“Hairline’s Starting To Go" 7 YEARS of Long Hair TRANSFORMED | Talking Hair Loss EP 8 

Personally, I think he would look great with a buzz cut as well as a cleaner beard. He’s got nice facial structure and would definitely rock it.

A gust of wind will be this guys worst enemy

Dan, you're a miracle worker. 🤯 Even though the client's request clashed with your professional opinion/advice, you still respected his wishes and pulled off the desired result - to a high standard, I must add.

I think a shaved head and a sharp beard trim would have looked great on this guy!

Dan’s ability to counsel hairstyles is next level. He gave him his honest opinion without compelling client to accept.

From a woman’s point of view, a short haircut would be far better than a comb-over because it exudes confidence which is an attractive quality.

Can't blame Dan for this one as the client was adamant on having a combover .... it looks decent but you can see Dan was reluctant to go with this ....

"Feels thin at the minute because obviously it was washed this mornin'" - poor guy, it's almost painful to listen to.

Yikes. Not sure I’ve seen Dan ever battle this hard and lose. Valiant effort, man. TBH, this is probably a great video for guys in similar situations to see. Letting go can be hard, but watching someone refuse to let go is so much more obvious to recognize…this one will still help a lot of men. Keep up the amazing work, Dan 🙌

poor fella is in a lot of denial over his hair loss. "7 years ago i had a lot more hair"...well....yeah, that's how it works.

Aw you were so patient and kind with him! He wasn’t quite ready to let go, fair enough. He’ll be back to go shorter 😉 but he looks great!

It's quite sad to see insecurities around hair loss, especially when they're in denial. It was obvious you were reluctant to give him basically a "comb over," but you did such a great job speaking gently with him. 💓

Dan is caught between a rock and a hard place!

Did this client seriously believe that his hair looks like this because he grew it long and pushed it back?? Seems like he didn't think his genetics played a role...

You achieved a decent cut with what you had to work with but wish he'd had the beard tidied too

A gust of wind and it’s game over

As one gets older, its important to learn self-acceptance. Things fall apart, and thats okay.

Dan said, “The haircut looks completely different”. Good choice of words!

I feel for this gentleman. I'm female and lost almost all my hair 33 yrs ago. I finally shaved it off and I'm happier. Trying to make it look like more hair was a lot of stress and hairspray 🤔💎😇 good luck.

He's trying to make excuses for losing his hair! The best thing is for him to just accept it.

Dan's professionalism knows no bounds! most stylish looking combover i've ever seen. He's really struggling with his self image more than his actual image, because i think he doesn't look bad at all with the recession, and believe me i have it too and it's a hard look to pull off lol, but he actually does. He could have a sophisticated short style to make him look handsome while embracing his current hairline. I see it, i'm sure Dan sees it, but he doesn't, hopefully he eventually will see it.

He looks much better walking out that when he walked in. A difficult hairstyle to maintain I'm sure, but like the client said he wants to give it a go first and if said he'd go shorter afterwards if he has to.

Given some of the limitations, imo this style and haircut looks great. He definitely walked out feeling happy with the overall outcome. Great job Dan as always.

Chop the beard if you’re really going for 20 again

As a barber myself these types of consultations are the hardest especially when the problem has been neglected. Slicking hair back has no effect on hair loss and if that were the case then most women would suffer hair loss. Hair loss purely depends on genetics and in some cases lifestyle choices. At the end of the day prevention is much better than the cure.

I spat out my tea when he said he's only 28!

I love watching you accomodate these men’s needs with balding. So many men have so many insecurities with balding. There’s ways to manipulate the hair ect ! Kuddos

This has become my favorite series, Dan has magician hands! This gentleman finally seems to have his hair and confidence back. Super great job, thanks a lot for sharing! 👍🤩🙏

You did a fantastic job and treated this gent so kindly. Of course he wanted a lot of hair at the front, who wouldn’t and we should all understand how hair and especially the loss of it is so emotive. Let’s hope he puts the work in every morning and looks this great every day. Well done for making him so happy and giving him confidence 👏

I feel this guy would be better off embracing that he is going bald, he will deffo struggle to cover up his scalp when he styles that himself, plus he has a beard so he would still have somewhat of a hairy look

Great job with what you had to work with! Also so very kind and patient. 🌹

The left side is going to fall down constantly revealing the comb over. Think about embracing a short hair cut all over.

I love how each client is handled with such care and consideration. Great cut and is what the client wanted. At the end of the day, it’s what the client wants and feels most comfortable with. In these cases, I would too be curious to see what an alternative cut would be

Wow, just amazing and great job at being very diplomatic and kind about it.

Mans going to need some industrial strength hair spray to keep that in place.

This was such a good episode, I really was invested seeing how Dan had to work outside of his comfort zone and had to adapt to the client's preferences. The whole way through I did not know what to expect or if it would work, but I am quite surprised with the end result. It actually works and does make him look much younger. It looks good with some effort styling, the only problem I feel will come with replicating the styling every day and unfortunately a windy day could mess up the style.

Ok-ish but despite all the time and skill - its a comb-over

Stunning!! That was super human! Well done.❤

Really liking the vibe of this video, pausing every once in a while really contributes to the calmness

Dan, you are a kind and decent man and a superb hairstylist. People, stop judging this young man! We are all doing the best we can with what we've got. Dan was happy with what he could do which was miraculous! And John was happy because he received a gift - maybe just a little more time to enjoy his beautiful hair before saying goodbye. You can't blame him for wanting and/or needing that... sending love and gratitude to Dan for the amazing demonstration of professionalism and sensitivity. Gold star!!

I can feel Dans doubts and worry as this man wants this kind of cut no matter what the professional's opinion is

What a good job. You accomplished what he hoped could happen. Not easy.

this may be the biggest transformation I’ve ever seen! The fact that you were willing to work it through with the gentleman even when it went against your better judgement, skill, & instincts meant everything. I feel like when men start to lose their hair, as much as having to acknowledge their looks are changing- they are faced with something they can’t control. What a fantastic cut- I actually believe he will follow through on the daily maintenance.

Great consultation. Good job at working with him on coming up with a solution.

This was tricky--very tricky. You both were actively working through it. New skills learned. I wish the client would've done something with his beard as well. But it was probably too much too soon. The end product was definitely a win-win. Job well done, Dan!

So polite haha, Well done, so diplomatic. I have been on the Manual programme for three months and I have noticed that my hair is changing and growing back, even in the crown bald spot. I imagine after a year it will have regrown completely.Great series,

I love this series .. Dan is a true master with the way he can bring out the best with what hair these guys have to work with. I did feel for both Dan and the client in this one though. You could tell Dan didnt really feel this look was for the best and the poor Client was in denial as to how far his hair loss had gone. A buzzcut and fade would have really suited him i think. Hopefully we will see him on baldcafe in a few years embracing the hairloss. A really interesting episode of this series though for sure

Woa, what a challenge for Dan! So well done - I'm sure he was kind of cringing inside, because a "comb over" is exactly what he's been saying time and again that it's NOT the way to "coverup" hair loss - and he's proved it before. But ... the customer gets what he wants and he needs to feel comfortable with a new hair style. And he seemed quite happy and looked astonishingly good with the end result. I'd venture that he will either get tired of having to style and spray his front hair into place every day and either go back to wearing a cap or just buzz it all off. Personally, I don't like that "wild man" beard at all and I think he's a good enough looking man that he doesn't have to hide behind all that stuff. But that's between him and his lady to figure out 😉 Anyways - great job, Dan!

Is this guy going to be able to style this everyday? What about wind and rain? Just needed a buzz cut that would go with tattoos and beard.

I loved this hair cut episode. The client was so happy and Dan tried so hard to do what he wanted. Thank you Dan. This was a great hair cut.

I’m amazed that you pulled this off. I never imagined anyone could do this.

A very respectful consultation by Dan, very conscious of the client’s feelings. I really feel for the client as there is clearly denial about the extent of the loss and what can realistically be achieved by a haircut. The space between Dan’s words shows it isn’t the cut he ideally would have done, and he slightly disowns the combover he has produced. The client will probably realise in time that he is kidding himself and probably go for something shorter and more maintainable. Ultimately the client’s wishes have been respected though

Good Lord! But if he's happy with the outcome, then so be it.

Blinking heck Dan ur amazing John's hair was fabulous he really was chuffed with it, great work, love watching these🎉🎉

You did a fantastic job!! He looked great!

Poor guy thinks he’s losing his hair because he’s had his hair tied back for years.. . He’s definitely losing his hair due to genetics (male baldness) he should get on medication ASAP and go for a hair transplant. He’s actually a great candidate.

I lost my battle at 23, sad life we live but it is what it is. Bald 4 life

Wow, i really thought this would be an impossible task, but Dan really has proven once again hes the best out there ✂️ amazing job 👏👏

This stylist is a genius...looks amazeing...xxx

Nothing like being in denial

From Cannibal Corpse to My Chemical Romance in 30 minutes.

You’re such a great person and barber; not just genius at what you do, but very compassionate, and that’s what makes everyone better at what they do. This guy should accept reality, and he would appreciate your work better. ❤😊

Good idea, actually looks great! Brilliant!

He could really rock the bald‘n‘beard look like Ragnar Lothbrok. Or a 1mm buzzcut

i love it ! It hides it and he looks so much younger ! Good job

The best thing I can say is he's got a really pretty hair color. You did an amazing job!

It looks great! Really good.

By this guys logic every woman with a ponytail would have a receding hairline....

Dan is the consummate professional. He did what is client asked for in a non-judgmental manner after he turned down all of the suggestions that Dan offered. If anyone can make a combover look as good as possible, it would be Dan! I hope that after this intermediate step of shorter hair, the client will be able to come to terms with his hair loss and agree to a hairstyle that would be much more becoming.

He looks amazing! You’re like a hair scientist! Bravo

Love the barbers new hair do

Hmmm 🤔. Having such a Long beard just emphasizes the receding hairline. A better option would be to cut the top and sides shorter to blend in with the textured back. And, cut off the overlong Viking beard, or at least cut it much shorted and neater. Makes for better symmetry... less opposing sight lines. IMO. As usual, Dan did a fantastic job with what he had to work with. 👍

Before hiding it with all that hair, his high, strong forehead and that beard made him look like a freaking viking ..if he shaved his head or even went with a buzz cut and then trimmed up that beard, he would look flipping fierce! 🔥

Great job!

Amazing dan

ma man got that emo look

Great cut. Does what the dude wanted to hide his hairline. Good luck to him

Excellent job!!! That’s the toughest cut to pull off and you did it perfect! Now the man had better pray for no wind!💨

Wow, I didn’t think this could work but it looks amazing. His hair looks thick now and has made a massive difference. It really suits him. The power of a great haircut ! Superbly done. 👏

Omg ! A comb-over 🇦🇺 I had to same look ..shaved it all off ! now I can swim ..walk in the wind with out a hat on.. embrace the razor ..🪒

Should’ve got a buzzcut, realistically he ain’t gna wax his hair everyday

I love how firm Dan is. He holds his ground so well, and I admire that. He is not afraid to tell someone that something won't work. Respect

Great job and your empathy coupled with your artistic ability gave this gentleman what he was looking for. I’d love to see him with a layered cut and a tousled top of head with a fade.

Next time give him that buzz cut !

Looks great, only problem is the elements. A gust of wind will split that fringe and ruin your whole day leaving you concerned that people think you're trying to hide your hairline. Owning the recession or shorter hairstyles is unfortunately the best choice for improved confidence. No amount of hairspray or fibres will conceal it. All the best

The best advice I can give this guy…You be You!

Well done Dan, that was a difficult one, a buzz cut wouldve been easier but u gave him what he wanted and it came out well, 😊❤😊

i don’t think that’s the way to go having that of a hair loss but still it looks decent

does the video freeze at 14:51?

I just finished watching this after taking a break and I'm actually very impressed. The way he was silent through-out I figured he was anxious, he didn't know what to think but when it was done and he got his girlfriends approval, his whole posture changed and he couldn't stop smiling. I think realistically, this is someone with anxiety who let their hair grow and it unfortunately started receding and it go to the stage he beat his anxiety to finally get it cut and you kept your ground and gave him something that suits his style. Not exactly punk, but close with the pop-punk look/skater type look. Honestly he's grateful and I'm happy to see it, his silence throughout worried me, thought he might be upset after it, but surprised how good it looks for a combover. Does make me think, he was the perfect candidate for just shaving the top and getting one of them stick on wigs that last 4 weeks, not everyones cup of tea, but would definitely be less effort getting it buzzed, stuck on than it will getting this haircut as it gets more and more difficult combined with him pushing it and covering it all the time.

A message to the client from someone who lost their hair young: Shave it off and get SMP. I tried to delay the inevitable for years and it caused me nothing but stress. I recently got SMP and it's changed my life for the better. It would pair very well with the magnificent beard.

Dude wanted to look 14 again. Never get bangs for a receding hairline those things will be so whispy. I learned after a long time of dealing with one that just rocking it looks better than intentionally hiding it. Somehow it always looks obvious n bad. Youll feel better once you stop caring to hide it. Scott weiland, sting n daniel day lewis for example all look great with their hairlines!

Fascinating video. What the client wants vs. What you know will work. In all honesty you know Dan wanted to buzz it and shape the beard. Makes so much more sense and would look better.

Oh I like It!!! Good job!

Wow , that is what I would call exceptional barbering . Now if that guy just gets rid of the facial hair as well , he will look great .

I'm glad the client was happy. Hopefully he will soon get some help through Manual or some other brand of hair growth products. I think it could be a big difference for him, as other clients of Dan have shown.

Wow, you really tried hard to make him happy. That was not a good solution but he was not budging so you did your best

He has beautiful hair and he looks younger with the cut. Hope he continues to like it!.You did a masterful cut, as usual!

Have you tried topical minoxidil and oral finasteride?

Who needs hair on your head when you've got a beard like Thorin? Shave the head, get a sick beard trim. Job done. Emrace your genetics, your a fine looking young man.