It is totally normal to be insecure about hair loss and want to cover it up and hide it. Of course it is not the most recommended route to take, but the hiding it phase is one that we all go through and some tips may help you do it a bit better. Having been in this phase for about 2 years I think of myself as somewhat of an expert. So I am going to bestow that knowledge to you all on how to hide hair loss the way I did it.
Hair Fibers
Hair Fibers are something that my barber introduced me to and I was shocked when I saw the difference. All you have to do is dry and style your hair like you normally would, shake or spray the fibers into the thinning hair, and then gently pat your hair to spread the fibers around. They give the illusion that you have much more hair and if you put them on well you can not tell the difference. In my opinion these are great for big occasions such as weddings, parties or maybe a even a night out where you are trying to get some action.
Pros
Will give you a natural looking head of hair
Very easy to put on
They can help on all thinning areas of your head
Cons
They are not sweat or water resistant so they will smear if they get wet
If people touch your head it will get on their hand
You cannot sleep with them on as it will stain pillow cases and sheets
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Volumizing Products
There are a variety of products that will add volume to your hair. There is shampoo, pomade, conditioners and many other hair products. These products make the best of what hair you have left. They pump up your hair and the lift it gives your hair makes them look much thicker. What I would do for my routine is shower with volumizing shampoo, get out and dry it, add rogaine let it dry and then style with either volumizing mousse or a low shine pomade.
Pros
There are a variety of different volumizing products
Most volumizing products are simple to use and add to your daily routine
There are very cheap options out there
Cons
You have to use them everyday
They do not stop your actual hair loss
Here are a variety of volumizing products that I highly recommend!
Headwear
This is a go to for everyone even those with thick hair when they are having a bad hair day. A hat or beanie is the absolute best for hiding hair loss. The whole head is covered and you do not need to worry about wind or standing under a light and having your shiny head be exposed. This was definitely something I would go to more often then not as it was the easiest and least stressful thing to do, but of course it does have pros and cons.
Pros
You can just put it on and not worry about your hair
A variety of styles you can coordinate with seasons and oufits
Can keep you warm in the cold or even keep the sun out of your eyes
Cons
If someone takes it off your hair will be all over the place
Some people find it uncomfortable
You may have to take the hat off at some point
Some headwear that I recommend!
Hiding Your Hair Loss
Hiding your hair loss may make you feel better in the short term, but it is a losing battle. You can also fight to keep your hair using a variety of products which I will link below, but still that is a battle that over time (although years) you are going to lose. The purpose of this blog is to keep you happy while fighting hair loss and give you all of the information you can find. Shaving your head may seem like a huge deal, but trust me there is nothing more liberating than just cutting the little hair you have left off. If your hair has reached the point where it is visibly terrible I urge you to just think about shaving it.