Follicle flare-up: Thai breakdancer seeks hair transplant amid balding battle

A follically challenged Thai breakdancer has a hair-raising dilemma and only a hair transplant will resolve it after the sport’s rigorous demands made him go bald.

Thai breakdancer Kantapon Rodsaart is looking for someone to sponsor a hair transplant after revealing the competition at the recent Asian Games made him lose his hair.

Breakdancing made its debut at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, between September 23 and October 8 where the Thai breakdancer scooped the bronze medal.

Kantapon revealed preparing for the games was tough because Thailand lacked adequate training facilities, forcing breakdancers to practice in parks or shopping malls.

But that’s not all, as Kantapon revealed.

“I have to wear a hat while dancing to protect my hair because it’s thin. The more I dance, especially on a rough floor, the more my hair falls out. So, I would like to ask for support or sponsorship for hair transplant treatment.”

Hair loss

Kantapon made it known he’s been on the end of some good-natured teasing by his teammates and has been able to laugh it off but he added that he is genuinely concerned about his hair loss.

“I am serious about this. It would boost my confidence. Currently, I have to wear two hats. If I don’t wear it, you will see a shine from my head.”

An article published in the Journal of Dance Medicine and Science this year highlighted a condition peculiar to breakdancers known as “headspin hole” or “breakdancer overuse syndrome.”

The study revealed that individuals who engage in over three headspin sessions a week were significantly more likely to experience hair loss. Interestingly, breakdancers were less inclined to seek medical assistance for this issue.

Breakdancing’s inclusion in the Asian Games just precedes its debut as an Olympic sport in Paris next year. B-Boys and B-Girls, the performers in the sport, showcased their talents before judges and a large audience. Japan’s Shigeyuki Nakarai secured the gold medal in the men’s category, while China’s Liu Qingyi claimed the gold medal in the women’s category.

Kantapon has taken to social media in his quest for hair transplant treatment sponsorship, sharing a media interview on Facebook with the caption, “I’ll keep sharing until a sponsor appears,” accompanied by a laughing emoji.

Perhaps the Thai breakdancer should consider a hair transplant at one of Bangkok’s 15 Hair Transplant clinics!