Haircuts for Men with Different Types and Stages of Baldness: Names, Photos

Облысение – не причина для потери уверенности в себе и пренебрежения к прическе. С лысиной вполне можно выглядеть привлекательно и молодо. Из нашей статьи вы узнаете, как этого добиться. Мы собрали полезную информацию о моделях мужских стрижек для лысых, их отдельных нюансах и критериях выбора.

Haircut models for balding men

При облысении стоит выбирать стрижки, маскирующие проблему – прежде всего, короткие и скрывающие залысины.

Optimal haircut for total diffuse baldness

При таком типе облысения волосы редеют сразу по всей голове. Какие стрижки подойдут мужчинам при такой проблеме?

• Shaved. This is the most radical solution. If you have very few hairs left, shave your head bald. This way, no one will notice that you are balding. A smoothly shaved head always looks neat, and you can save time and effort on maintenance. Moreover, you can justify such a haircut with a desire to change your image, rather than hide baldness. Besides diffuse baldness, shaving your head allows you to hide any other form of hair loss (alopecia areata, horseshoe, or nest type). But don’t rush to grab the razor. Consult with a barber to see if this is the right solution for your baldness problem. If you have a skin condition, papilloma, scar, or uneven skull, it might be better to look for another solution.

• Powerful donut. This hairstyle got its name due to its resemblance to a donut – the roundness of the head with baldness in the middle and hair on the sides looks similar. The essence of this haircut is extremely simple – let the hair grow naturally and trim it once every couple of weeks to give it a neat appearance. It’s worth noting that this hairstyle is for completely confident people without complexes.
  

Haircuts at the initial stage of diffuse baldness

Если проблема еще не тотального характера, и волосы только начинают редеть, можно прибегнуть к таким стрижкам.

• Box cut. Very short temples and a high nape line, with slightly longer hair on the crown (up to 4 cm). With such a short haircut, thinning hair will be unnoticeable.

By the way! The haircut was invented for boxers so that opponents couldn’t grab each other by the hair during a fight.

• Shaggy. A layered haircut with strands of different lengths, creating the illusion that the hair is thicker than it actually is. On top, long tousled hair hides bald spots on the crown.
  

Haircuts for alopecia areata

В отличие диффузного облысения, в этом случае тотальной потери волос нет. Образуются отдельные очаги в разных местах, обычно округлой формы и небольших размеров. При такой проблеме подойдут следующие стрижки.

• Textured French crop. This is a variation of the undercut. The nape and sides are also shaved, while the hair on the crown is left slightly longer and textured: individual strands are highlighted so that the hair doesn’t lie flat and looks more voluminous. This makes small bald spots unnoticeable.
  
• Medium-length haircut with tousled hair. Chaotically scattered medium-length strands effectively mask bald spots, especially for men with curly hair. Additionally, falling on the face, they hide receding hairlines on the forehead and temples. If the hair is straight, achieving the same effect will be difficult. You’ll need to style it, which is an additional strain on weak hair.
  
• Man bun. A bun that allows you to hide balding areas, including a small bald spot “nest” and diffuse baldness. However, we do not recommend overusing this hairstyle and tying the bun too tightly, as it may stimulate hair loss. And be sure to ensure that the bald spot is not visible through the hair. In the full version of the man bun, the hair is long all over the head and gathered at the nape. If balding has started at the front hairline, but the rest of the hair is long and thick, a ponytail will look stylish.
  

Haircuts for “horseshoe” baldness

Для этого типа облысения характерны залысины, которые сначала образуются на висках, затем постепенно увеличиваются, затрагивая лобно-теменную зону. В таком случае оптимальными будут следующие стрижки.

• Undercut. In the classic version of the haircut, the nape and temples are smoothly shaved, while the bangs and crown are elongated, allowing you to hide receding hairlines. Highlighting and dyeing the top strands in a light shade look great with this haircut. A very short version of the undercut is suitable for a balding man. Depending on where the receding hairlines are located, you can cut the hair on the temples very short or leave it longer to make the haircut look more harmonious. But the boldest option is to shave the hair on one side and leave it medium length on the other, combing it over. This haircut can be transitional if you’re used to wearing long hair but want to gradually switch to something shorter due to receding hairlines. Besides “horseshoe” baldness, the undercut is suitable for “nest” baldness on the crown if the bald spot is small.
  
• Pompadour. The nape and temples are cut short or shaved, with long hair in the front, lifted above the forehead. This creates a voluminous hairstyle with a distinctive crest. In the classic version, the pompadour is a medium-length haircut, but if the hair is thinning and receding hairlines have appeared, choose a shorter version. This way, you can hide not only hair loss on the forehead and temples but also a small bald spot on the crown.
  
• Quiff. The sides and nape are cut short or shaved, with elongated hair in the front. It has something in common with the pompadour haircut, but the quiff is easier to style and can be done in various ways: combed back, forming a crest, or to the side, creating a neat or chaotic style. Additionally, the pompadour is longer and more voluminous. A quiff with an upward-combed fringe distracts attention from baldness along the hairline.
  
• Caesar. Like the previous one, this is a haircut with short hair on the sides, allowing you to hide the lack of hair in these areas. Julius Caesar had a similar haircut. Hence the name. On the crown, the hair is longer. There is also a small fringe that hides receding hairlines on the forehead.
  
• Faux hawk. Again, a haircut with shortened sides and nape combined with an elongated crown, which allows solving the same problems as the undercut, pompadour, and Caesar. The hair is cut at an angle: very short at the back with gradual lengthening towards the crown. As a result, the haircut resembles a beak in shape. Hence the name (“faux hawk” translates to “artificial hawk”). To enhance the effect, the hair should be styled with strong-hold products.
  
• Mohawk. This is not a high, colorful crest in punk style, but a short mohawk. A strip of hair is cut from the nape to the forehead, while the rest of the head is shaved. This masks the presence of bald spots in these areas.
  
• Ivy League haircut. An elegant solution in the style of students from prestigious American universities. Shaved or short-cut sides with a longer crown, divided by a side part. This haircut works like the previous ones.
• Half-box. A short haircut for bald men. It differs from a box cut by having longer hair on the crown (up to 8 cm), smooth transitions between areas of different lengths, and a lower neckline. It camouflages thinning hair at the temples.
  
• Mullet. Short hair on the crown and longer hair at the back. The temples can vary: with long strands, short cuts, or shaved. Considering the pattern of baldness, the stylist will choose the best option to maximize the concealment of bald spots.
• Wolf. A combination of mullet and shaggy. A haircut with bangs and a voluminous crown that smoothly transitions into soft, layered strands on the sides and back. The bangs can be styled forward to mask an unsuccessful hairline or to the sides like curtain bangs, combined with a center parting to hide bald spots at the temples.

Tip! Yes, hair loss in men is unpleasant and often leads to stress. However, with these changes, appearance can sometimes improve, and for that, you just need to leave everything as it is. For example, like Jude Law did. He wears a simple haircut, not particularly trying to hide his bald spots, and looks great: quite solid and attractive.

Haircuts for “nest” baldness

При таком типе облысения сначала на макушке образуется округлая лысина, что придает голове сходство с птичьим гнездом. Затем постепенно лысеют и другие участки. Какие прически подойдут в этом случае?

• Burr. If you’re not ready to shave your head yet, cut it with clippers. But you’ll need to do this regularly to maintain the shape of the haircut and the effect of masking baldness. The nape is smoothly shaved, and the hair on the rest of the head is cut short (up to 3 cm). This haircut can help hide even a large bald spot, both “nest” and “horseshoe” types.
  
• Grunge. An uneven, layered haircut with chaotic styling. It adds volume and masks a small bald spot on the crown. Additionally, it helps hide general hair loss (diffuse alopecia) and individual areas of hair loss across the head.
  
• Top knot. The “top knot” on the crown is a variation of the man bun. Unlike the full version, only the hair on the crown is gathered in a top knot. The sides and back are shaved or cut short. This can mask a small “nest” bald spot, bald temples, or diffuse alopecia.
  

Nuances of haircuts for bald men: what else can help hide the problem

Скрыть зоны облысения или отвлечь от них внимание помогают такие приемы.

• Additional volume. Lift the hair and fix it with special products, use a texturizing spray. For a visual increase in volume, you can dye your hair using the highlighting technique.
• Chaotic styling. Style the locks randomly, in different directions. Light, carefully thought-out negligence distracts attention from areas of baldness.
  
• Combed hair (forward, backward, or to the side). This can cover exposed areas of the head, but the hair must be thick enough, and the bald spot very small. If it shows through the hair, people will understand that you tried to hide the defect, and it will evoke nothing but pity. This technique is most suitable for curly men.
  
• Bangs. Conceals the hairline. If the hair in the center of the head is thick enough, you can have straight bangs. And for men with thin hair, a long, ragged, or slanted bang is more suitable. Get a medium-length haircut with a center part and curtain bangs, and you’ll completely hide the temples with bald spots.
  
• Side parting. It gives the hairstyle a more noble and neat look. The parting should be clearly defined. And to make the bald spot on the exposed temple less noticeable, you can shave the sides.
  
• Pointed (ragged) strands on the crown. Help hide an uneven hairline and add extra volume.
  
• Fade technique. Consists of a very smooth transition from an elongated crown to very short hair on the nape and temples or their complete absence. The hair gradually shortens, creating a gradient effect. This technique can be applied to create almost any short haircut.
  
• Hair bleaching. A bold decision, but very effective if you have fair skin. The hair will become less noticeable against its background, and the bald spot will not stand out. Graying men can artificially speed up this process, that is, dye all the hair in the color of gray hair. If the skin is dark, you can also choose a suitable hair color to mask baldness.
  

Choosing a haircut for a bald head by face type

Выбирайте себе стрижку по типу облысения, вкусу и в соответствии со своим образом жизни. Но при этом обязательно обращайте внимание на то, какие модели подходят вам по форме лица.

• Round face – textured crop, haircuts with pointed strands, combed to the side.
• Square – Caesar, layered haircuts.
• Elongated – short options (hedgehog, half-box) or with an emphasis on a long fringe.
• Oval – any haircut options.

Tip! To compensate for the lack or complete absence of hair on the head, you can grow a beard. Moreover, it visually elongates the face, hides imperfections, and highlights the eyes.

Unsuccessful solutions for balding men

Пытаясь скрыть лысину, мужчины нередко делают нелепые ошибки. Что точно не поможет вам справиться с проблемой облысения?

• Sparse hair combed over the bald spot. Trying to cover it, you will only draw even more attention to your problem and add a decade to your age.
• A lush ring of hair around the bald spot. Such a hairstyle, visually resembling a donut, also ages you significantly.
• Too high pompadour. It requires thick hair and emphasizes the hairline.
• Neglecting a haircut. Long hair framing the bald spot does not compensate for the loss of hair on the crown. It looks very untidy.
• Using sprays that color the skin. They can make hair cover defects even more noticeable. If you decide to try, choose quality ones with a durable dye and apply only to small areas of baldness.