Widow’s peak – some men have had it all their lives, while for others it’s a sign of a receding hairline. Everyone sees a widow’s peak differently. Some hate it because it shows they’re going bald, while others see themselves as a kind of Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z, who also had a widow’s peak (though he was just a cartoon character, of course).
One person simply gets a higher forehead, and another starts to look more and more like Vegeta. Jude Law, however, is a good example of how it doesn’t have to look bad at all. Granted, he’s an actor with good genes, to say the least.
What can you do about a widow’s peak?
Once you start developing a widow’s peak, you could consider a hair transplant to fill it back in, and there’s also medication to prevent further hair loss, but those are obviously quite drastic steps. Always consult your GP or another specialist before considering such options.
Another option is to go for a buzz cut, meaning you basically shave everything down. That might be a choice for later on, but if your widow’s peak isn’t too bad yet, there are plenty of hairstyles that can help you conceal it.
Hairstyles for men with a widow’s peak
A widow’s peak can look cool, but if you’re not entirely happy with it, there are fortunately many hairstyles that can help you cover it up. In this article, I’ll give you a few options you can use to hide your widow’s peak.
Middle parting with medium to long hair
This look might remind you of the bowl cut, but with modern cutting techniques you can turn it into a stylish and elegant hairstyle. This haircut is also perfect if you want to channel your inner Jude Law from time to time, as with slightly longer hair you can comb it back to show off your widow’s peak instead.
You can let your hair fall to your ears, like Johnny Depp, or go for a different look with hair down to your jawline. Keanu Reeves also uses this style to conceal his widow’s peak (and his is deeper than you might think).
To cover your widow’s peak, create a middle parting and brush your hair well so it’s evenly distributed. With this hairstyle, it’s also useful to blow-dry your hair for extra volume and to prevent it from lying too flat on your head. To keep your hair in shape, use a hairspray.
For example, the Uppercut Deluxe Sea Salt Spray. It’s very suitable for loose and textured hairstyles. It’s a light, fluid product that provides control and a natural finish. Also ideal as a pre-styler if you want more volume, but you can also use it on its own for a messy, textured look.
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Curls
Curls can also make your widow’s peak appear smaller because curls simply take up more space. If you have straight hair, you can get a perm for this effect. You can still go for a hairstyle with a middle parting or opt for an undercut instead.
Undercut hairstyle
An undercut that keeps the hair short up to just past the temples while leaving the hair on top longer also helps make a widow’s peak less noticeable. It reduces the contrast between your normal scalp and your hairline.
In Peaky Blinders, the main character’s widow’s peak is also cleverly hidden with a kind of shaved undercut, after which the hair is combed forward.
You can style this look with mousse, spray, or hair clay.
The American Crew Tech Series Control Foam provides lots of volume, control, and structure. This product is very easy to use and offers great hold. This control foam is particularly suitable for longer hair but can also be used perfectly as a pre-styler when you want more volume and lift.
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Messy hair
Another hairstyle you can try is hair that’s about 3 to 5 centimetres long, styled in a slightly messy way. This makes your hair look thicker and makes the widow’s peak less noticeable.
For styling, you only really need a bit of hair clay. Your hair shouldn’t be too long for this look, as it would become too heavy to stay in place over your widow’s peak.
Combed forward
An example of a combed-forward or fringe hairstyle is known the Caesar cut. Your hair is shorter on the sides and longer on top. The hair on top can be brushed or combed forward to cover your widow’s peak.
This hairstyle also works well with curls.
For this look, it’s important to use a styling product that keeps your hair in place and prevents it from falling back, which would make your widow’s peak visible again.
Your styling product should provide a strong hold. Don’t use gel, as that can make your hair clump together, exposing the scalp more easily. A matte hair clay works well, such as Hanz de Fuko Claymation.
Hanz de Fuko Claymation is a true hair clay and a very popular product. It provides a high hold with a (semi-)matte finish. Your hair gains a lot of texture, and you can easily run your hands through it. This hair clay is especially good for messy and textured hairstyles but is versatile enough for other looks as well.
Conclusion
Yes, widow’s peaks are very common, especially among white men. At some point, you’ll have to decide what to do about yours. Will you go for a treatment, shave your head completely, or try to conceal your widow’s peak a bit with certain hairstyles?
I hope this blog post has given you some inspiration and a bit of information to think about. Of course, it’s also important to make sure your widow’s peak is caused by hereditary male pattern baldness and not by another reason that could be prevented. Not all hair loss is genetic.