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- Shorter cuts.<\/strong> Chopping it down reduces the difference between the dense and thin patches.<\/li>\n
- Neat sides.<\/strong> Fading or tapering the sides makes the hair on top look fuller by comparison.<\/li>\n
- Texture instead of shine.<\/strong> Matte products prevent your hair from clumping together and exposing your scalp.<\/li>\n
- Regular trims.<\/strong> Letting thin hair grow out just makes the thinning more obvious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Light thinning: 7 cuts that keep some length<\/h2>\n
1. Classic side part<\/h3>\n
![\"Classic](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/0c56be19-d251-483a-894d-977ea667fec7.webp\")
<\/figure>\nA clean side part paired with tapered sides. It is a traditional choice if you still have decent coverage on top.<\/p>\n
2. Classic short cut<\/h3>\n
![\"Classic](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/f14fdbb4-7463-4c6b-a407-dcfcbfadd4f2.webp\")
<\/figure>\nKeep the back and sides short, leave a bit of length up top, and comb it over. It is sharp and easy to manage.<\/p>\n
3. Layered medium crop<\/h3>\n
![\"Layered](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/d4ea9faa-5e81-4fac-9b66-16d63148f2fc.webp\")
<\/figure>\nGentle layers on the top combined with shorter sides. This works well with thick gray or white hair.<\/p>\n
4. Brushed back<\/h3>\n
![\"Brushed](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/39de73c6-ce09-4fac-a58e-36ab17b291a4.webp\")
<\/figure>\nSimply brush the top straight back from your forehead. This works best if your front hairline is still pretty solid.<\/p>\n
5. Short brush back with volume<\/h3>\n
![\"Short](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/46eb7f82-d73f-4b69-b84e-fe4468f629e9.webp\")
<\/figure>\nA more cropped take on the brushed-back look. Use a blow-dryer to get a bit of lift right at the front.<\/p>\n
6. Side-swept with short sides<\/h3>\n
![\"Side-swept](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/ae17a94c-d9a7-464f-9949-2112ce223d0a.webp\")
<\/figure>\nSweep the top to one side to build some height, keeping the sides tight to create a strong contrast.<\/p>\n
7. Messy side sweep<\/h3>\n
![\"Messy](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/b35f638c-f497-46b5-a470-bfb0f6d50df2.webp\")
<\/figure>\nA casual, textured sweep to one side. This covers up uneven patches better than a slicked-down look.<\/p>\n
Receding or thin on top: 6 shorter cuts<\/h2>\n
8. Raised front with short sides<\/h3>\n
![\"Raised](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/cf1e5b28-ce4f-4a40-af00-bd3efe0ffb8e.webp\")
<\/figure>\nLift the front up and keep the sides trimmed close. It pulls attention upward and away from a receding hairline.<\/p>\n
9. Short upward fringe<\/h3>\n
![\"Short](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/f054a65a-6171-4570-9808-cbeab10989ae.webp\")
<\/figure>\nA brief fringe styled up and tilted slightly forward. This is a solid bet if your hairline is receding.<\/p>\n
10. Side-swept cut for a receding hairline<\/h3>\n
![\"Side-swept](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/da562143-57c1-4c8b-a4b3-8a10f70ed6ed.webp\")
<\/figure>\nBrush the front across your head to soften the look of deep temples. Just make sure to keep it short so it doesn’t turn into an obvious comb-over.<\/p>\n
11. Short textured crop<\/h3>\n
![\"Short](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/d33832ec-d920-4b9e-87ab-c5db53299e4e.webp\")
<\/figure>\nKeep it short and choppy across the whole head. It is one of the easiest cuts for thinning on top.<\/p>\n
12. Short textured crop on curly gray hair<\/h3>\n
![\"Short](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/41366e5a-0304-4e43-b2a1-daa77ec3ea71.webp\")
<\/figure>\nTrim natural curls or coils down to a short, even length. The texture hides the scalp well.<\/p>\n
13. Short sides with a textured top<\/h3>\n
![\"Short](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/84ffce4c-fa1b-4deb-8eb1-95fcc1c69a34.webp\")
<\/figure>\nTake the sides down tight and leave the top short and spiky. It is a clean look that takes almost no effort.<\/p>\n
Balding: 3 cuts that embrace it<\/h2>\n
14. Short and textured all over<\/h3>\n
![\"Short](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/3b708811-9b2a-4aea-be08-0cf30ceb5a15.webp\")
<\/figure>\nCut it very short all around, leaving just a hint of texture. This reduces the contrast between bald and thinning areas.<\/p>\n
15. High fade with a beard<\/h3>\n
![\"High](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/52d4f0fb-10b3-4bba-a855-f3f8c1349b83.webp\")
<\/figure>\nBlend the sides high, crop the top close, and add a full beard to balance the head.<\/p>\n
16. Close crop with a beard<\/h3>\n
![\"Close](\"https:\/\/docerp.s3.amazonaws.com\/erp\/cms\/33f832d2-6067-42eb-94b9-01e0e3bba9fc.webp\")
<\/figure>\nClip it very close and pair it with a neatly trimmed beard. It looks confident, sharp, and requires no styling.<\/p>\n
Notes by age<\/h2>\n
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- Men over 50:<\/strong> Many guys in this bracket still have enough coverage to pull off a side part or a textured crop. Just keep the sides trimmed and the top neat.<\/li>\n
- Men over 60:<\/strong> Going with a shorter, textured style usually looks better than keeping it long. A beard can balance a short cut.<\/li>\n
- Men over 70:<\/strong> Simple, low-upkeep styles like a short crop or close crop are often the best choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hairstyles to avoid<\/h2>\n
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- Comb-overs.<\/strong> These end up drawing everyone’s eyes right to the spot you are trying to cover.<\/li>\n
- Long hair on a thin top.<\/strong> The extra length causes the hair to part and reveal your scalp.<\/li>\n
- Ponytails and tight buns.<\/strong> Pulling your hair back puts stress on your hairline and highlights the thinning.<\/li>\n
- Heavy, shiny products.<\/strong> They clump thin hair together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Kdy\u017e \u00fa\u010des nesta\u010d\u00ed<\/h2>\n
A non-surgical hair system or hair patch can restore your coverage. For older guys, getting the right density is the most important factor\u2014having too much hair is the easiest way to spot a system. Our density guide<\/a> suggests Light to Extra Light density for men aged 55\u201365 and Extra Light for men over 65.<\/p>\n
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- Extra light density.<\/strong> To learn more, read our extra light density hair system guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Gray to match.<\/strong> Skladov\u00e9 kusy lze objednat s p\u0159idan\u00fdmi \u0161ed\u00fdmi vlasy<\/a>, from 10% to 40%.<\/li>\n
- Full top coverage.<\/strong> Stock hair systems<\/a> cover the whole top and can be cut down to fit you.<\/li>\n
- A thin spot only.<\/strong> Tup\u00e9<\/a> can cover just the front, crown, or temples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For a broader look at style options, check out our guides on hairstyles for men with thinning hair<\/a> a hairstyles for balding men<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\u010cast\u00e9 dotazy<\/h2>\n
Jak\u00fd je nejlep\u0161\u00ed \u00fa\u010des pro ple\u0161at\u011bj\u00edc\u00edho star\u0161\u00edho mu\u017ee?<\/strong>
\nGo for a short, textured cut or a tight crop. Keeping the hair short tones down the contrast between the bald patches and the thinning sections, and a beard can add balance.<\/p>\nJak\u00fd je nejlep\u0161\u00ed st\u0159ih pro sedmdes\u00e1tn\u00edka s \u0159\u00eddnouc\u00edmi vlasy?<\/strong>
\nPick a short, simple style like a textured crop or a classic short cut tailored with neat sides.<\/p>\nWhat is the best haircut for a receding hairline and thinning hair for older men?<\/strong>
\nTry a raised front or a short fringe styled upward, paired with tight sides. Just make sure the top is short enough that the hair doesn’t separate.<\/p>\nIs short hair better for older men with thinning hair?<\/strong>
\nUsually yes. Short hair sits better on the head, shows less scalp and is easier to keep neat.<\/p>\nCan older men wear a hair system?<\/strong>
\nYes. The trick is to pick a light density and blend in a color with the right amount of gray so the piece looks natural for your age.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"16 haircuts for older men with thinning hair, grouped by how much hair you have, with notes for men over 50, 60 and 70 and options when a cut is not enough.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10198,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[165],"tags":[373],"class_list":["post-8367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-haircuts-for-men","tag-older-mens-hairstyles-for-thinning-hair","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8367"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8367\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10197,"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8367\/revisions\/10197"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8367"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.rehairsystem.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
- Gray to match.<\/strong> Skladov\u00e9 kusy lze objednat s p\u0159idan\u00fdmi \u0161ed\u00fdmi vlasy<\/a>, from 10% to 40%.<\/li>\n
- Long hair on a thin top.<\/strong> The extra length causes the hair to part and reveal your scalp.<\/li>\n
- Men over 60:<\/strong> Going with a shorter, textured style usually looks better than keeping it long. A beard can balance a short cut.<\/li>\n
- Neat sides.<\/strong> Fading or tapering the sides makes the hair on top look fuller by comparison.<\/li>\n