Reducing receding hairlines may feel like an uphill struggle, but there are ways to hide or lessen their impact. Penny James of Trichology Group International and Ryan Turner, a dermatologist, share their expert insight in this video on how best to address them.
1. Check Your Hairline
Many men only realize their hairline is receding once it is too late, so it is essential to regularly inspect it and evaluate whether or not it has reduced.
One way of doing this is comparing photos of yourself in the past to more recent ones so that any changes are noticed sooner rather than later, and steps are taken accordingly.
Pay special attention to the smaller hairs at the front of your scalp when checking your hairline. If they appear sparse compared to usual, this could be a telltale sign that your hairline is receding, especially if there’s a family history of baldness (1).
2. Try Scalp Massage
A scalp massage is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to improve hair health, offering numerous advantages such as encouraging new growth, relaxing your mind, and relieving headaches.
A soothing scalp massage can even be performed at home! It has many advantages, such as stimulating blood flow and relaxing muscles while stimulating hair follicles and relieving tension headaches.
An effective scalp massage requires using both hands to create creases along your scalp with pressure from various levels, working it over several minutes.
Studies have shown that regular scalp massages can significantly decrease stress-inducing adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol production while raising serotonin and dopamine production – both feel-good hormones – thus improving mood and building stronger bonds between loved ones. It may even contribute to emotional well-being by alleviating depression symptoms.
3. Change Your Hairstyle
Your hairstyle can make an immense difference in concealing or emphasizing a receding hairline.
Consider trying curly pompadours or other up-dos that provide maximum scalp coverage for long, thick locks. For medium or short hair, consider side-swept looks that show natural texture while concealing thinned patches.
Don’t despair if your receding edges have receded beyond repair; there are still ways you can give yourself an aged appearance by covering up thinning edges. Check out these haircuts explicitly designed to cover and compliment them.
