Some of us enjoy living life with a bald head while others have to deal with unwanted baldness. Oftentimes this means becoming creative with hair styling or using products intended to promote hair growth. Seeing as how baldness is inevitable for some men, here are a few things to consider when you begin to show early signs of baldness. Keep these in mind when you go to your barber, and you should be all right.

Let’s begin with the length. When you have long hair, any kind of baldness becomes more noticeable. Try to keep your hair somewhat short. Cutting it too short may simply make your bald spot even more apparent. Ideally, you should aim for a length that will allow you to comb your hair back into a style without causing it to go crazy.

Speaking of style, the pompadour is a great option that has stood the test of time and still looks great. In case you’re unfamiliar with it, this style involves sweeping the hair upwards from the face. Your barber can potentially get creative in varying up the style such as by parting it to the side or brushing it back.

Should you decide to use products, consider using those that create volume versus a typical shampoo or conditioner. Furthermore, avoid using products such as those that are leave-in. Hair gels and other heavy products are also best to stay away from. If you’re insistent on styling your hair a certain way, consider hair spray or perhaps mousse.