How to Hide the Appearance of Balding
The average person loses about 100 pieces of hair a day, but illness, stress and aging can lead to thinning hair or bald spots in both men and women. According to the American Hair Loss Association, 85 percent of 50-year old men have much thinner hair than when they were younger. If you are extremely self-conscious of your bald spots, there are ways to cover the appearance of balding and help you feel a little better. Does this Spark an idea?
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Dye your hair a lighter color. This methods works if you have thinning hair or a very tiny bald spot. Dark hair contrasts drastically with a light scalp, so minimize this by lightening your hair.
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Apply a concealer product to bald patches on your scalp. This type of product is available in sprays or powder form. Choose a color that matches your hair color and follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully when applying the product. You can buy this type of product at beauty supply stores.
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Wear a wig or hairpiece to conceal balding. Wig prices vary, so shop around and try them on to ensure you have a good fit. Go to beauty supply stores, salons and local wig stores in your area. Alternatively, speak to your doctor for recommendations.
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Get a hair transplant. This surgical procedure consists of taking hair plugs from one area of your head and planting them into the bald sections of hair. You may need to get more than one transplant, however, and it can be expensive.
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Get a scalp reduction surgery. The scalp can become stretched over time, thus the doctor can remove the bald, stretched areas. Alternatively, the doctor may fold the hair-covered parts of scalp over the bald spots. Discuss the details with your doctor so that you know the risks involved, such as scarring or infection.
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