Balding Men Can Have Some Great Styles, Too!

Merely mentioning the words "hair styling" to anyone with a full head of locks can bring dozens of ideas on how to embellish his looks. But, to the man with a bald pate, the phrase sounds rather ridiculous; how in the world can he style what he doesn't have? But, if you're one who has a hair deficit, the truth is that there are ways to upgrade your scalp, despite the lack of active follicles. First, don't ever think of yourself as defeated or cheated by nature. There are countless thousands of successful and often sexy men who have learned how to make "alopecia" (hair loss) work in their physical favor. They've learned that there are certain "styles" to actually avoid:

The "comb-over" is one in which a man takes whatever hair he has on the sides and combs it over the top of his head in a vain attempt to hide his receded hairline. Not only is this hard to manage (especially if a stiff wind comes along) but, honestly, it looks silly to passers-by.

For years, toupees have provided a quick and painless way for the severely hair-challenged to disguise their baldness. However, keeping up with a hairpiece is just another worry; besides hoping a breeze won't blow it off the scalp, there's the trouble of fitting it "just right". In recent times, other techniques, such as hair-plugs (quite costly) and medications like Rogaine and Propecia (not guaranteed to work, and may have side effects), have become popular.

If you're balding, the best way to handle the situation is simply to accept it, and find the best style for the rest of your hair -- a style that will complement your overall looks while drawing attention away from the baldness.

For example, if you have a thin face, consider having your remaining hair cut short and cropped. This not only allows your face to look fuller, but is also the style of choice for quite a few actors, singers, comedians and TV personalities.