Brotherhood of Bald People Worldwide

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator 

If you’re looking for tips on ways to style your thinning hair, I found some tips on eHow.com and listed them below; however, let me just say that the Brotherhood of Bald People Worldwide does not agree with using the term "hide" and "mask" when it comes to baldness, so the article has been altered slightly. Some men with thinning hair may prefer to style their hair in a way that balances out the look they are going for, but make no mistake, baldness is not something that must be hidden! And remember, these are just tips; if you choose a good hairstylist, he or she will be able to help you decide what works best for you.

Men's Haircuts for a Receding Hairline

Grow the front bang section of your hair slightly longer such as actor Charlie Sheen does, for an early stage receding hairline. To achieve this let your stylist know that you want more hair left in the front to cover the receding portion. Your stylist will be sure to leave the hair at the temples longer in order to balance the look.

Consider longer hair. Wearing your hair at medium length all over, such as Owen Wilson’s shag hairstyle, is also a great option for those with a receding hairline. The longer bangs are worn over the forehead, and the sides and back blend with similar lengths.

Consider short. If longer hair isn’t your style, opt for a shorter men's haircut. Having hair shorter in the front and on top will allow you to blend the thinner hair with the rest. George Clooney or Hugh Laurie both have slight recession at the temples so not much is required to blend the balding spots. Your best bet for receding temples is to keep the hair short so there’s not such a contrast between your hair and the balding temples.

Consider a change in hairstyle as the hair begins to recede more. If your hair is still relatively thick everywhere besides the temples you can opt for a haircut similar to Nicholas Cage. Wearing your hair in a medium-short fashion and back off your forehead is great for those who aren’t as self conscious about their receding hair and just want a great look. Sometimes a great haircut is all that is necessary.

Consider the buzz. Another option is to go super short and shave the hair in a “buzz cut” fashion. Think Bruce Willis or Lance Armstrong for great examples of men going super short and still looking sexy. Instead of having a bad hairstyle in an attempt to cover up your hairline just go with it and set yourself free. A buzz cut is super low maintenance and looks great on the right shaped head.

Opt for a short cut with the top being left only slightly longer if you can’t bear to bare it all. Use some gel to spike the front or top like Kiefer Sutherland. This hairstyle takes the focus away from where the hair isn’t and places it on where the hair is. If you style the hair your hair well, the thinner areas fade into the background.  

Tips & Warnings·                             

 Having your hair colored or highlighted can help boost your hair's body and thickness. For those who want the natural look have your hair colored similar to your natural color or try a "glossing" to plump up the hair and add a clear coating that won't change your hair's color.

Men's Haircut for a Thinning Crown Area

Think short. For a bald spot that begins at the crown of your head your best bet is to keep your hair short. Shorter hair always appears thicker.

Avoid the "comb over." As the bald spot grows many men are tempted to resort to the comb over. No matter what you think, a comb over—growing your hair long on top, parting it to the side and combing it over the balding area—fools no one and never looks good.

Think shorter. Once there isn’t enough hair to cover up the bald spot on top, or the entire top of the head loses its hair, the best look is real short. Again, take a cue from Bruce Willis and take it all off. Shaving the hair super short greatly lessens the obvious contrast between where there is and isn’t hair.

Tips & Warnings·                             

Adding the right styling products can help thin hair appear thicker. Try a volume boosting product and blow dry your hair into place to give your hair more body.

Growing your hair very long only makes it look thinner. Growing hair long in the back to make up for a receding hairline will only draw more attention—remember Michael Bolton’s hairstyle?

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