When your hair is thinning and shedding, you can feel as if you’re the only one in the world experiencing this stress. But thinning hair is so common that one simple Google search will yield myriad responses on how women can handle the unexpected loss of hair that can occur from hormonal changes, the constant stress we’re all under, and more. One thing these responses won’t help you with though is figuring out how to make the most of your hair right now so that you can feel great and get out into the world with more confidence.
Whether you’ve chosen to consult with experts like dermatologists and trichologists to help with thinning hair or have accepted your hair exactly how it is, a great haircut for thinning hair can make a huge difference in how you present yourself each day. It doesn’t matter if you prefer short, medium, or long hairstyles, some haircuts simply aren’t going to do your hair as much justice as others. Avoid these worst haircuts for thinning hair because they can exaggerate fallout after age 50.
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1. Very Long Hair
No one should ever tell you that you can’t wear your hair past your shoulders after age 50 — that simply isn’t true. However, with long hair comes extra weight and length that can separate the hair on the scalp and make any sparseness on the scalp more evident. Length can also create straggly ends that appear thinner and unhealthy. If you are finding it more and more challenging to create volume at the roots of your long hair, the issue might be resolved with a great haircut. Discuss your options with a stylist you trust. Removing a few inches can create a nice change that makes your hair look healthier and thicker.
2. Heavy Bangs
Bangs are a funny thing — they can make your hair look thicker or thinner, depending on how they are cut. Very heavy, blunt bangs take too much hair from the back of your head, and if your hair is already thin, this will make it look even thinner. The contrast between the heavy bang and thinner hair can be stark and not as flattering as you hoped. This doesn’t mean you should shun bangs altogether; chic Jane Birkin-style bangs that are thinner and more texturized are all the rage right now and can look great on thin hair. A curtain bang is also a good option if you want bangs that grow out gracefully.
3. Blunt Cuts With No Layers
One of the best-kept secrets to styling thin or fine hair is to keep the ends somewhat blunt but add “ghost” layers on top that create volume and movement without looking too choppy. However, blunt ends with zero layering can cause the hair to lay flat and make it appear much thinner. Speak with your stylist about ways you can tow that line between blunt and layered.
4. Very Dark, Overly Processed Hair
Put down all the chemicals if you want thinner hair to look healthier and thicker. If you’ve been dyeing your hair with a dark box dye for years, the flat color can make thin hair look, well, flatter. Couple this with a processing treatment like one that create pin-straight hair and you’re only adding to the flatness.
Multi-dimensional color creates the illusion of more volume, and texture (rather than stick-straight hair) boosts the density of each hair strand.
