Men with widow’s peaks can sometimes struggle to find an appropriate hairstyle; fortunately, numerous stylish solutions are available to them.
Short Haircuts for Widows Peaks
Short hair can be styled in various ways to hide the hairline. One option is to combine longer haircuts with a widow’s peak and fade or skin fade on either side.
Ivy League Haircut
The Ivy League haircut is a classic style for men with short to medium-length hair and works best with long fringes and soft partings to accentuate and emphasize the widow’s peak. Adding volume and texture with water-based pomade or wax and finishing with soft breaks highlight the forehead peaks.
Princeton or Harvard Clip Haircut
The Princeton or Harvard clip haircut is a variation on a classic crew cut that leaves enough length on top to be parted and swept off to one side. It can be combined with taper or undercut fades for contrast and dimension. Adding a faux hawk at the front creates an iconic business-style look.
Faux Hawk Haircut
The Faux Hawk haircut conceals the widow’s peak while adding style. It features a low fade and a swooped-up top that can be styled back or spiked up. This haircut requires little maintenance and can be easily styled using clay, pomade, or wax products.
Slick Back Haircut
The slick-back haircut is a classic and versatile style that covers the widow’s peak without making the hair appear messy or dirty. It is suitable for men of all ages and face shapes. Using pomades or waxes helps maintain the style and adds shine.
Pompadour Haircut
The pompadour is another stylish widow’s peak hairstyle that adds volume to the top of the head, drawing attention away from the widow’s peak. It works well for all hair types, including men with curly or wavy locks.
French Crop Haircut
The French Crop haircut is a style that reduces the visibility of the widow’s peak by going with a side part. The straight fringe of this style reaches the eyebrows, obscuring the widow’s peak from view.
Longer hair Options
If you have longer hair, a pompadour effectively covers up a widow’s peak. This retro hairstyle adds volume at the crown of the head while concealing any jagged edges on the scalp. Slicking the hair back is another chic and sophisticated option that adds sophistication. Pomades or waxes can help maintain these styles and add shine.
Slicked-Back Undercut
The slicked-back undercut is a structured style that works well with widow’s peak hairstyles. It can emphasize or hide the peak and be paired with full or tapered fade sides. It works with different hair textures for optimal results.
Jude Law’s Look
Jude Law is an example of a celebrity with a widow’s peak and receding hairline characteristics. His wavy locks, often slicked back, accentuate his widow’s peak even further. This look can be paired with Van Dyke beard styling for a highly appealing combination.
