How to Conceal Thinning Hair That Parts
Both men and women may encounter frustration when dealing with hair loss. As it diminishes, hair can thin and reveal unseemly areas of the scalp. Nutrition, stress and environment can all play a part in determining the gradual loss of hair, as can genetics. There are fortunately several options that sufferers of either gender can choose to combat thinning hair and maintain a natural look. Particular haircuts and specific styling techniques may be quite effective in masking hair that parts unattractively. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Leave-in conditioner
- Thinning shears
- Light gel
- Round brush
- Hair dryer
- Add-on
Instructions
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For Men
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Crop your hair. It is a myth that longer hair will hide a balding scalp. Long hair actually separates as it thins, parting enough for your scalp to shine through. A slightly shorter haircut can create a feathering effect in which your hairs will cover over one another. Use leave-in conditioners on your hair for a fluffy texture, creating the illusion of even more hair.
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Grow facial hair to attract attention elsewhere. A tasteful beard, mustache and goatee pair can compensate for a thinning of your head's locks. Trim a mustache and goatee to the same length, grooming it once every two days. Employ thinning shears on a beard for a naturally neat look.
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Volumize. Pass a bit of light gel through your hair when damp, then fluff it with a round brush as you blow-dry. Ask your barber or stylist for specific advice if you're unfamiliar with a blow dryer.
For Women
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Pick an appropriate hairstyle. Layered cuts -- whose layers are minimal, not heavy -- increase volume and body, while chunky bangs can cloak thinning hair on the crown of the head. Zigzag parts and "messy" coifs camouflage parting hair well, as can coloring your hair in a light shade that matches your natural skin tone.
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Add an add-on. This is a long piece of hair with small combs that latch onto the hair on your head, snapping into position. Celebrities with thinning hair reputedly use add-ons to mask their own thinning locks.
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Try Toppik. This is a hair product, also available for men, composed of keratin protein fibers that are sprinkled onto thinning hair. The fibers, charged with static electricity, mix with your own hair and mask a thinning or parting area. The powder resembles spice and comes in nearly a dozen shades; mix them to match your hair color.
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