How to Camouflage Going Bald
It has finally happened: you have noticed thinning hair or a receding hair line. Rather than resorting to the much-maligned "comb over" to hide male-pattern baldness, you can use certain techniques and help from the right stylist to minimize the appearance of thinning hair. From styling adjustments to the bald look or buzz cut favored by balding Hollywood actors, there are a number of ways to go bald while maintaining your sense of style and dignity. Remaining confident in the face of baldness will also help detract attention from thinning hair. Does this Spark an idea?
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See a stylist. Barbers simply cut hair, while stylists are trained to help you select a hairstyle that will flatter your face. A good stylist can also give you tips on how best to style your hair to minimize the appearance of baldness.
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Use a light gel in your hair, then blow dry it while alternately finger-combing it and fluffing it with a round brush. Your stylist can teach you how to do this if you do not know how. This technique adds volume, which will help disguise thinning hair.
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Keep your thinning hair on the short side. Growing your hair long may seem like a logical way to hide baldness, but the length and weight of longer hair can actually cause strands and pieces to separate, making hair appear thinner and baldness more obvious.
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Wear hats when you do not want to style your hair but do not want to draw attention to any baldness.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider growing facial hair to contrast with baldness on top. Remember not to overdo it; close-trimmed facial hair, either in a goatee or an overall beard, is preferable to a shaggy, unkempt beard.
Refrain from using heavy-duty styling gels, which can separate hair and make baldness more obvious.
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