Hairline Guide

Find the hairline that suits your face

Explore hairline options by face shape, age and region — with clear graphics — so you can walk into your hair-transplant consultation knowing exactly what to ask for.

⚠️ Educational only — not medical advice. Your surgeon makes the final call.
  1. 1 Pick your face shape
  2. 2 Choose your age
  3. 3 See hairline options + why

1. Pick your face shape

Not sure? Compare your face length to its width and note your jaw — see the guide.

2. Pick your age

3. Region (optional)

Adds a note on hair characteristics and what's commonly requested locally.

Your hairline options

Choose a face shape and age above to see recommended hairlines.

What makes a hairline look natural

Whatever shape you choose, these four principles separate a natural result from an obvious one. See all the terminology →

Irregular broken hairline edge versus a hard straight line hard line irregular / broken edge

An irregular edge

Real hairlines are never a straight line. Subtle peaks and single-hair irregularity at the front are what read as natural.

Hairline density gradient — single hairs at the front, multi-hair grafts behind Transition single-hair Defined 2-hair Tuft 3+ hair front edge toward crown

A density gradient

Sparse single hairs at the very front, thickening behind — not a solid wall of hair.

Frontotemporal angle where the hairline meets the temple Frontotemporal angle

The right frontotemporal angle

How the line meets the temple sets whether it looks mature or artificially youthful.

Mid-frontal point placed 7 to 9 cm above the glabella Glabella Mid-frontal point 7–9 cm

Age-appropriate height

Placed too low, a hairline looks unnatural as you age. Height is chosen for the long term.

Planning a hair transplant? Start here

Getting the hairline right is the first decision — but most people also want to know what a hair transplant costs, how the techniques differ, and what results are realistic. These guides cover the essentials so you walk into a consultation informed.

A hair transplant moves healthy follicles from a donor area (usually the back and sides of the head) to thinning or balding areas. Because those follicles are genetically resistant to hair loss, the transplanted hair is generally permanent — though your surrounding native hair can keep thinning, which is why hairline design and long-term planning matter so much.

Most people compare hair transplant cost across countries — Turkey is the best-known low-cost destination, while the US and UK sit at the premium end. But price per graft only makes sense once you know your loss pattern and the hairline you actually want. See common questions on permanence, recovery, pain and results, or use the finder above to start with your face shape.