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Hair Loss: How To Get Creative When You Are Starting to Lose it

When the threat of baldness is right around the bend, hinted by that shiny pate peeking through your hair it helps to have some creativity up your sleeve. So you’re balding. It doesn’t mean that you’re just a lost case from here on out – in the hair department that is. Before medications take their effect, or before you decide on a hair transplant, you can get clever about your hairstyle.

The Combover

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Combovers may not have the best reputation thanks to that infamous Trump hair, but hairstylist are breathing new life into this new hairstyle. It’s versatile because it can come in different styles and lengths, and it’s the easiest one to achieve. To give it a more modern flair, you can have the sides – or the hair over the temples – faded while the top part is shorn to give you that sleek look. Sweep the hair over to one side to fill out the receding hairline. You can grow in some facial hair to complement the cut.

Buzz It Off

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The easiest way out of your hair misery is a buzz cut, and it suits those who are starting to thin over the crown area. If you don’t want to look like a monk, you can go for a more edgier style with this. The severity of your hair loss will determine the length of the shave.

The Clean Pate

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If you want to go rogue with that electric razor, a clean-shaven look also finds favor with a lot of the ladies. This has worked with some guys in Hollywood, however, it might also have to do with a good shape for a head. This is suits well for men who are left with very little hair on their heads. For a cleaner look, you can seek professional help instead of doing it yourself. The shave has to be done with the sharpest tool without error, so if this is your first time, might as well leave it to the pros.

 Short Mohawk

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Guys who have more angle to their jaw would do well with this hairstyle as it draws attention to your jaw. You can have the sides shaved to highlight the Mohawk and still give the illusion of volume. Some guys play up the facial hair to complement the shaved sides.

Grow Facial Hair

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When you’re losing your locks, shaving it all off and embracing facial hair can also be sexy. The secret here is to groom it and not just let it go all bushy. Some may work a lumberjack beard, but a moustache and goatee can be just the right amount of follicle to steer the eyes away from what’s missing on top.

Pomp and Fade

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A very creative way to rock that receding hairline is to style a classic pompadour. This particular style is perfect for those whose receding hairlines form an M shape. It can accentuate your pomp better, even giving the illusion that you’re not losing it up front at all. This style would require a good amount of gel and a fine-toothed comb and you’ll have your retro-inspired hair in place.

The Ivy League Cut

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Source: haircutinspiration.com/ivy-league-haircut

A nod to the classics will always give you a home run in the styling department. Sometimes referred to as the Harvard Clip or the Princeton, this is a type of crew cut which leaves the hair on top long enough to comb it into a side part. It is a step up in terms of length from the traditional crew cut, and it gives you that preppy and discreet look. The Ivy League is perfect for men who are slowly losing their locks as it is just the right shortness but still renders that illusion of length with an air of masculinity.

Tip: Take the time to find barbers who can nail down a good Ivy league cut as some often tend to confuse this overgrown crew cut with the traditional style.

Messy Side Trim

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If you prefer a more ruffled look that gives off that casual vibe, you can hide a receding hairline with a messy side trim. It starts with your hair slightly buzzed on the sides and the back, while the top is emphatically tousled. It’s also a clever way to hide thinning because all that hair adds structure and an illusion of volume.

Spiky Textured Cut

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Source: www.fashion.psychology.com.pk/mens-hairstyles-and-haircuts/men-hairstyles-name-short-textured-haircut

A higher hairline can best be displayed with a spiky and textured hairstyle. This is an appropriate style for anyone who is losing hair but has those naturally thick follicles. Not all men who are balding have thin hair, so this style should highlight that and conceal any hint of thinning in some areas. A lightweight mousse or gel to hold that hair up, and you’re good to go!

Hair loss should not keep you from being stylish. If you don’t know where and how to style it yourself, get professional help and learn from there. Book a consultation here.

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