I am nearly 32 years old.
I am norwood 2 or 2.5 at the front, with some slight thinning at the back.
I first noticed a thin spot when I turned 30. I freaked out and thought 'here we go, things are going to get bad over the next few years'
But 2 years later, my hairline hasn't moved back (not past NW2 at least), and the thinning at the back is not that bad at all. Maybe a tiny bit worse, but not even noticeable unless close up or under light.
My dad had a good head of hair at 40, but I think in his mid 40s started balding badly. I think his dad was the same.
My other grandfather died in his early 50s with a full head of hair.
After almost 2 years of freaking out a bit, I've come to accept that I likely will have a good head of hair till 40, even till early-mid 40s.
I will still do minox for the thinning at the back (3-4 applications a week), plus some shampoo/conditioner, but things are looking a lot better than first thought.
I just wanted to say this out loud. Thanks.