My name is Abel Teh, and I believe that we’re created to be loved and to love others.
My biggest job is being a father, but besides that, I offer fertilizing solutions for plantations and, interestingly, for the scalp too (laughs). (Note: Abel Teh is the Director of Ooosh!™ Malaysia.)
I have a deep passion for growing people. I find the most joy in cultivating the potential, development, and empowerment of lives, fostering their growth as a person.
"I believe that we’re created to be loved and to love others."
I began losing my hair at a young age due to genetic factors. Honestly, it made me feel more self-conscious. I didn’t really wear a cap, but I’ve definitely thought of what I can do to cover up my hair loss. I also stopped looking forward to going to the barber, because I used to be able to point at magazines or pictures and say, “I want this hairstyle,” or “I want the David Beckham hairstyle,” but I couldn’t anymore because I could only have very limited hairstyles – the ones that were short and made my hair loss less obvious. Whenever I went swimming, it made me worried about whether I’ll lose more hair because of the harsh chlorine. It was also a little depressing as I worried about the rate of loss and dreaded the day I’d go completely bald like my dad. I was young, and at the prime of my life, but my hair was thinning. The worst part was that I’m about to get married! It troubled me to think of how my wedding photos would look – for the rest of my life! I think if I was older, the hair loss wouldn’t have bothered me so much. But I was only in my early 30s, and it felt like I had so much ahead of me.
During my period of hair loss, I was also working in church and often found myself on stage, leading songs. Unfortunately, the spotlight directly accentuated my hair loss and balding scalp, intensifying my self-consciousness. This was difficult for me as I was already trying my best to conceal the thinning areas, and the stage lighting only magnified my concerns about it.
Fortunately, a close friend named Perry (Founder of Ooosh!™) introduced me to Ooosh!™ and recommended I try their solution. Trusting his advice, I decided to give it a try. Remarkably, within less than a year, I witnessed results - my hair regrew just in time for my wedding photoshoots!
After Ooosh!™, I experienced a sense of restoration. Because something was lost – my hair – and now it’s found. It almost feels like redemption. It's as if normalcy has been restored, and I feel like myself again.
You know, for the longest time, I’ve only been able to have my hair parted on the left, because the right side of my hair had always been thinner. After undergoing the Ooosh!™ hair regrowth treatment for a few years now, I’ve recently realized that I could now part my hair on the right side and have a change of hairstyle! That moment of realization reminded me of the same joyous surprise I experienced a couple of years back when I first saw my hair regrow. Personally, it felt like Ooosh!™ is such a gift that keeps on giving.
As a "mature dad," I welcomed fatherhood at the age of 40. Being mistaken for my son's grandfather was something I wished to avoid. Witnessing dads who appeared significantly older in these situations made me realize the importance of regrowing my hair. For me, it's not about a mere transformation of outlook but a meaningful restoration, contributing to an improved quality of life.
Now, I’ve launched a branch of Ooosh!™ here in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah! I wanted to be able to share a solution I’ve experienced with the people of Sabah. My heart is full whenever I get to hear customers say, “Wow, thank you for Ooosh!™, you saved my hair.” This brings me so much fulfillment.
I’ve got a word of encouragement to those who are experiencing hair loss. There’s hope. There’s a solution – a solution that is not harmful and has no side effects. And it is available to you. And it’s okay if you don’t have hair on your head – self-acceptance matters. But I guess, if you can do something about it, why not? And whenever you battle with self-consciousness, here’s one of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever gotten: Nobody’s really looking at you. There’s no need to be overly self-conscious. And when you let this truth sink in, you’ll start having a better time. And when you’re having a better time, you become more confident. I’ve had the privilege of knowing some friends who’ve taught me this lesson – they’re carefree, not overly self-conscious, and so unapologetically themselves. Each encounter with them leaves me feeling inspired to be a bit more like them.
"Nobody's really looking at you. There's no need to be overly self-conscious."
I am Abel Teh; and I am blessed to be a blessing.
And this is my Ooosh!™ Story.
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