Hairline Styles For Men

With some styling time and care, even receding hairlines can look stylish. Faux hawks and mohawks, combined with fades and undercuts, can accentuate medium-length locks while helping hide potential balding spots. Men with receding hairlines or widow’s peaks often opt for a slicked-back style as an effective solution. Apply some pomade or gel to the front of your hair, and you’re good to go.

High and Tight

An army snip is typically seen on service members due to its low maintenance needs and protective properties against military helmets. It is also easy to style, requiring only some light hair gel applications to look its best. A high, tight haircut makes a statement of masculinity for men looking for something different! It is ideal for bold personalities who dare to experiment with their appearance – with its tight cut making an impressionful statement about your masculine side! As an alternative to the classic high and friendly style, opt for a higher skin fade on the sides but leave more length at the top, allowing the natural texture to show through. This look can easily be styled as a quiff or slicked back for a clean yet stylish appearance that works well in casual settings.

Bleaching

Bleaching hair may not be the healthiest choice, but when done right, it can look great and even help disguise receding hairlines by making the scalp appear thicker. Bleaching has the potential to strip strands of their natural melanin content, potentially leaving them dry and brittle. Therefore, it’s wise for stylists to assess your client’s hair before any bleaching session and use conditioning products afterward for best results. Avoid blow drying and frequently styling bleached hair, as this will exacerbate dryness. Instead, consider our Bond Builder Restructuring Treatment, which nourishes hair and scalp while strengthening existing bonds and reconnecting broken ones to create healthier, stronger, and longer-lasting color results.

Buzzcut

When covering up a receding hairline, one effective style strategy is choosing an outfit that draws away attention from your scalp. One such look is the lumberjack cut, which utilizes low fades on both sides with longer lengths at the top for an intimidating and masculine appeal. A buzz cut is another excellent solution for men with receding hairlines, as its minimal style allows it to fit seamlessly with individual preferences and face shapes – creating minimal contrast compared to types with longer locks that make more contrast. In particular, widow’s peak or bald spots benefit significantly from having this cut applied as it creates less of an apparent difference between hairline recession and other characteristics of facial structure. Wentworth Miller (Michael Scofield in Prison Break) favors this minimal maintenance style that works with any length of facial hair. Pair your buzz cut with a skin fade to add an extra masculine edge for maximum impact!

Pompadour

A pompadour can add height and depth to a head of hair and cover a receding hairline. It works best on men with medium to thick locks who are willing to experiment with pomade, while it may not work so well on those with thin crown hair as its shape depends on follicular density for stability. This timeless hairdo originated in 18th-century France, taking its name from Madame de Pompadour, mistress of Louis XV. Elvis Presley and James Dean both popularized this look during their careers. For a sleek and fashionable appearance, pairing the pompadour style with fades or taper fades is recommended to maintain its integrity.

Side-Swept

Side-swept haircuts provide a casual option for those still getting ready to sport pompadour styles, providing sleek elegance that accentuates facial features and adds character. Side-swept techniques work with short and long tones for covering receding sides for optimal coverage. This look is ideal for younger men looking to change the shape of their faces with flair. It combines a close fade with full top-section hair to cover any bald spots on the forehead while drawing attention to cheekbones. To achieve the look, you’ll need a combination of thick hair on top with some added volume on the sides and back of your head, which you can achieve using pomade, wax, or volumizing shampoo.