Men take balding very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that they’re willing to tattoo their heads. HiStyl, a British company based in Birmingham, AL, has begun using medical tattooing to simulate the appearance of a closely shaved head. The tattoos recreate a natural hairline, outline receding profiles and lost sideburns, and blend naturally with remaining hair color, according to the company. HiStyl calls the procedure “Hair Follicle Replication,” and it takes three hours plus a follow-up session to complete. Hair Follicle Replication covers alopecia and male pattern baldness. The company has plans to introduce the procedure to American men in San Francisco and Florida this summer.
One thing I’ll never understand about men is their issue with going bald. Just shave it off and stop obsessing! However, the HiStyl procedure seems like a good cover-up for black men who often sport close-cropped haircuts. If I saw this on any other man, I’d be suspicious. I’d also think something was up if he always had a fresh haircut but never went to the barber. And a rub of the head would also destroy all illusions because there wouldn’t be any prickly hair. [HiStyl via Impact Lab]