Changing your hair style gets a bit tricky once you hit forty and see your hair moving back. You want a look that looks like you chose it on purpose and stays clean. These basic styles help you keep a sharp look without any hard work. They work well with how your hair grows now so you can feel good about your style every morning.
The Buzz Cut
This is probably the easiest way to handle a receding hairline because it takes away the contrast between your hair and your forehead. It looks very clean and masculine plus you never have to worry about a bad hair day or windy weather messing things up.
The Crew Cut
A crew cut keeps the sides short while leaving just enough length on top to style slightly forward or to the side. This helps draw the eye toward your face rather than focusing on the corners of your hairline which makes it a very popular choice.
The Ivy League
This style is basically a longer version of a crew cut that allows you to part your hair to one side. It is a very classic look for professional settings and it works well because the neat side part makes the receding areas look like part of the style.
The Caesar Cut
The Caesar features short bangs that are styled straight forward to help cover up some of the recession at the temples. It is a smart move if you still have decent thickness on top because the horizontal fringe creates a new line that looks very intentional.
The Textured Crop
Adding a bit of texture with some hair wax can make your hair look much thicker than it actually is. By messy up the top a little bit you break up the visible lines of the scalp and create a modern look that feels very fresh.
The French Crop
This one is similar to the Caesar but usually has more length on top and much shorter sides. It is a great way to lean into the hair you have and the forward motion of the hair naturally hides the areas where the hairline is moving back. [Image showing the forward-swept texture of a French Crop]
The Close Fade
A high fade on the sides can actually make the hair on top look more substantial because of the way the lengths transition. When the sides are very short the recession at the top doesn’t stand out nearly as much as it would with longer hair.
The Slick Back
You can brush your long hair back to let your hairline show naturally. This look can seem very classic and clean on most men. Use a flat finish cream to keep hairs in place. It helps you avoid that wet or sticky hair feeling.
The Short Messy Quiff
A quiff involves brushing the front of your hair up and slightly back to give it some height and volume. This works because it creates a focal point at the center of your forehead which naturally balances out the deeper corners of a receding hairline.
The Clean Shave
Sometimes just taking it all off is the most liberating move you can make and it often looks great with a bit of facial hair. It shows a lot of confidence and completely removes the stress of trying to hide anything which many men find very refreshing.
