Hairstyles for Receding Hairline
If you start to notice your hair thinning at the front, it can leave you feeling self-conscious or simply unsure how to style your hair. Ready for a new look? Check out some of these classy and stylish haircuts for receding hairlines.
1. Buzz Cut
A buzz cut, when the hair is not shaved completely, but shaved to one length, does an excellent job of disguising thinning hair. Thanks to the consistency of the hair length, thinning is mostly disguised. And the best part? You can do it yourself or have a member of your household do it for you, saving you valuable money.
2. Slicked Back
Slicking back the front of your hair with gel or wax, either flat or with a slight quiff, is one of the best looks for somebody with a receding hairline. This shape of hairstyle can disguise thin or bald spots as the brushed back hair covers the area where the thin patch would be.
For this style to work successfully, the majority of the hair should be cropped, leaving the front as bangs which are then slicked back.
3. Crew Cut
A crew cut is a classic haircut that any barber will be able to style for you. This short style gets shorter as it reaches the crown, leaving the longest hair at the front of the scalp, making it perfect for a receding hairline.
4. Slicked Back Bangs with an Undercut
Similar to other slicked-back styles, this is another hairstyle that’s great at disguising a receding hairline. An undercut is when the back and sides of the hair are closely buzzed, leaving the longest hair on top. Since the style leaves the longest hair at the front of the scalp with shorter hair underneath, the thinning patch is balanced out and doesn’t look as obvious.
5. Brushed Up Curls
If your hair is naturally curly, you can use this to your advantage to cover a receding hairline. Brush your curls up and apply wax or pomade to keep them in place. This makes it look like the front of your scalp has more hair than it does.
In general, the more texture your hair has, the easier you can make style it to hide thinning patches. If your hair is completely straight, a short style might suit you better.
6. Long Hair
Although it sounds counterintuitive, long hair can actually do a good job of covering up your receding hairline. As the hair falls over the side of your head, there’s the addition of a parting. These two elements disguise any thinning or balding patches.
If you do go for longer hair, remember to keep it clean and style it however you want for the best look.
7. High Fade
A classic high fade is a good option for those with receding hairlines. The fade starts around the temples, leaving the back and sides short and the hair long on top. The shortness around the top of the hair can provide some contrast, making the thinning or bald patches less obvious.
8. Shaved
A shaved head or extremely close-cut shave is a good option for those with an extremely noticeable receding hairline. In these cases, a hairstyle with longer hair isn’t possible. For many men, this clean shaved look is the best option. Plus, it’s super simple to take care of and you can do it yourself from home!
Embrace Your New Style
Having a receding hairline doesn’t mean you can’t have a stylish haircut. Using these tips, you can style your hair in a way that covers thinning or bald spots while boosting your self-esteem with a classy new look.
If you’re not sure which of these hairstyles for receding hairline work best for you, have a chat with your hairstylist or barber to figure out which would suit you best.