As a woman, your hair can be essential to your self-esteem. So if you start to spot hair thinning in the front along your hairline, it can be a massive blow to your confidence.
Up to 38% of women with healthy hair will see some thinning around their hairline, in addition to those with hair loss conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia and female pattern hair loss [1]. So while hairline recession in women isn’t uncommon, it can still be worrying.
Here, you’ll find ten proven ways to hide female hair thinning around your hairline, from successful restyling to scalp micropigmentation.
Understanding the causes of your hair loss is essential to finding an effective solution for female frontal hair thinning.
The most common reasons for thinning hair along the hairline in women are:
In some cases, this hair loss can be stopped and even reversed, especially if you address it early with the right female hair loss treatment.
But women’s hair loss can be complex. You may need hair loss blood tests and other assessments to establish the underlying causes of your hair thinning. While you find out what’s causing your hair to fall out, there are ways to cover and conceal your receding hairline.
Experiment with the following proven ways to cover up any hair loss around your hairline.
This may be the first port of call for hiding female hair thinning in the front. Fortunately, there are plenty of fantastic female hairstyles for a receding hairline — so it’s all about choosing a style that works with your natural hair texture.
Here are three of the best hairstyles to hide frontal thinning.
A fringe is a classic, stylish way to hide hair loss along the hairline. No matter how far your hairline has receded, you can brush your hair forward into a fabulous brow-skimming fringe for great coverage across the forehead.
Embracing a short hairstyle like a pixie cut can disguise thinning across the scalp, including at the front. Brush your hair forward for extra coverage across your forehead to hide any temple hair loss or disguise a thinning fringe.
The side-swept bob works with lots of different hair textures, whether it’s sleek and straight or tousled and choppy. Best of all, it’s a low-maintenance way to conceal frontal hair loss, especially if you have thinning hair on one side of your head.
Certain products can be used to create the illusion of a thicker, fuller hairline. Think about using the following to artificially thicken your hairline:
Volume is your best friend when it comes to disguising frontal hair thinning. Adding texture, curl, and bounce to your hair can make your hairline look fuller.
Here’s how to safely add texture and volume to your hair:
Hair accessories like Alice bands, headbands, and headscarves are a stylish way to conceal hair thinning in the front. You won’t need to worry about hair falling out of place and revealing your hairline. Plus, you can match your accessories to your outfit and switch up your look on a daily basis.
When wearing a headband or scarf, make sure not to tie your hair back too tightly underneath. This can add to thinning around your hairline.
Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a semi-invasive procedure that involves tattooing tiny pinpricks of pigment onto your scalp to create the illusion of hair density.
You can get scalp micropigmentation without shaving your hair off, making this a popular procedure with lots of women. Find out if scalp micropigmentation for women is really worth it.
Human hair wigs are a great way to disguise thinning across the scalp. These natural-looking hairpieces can transform your look, boosting your confidence and self-esteem.
If you don’t want to cover up all your existing hair, consider a hair topper. A topper is a partial wig that clips into your existing hair, blending into your natural colour and adding density.
A simple parting shift can be enough to partially hide your frontal hairline if you’re still in the early stages of thinning.
There’s a bit of a generational divide when it comes to partings. Gen Z tend to favour a symmetrical centre part, while millennials and gen X are more likely to pick a side parting.
Think about the effect of your parting rather than what’s on trend. Side partings can soften your face and hide thinning at the temples, while a centre parting is less forgiving if your hairline is receding. Learn more about a normal hair parting width vs hair thinning.
While hiding hair thinning can be a quick fix, regrowing your hairline is a different matter. It takes time for hair to grow back, especially if you have a hair loss condition.
The sooner you tackle your hair loss, the faster you can start your journey to regrowth. The following treatments are proven to help you recover your frontal hairline.
Female hair transplants restore permanently lost hair by extracting follicles from elsewhere on the scalp and moving them to your hairline.
Nearly 13% of all hair transplant patients are women [2]. A successful hairline transplant can transform your tresses over the course of 12-18 months, giving you newfound confidence and boosting your self-esteem.
Minoxidil is one of the most popular treatments for female hair loss, as it’s easy to apply and proven to help hair regrow, especially in the early stages of hair loss. It can improve symptoms of several conditions, including traction alopecia, female pattern hair loss, and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Both Minoxidil spray and Minoxidil foam are suitable for most women with hair loss.
Many dietary and lifestyle factors can contribute to hair loss. So making some changes in your day-to-day routine can help improve hair growth:
Concealing hair thinning in the front is the first step to tackling your hair loss. But for results that last, it may be time to see a female hair loss specialist.
Book a consultation at the Wimpole Clinic to get a doctor-led diagnosis of your hair loss, and create a personalised treatment plan to tackle it.
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