How to Conceal Thinning Hair
Hair loss or thinning hair can be a devastating occurrence. According to MayoClinic.com, alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. Pattern baldness is the most common form and affects about a third of men and women. There also are temporary forms of alopecia. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Style or part your hair differently. If you have a receding hairline, for example, you might want to part your hair in the middle. A perm might give thinning hair the appearance of more hair.
-
2
Use a wig, wiglet, wig tape, hairpiece, or hair weave. These practical items can quickly cover up specific areas or an entire head. The beauty of wigs is that you can instantly change your look without expensive procedures.
-
-
3
Use a spray-on hair spot concealer for smaller areas. This might be an effective choice for those who have some hair in the area to blend with.
-
4
Try volumizing products. Stay away from products that have beeswax, which can cause hair to break. Instead, try a salon for a product that won't damage or weigh down your hair. Try putting some mousse at the root of hairs and blow dry, using a brush or comb to form the hair.
-
5
Take a trip to your beauty or clothing retailer to shop for hats, turbans, head scarfs and large sweatbands. These can be an affordable alternative to a wig and adjusted based on your level of hair loss.
-
6
Check into hair replacement and hair transplant procedures.
-
1
References
- Photo Credit Barbara Penoyar/Photodisc/Getty Images
More Like This
Comments
-
Anonymous
Jul 29, 2011
We would love to help anyone with their thinning hair. There are hairpieces that are designed just for this purpose! They come in synthetic or human hair, several lenghts, and styles. Come see us at Lynne's Wig Boutique!
