Bro, listen up. Hair is a weapon. And for those of you blessed with a “football field” aka a slightly wider forehead, don’t panic or decide to wear a hat for the rest of your life.
Many guys feel a wide forehead is a flaw, but if the cut is right, it can actually make your face look smarter and more mature. The key is Visual Illusion. We don’t need plastic surgery, just play with scissors and a comb.
Here are 5 hairstyles recommended by Salwa Salon that are effective at disguising a wide forehead and making you confident again:
- The French Crop: The Reigning ChampionThis is the top-tier style for wide forehead issues.
- Style: The sides and back are short (fade), but the top is left a bit thicker with short bangs swept forward.
- Why it Works: The short bangs directly cover your natural hairline. Boom, wide forehead disappears. Plus, this style is super trendy and low maintenance.
- Caesar Cut: Classic & SharpSimilar to the French Crop, but shorter and neater. Inspired by Julius Caesar (who supposedly covered his baldness with this style).
- Suitable for: Those who like a military, neat style and don’t want the hassle of using pomade every morning. The short, straight bangs in the front create a sharp facial frame.
- Side Swept Undercut (Side-Swept Bangs)If you don’t like front bangs, try sweeping them to the side.
- The Trick: Ask your barber to make the top section long enough. Comb it to the side (diagonally) to cover part of your forehead.
- The Effect: This shifts people’s focus from the width of your forehead to your flowy hairstyle. Use a little wax for a natural texture.
- Buzz Cut: Dare to Go Bald?Sometimes, the best way to hide something is to flaunt it altogether.
- Philosophy: With a Buzz Cut (very short), the boundary between your forehead and hair becomes blurred. There’s no clear hairline contrast. You’ll look badass and confident. Remember Jason Statham? Wide forehead, bald, but cool, right?
- Messy Fringe (Tousled Bangs)For the young at heart, this messy style is awesome.
- How-to: Leave the front section a bit long and intentionally messy.
- Result: The messy hair texture will break up the visual of a wide forehead. People will focus on your hair’s texture, not your forehead.
The bottom line, Bro: A wide forehead isn’t the end of the world. It’s just a canvas that needs the right frame. Stop by Salwa Salon, tell our barbers your concerns, and we’ll give you a cut that balances your facial proportions.
