6 Winning Style Tips for Balding Men

Here is something you might not know about baldness. You can use it to your advantage simply by switching up your style. That’s right – there are specific ways you can dress and groom yourself that will accentuate the positive aspects of your new look.

You are probably thinking, “Is there really anything positive about hair loss?” Well, the answer is yes, if you can get past that initial devastation about losing your hair and find your own new sense of style.

First, come to terms with the changes you see happening in the mirror. One of the greatest losses a man can experience is the loss of his hair. It impacts how you see yourself and your confidence. It can make you feel older than you are and less attractive.

If this has happened to you, you are not alone. Hair loss strikes about 40% of men by age 35, fueled by hormones or genetics. But, it does not have to impact how the world sees you. Here’s how to get that confidence back by implementing the right style.

1. Color Counts

What is your skin tone like? Dark, medium or light – it really matters. Now that there is more skin showing on your head, the color of that skin should be factored into the color of the clothes you choose to wear. This means that clothing should complement your skin tone and not make it look washed out, or even worse, blend in with it.

Essentially, without a full head of hair to provide contrast, it is the color of your clothing that takes on the task of providing that contrasting color. For example:

• If you have pale skin, it is best to choose darker colors. This stops you from looking pale and washed out.
• If you have a darker complexion, lighter colors tend to look best. The idea is to create some contrast.
• Don’t forget that the eyes are not only the window to the soul, but they are more important than ever to bring the focus to your face, not your hairline. Choose clothing that brings out the color of your eyes.

2. Know How to Accessorize

Perhaps you never thought about accessorizing your look. But it can really break up that blank canvas – and stylishly fill in what is missing with splashes of color.

You can accomplish this by wearing:

• Hats – which can create style and add sophistication to your look, but do not rely on them all the time. People will think you are ashamed of your baldness and are trying to hide it. Remember that your goal is to project confidence in your new look.
• Big watches -which will draw attention away from your cranium but don’t go too bug or flashy.
• Cool looking sunglasses – that compliment your look can break up the skin tone of your face – the darker and thicker the better.

Accessories work because they break up the look of roundness that having no hair often creates. They create a new focal point that distracts from the lack of hair.

3. Sharpen Your Collars

Discard those low hanging tee-shirts that have a very soft neckline and any shirt that adds too much skin to the overall presentation. Choose instead V-necks, turtlenecks, or collared shirts. These shapes tend to frame the face better and are visually more interesting to the observer.

Clothing that places visual “angles” around the neck should:

• Give your neck areas some sharp visual edges, which break up the roundness of the head and add the appearance of depth.
• Sharpen the lines, for example, lapels on jackets can really help – the sharper the better to break up the roundness on top.

4. Let Your Style Grow Up

Chances are you are not a kid going through hair loss, so stop dressing like one. Balding and shaving your head makes you look like a grown man, so your clothing should reflect that maturity.
Things to avoid, which will look mismatched with your age:

• Cargo shorts
• Graphic tee-shirts
• Baseball caps – worn all the time

The absence of hair changes your profile and silhouette, which needs to be considered when picking out an outfit. Choose a more tailored look. Use colors, accessories, and collars to add interest.

5. Control the Hair That Remains

You may be tempted to let the hair you have grow long, assuming this will give the illusion of more. It usually does the opposite. To create a clean, fresh style, keep it short. The longer thinning hair gets, the stringier and limp-looking it will appear. And remember, if it gets to a point where the hair that remains never looks good, buzz cut it.

If you have decided to go fully bald, then it is time to learn how to care for and style your head. Consider adding a touch of color with self-tanners, particularly if you are pale in skin tone. This way you look bronzed and healthy. Once you shave it bald, it has to be maintained. Always take care of your hair length, as soon as it starts to grow.

Often a growing a nicely trimmed beard provides interesting lines and contrast to your face, and makes a bald head look sophisticated and stylish. The key to this is keeping it shaped and trimmed.

6. Seek Medical Treatment to Address Hair Loss

About 35 million men in the US experience hair loss, and 85% of male patients will use a minoxidil (such as Rogaine) to address the issue. It is important to many men, with 60% saying they would rather have more hair than money or friends. That says a lot.

Continuous research on the life, death, and growth of hair follicles has revolutionized the treatment of hair loss problem in the USA. Speak to your doctor to see if any of the latest methods are right for you.

In the meantime, remember that there are many ways men can switch up their style and embrace the hair loss that genetics can cause. From keeping hair short or shaved to dressing differently, balding men have options that can take them from looking helpless and discouraged to confident and in control.