His research suggests that bald men have the edge – as long as their heads are completely shorn. Mannes, who is follicle-challenged himself, ... In other word, shaved head equals alpha male.

A study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that bald men are more likely to be rated as confident and dominant — as well as taller — than their thick-haired counterparts.

The shorn men were consistently ranked as more dominant, the study found. The last two studies relied on panels of adult Americans recruited online. In the first, 367 adults rated eight ...

The man described as having a shaved head was rated highest in dominance, masculinity, leadership potential, and strength. The guy with thick tresses scored higher for attractiveness than a shorn ...

Key points. About half of all men will experience some kind of male pattern baldness by the time they are 50. One study revealed that bald men were perceived to be about one year older, slightly ...

A study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that bald men are more likely to be rated as confident and dominant — as well as taller — than their thick-haired counterparts.

Mannes was inspired by personal experience to research shaved heads. About 10 years ago, he said, he adopted the shorn look himself. "Strangers started treating me differently," Mannes said.

Key points. About half of all men will experience some kind of male pattern baldness by the time they are 50. One study revealed that bald men were perceived to be about one year older, slightly ...