If you’re a lady experiencing hair less, let us first assure you: you’re not alone! Women can experience hair loss for a number of reasons, including stress, genetics, autoimmune diseases, bad diets, the list goes on. And while hair loss can be an emotionally devastating hit to your appearance, many women are able to effectively disguise and cover thinning hair while seeking or undergoing treatment. Whether their treatment lasts weeks, months, or even if the hair loss is not treatable, we’ve got 5 great tips to help you cover your hair loss so that you can continue to live life normally.

Each of these tips may not be a permanent fix, it can still help create the appearance of a full head of thick and even luscious hair. (If you are looking for our top hair loss shampoos, click here).

Tip #1: Hair fibres for thinning hair

Hair fibres are made from a very fine powder that clings to your hair and makes it look thicker. Most often used to hide thinning hair, it also happens to be one of the most convenient and popular disguises used.

To use hair fibre, simply choose a shade that matches your hair colour. The shades vary by company, but most often come in blonde, light brown, dark brown and black. Once you have matched your colour, simply sprinkle the hair fibre powder over your balding or thinning areas. You will notice that the powder latches onto your hair strands, which creates a thicker and fuller appearance.

Here are three of the top selling hair fibre products on the market.

1. HAIR ILLUSION – 100% Real Human Hair Fibers
2. STRAND MAXIMISER – Fill In Powder Hair Fibers
3. TOPPIK Hair Building Fibers

Tip #2: Use hair spray and your hair dryer to create volume

Ever noticed how when you leave a hairdressers, your hair looks voluptuous and full? And three days later, it’s back to looking flat? It’s no mystery- hair dressers are masters at creating volume with hairspray and a hairdryer!

To do this yourself at home, simply blow dry your hair by letting it fall to one side. Use your fingers to move your hair at the roots to the tip of your hair to ensure the whole head is dry. Then, pull your hair back and gently brush it with a hair brush. We recommend a boar bristle hair brush as it is gentle on the hair and scalp.

For added body, before you pull your hair back, spray it from a distance while your hair is on one side, and then style as usual.

Note that using hair spray and hair products too frequently can actually encourage hair loss, as certain chemicals in hair products can be toxic and bad for scalp health. With this in mind, use products like hair spray sparingly and infrequently. 

Choosing the best brush

Here are our top recommendations for brushes to stimulate your scalp.

1. Rolencos Hair Scalp Brush Shampoo Massager
2. Marvy Shampoo Brush and Scalp Invigorator
3. Kent – SH1 Shampoo Brush

Tip #3: Think about your hair colour

Unfortunately, hair loss can seem even more obvious when our hair colour doesn’t match our scalp. So if you’ve had a lifetime of dying your hair dark and you have light or pale skin, it may be time to change your hair colour.

Generally, matching your hair colour against your skin can make it more difficult to see your scalp, which somewhat hides the fact your hair is thinning. So, if you have a light scalp, choose a lighter shade to colour your hair. Similarly, if you have a dark scalp, choose a darker shade.

Tip #4: Cut layers into your hair

Layers can do wonders when it comes to adding thickness to your hair. It’s like an instant magic trick, as it gives your hair shape and volume to your hair without even trying. If you have long, fine hair, next time you visit your hairdresser, ask them to add layers to your locks and see the difference!

Tip #5: Wigs

While not many women like to admit to wearing wigs, there’s nothing wrong with using them! Wigs do a great job at hiding hair loss, particularly when the loss occurs around the temples or forehead. They can either cover the entire scalp, or be partial hair pieces that only cover thinning spots.

While some cheaper wigs look just chat – cheap, there are premium wigs that you would be hard pressed telling the difference between real or natural hair. Varying in length, colour, texture, quality, and style, they can change your appearance and bring back your self esteem almost instantaneously.

Alternatively, hair pieces that just cover thinning spots also come in a variety of shapes and sizes. From weaving or bonding hair pieces into your natural hair, to clip on hair pieces or interlocking or straight comb pieces.

Here are some of our top recommended wigs and hair pieces.

1. Synthetic Wigs
2. Human Hair Wigs
3. Clip in hair extensions for women
4. Toupee for men