Your hair is one of the very first things people notice about you. Sometimes guys stick with the same haircut for years without realizing it is actually making them look way older. Here are ten common hairstyles that might be adding years to your face and how to fix them.
The Desperate Combover
Trying to hide a bald spot by sweeping long hair over it usually just draws more attention to the thinning area on top of your head. It is much better to just crop it close or shave it completely off because owning your hair loss actually looks very confident and fresh.
The Super Wet Gel Look
Using heavy gel that makes your hair look constantly wet and crunchy is a style from the early two thousands that needs to stay in the past. Switching to a matte clay or paste gives you a natural hold that looks modern and keeps you looking your actual age.
The Harsh Unblended Undercut
Having the sides shaved down completely to the skin with a long mop of hair right on top can look a bit too severe and dated right now. A smooth taper fade blends the sides nicely into the top and gives your face a much softer and younger appearance.
The Solid Pitch-Black Dye Job
Trying to cover up gray hair with a box dye that is way too dark usually looks super unnatural and makes your skin look washed out and tired. Leaving some gray in your hair or using a subtle blending treatment looks incredibly distinguished and way more natural for guys.
The Tall Spiky Hair
Rocking tall stiff spikes all over your head is a major throwback style that instantly tells people you have not updated your look in twenty years. Asking your barber for a textured crop is a super easy way to keep your hair short but styled in a very modern way.
The Long Thinning Ponytail
Pulling thinning hair back into a tight ponytail pulls your hairline back and exposes the exact areas where your hair is starting to heavily recede. Cutting the hair shorter adds a lot of volume and movement which naturally helps frame your face much better and hides the thin spots.
The Blocky Square Neckline
Having your barber cut a straight horizontal line across the back of your neck looks very unnatural and grows out looking messy in just a few days. A tapered neckline fades smoothly into your skin and keeps the haircut looking fresh and youthful for a much longer time.
The Grown-Out Shag
Letting your hair grow wild over your ears and collar without any shape just makes you look tired and drags your whole appearance down. Getting regular trims to clean up the edges keeps the length you want while giving you a healthy and sharp silhouette that looks great.
The Outdated Flat Top crew cut
This super boxy military style had its moment decades ago but wearing it today just adds unnecessary years to your overall everyday look. A classic crew cut is a very similar low maintenance option but the rounded shape is much more flattering and current for most face shapes.
The Extreme Hard Part
Shaving a thick visible line into your hair to create a fake part is a massive trend from a few years ago that has completely died out now. Letting your hair part naturally where it wants to fall looks effortless and brings your personal style right into the present day.
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