3 Tips for Thinning Hair …

Do’s and Don’ts

For those of us with thinning hair, thoughts of social gatherings make us stressed about how we look. Never fear. Here are some styling tips and tricks to help you feel good about yourself and take away some of your worry.

The Three Do’s for thinning hair:

– Do make bangs a part of your life. Bangs are in. There was a day when the last thing we wanted was bangs. Now, they are not only the “in” thing for younger women, but they are also good for women with thinner hair on top. They give the illusion of more hair in the front. Ask your stylist to layer your bangs. This adds more volume, making your hair look thicker.

– Do have your stylist chop your hair. Before you go running for the door, chopping does not mean chopping all of your hair off. You will simply have your stylist cut your short hair into layers making sure that your ends are “choppy” or irregular. This style gives shape and movement to thin hair, adding volume in the right places.

– Do keep it short. Length pulls the hair down, making any thin areas more noticeable. Shorter hair makes it seem like you have more volume.

Here are Three Don’ts you should never do for thinning hair:

– Don’t dye your hair light blond. The lighter your hair, the more likely it will be that people will notice your scalp shining through. If you don’t want your thin areas to be evident to the entire world, consider a darker shade.

– Don’t weigh your hair down with too much conditioner or heavy hair products. There are several good brands of hair products that add volume and dimension to thin hair. They work by thickening the hair strand, making your hair feel fuller and softer.

– Don’t over process your hair. Some women love to bleach their hair every few weeks. Others love the volume that comes from perms. You need to love the hair you have by treating it kindly. Too many doses of bleach and permanent solution can cause damage to the hair shaft.

Treat yourself to a new hairstyle to go with your best outfit and you’ll be the belle of the ball at the next party – just vow to have so much fun that you’ll forget your anxiety.