Loss of volume is often not the only problem you have to deal with if your hair falls out or becomes thinner. 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 loss. This is often more of a concern to people than a loss of volume because it is more difficult to hide. In the next article, I will discuss some ways to deal with this problem.
Products to camouflage the scalp shown through: These products are a short-term solution, but they keep you from worrying that people are focusing on your scalp. There are powders that come in different colors to match your hair color that help blend into your scalp so the white isn’t so jarring. Some examples are products such as toppik, covers, and derma match. Basically, they all work on the same principle. You spray the fibers in the area where you see the white and this area becomes closer to the color of your hair so that it is not so noticeable. When I had to use this (before recovering from hair loss) I was so 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 was spraying his bald head. I guess the concept is the same, but it makes it look much more realistic. One caveat with these products is that you should use them in moderation because if you don’t, they clump together. They also dirty your countertop and if you use too much, they show up in the shoulder area of your clothes. (You can use a towel to avoid this.) I also noticed that it spilled a bit more after use, so I saved them for times when I knew I was going to be self-aware.
Toppers and hair pieces on exposed scalp: If the problem becomes so severe that products like toppik no longer provide enough coverage, you should know that there are very small pieces of hair that only cover the problem area. Some examples are the crown, the part line, and the blast area. Now, you need to do your research and choose a piece that matches your hair color and texture and this may require trial and error, but if you can find a good piece that is properly “cut” and someone to teach how to apply it correctly, then this can be virtuously undetectable.
Grow Your Hair So You Don’t Have To Worry About Your Scalp: Of course, the best case scenario is to fix the problem first. This process really requires two successful steps. First, you need to find out why you are losing weight in that area and address it. Next, you should reduce the inflammation (and androgens) in your scalp and stimulate it so that you can produce healthy, full 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 stop trying to regrow your own hair as you may be one step away from finding the trigger and fixing it.