When you wake up in the morning or before you go out at night, are you consistently looking into the mirror and wondering how to cover your recently thinning hair, which may include sparseness by the scalp and bald spots? It’s difficult enough finding a style you love without throwing thinning hair into the equation. But you don’t have to throw in the towel, either. There are a number of hairstyles that look perfect on thinning hair, and can help conceal bald spots and make you look and feel your confident best.
Here are eight quick, easy hairstyles for older women who want to cover bald spots and thinning hair.
Funky Pixie
The pixie haircut is a near-perfect cut for thinning hair and bald spots because it keeps the hair short in the back and sides, while providing some length on top that can cover sparseness. From there it’s up to you how you choose to style your pixie. You can make it a funky cut with spiky pieces or play with highlights that provide dimension and make the hair look thicker.
French Twist
The French twist is such an elegant updo that gathers the hair and twists it upwards. If you have lengthier hair and can turn to this classic style, it’s also one that hides signs of thinning hair. Punctuate your look with a pretty hair pin or even a floral barrette.
High Bun
Love the idea of updos for your hair, but aren’t really masterful with hair tools? Instead of a French twist, you can easily wrap your hair Into a high bun. This look can be created with or without a hair doughnut and takes just minutes. Spray any loos strands with hairspray to keep it looking polished.
Curly Hairstyle
One of the fastest ways to go from flat hair to textured hair that looks thicker is to add curls. If you have a natural curl or wave pattern, there has never been a better time to invest in a good curl cream, and maybe a diffuser, and put them to good use. If you don’t have curls, you can easily add them without destroying your hair with intense heat with heatless curls.
Tie a Scarf On
This trick is perfect for busy days when you don’t have time to plug in hair curlers or invest too much time in a style. A beautiful silk scarf is a gorgeous hair accessory that can be worn as a headband or to jazz up your updo or bun. It also strategically conceals areas of sparseness on the scalp.
Deep Side Part
If your scalp is showing signs on thinness on one side of your head, flip your part and try a deep side part that may conceal these areas. It may wind up being your fastest, smartest, and cheapest hair trick yet.
Bob With Long Layers
After the pixie, the bob is one of the best haircuts for thinning hair, especially if you prefer to keep a little length. Ask your stylist to maintain a blunt base that appears thicker and to create movement by cutting long layers into your hair.
Half-Up/Half-Down Hair
This style always works, especially if you want to make your hair look thicker. By gather the top section of your hair and securing it a little higher than you usually do (and maybe even teasing the front slightly), you create volume in your hair that it previously lacked.
These hairstyles are simple to create and can make your hair look and feel thicker and healthier.
