Many men experience receding hairlines as part of the natural aging process, but luckily, there are styles to help conceal them and make you look sharp.
Military-Inspired Regulation Cut
A military haircut may be your answer if your frontal hairline has begun to thin. This style, also known as a Recon cut, is perfect for guys thinning from the front but with full heads of hair on their back and sides. It features a medium top slicked back and finished off with a low fade from the hairline to the neck. This military look provides a sharp appearance with its defined line-up and shaved sides. A beard complements this style well.
Side Part with a Taper Fade
A fade is ideal for receding hairlines as it exposes less scalp skin than other cuts. The taper fade gradually reveals and looks excellent with medium-length or longer top sections. A dramatic high taper fade works perfectly with pompadour or quiff styles. It also suits thick, wavy, curly locks and beards. Adding a hard part to the side of the head enhances the impact and masculinity of this style. The combination of shaved hard lines with tapered sides and back gives it a bold, masculine appearance.
Bald Fade
The fade haircut can be customized in numerous ways to achieve an individual style. Depending on how much hair your barber takes off, it may be called a low, middle, or high skin fade. An extreme fade shaved right down to the skin can look striking, but if it appears too severe for your tastes, ask your barber to add texture by combing over its top edge with a textured crop to soften its appearance. For an eye-catching bald fade, you can ask your barber to shave an additional design into the side of your head, such as a simple line, lightning bolt, or wave. This adds visual interest and variety compared to plainer styles. It can also help men with widow’s peaks conceal thin areas around their temples by disguising light patches with extra visual interest.
