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Bald and Bearded: Styles for December, 2024
The bald, beard combo is going strong in 2020. In fact, beards aren’t just encouraged for bald men when it comes to styling, they’re recommended.
A shaved head, especially if someone is doing it for the first time, can leave a man feeling a little naked. If you’re in this position, one of the best ways to spice up a shaved head is to try out a beard style. The way that a beard helps to shape your face could not only give a focal point to balance out your missing hair, but it could also give you the sort of change and lift to help you look and feel completely new.
Grooming Tips for a Shaved Head
Shaving one’s head is the action of a man who is ready to take control over the fact that he’s going bald. One common misconception is that a bald head will age you. When the alternative is sparse and balding hair, shaving your head is actually more likely to make you appear younger.
If this is your first scalp shave, or you’re still getting a feel for how to take care of a shaved head, here are some tips to get you started:
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Dress Your Face According to its Shape
Since the beard tends to be a focal point for you style, it can be a good move to choose your beard style based on your face shape. This will complement the natural shape of your face and make you facial hair look as good as possible. Learning to work with your face shape will make it easier to make those smaller styling decision that lead you to your perfect beard style, such as where to trim, at what angle, and to what extent.
Here’s a brief guide to get you started thinking about what beard will best work with your face shape:
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Best Beard Styles for Bald Men
You don’t have to look very far to find cool beard styles for bald guys, since the bald head makes it easy to pull off just about anything when it comes to facial hair. Additionally, bald men are already well-acquainted with the time cost and skills of hair maintenance, so when they do grow beards, they can put these skills to use with excellent maintenance and well-styled beards.
Here are our top picks for a bald and bearded look:
1) A Full Mustache
A strong mustache will look intentional while drawing attention away from your head to your face. Something about this single piece of hair gives the statement that you know you’re bald and you meant it that way.
2) The Goatee or Circle Beard
When you’re bald, you can pull off the goatee or circle beard without reservation. This style keeps everything concentrated on you face while adding definition and interest. Whether you choose to keep it short with a stubble fade, or go for a longer look, you can’t lose here.
3) A Full Beard
If you’re ready to bypass interesting and take you beard game to distinguished, wear a full beard with a bald head. Not only does this give a strong sense of intentionality behind your baldness, but it also fully dresses up your face and allows you the most latitude for beard styling.
The bald and bearded look has taken flight among black men. While bald black men wear many styles of beard, one trend in particular stands out. This is the full beard with beard fade. This style has a thick beard at the bottom of the face, which gradually fades into stubble as it moves higher up the face. This style seamlessly integrates the beard into the bald look and maintains that strong intentionality behind bald men with beards.
4) Bald and Stubble
Going bald and wearing stubble can give you the look of a Hollywood action hero. A cultivated stubble look can add adventure to an otherwise clean-cut appearance. This look is versatile, quick to shave off when you need it, and it will easily carry you from work into play.
One question that many men with a bald head may have is whether or not to shave their beard. The good news is that a bald head and a beard can make for a unique and stylish look. With a bald head, any style of beard can work well, the key is to choose a style that makes you feel confident and comfortable. So, if you’re wondering whether or not you should shave your beard, the answer is that it ultimately depends on what makes you feel good and what style you’re comfortable with.
