Thinning hair, also known as alopecia, is a common problem for men and women. Thinning hair has many causes, including genetics, illness, menopause and pregnancy. While options exist for reversing hair loss, such as surgical hair transplantation and prescriptions drugs, some people prefer to simply hide their hair loss instead of resorting to other measures. Depending on your level of hair loss, you can use several techniques to cover your thinning hair.
Step 1
Change your hairstyle to a short, layered look, advises the Power Surge website. Short hair that's cut in layers has a fuller appearance than long hair, because there is less weight to pull the hair against the scalp.
Step 2
Use a shampoo and conditioner designed to thicken hair, advises the Care Fair website. These shampoos and conditioners can help hide thinning hair by making the remaining hair appear thicker.
Step 3
Blow dry your hair in the opposite direction you normally part it, then generally brush it back into your normal style. According to the Power Surge website, this can help double the volume appearance of your hair.
Step 4
Bend over and shake your hair with your head upside down after washing and drying your hair, then style it with your fingers or a wide-toothed hair pick. This can add fullness to your remaining hair, helping to cover thinning areas, according to Power Surge.
Step 5
Wear a hat to cover severely thinning hair. Keep a few types of hats for different occasions. Baseball caps work fine for everyday wear, but you may want a more fashionable hat for special occasions.
Things You'll Need
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Hair dryer
- Hair pick
- Hat
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