Volume loss is often not the only problem you have to deal with if your hair is thinning or thinning. Depending on how long the problem continues, there may come a day when you notice that you can see the whiteness of your scalp because there is no longer enough hair to cover the area or because you are experiencing patterned hair loss. This is usually more of a concern to people than a loss of volume because it’s harder to hide. In the following article, I will discuss some ways to deal with this problem.

Scalp Camouflage Products Shown: These products are a short-term fix, but they keep you from worrying about people concentrating on your scalp. There are powders that come in different colors to match your hair color that help blur your scalp so the white isn’t so jarring. Some examples are products like toppik, covers and derma match. Basically, they all work on the same principle. You spray the fibers in the area where you see white and this area is closer to your hair color so it doesn’t show as much. When I had to use this (before recovering from hair loss) I was very afraid that it would look fake, but it really isn’t. Unless someone is going to examine your scalp with a magnifying glass, you can’t tell.

My very good friend used to joke out loud and wonder if these products were like the infomercial where the guy spray-painted his bald head. I guess the concept is the same, but it gives it a much more realistic look. One caveat with these products is that you should use them sparingly or they will clump together. They also make a mess on your counter, and if you use too much, they show up on the shoulder area of ​​your clothes. (You can use a towel to prevent this.) I also noticed that I shed a bit more after use, so I saved these for times when I knew I was going to be self-conscious.

Toppers And Hairpieces For Exposed Scalp: If the problem gets so bad that products like toppik no longer provide enough coverage, you should know that there are very small hair extensions that only cover the problem area. Some examples are the crown, the parting line, and the bangs area. Now, you need to do your research and choose a piece that matches your hair color and texture and this may take trial and error, but if you can find a good piece that is correctly “cut” and someone to teach how to apply it correctly then this can be virtually undetectable.

How to regrow your hair so you don’t have to worry about your scalp: Of course, the best case scenario is to fix the problem in the first place. This process actually requires two successful steps. First, you need to figure out why you are losing weight in that area and address it. Next, you have to reduce inflammation (and androgens) in your scalp and stimulate it so that you can grow healthy, abundant hair again. If you can do this, then you won’t have to worry about camouflage because there really is nothing like your real hair. Yes, there are products that can restore your confidence and look very natural, but never give up trying to regrow your own hair as you may be one step away from finding the trigger and fixing it.