tans and eye lashes women feel the need to have these days!

Deboragh · 15/07/2025 10:59

HostaCentral · 13/07/2025 16:46

I prefer bald men!

As they like to say, it's a solar panel for a sex machine 😂

BigAnne · 15/07/2025 09:45

Isitreallysohard · 13/07/2025 23:51

He needs to shave it all off then it will look OK. He should probably get a nose job too. He was so handsome when he was younger, I don't know what happened to him! Unfortunately the royal genes took over 😕

PW is right up there on the elite ladder. He wouldn't piss on you if you were on fire, that's if he knew you even existed. Which of course he doesn't. PW's best attribute is his confidence. And that's coming from a staunch republican.

TweedleDumbAndTweedleDeeeeeeeee · 15/07/2025 09:35

Why because you say so? William looks fine just as he is.

DryDay · 15/07/2025 08:44

No. He’s an excellent poster boy for men who would no more go to Turkey on a vanity project than fly to the moon and, similarly, would not shave all their hair off like a nightclub bouncer.

Genetic pattern hair loss affects so many men and women and I love that he accepts his fate with grace.

Good for him.

Laurmolonlabe · 15/07/2025 08:38

If you are going to get a hair transplant, it's like colouring your hair - you have to do it before it becomes obvious that's what you've done.
Also William is the heir apparent to the throne of a first world nation, I don't really think he needs to enhance his attractiveness.

mjf981 · 15/07/2025 06:17

What a nasty thread.

If I were him, I'd shave the sides very short, and keep the facial hair. But I'm not. I think he looks great as is anyway. And an excellent example for younger males that baldness can be embraced. More power to him I say.