Shaved head with a beard
Clean-shaven or very close head, balanced with facial hair.
Norwood 5–7StraightWavyCurlyCoilyHides a thin crown
- Why it works with thinning hair
- At later stages, owning it looks stronger than covering it. A beard balances the face and keeps attention away from the top.
- Best for these stages
N5 N6 N7 Not sure of yours? Take the 2-question Norwood check.
What to tell your barber
Shave or zero guard on the head, and shape my beard: keep it fuller on the chin, tight on the cheeks, and clean up the neckline.
How to style it
- Moisturize your scalp daily and use SPF.
- Keep the beard trimmed every week so it looks deliberate.
- Products
- Moisturizer with SPF · Beard oil
- Upkeep
- Head every few days, beard weekly
A good cut makes thinning less noticeable, but it does not stop it. For that, see finasteride vs minoxidil.