Does being bald make you colder?

This is a common question among balding people before shaving it off: does being cold make you colder? I am afraid I have bad news for you, chaps.

Yes, being bald will make you feel colder

The answer is yes. Your bald head will be more exposed to the elements and feel colder.

The part of your body that will feel the coldest is your nape because it is exposed to wind and cold temperatures. When it's windy and cold, especially at the beginning of the winter season, your nape is the area of your body where the cold wind will hit the harshest.

Hair acts as a natural insulator, trapping heat close to the scalp and keeping you warm. Without hair, your scalp is exposed to the elements and can lose heat more quickly. This can make you feel colder, especially in colder climates or during the winter months.

Your head will adapt with time

It's not all bad news, though.

After a while, your head will adapt to the cold, and you will be able to withstand the feeling of the cold weather much better, especially if you are brave and do not wear a hat.

Buying a nice hat during winter is an excellent way to prevent feeling cold

If you're bald and the cold weather is too nasty for your head, we recommend buying a nice hat: most importantly, it's essential to buy a hat that covers your nape.

The nape is the head area with no hair and is most susceptible to the cold. A good hat will cover this area completely, allowing you to enjoy winter without worrying about having an uncomfortable experience.

If you don't like hats and prefer getting used to the cold feeling, don't worry: most people get used to the cold in a couple of months (which will be very cold).

Conclusion

In conclusion, yes, most bald people agree that being bald does make you colder.

You have two choices:

• getting used to it, which will require some time
• wearing a hat, like a beanie, so that it will fully cover your head

The good part of all of this? Well, during summer we're going to be fresher than our haired friends!