How to Cover Baldness With a Haircut

A haircut can postpone unveiling your baldness.

For some people, baldness is just a fact of life. Some who are starting to go bald embrace it and adopt a haircut that actually accentuates their new bald look. Others might just shave their head completely. Another group of people, however, prefers to cover up their baldness as long as possible. Some people, depending on the pattern of baldness, can accomplish this with a simple haircut.

Instructions

1. Texture your hair if it's just starting to get thin. At the beginning stages of baldness, adding numerous mini- layers to your hair will make it look thicker and more filled in than it really is.

2. Create an unkempt look for your hair if a stylized cut doesn't do the trick. This is basically a haircut that works for a messy look. The haircut leaves the hair on top a little longer than the hair on the sides. Tousle the top layers. You can use hair gel to help achieve the tousles if the cut doesn't create them naturally.

3. Cut the top and sides of your hair very short, even if you have a receding hairline that's difficult to cover with other styles. This is known as a buzz cut. It's a classic look that will minimize the appearance of balding.

4. Shave your head if no other styles work for you. This haircut is ideal if you have a very large bald spot that can't be covered or if your hair is extremely thin.

References

• Ask Men.com: Hairstyles for Male-Pattern Baldness