Haircuts!

[kittykat]

Generally, what tends to hide thinning the best? I'm thinking about going super short (like twiggy) because I seem to think that having it shorter will allow it to grow in "stronger" because there will be less fussing, blow drying etc.. I'm scared if I do go that short though that it will make my hair look worse :eek: and then I'll be stuck with it while it grows out.

What's your experience with hairstyles? What seems to work the best to add volume to thin hair?

[finaleofseem]

I've attached a pic of my current chin-length 'do. I like this cut because I really don't have to blow dry it, and if I straighten it, I can do it on "low" after it air-dries. I get lots of volume from the layers in the front, and the back is stacked.

This works well for me, but your needs may be different. I think going shorter is generally a good idea for volume (you don't have to cut much off to make an effect, just a few inches, I've found), and so are layers.

Hope this helps!

[kittykat]

That's a great do! My hair is a little longer right now just a touch past my chin, but done in layers. I agree with a couple of inches making a difference in terms of adding volume! I like the bob look a lot!

[kawawa]

Before I got my topper and just before my hair got super thin I cut it short like twiggy too. I really like it and I keep it short now even with the topper. This photo is pre topper and pre massive balding shed. I have Toppik on in this photo so it looks pretty good even though it was really thin.

If it had stayed like this I could have cope with it, but as I have said I had a massive shed that caused balding and thinning beyond repair.

You will love your short hair. Go for it,.

[kittykat]

Your hair looks lovely! I really like the colour and the cut gives it tons of volume. I agree I have to just go for the short do. I know in the long run I'll be happier because I won't "feel" it as much. I style it so precisely that every time the wind blows it makes me want to run and find a mirror :rolleyes:

Thanks for sharing :>

[finaleofseem]

I style it so precisely that every time the wind blows it makes me want to run and find a mirror :rolleyes:

I totally know what you mean, there. Cutting mine short helped a lot, and I think a more pixie-esque cut would help even more. Even if the wind blows, there's no real length to mess up. :)

And Kawawa, I know I've probably said it before, but your skin is simply lovely. I'm in my 20s and mine isn't that good.

[kawawa]

And Kawawa, I know I've probably said it before, but your skin is simply lovely. I'm in my 20s and mine isn't that good.

Thanks, I try to take care of myself. Neutrogena products are the best for skin! Somthing has to be good, right?

I went to have my topper re-bonded yesterday and my bio hair is so thin on top I looked like Bozo the Clown! The tech was late, so I got to sit there with my wig off for about 45 minutes. That was a good feeling.

[divinem]

I think going shorter is generally a good idea for volume (you don't have to cut much off to make an effect, just a few inches, I've found), and so are layers.


I agree with finale. If I just take a little bit of length of and have my stylist work a few undetectable layers in, it's amazing how my hair perks up.