Coves, thinning hair, a receding hairline. For many men, this feels like a problem. Like a negative impact on your self-confidence. However, you don't have to book a plane ticket to Alanya for a hair transplant right away. A little knowledge and expertise on the subject will take you a long way. David Beckham, Jude Law, Daniel Craig and John Travolta: they all have in common that they have lost some wild hair over time. But, they still rock their hairstyles, so can you. How? We're going to explain that to you.
How do coves appear and how do you prevent them?
Before we give you some examples and tips, it's time to dive into some theory. That beautiful full hairstyle you see in pictures from high school seems to have slowly taken leave of you. All without you really realizing it. But how do coves actually occur?
Having or getting inlets can have several reasons. Some men are born with them, for others it may be more a result of their lifestyle. Because yes, you can certainly influence it yourself.
Preventing stress
The number one issue of actually all issues comes around the corner again here. Stress is unhealthy, even more unhealthy than that hot bami-dish on Friday night. Stress causes the production of cortisol (a stress hormone) and an abundance of adrenaline. Because your scalp's blood circulation is not as good, adrenaline can start to accumulate in your sebaceous glands. This causes lactic acid to build up, which is a killer for hair growth. Extra reason not to stress yourself out too much and take a deep breath sometimes.
Healthier living
There's no getting around it. Healthy living simply makes for a healthier look. That goes for puffiness, your skin, your body fat, and so does your hairline. Nutrients, vitamins, minerals and daylight are important for the creation of your hair. So a combination of healthy eating, being outdoors, exercise and happiness is the cove man's dream scenario.
Iron deficiency
Of those nutrients we just talked about, iron is perhaps the most important for your hair. Iron is often the cause of hair loss. You can always supplement this by eating a lot of meat or taking extra iron supplements, for example. Don't just take anything and have your blood checked at your doctor's office.
Hair products
Many men don't really think about it, but do you have the right hair products in your bathroom cabinet? Chemicals in your hair products are absorbed directly through your scalp. Parabens, sulfates, SLS. These do not make your scalp happy and will not promote hair growth.
Wet styling products are also not your best friend. They make your thinning hairstyle look even thinner and make your scalp visible. Choose especially matte hair products such as a clay or paste and pay attention to the ingredients.
Different hairstyles for the man with inlets
Having (or getting) inlets is considered drama by many men. And we get you, but it's not the end of the world. In fact, some hairstyles look better on men with inlets. But for masking inlets, what is the best hairstyle? We have listed them for you.
Pompadour
One of the most stylish ways to hide coves. The pompadour is oldskool, stylish and retro. The hairstyle takes some time, but once you get the hang of it you will see that it really is a miracle hairstyle for your coves.
Shaved side parting
Shave your parting and wear the rest of your hair one way. One cove becomes invisible anyway, and the other you have shaved into a side parting. Thus, this one will also be less visually noticeable.
Hair forward
Comb your hair forward. Increasingly seen on the street these days and for a reason. Combing your hair forward hides your inlets because the back hair falls over them. Do the sides a little shorter or shave it up and you just walk around with a good cut.
Messy
Messy or "I get up like this so it's messy, right?" is a different look. Messy is a casual way of styling your hair. This can be done with different lengths of hair. With slightly longer hair even easier. Your hair will be fuller and so you can style it in a way that your inlets are not visible. Only takes a minute of your time in the morning. You can also make the choice to style your hair messy only on top and shave up the rest. Oh and a nice extra: messy is a favorite look among many women. You're welcome.
Other options
There are plenty of hairstyles to choose from, but of course there are other options to get rid of your coves. There is, of course, the most radical (and expensive) option and that is hair transplantation. This involves investigating the exact reason for your hair loss or rapidly growing inlets. A radical, pricey solution. So always think long and hard about this.
Another solution is less invasive. For example, today there are different types of anti-hair loss products such as Hair Building Fibers. These hair fibers consist of keratin from human hair and therefore adhere to your remaining hair. Looks natural and makes your cut look fuller.
Last but not least: bald. No joke. Many men don't want to think about it, but bald does not equal old or ugly. Jason Statham, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Vin Diesel. Macho men who no longer have to worry about their inlets. We would say try before you die. Who knows, it might look great on you.
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Good luck!
Your friends, The Alpha Men