Hairstyles To Hide Female Pattern Baldness

Quick Summary Hairstyles To Hide Female Pattern Baldness

For women who experience thinning hair or bald spots due to female pattern baldness, you can consider certain hairstyles to hide female pattern baldness. This will make your hair look fuller and boost your confidence. [1]

Some key examples include:

• Textured Pixie Cut
• Side-Swept Bangs
• Messy Bun
• Bouffant Ponytail

In this article, we will detail 12 hairstyles that maximize the volumizing effect to hide your thinning hair.

1.    Textured Pixie Cut

A textured pixie cut uses rough layers to add fullness and shape. This hairstyle is very beneficial for thinning hair at the crown or temples. The cut’s short length requires minimal maintenance and gives you space for creative texturising.

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Apply volumizing mousse or texturizing spray to damp hair.
• Use fingers or a round brush to lift hair at the roots as you blow-dry.
• Add definition to the ends with a light pomade or styling cream.

When it comes to maintenance, it requires regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain shape.

2.    Side-Swept Bangs

Side-swept bangs draw attention to the face and cover thinning areas around the temples or front hairline. The additional volume and movement create a soft and face-framing look that is easy to manage.

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Blow-dry bangs with a round brush to enhance volume.
• Sweep bangs to one side with a light hairspray to hold in place.
• Use root touch-up powder along the hairline for added thickness.

The maintenance is moderate and requires trimming every 3-5 weeks to keep bangs neat.

3.    Layered Bob

A layered bob is a chin- or shoulder-length cut with layers that provide structure and density. This hairstyle is well-suited for those who want to mask thinning hair around the crown without a sacrifice in length.

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Start with a volumising mousse at the roots to lift the hair.
• Style with loose waves or curls to add texture and disguise thin spots.
• Opt for regular trims to keep the layers from weighing down.

For this hairstyle, the maintenance is high, and needs regular trims every 6-8 weeks to maintain volume.

The table below details the maintenance requirements for each hairstyle:

4.    Headband Style

A headband placed just behind the hairline or at the crown helps cover thinning hair, especially around the temples. This accessory adds visual interest and is ideal for a quick and easy solution to bald patches. [2]

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Choose a headband close to your hair color for a natural look or a contrasting one for a pop of color.
• Position the headband carefully to cover problem areas.
• Tease hair slightly behind the headband to add height and volume.

This hairstyle is low-maintenance and works with all hair types and lengths. However, a downside constantly wearing the headband is traction alopecia causing hair loss in the temples and hairline. So try not to continuously wear a headband.

5.    Twist-Outs for Curly Hair

Twist-outs are ideal to add texture and body to naturally curly hair, which makes thin spots less noticeable. This hairstyle works thanks to curls that lift away from the scalp, which gives the illusion of fuller hair.

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Divide hair into small sections and twist each section with curl cream or mousse.
• Let twists set overnight or under a hood dryer.
• Undo twists gently in the morning and fluff the roots with a pick or comb.

You need to re-style your hair every few days to maintain volume.

6.    Curly Bob

The combination of the volume-boosting benefits of a short bob with curls, a curly bob disguises thinning areas on the crown. Curls add body and volume, which makes hair appear thicker and more robust.

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Use a curl-enhancing cream on damp hair.
• Dry with a diffuser to keep curls intact and add lift at the roots.
• Lightly tease sections for extra volume if needed.

Curly bob should be refreshed with a curl cream or mousse every couple of days.

7.    Asymmetrical Bob

The asymmetrical bob has a longer section on one side, which draws focus away from any thinning areas. This cut adds visual interest and can be adapted to various hair textures and face shapes.

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Part the hair to accentuate the asymmetry and cover thin areas.
• Style with a straightener or curler to add soft waves.
• Use a light texturising spray for added fullness.

The hairstyle requires moderate maintenance. All you need is to trim every 4-6 weeks to maintain the asymmetry.

8.    Top Knot

A top knot provides a stylish way to cover thinning around the crown. This style pulls hair away from the face and focuses on volume at the knot.

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Gather hair into a high ponytail and twist it into a bun at the top of the head.
• Tease the hair in the bun for a fuller appearance.
• Use bobby pins to secure the bun, allowing a few strands to frame the face.

Top knotworks for medium to long hair, which requires minimal daily styling.

9.    Messy Bun

The messy bun is a casual and volumized updo that hides thin areas around the crown without tightly pulling on the scalp. The texture makes the bun appear fuller, which is perfect for everyday wear. [3]

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Gather hair loosely at the back or top of the head.
• Use a texturising powder at the roots to add height.
• Secure with an elastic but let some pieces fall naturally for a carefree look.

This is ideal for all hair types and requires no heat.

10.    Flipped Side Part

A flipped side part covers thinning spots as it positions more hair on one side of the head. This adds height and volume. It’s especially effective for thin hairlines and provides a sophisticated look. [4]

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Apply volumising spray at the roots.
• Flip hair to one side and part about an inch or two off-center.
• Blow-dry hair upside-down to set the part and lock in volume.

This hairstyle is ideal for various lengths and textures.

11.    Bouffant Ponytail

A bouffant ponytail combines height at the crown with a sleek and low ponytail. It’s ideal to conceal thin patches around the scalp. The extra volume around the crown creates a glamorous look.

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Backcomb hair at the crown before gathering into a ponytail.
• Use a volume-boosting powder to hold the shape.
• Keep the ponytail loose to avoid any pulling movements on the scalp.

This hairstyle requires medium maintenance and suits both short and long hair.

12.    Beehive Updo

A beehive updo elevates hair at the crown, which creates the illusion of volume. The style can be adapted with pins and accessories to cover thin areas around the scalp. [5]

Here’s how to style your hair:

• Use a teasing comb to create height at the crown and secure with pins.
• Style the rest of the hair into a loose and vertical updo.
• Finish with a lightweight hairspray for a polished look.

This hairstyle is ideal for medium to long hair and formal occasions.

Here is an overview of the cost of some tools you need:

Conclusion

The choice of the hairstyle makes a huge difference for women who suffer from female pattern baldness. A major focus should be to add volume and conceal thinning areas, especially for those who don’t want to undergo a female hair transplant. The versatile styles that we listed above meet the needs of various hair types and personal preferences. This provides practicality and elegancy.

Check out our other articles to learn more about female pattern baldness and how you can treat this condition.

References

1- Fabbrocini, G., Cantelli, M., Masarà, A., Annunziata, M. C., Marasca, C., & Cacciapuoti, S. (2018). Female pattern hair loss: A clinical, pathophysiologic, and therapeutic review. International journal of women’s dermatology, 4(4), 203–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijwd.2018.05.001

2- Headbands Are Back—Here’s How You Can Wear Them. (n.d.). Byrdie. https://www.byrdie.com/how-to-wear-a-headband

3- Mayo, T. T., & Callender, V. D. (2021). The art of prevention: It’s too tight-Loosen up and let your hair down. International journal of women’s dermatology, 7(2), 174–179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijwd.2021.01.019

4- ZALA. (2017, February 17). The Hair Flip: How to Perfect the Style. ZALA Clip in Hair Extensions; ZALA Hair Extensions. https://www.zalahair.com/blog/the-hair-flip?srsltid=AfmBOoqL0OLFyQCEuv6f8SbloVZDtIux1ZAlv6wugVIeP1kMRTyQ5pJk

5- How to Do a 1960s Beehive Hairdo: 10 Steps (with Pictures). (n.d.). WikiHow. https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-1960s-Beehive-Hairdo