It’s one of the most common hair occurrences, especially as we get older: it’s completely normal for your hair to get thinner. And, in some cases, women also experience areas of sparseness on their scalps where a visible scalp peeks through. These changes can happen as a result of normal aging, hormonal fluctuations that can occur during pregnancy and menopause, medications, genetics, stress, and other causes.
But just because they’re normal doesn’t mean you’re happy with them. If you are searching for hairstyles and haircuts that can minimize the look of thinning hair and hide sparse scalp areas, there is no lack of options out there. Here are five hairstyles women over 50 can try to hide signs of thinning hair and cover bald spots.
Ballerina Bun
This classic hairstyle not only looks elegant on everyone, but it has a way of concealing thinning hair. If you tease your hair at the roots just a little bit before creating a ballerina bun that you secure at the nape of your neck, your hair will also look thicker and this trick can conceal any sparse spots on your scalp. Secure a velvet ribbon or pretty accessory to your bun for added sophistication.
Curls and Waves
Texture — and especially loose curls and informal waves — are on trend right now. You don’t need to have naturally curly hair to achieve them, either. Using heatless curling tools can provide just enough body to make your hair look so much thicker. Pin-straight hair is the enemy of thinning hair — add texture to give it automatic oomph.
Pretty Headbands
Headbands that feature ornate details serve a few purposes. For starters, they can be positioned over areas of your scalp that often suffer the most from sparseness. Their designs draw attention away from thinning hair and make for a fashionable accessory. And let’s not forget how great a job they do at keeping your hair off of your face. They’re the hair accessory that keeps giving.
Pixie Haircut
The classic pixie haircut is considered one of the absolute best for thinning hair. By cropping your hair short on the sides and back, and leaving just a little length on top, you create the illusion of denser hair. This look can be personalized with shorter or longer layers on top, whichever you prefer.
Teasing the Roots
A lot can be disguised with one simple, timeless, and always effective styling technique: grab a quality root-lifting spray, a comb or brush, and go to town gently teasing the hair at your scalp. By teasing and then combing over your hair to smoothen it, you create the look of volume and body in your hair, even if you feel it has become thinner over the years.
Tease your roots and then wind your hair up into an elegant updo, or leave it down, or play with half up, half down styles. A little teasing will take your hair a long way.
