Millions of women worldwide are concerned about how to conceal a receding hairline. If you’re one of them, we have you covered!
Have you noticed that your hair is starting to thin around your temples and hairline? Is the widow’s peak more visible than before? You could be losing hair, which is causing your hairline to recede.
Although one in every two women will lose hair thickness as they age, hair loss can be a sensitive subject. Watching your hairline go back a few millimetres each time you look in the mirror can feel nerve-wracking.
We’ll go over the causes of hair loss and receding hairlines in women, as well as prevention and treatment options.
What exactly is a ‘receding hairline’?
A receding hairline is caused by hair loss when the hair around your temples thins out or stops growing entirely, giving the appearance of a broader forehead.
Although hair loss is more common in men, it can also affect women, resulting in the appearance of a receding hairline. The pattern of hair loss in men and women is very different, and females rarely experience the typical receding hairline seen with male pattern baldness.
What is the distinction between receding hair and thinning hair?
“A thinning hairline is caused by a reduction of hair fibres in each hair follicle, giving the appearance of less density,” says Rani Chetty, founder of Tymeless Necessity Hair.
“However, with receding, there is a reduction in actual hair follicles that become dormant and die off, resulting in a higher hairline and a more visible forehead.”
Rani adds that, while thinning can occur throughout the scalp, a receding hairline typically refers to decreased hair density, primarily affecting the frontal scalp.
A word on hormonal changes
Hormonal changes can also serve as a trigger for the damage of hair follicles. The hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is linked to pattern baldness in both men and women and it causes the hair follicles to reduce in size to a point that new hair cannot grow.
Statistics on hair loss
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 80% of men of European descent experience hair loss by age 80. However, by age 40, 40% of women already have visible hair loss.
Women’s receding hairline causes
“While more research is needed to understand the specific root causes of receding hairlines, we do know that genetics, overall health, hormones, diet, medications, and styling habits all play a role” – Rani Chetty, founder of Tymeless Necessity Hair
Female hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors. These include genetics, stress, pregnancy, and certain medical conditions.
Genetics
Women can inherit pattern baldness, though it is less common than in men, and this gene can be inherited from either parent. Hair loss due to genetics is more common as a woman approaches middle age, but it can occur earlier. Around this time in a woman’s life, she may also be going through menopause, which causes hormonal changes in the body that can contribute to hair loss.
Stress
Hair loss can occur due to a stressful situation or period. Significant stress can cause many hair follicles to enter the resting phase of the hair growth cycle, resulting in no new hair growth. This, combined with hair loss, can result in bald patches or hair thinning. This type of hair loss is usually temporary and improves with time.
Pregnancy
Hair loss during pregnancy is common and completely normal for many women. As previously stated, hormonal changes can significantly impact hair growth and loss. Hormone levels constantly fluctuate as the body changes during and after pregnancy, but hair loss is most common after pregnancy. This type of hair loss is usually temporary and returns to normal within a few months.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia, traction alopecia & Telogen Effluvium
What is frontal fibrosing alopecia?
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is the most common cause of a receding hairline in women. This condition is thought to result from hormonal and immune system changes. This condition causes slow and progressive hair loss as well as scarring of the scalp around the brow. Although there is no cure for this condition, there are medications that can slow and even stop hair loss in some cases.
What is traction alopecia?
Traction alopecia is a hair loss condition that, unlike Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, is not caused by hormonal changes. It is caused by pulling and strain on the hair. Ponytails, for example, can put a lot of strain on the scalp, leading to hair loss in some cases. Scraped-back hairstyles are best avoided because they can highlight thinning or loss of hair around the brow and hairline area.
What about telogen effluvium?
“Generally receding hairlines aren’t caused by telogen effluvium, which is hair loss caused by stressful events (for example, a hospitalisation or a global pandemic), as well as certain medications and medical conditions (including anorexia, thyroid disorders, iron deficiency, and more). With telogen effluvium, hairs fall out all over the head significantly, so it’s not just a receding hairline. However, in genetic hair loss, the density gradually thins, giving the appearance of a receding hairline in certain patterns,” adds Chetty.
Treatment for receding hairline
Preventive measures can be taken to stop or slow the progression of certain types of hair loss. Avoiding tight hairstyles, limiting the amount of heat used on the hair, brushing the hair with a wide-toothed comb to reduce strain, and avoiding harsh chemical treatments are all examples.
Other types of hair loss, such as hereditary hair loss, cannot be avoided, but there are ways to treat and conceal a receding hairline or thinning hair.
Changing your hairstyle is one option. A fringe or bangs cut into your hair is an excellent way to conceal a receding hairline or widow’s peak. Because the hair from the fringe will cover your brow, the hairline will be hidden.
If there is not enough frontal hair to cut bangs, clip-in bangs by Tymeless Necessity Hair can provide bangs at the click of a finger.
Our Easy Clip-In Bangs Extension provides you with an instant hair transformation without the commitment that comes with cutting your own hair. Easy to operate, lightweight, and non-damaging, our bang extensions can be trimmed to any face shape and desired style.
Another option is adding clip-in extensions to your hair, which can improve its appearance, volume, and texture while concealing any sparseness.
Made from 100% Remy hair, our clip-in extensions in light blonde can be worn on the go without professional assistance. At 20″, they add incredible length and volume to your hair at the click of a finger!
A woman’s hair topper by Tymeless Necessity Hair is also a great option, as is a woman’s frontal.
What is a woman’s hair topper?
A woman’s hair topper is a hairpiece that blends with your own hair by a few snaps of the built-in clips. Our toppers are a perfect solution for anyone with hair loss or hair thinning by providing more volume and density. These hairpieces shade different areas of hair loss depending on the coverage you want and are a great option for those who do not wish to opt for a full wig.
A customised frontal hairpiece by Tymeless Necessity Hair can completely transform your look, in minutes!
To combat female hair loss, health care providers may recommend a combination of topical treatments or laser therapy. This treatment is best suited to women who are experiencing early hair loss.
Can a receding hairline regrow?
According to Chetty, this depends on the cause, but it is possible in some cases.
“With early intervention, you have the best chance of regrowing hair,” she says. “The longer someone waits, the less likely it is that they will regrow their hair, so we shift the focus to maintenance.”
Furthermore, Chetty says that it entirely depends on whether the follicle is dormant.
“There’s a strong possibility that the hairline will improve and more hairs will grow back if there’s a dormant follicle with blood flow,” she adds. “However, if the follicle is no longer thriving and is dying, there is no way to revive it.”
Customised hair replacement systems
It is best to seek professional advice if you’re looking for an instant solution to hair loss and a receding hairline.
At Tymeless Necessity Hair, we provide a free and completely confidential consultation service; contact us today to learn how we can collaborate to create a hair loss solution that is unique to you!
A receding hairline is when the front hair follicles miniaturise (or thin out) and eventually become dormant, causing the hairline to move away from the face.
The number of hair follicles around the hairline and the shape of the hairline itself is a genetic predisposition. Changes in hair density around the face can indicate receding hairlines, which should not be confused with shorter broken hairs around the hairline.
The most obvious sign of a receding hairline? More skin is visible on the frontal scalp (i.e., that spot where your forehead meets your scalp). When you have less hair density, it can give the appearance of a higher forehead.
Conclusion
While everyone is different, experts prefer to treat a receding hairline with a multi-pronged approach, which includes focusing on consistency and maintenance if you want to see real and lasting results.
This entails experimenting with hair prosthetic solutions, medical treatments and a strict at-home regimen.
The staff at Tymeless Necessity Hair has a wealth of hair loss knowledge. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions.
Drop us a line in the comments section below to tell us about your experiences with a receding hairline.
For more information, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram.
View our range of products, click here.
TYMELESS NECESSITY HAIR IS A PROUD PARTNER OF CANSA
READ MORE BLOGS BY TYMELESS NECESSITY HAIR HERE:
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF HAIR EXTENSIONS
WHY CHOOSE A CUSTOM HUMAN HAIR WIG?
WHEN THERE’S A KINK IN YOUR HUMAN HAIR WIG’S KERATIN
HAIR WEAVE STYLES 101: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOWTHICKER HAIR HACKS YOU NEED TO KNOW RIGHT NOW!
Leave a reply