Receding hairlines, thinning Hair, a retreating hairline. For many men, this feels like a problem. As a negative impact on your self-confidence. However, you don't have to immediately book a plane ticket to Alanya for a hair transplant. A little knowledge and skill on this subject will get 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 hairstyle, so can you. How? We are going to explain that to you.
How do receding hairlines occur and how do you prevent them?
Before we give you some examples and tips, it's time to dive into the theory first. That beautiful full head of hair you see in photos from high school seems to have slowly bid farewell to you. And that without you really noticing. But how do receding hairlines actually occur?
Having or getting receding hairlines can have multiple reasons. One man is born with them, for another, it may be more of a consequence of his lifestyle. Because yes, you can certainly have an influence on it yourself.
Preventing stress
The number one issue of almost all problems comes up again here. Stress is unhealthy, even more unhealthy than that hot fried snack on a Friday night. Stress leads to the production of cortisol (a stress hormone) and an excess of adrenaline. Because the blood circulation of your scalp is not so good, adrenaline can accumulate in your sebaceous glands. This leads to the accumulation of lactic acid, which is a killer for hair growth. Extra reason not to stress yourself too much and sometimes take a deep breath.
Living healthier
We can't ignore it. Living healthy simply leads to a healthier look. This applies to bags under your eyes, your skin, your body fat, and thus also your hairline. Nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and daylight are important for the production of your Hair. A combination of healthy eating, being outdoors, exercising, and being happy is the dream scenario for the man with a receding hairline.
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. Don't just take anything and have your blood checked by the doctor.
Hair products
Many men don't really think about it, but do you have the right hair products in your bathroom cabinet? Chemical substances in your hair products are directly absorbed through your scalp. Parabens, sulfates, SLS. Your scalp won't be happy with this and it won't be conducive to your hair growth.
Wet styling products are also not your best friend. They make your thinning hair look even thinner and make your scalp visible. Especially choose matte hair products like a Hair Clay or a Hair Paste and pay attention to the ingredients.
Do you want to know more about what you can do against receding hairlines and Hair Loss? Then read our article: What you can do against receding hairlines and Hair Loss
Different hairstyles for men with receding hairlines
Having (or getting) receding hairlines is considered a drama by many men. And we understand you, but it is not the end of the world. Some hairstyles even look better on men with receding hairlines. But what is the best hairstyle for masking receding hairlines? We have listed them for you.
Pompadour
One of the most stylish ways to hide your receding hairlines. The pompadour is old school, stylish, and retro. The hairstyle takes some time, but once you master it, you'll see that it really is a miracle hairstyle for your receding hairlines.
Shaved side part
Shave your part and wear the rest of your Hair to one side. This makes one receding hairline invisible anyway, and the other is shaved into a side part. Visually, this will also be less noticeable.
Hair forward
Your Hair forward Combs. Increasingly seen on the street these days, and for a reason. Your Hair forward Combs hides your receding hairlines because the back Hair falls over it. Trim the sides shorter or shave them off, and you'll just walk around with a good haircut.
Messy
Messy or “I just woke up so it's messy, right?” is a different look. Messy is a casual way to style your Hair. This can be done with different lengths of Hair. With slightly longer Hair, it's even easier. Your Hair is then fuller, so you can style it in a way that makes your receding hairlines invisible. It only takes a minute of your time in the morning. You can also choose to style only the top of your Hair messy and Shaving the rest. Oh, and a nice bonus: messy is a favorite look among many women. You’re welcome.
Other options
There are plenty of hairstyles to choose from, but there are also other options to hide your receding hairlines. Of course, there is the most radical (and expensive) option, which is hair transplantation. This involves investigating the exact reason for your Hair Loss or rapidly growing receding hairlines. An invasive, costly solution. Always think long and hard about this.
Another solution is less invasive. Nowadays, there are various types of anti-Hair Loss products such as Hair Building Fibers. These Hair Fibers consist of keratin from human Hair and adhere to your remaining hair. It looks natural and makes your hairstyle appear 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 receding hairlines. We would say: try before you die. Who knows, it might suit you very well.
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Good luck!
Your friends, The Alpha Men