Got a receding hairline? Believe it or not, you have more hairstyle options than you think.

When most guys see the first signs of balding, they throw up their hands in defeat. Some even reach for the clippers, figuring they just need to embrace their newfound egghead.

And I get it––no man wants to have a receding hairline. But it’s also not as big of a deal as some people make it out to be.

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Let’s face it. Most of us are going to get receding hairlines. (Specifically, about two-thirds.) And you know what? It’s not the end of the world.

It’s all about what you do with what you’ve got. You can have a full, lush head of hair, but if you choose an ugly hairstyle, it’s not going to look good. (Rat tail, anyone?)

But the flip side is that even if you’ve got a receding hairline, you can still get a fantastic looking hairstyle.

Don’t believe me? Then read on to learn more about how to make the most of a receding hairline.

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2) Hide the receding hairline.

3) Accentuate the receding hairline.

Let’s go through the pros and cons of each one by one.

First of all, going bald. This is a perfectly fine option, but many men think of this as a last resort. If you’re thinking of going bald just because your hairline is receding a bit, you should reconsider before saying goodbye to your hair.

Second, you can pick a hairstyle that hides the receding hairline. There are various tonsorial tricks that work for this, but the general idea is to either cover up or draw attention away from the hairline.

Third, you can go for a hairstyle that accentuates your hairline. And I know what you’re thinking: “Who would want to show off a receding hairline?” It sounds silly, but sometimes, accentuating a receding hairline can look best.