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• STEP 1: Accept that going bald is a hereditary condition you will most likely
have to live with for the rest of your life. Though there are some treatments on the
market, such as hair transplants or prescription medications, most men have to
accept the hair they have and learn to adjust their hairstyle accordingly.
• STEP 2: Grow the front bang section of your hair slightly longer in order to cover
up the hair loss, such as actor Charlie Sheen does, for an early stage receding
hairline. To achieve this let your stylist know that you want more hair left in the
front to cover up the receding portion. Your stylist will be sure to leave the hair at
the temples longer in order to compensate for the hair loss.
• STEP 3: Consider longer hair. Wearing your hair at medium length all over, such
as Owen Wilson’s shag hairstyle, is also a great option for masking a receding
hairline. The longer bangs are worn over the forehead, and the sides and back
blend with similar lengths.
• STEP 4: Consider short. If longer hair isn’t your style, opt for a shorter men's
haircut. Having hair shorter in the front and on top will allow you to blend the
thinner hair with the rest. George Clooney or Hugh Laurie both have slight
recession at the temples so not much is required to blend the balding spots. Your
best bet for receding temples is to keep the hair short so there’s not such a contrast
between your hair and the balding temples.
• STEP 5: Consider a change in hairstyle as the hair begins to recede more. If your
hair is still relatively thick everywhere besides the temples you can opt for a
haircut similar to Nicholas Cage. Wearing your hair in a medium-short fashion
and back off your forehead is great for those who aren’t as self conscious about
their receding hair and just want a great look. Sometimes a great haircut is all that
is necessary and the receding temples are less noticed.
• STEP 6: Consider the buzz. Another option for those who can’t be bothered to
fight the battle of the bald is to go super short and shave the hair in a “buzz cut”
fashion. Think Bruce Willis or Lance Armstrong for great examples of men going
super short and still looking sexy. There is a time when covering up your balding
head just becomes a practice in futility. Instead of having a bad hairstyle in an
attempt to cover up your hairline just go with it and set yourself free. A buzz cut
is super low maintenance and looks great on the right shaped head.
• STEP 7: Opt for a short cut with the top being left only slightly longer if you
can’t bear to bare it all. Use some gel to spike the front or top like Kiefer
Sutherland. This hairstyle takes the focus away from where the hair isn’t and
places it on where the hair is. If you style the hair you have well, the thinner areas
fade into the background.

How to Prevent Split Ends

You can't mend a broken heart or a split end, but you sure can prevent them. Here are
some steps to prevent split ends, anyway.

Instructions