So, too, does our style.
Case in point: hair.
“These are great style wearers to follow because they all play with different lengths and textures.”
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Below, our full roundup of the best haircuts for men over 40.
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Even short hair can benefit from texture.
Just dont go too long if you notice thinning; longer hair will actually call attention to lost volume.
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Use a matte clay or paste to help build up, but not weigh down, hair.
Ultimately, a lot of the styles older guys want are more classic, says Cutler.
Asking your barber totexturizeyour hair helps it stand up easier with less product.
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Some guys choose to cut their losses andshave it completely.
It can mean less maintenance, less stress, and a great look.
Enter the grown-out fade, which easily transitions from boardroom to bar.
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Ask your stylist to keep the shape of a fade but leave the slides a little longer.
Keep hair slightly shorter on the sides to add polish.
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Not ready for the full-on shave?
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For extra interest, dye orbleachthe hair, a la Kanye West.
Keep it well above your shoulders and ask your stylist for layers.
To slick back hair, we recommend using a styling cream to help moisturize and build up volume.
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Keep hair at a medium length and dont have a go at use longer hair to mask bald spots.
Patrick Dempsey’s shape is similar to a fade but uses natural texture to create moreheighton top.
Use a salt spray to build up hair without weighing it down and looking over-styled.
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Length can be your friend here, as long as its not all one length.
Take a cue from Lin Manuel-Miranda.
You need internal length, says Cutler, which is when your barber cutsintothe hair to create body.
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Have your hair cut tighter so everything will just flow nicely.
If youre receding, be realistic, says Cutler.
You don’t have to try and completely hide it.
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A little bit of a recession is actually quite attractive and realistic."
Here, actor Jude Law highlights hisreceding hairlineby styling the hair up top.
It builds volume without weighty products.
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Keep the sides slightly longer than a fade to show off the look, like Mahershala Ali.
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Crew Cut
A shorter hairstyle thats nice and clean looks good on everyone, says Barrett.
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A military-inspired crew cut is great and a little more length on top makes it even suitable for civilians.
If you don’t blend the temples, your eye is actually drawn to it, says Cutler.
It accentuates the bald spot because of the amount of hair on the sides.
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A slight oval shape keeps the sides shorter and offers a cleaner look.
Keep it just long enough for natural curls to be defined but not weighed down.
For this style, the hair is cut into shorter layers all over the head.
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Use a bit of pomade for added shine and control.
That subtle change in texture, but not shape, will make it cooler.
Gray hair becomes wiry because there’s a lack of moisture, says Cutler.
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Creams, oils, and shine serums help control but also add moisture.
Instead of weighing hair down with pomade, switch to a styling cream to keep it in place.
If you want to lessen the gray, try covering just some (and not all) of it.
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Sometimes its best to not overthink it.
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Pharrell’s lineup cut is clean and put-together.
There is enough length on top to offer a little bit of versatility.
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Keep in mind that face shape plays into the suitability of any cut.
“It can make the client look more or less round or square, based on the placement.”
On actor Josh Duhamel, the cut works perfectly.
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A short beard also helps frame his face well.
He’s chosen to leave his hair gray, and the salt-and-pepper hue makes his eyes pop.
Sometimes gray can be a great thing, especially if you have light-colored eyes.
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For this style, the hair is cut in long layers all over.
Have your stylist cut layers for interest and either dry naturally or with a blow-dryer.
The key to this look, says Patterson, is to care for the scalp.
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“Moisturizing shampoos and conditioners are also essential because hair ages and becomes brittle and dry.”
To keep the look from veering too trendy, try adding a well-groomed beard, as pictured here.
For this look, try a product that will help keep hair locked in place without looking too stiff.
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The hair on top is razor-cut to add both separation and texture.
This hairstyle works particularly well for men who may have thinning hair or a receding hairline.
Avoid permanent colors that dye your entire hair one color as it often looks way too harsh.
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