Women experiencing hair loss can benefit from various styles that will give the illusion that they have full heads of hair without incurring expensive and high-maintenance transplants or PRP treatments.
Braids
Braids are an elegant, feminine hairstyle that can be worn in various ways. From single braids pulled back into sleek ponytails to full, flowing waterfalls of braids cascading down the face, they can even be pinned into top knots for an understated yet structured style. If you suffer from traction alopecia, avoiding braiding all your hair at once is wise. Braids can wreak havoc on hair follicles over time, leading to further hair loss. If you decide to have your braids done professionally, ask the stylist to loosen the finished product afterward. Collins advises using a nourishing hair oil such as VoiceOfhair PureFix to hydrate the scalp while wearing braids, as this will prevent them from breaking or becoming unruly over time. Furthermore, take extra care with your edges, as constant pulling may cause them to unravel over time or break off altogether.
Buns
Do you see thinned crown hair? Thankfully, simple styling tricks can help camouflage sparse areas and make natural locks appear fuller. From buns to ponytails, here are a few quick and easy solutions to create fuller crown hairstyles that instantly elevate your look. Think classic chignon bun, which sits at the nape of your neck to create an eye-catching silhouette, or try something more playful like a messy bun, created by pulling hair up into a low ponytail and then gently tucking and pinning small sections of hair back onto itself for an unruly style. Texturizing spray or lightweight hairspray may give additional lift and volume to either look. If you need clarification about which hairstyles would work best with your thinning locks, consult a trichologist for guidance. They can perform tests and exams to identify the cause of your thinning hair before offering personalized recommendations and at-home clinical hair care products to nourish the scalp and support healthy hair strands.
Scarves
Scarves are stylish hair accessories that can help cover hair loss and cover bald spots or thin patches of hair. Tie them any number of ways for different looks – choose one to match your hair color for maximum impact! A scarf may even cover any spots where hair loss has taken place! One of the quickest and easiest ways to wear a scarf is by tying it around a ponytail. This works regardless of its size or shape. Add an elastic hair band before tying your scarf for a lasting power boost. Another practical use for a scarf is creating a milkmaid braid. To start this technique, bring both sides of your scarf around the back of your head and fold the left side over the right to form a knot. Optionally twist both ends and tuck them under the knot for an eye-catching bow look!
Top Knots
Top knots can be an ideal solution for women with thinned or female pattern baldness as they add volume to the crown of their heads. A classic topknot can become glamorous and unique by adding fun accessories, like those seen here worn by Halle Berry – her topknot features sleek foundation features as well as fun details such as face-framing bangs and an undercut fade for an edge! Heitkotter recommends beginning by creating a high ponytail and then applying a combination of gel and oil along its entire length to achieve Hailee Steinfeld-inspired styling. “This will provide the hold and flexibility that are hallmarks of an oil-based product,” she states. If you want something more daring, rock a twisted topknot like Paz Vega does. Start by pulling your hair back into a ponytail, twisting it into coils before wrapping the ends around and pinning. Finally, complete this look by spraying the TRESemme Compressed Micro Mist Boost Hold to hold everything in place.
