Shopping for a bald guy should be easy.
And yet somehow the internet is full of novelty combs, “Bald Is Beautiful” mugs, and T shirts making the same joke he's already heard 400 times.
Whether you're looking for a Christmas gift for a bald dad, something for your bald husband or boyfriend, or just a genuinely good gift for a guy who shaves his head, you can do better.
We spend a lot of time thinking about bald heads around here.
So here are 15 gifts for bald men that we'd actually give someone.
Gift level: $ = under $50 | $$ = $50 to $150 | $$$ = $150+
1. A Really Good Head Shaver
If he keeps his head completely shaved, this is probably one of the most useful gifts you can buy him.
A good head shaver can turn something he does multiple times a week into a much faster ritual.
Look for one specifically designed to move around the contours of the head rather than simply buying another beard trimmer.
If you know what he currently uses, this is also an easy opportunity for an upgrade.
Best for: Guys who shave their head regularly.
Gift level: $$$
Our pick: Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO GX5
It's built specifically for head and face shaving, can be used wet or dry, and its rotary design is made to move around the contours of the head. If you're buying for someone who shaves his head several times a week, this is the kind of upgrade he'll actually use.
2. A Professional Hot Towel Head Shave
This might be one of the most underrated gifts for bald guys.
Instead of buying him another thing, book him a proper barbershop head shave.
Hot towel. Shaving cream. Straight razor. The whole thing.
Even guys who shave their own heads all the time rarely give themselves the full barbershop treatment.
Because this one depends on where he lives, search for “hot towel head shave near me” or “barbershop head shave” and find a well reviewed barber that specifically offers head shaves.
Best for: The guy who usually shaves his own head.
Gift level: $$
3. A Great Hat
Bald guys and hats have a complicated relationship.
Sometimes it's style.
Sometimes it's warmth.
Sometimes the UV index is 9 and having no hair suddenly feels like a design flaw.
Either way, a genuinely nice hat is a much better gift than another piece of bald novelty merch.
Don't overthink the bald part here. Get him a hat from a brand, team, city, or place he actually likes.
Best for: Pretty much any bald guy.
Gift level: $
4. Scalp Sunscreen
You don't fully appreciate how much sun protection hair provides until yours isn't there anymore.
A bald scalp is directly exposed to the sun, which makes sunscreen especially useful for guys who spend a lot of time outdoors.
Look for broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher that's comfortable to wear and doesn't make his head feel like it's been dipped in cooking oil.
Not the sexiest Christmas gift.
Very possibly one of the smartest.
Best for: Golfers, runners, hikers, beach people, and bald guys who actually go outside.
Gift level: $
Our pick: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+
It's lightweight, goes on clear, provides broad spectrum SPF 50+ protection, and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes. It's made for the face, but the lightweight format also makes it a practical option for an exposed bald scalp.
5. Something Actually Made for His Bald Head
Here's the weird thing about being bald.
Most shampoo is designed around hair.
Face wash is designed for your face.
And your scalp is just kind of sitting up there wondering what department it belongs to.
That's part of the reason we created The Bald Shampoo by NUDEMELON.
It's an exfoliating scalp cleanser made specifically for bald heads. It cleans, gently exfoliates, and moisturizes the scalp without pretending we're going to grow anyone's hair back.
And yes, we're including our own product in our own gift guide.
We're obviously biased.
But giving a bald guy shampoo for Christmas is also objectively funny.
Best for: Bald dads, husbands, boyfriends, brothers, and the guy who already owns everything.
Gift level: $
6. A Really Good Pair of Sunglasses
Bald head. Good sunglasses.
It's a combination that's difficult to mess up.
If you know his style well enough to choose frames for him, a quality pair of sunglasses can make a great gift for a bald guy without being another gift that's explicitly about being bald.
The safest move is to stick with a classic frame he'll actually wear rather than trying to reinvent his entire personality.
Best for: The stylish bald guy.
Gift level: $$
7. A Scalp Massager
Cheap. Simple. Weirdly satisfying.
A soft silicone scalp massager can be used in the shower and makes an easy stocking stuffer for a bald guy.
You don't need to spend a fortune here either. Look for one with soft silicone tips that's comfortable to hold and easy to rinse.
Pair it with another gift and you've got a pretty solid little bald head care kit.
Best for: Stocking stuffers for bald men.
Gift level: $
8. A Proper Winter Beanie
Hair turns out to be reasonably useful insulation.
If you're shopping for a bald guy who lives somewhere cold, a quality beanie is both practical and something he'll probably use constantly.
Look for something soft and comfortable against a bare scalp. Merino wool is a great option because it's warm without needing to be ridiculously bulky.
Best for: Cold bald heads.
Gift level: $
Our pick: Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis Beanie
It's made with merino wool, lightweight enough to wear regularly, and actually useful if his head spends several months of the year negotiating with winter.
9. A Fog Free Shower Mirror
If he shaves his head in the shower, this is one of those gifts he might never think to buy himself.
A good fog free shower mirror makes it easier to see the back and sides of the head while shaving.
Not glamorous.
Extremely useful.
Best for: Guys who shave their head in the shower.
Gift level: $
Our pick: ToiletTree Products Fogless Shower Mirror
It's designed specifically for use in the shower and gives guys who shave their head in there something considerably better than trying to inspect the back of their skull using vibes.
10. Something for the Beard
There is a significant overlap between the bald community and the beard community.
We don't have the statistics to prove this.
We have eyes.
If he's rocking the bald plus beard combination, a quality beard brush, beard trimmer, beard oil, or professional beard trim can make a great gift.
The key is knowing what he already uses. If he's spent three years perfecting his beard routine, randomly replacing everything in it probably isn't the move.
Best for: Bald and bearded.
Gift level: $ to $$
11. A Really Good Hoodie
There is no peer reviewed evidence demonstrating that bald men look better in hoodies.
We remain confident in the hypothesis.
There's also the practical side: when you don't have hair, you become very aware of how much warmth it was providing. A good hood comes in clutch when the temperature drops.
Get him one that's heavy, comfortable, warm, and actually fits well.
This is also a good option if you're shopping for a bald dad, husband, or boyfriend but don't necessarily want the entire gift to revolve around the fact that he doesn't have hair.
Best for: Bald guys who run cold.
Gift level: $$
12. A Head Massage
Another experience instead of another object.
Book him a proper head or scalp massage.
Hair is not required to enjoy someone massaging your head for an hour.
Arguably, we're operating with less interference.
Because services vary by location, search for “scalp massage near me,” “head massage near me,” or check local spas to see what they offer.
Best for: The bald guy who needs to relax.
Gift level: $$
13. A Great Towel
Sounds boring.
Until you own a really good towel.
One advantage of being bald is that hair drying time is approximately zero, so the entire towel can be allocated elsewhere.
Efficiency.
Look for something soft, absorbent, and substantially nicer than whatever towel he's been using since 2017.
Best for: The dad who is impossible to shop for.
Gift level: $
14. An Experience Based on What He Actually Likes
Being bald isn't a personality.
If he loves basketball, get tickets.
If he golfs, book a round.
If he's into food, make a reservation somewhere great.
If he likes racing, get him behind the wheel of something irresponsible.
Sometimes the best gift for a bald man has absolutely nothing to do with being bald.
And that's probably worth remembering when you're shopping for someone who already has all the bald head stuff he needs.
Best for: Everyone.
Gift level: $ to $$$
15. The Dumb Bald Gift
Okay.
Sometimes the dumb gift is actually funny.
A ridiculous bald mug. A novelty comb. A shirt making fun of his missing hair.
If that's your relationship, go for it.
Just don't make it the only thing you bought him.
He's heard the joke before.
Probably from you.
Best for: The bald guy who can take a joke.
Gift level: $
So, What Should You Get a Bald Guy?
If he shaves his head constantly, upgrade his shaver.
If he deserves to relax, book him the hot towel shave.
If he's outside constantly, get him the SPF.
If you're looking for a stocking stuffer for a bald guy, grab something small he'll actually use.
If you're looking for something specifically made for bald heads, that's where we come in.
And if none of those sound like him?
Forget that he's bald and buy him something he actually loves.
