"Struggle Bald" refers to an individual who experiences hair loss, specifically a receding
hairline or thinning follicles, and employs various methods to conceal or mitigate the effects of balding. This term humorously captures the endeavors made by someone to create an illusion of having a full head of
hair despite the evident signs of hair loss.
Generally, a person who is a “struggle bald" engages in different tactics to mask their thinning
hair. This
may involve the regular use of beanies, hats, or even resorting to hairstyles such as ponytails, all with the intent of fooling others into believing they possess a thick head of
hair. These strategies are often temporary measures aimed at projecting a youthful and intact hairline.
Person A: "Did you notice how Steve
always wears a
beanie, even indoors?"
Person B: "Yeah, he's definitely a ‘struggle bald.' He's doing
everything he can to hide that receding hairline.”
Person A: “Struggling baldly to keep up the facade."