A Guide to Hairstyles for Balding Men

Good information on balding men's hairstyles is actually relatively hard to find. You might know this from experiencing the frustration of looking up such terms as "balding men's hairstyles." With so many millions of men suffering from hair loss, it is actually kind of surprising that there is not more helpful advice out there.

A Guide To Balding Men's Hairstyles

Understanding Male Pattern Baldness

About 95% of men facing baldness suffer from male pattern baldness. It usually starts with a receding hairline and thinning on top, which later develops into a distinct bald spot that covers most parts of the head with only a small amount of hair remaining on the sides and at the back. Despite this, as far as I have any hair left, I believe in having style. So, what are some the best hairstyle options for balding men?

Things to Avoid

Of course, one of the worst is the comb-over, where longer hair is swept over the bald area. This look is dated and generally has little chance of surviving even a light breeze.

Couple of common mistakes to avoid:

Combing Hair Straight Back: This may briefly cover the bald spot, but it accentuates the receding hairline and has the added negative effect of exposing the forehead.

Letting Hair Grow Long at the Back: This unbalances your appearance and draws more attention to thinning areas on top.

Younger men may be tempted to use gel, but this can clump hair together and make the scalp more visible. Similarly, trying to grow out your hair to cover bald spots often backfires by revealing more scalp.

Recommended Styles

Instead, consider these tips :

Use mousses and conditioners to add volume to your hair; they can make your hair look natural.

Layer and style your hair: Grow the rest of your hair a bit longer and style it forward to break up the receding hairline.

In case of not too fast of a recession of your hairline, you can leave the hair upfront a little longer and style it back to hide thin areas. However, be prepared for your bald spot to grow sooner or later.

The Best Option: Go Baldy

If you do have a bald spot, the best hairstyle often is simply to shave it all off or keep it very closely trimmed. You will be surprised how many nice compliments you get—the shaved look is widely accepted nowadays.

Shaving your head First, use electric clippers to get off most of the hair, then use some shaving gel for a closer shave. Start at the top and shave down to the bottom, using a small mirror that allows you to see what you're doing on the back.

Shaving your head is quick and really only has to be performed two to three times a week.

Caring for Your Shaved Head

A shaved head isn't all that unlike caring for your face. Wash your head with some sort of moisturizing soap—not that harsh deodorant soaps that dry out your scalp. Apply some good moisturizer after each wash—in this case, avoid the cheaper ones that may clog your pores.

During summer, pick a moisturizer that has SPF 15 or higher to protect you against sunburn. During winter months, wear some sort of warm hat that can keep your head nice and warm.

If shaving isn't your thing, then you could resort to a hairpiece. However, that is something that I would not recommend at all.

conclude

Embracing your baldness is a way to bring in a rejuvenated, stylish look that everyone would gaze up to!