Hair loss can still be a big psychological blow to men. For many, it’s likely the first sign they’re getting old. It affects hundreds of millions worldwide, so here is some help on how to deal with baldness like a man.

The General Rule
Keep your hair short. Short hair minimizes the appearance of balding and also gives your hair some lift which makes it look like you have more hair.

Clean-shaven
The completely bald look is a great option for men who have very large bald spots that cover a good portion of their heads. The clean-shaven look has a host of benefits. For starters, you free yourself from the effort of ever having to style your hair again. And you can wash your chrome dome with the same bar of soap you use on your body.

Buzz Cut
If the clean-shaven look is too severe or you don’t feel like you could pull it off, but you still want something simple and sleek, the buzz cut is a great option. This is a good way to go if your hair is starting to thin on your crown or near your hairline. The buzz cut gives you a clean, yet edgy look.

Short Caesar Cut
Inspired by Roman Emperor Julius Caesar and made famous by George Clooney, the Caesar cut is a stylish way to conceal a receding hairline and a thinning top. The bangs are cut with a horizontal fringe and styled forward.

The Power Donut
Instead of keeping your remaining hair close to your head, you can just say, “screw it,” and let it grow out au naturel. What’s nice about the Power Donut is that it doesn’t require much work except for an occasional trim so you avoid growing a skullet.

Grow facial hair
A lot of celebrities with thinning hair rock some sort of facial hair. The facial hair directs attention from your balding head to your face. Moustaches and goatees work best.

Never under any circumstances should you attempt the comb-over
No matter what style you go with, never, ever use a comb-over. Do not fall under the delusion that having a ponytail in the back will compensate for baldness on top either. Hair math just doesn’t work that way.