Feel like shaking some new hair onto your head? It may not be as good as the real thing, but topical products made of colored protein fibers can conceal hair thinning. These fibers, which come in pepper shaker-type bottles, adhere to bases of the hair follicles and the scalp, adding bulk to the hair shaft.
These mostly stay in place by static electricity but fixing sprays are available that add more holding power. The results can be dramatic, and the process is quick and easy.
There are many types of fiber products that can make hair shafts thicker; two of the more well-known products are Toppik and XFusion. These products are comprised of organic keratin fibers with a similar chemical makeup to human hair. You apply the product by spraying, painting, or sprinkling it on your scalp, where the fibers cling to your existing hair and create an illusion of a thicker and fuller hairline.
The fibers stick to your existing hairs by static electricity, so you don't have to worry about it coming off. After the product is on your hair and scalp, it's very difficult to take off completely - except with a thorough hair wash.
Toppik and other hair fiber products should blend in with your own the hair color, so choose the right color for the best results. The subtle addition of the extra fibers will diminish any contrast between your hair and scalp color. The drastic improvement also comes from the fibers adhering to the fine vellus hairs - shorter hairs which have little or no pigment - which can make your hair look thicker. In all, it's a great illusion.
Apply the product before you put on a white shirt. And remember to comb through your hair to ensure the fibers are fixed firmly. How well these products work depends on how much natural hair you have to work with.
They obviously won't work very well if you're bald or nearly bald with only a few hairs. In that case, a limited hair transplant can give you enough hair to use this product successfully. These products are excellent for making a hair transplant look fuller and may forestall more surgeries.
The problem with most fiber concealers is that they may not work at the hairline, but with a template placed slightly behind where the thin hair starts, you can create a reasonable illusion of a frontal hairline. Both Toppik and Xfusion offer spray applicators which can be used with their hairline templates.
Facing the elements Any time you apply something to your head, it's normal to worry about it coming off at an inopportune moment, which can lead to embarrassing situations.
Fiber products are pretty difficult to disengage (depending upon the manufacturer), with the following caveats:
A light rain won't affect fiber products because the fibers don't dissolve in water. But getting caught in a monsoon and being literally drenched in water may be a different story.
Wind shouldn't affect the fiber concealer because static electricity keeps the fibers clinging to your existing hair. However, we wouldn't stick our heads out of the car going 60 mph to test this theory, and you probably shouldn't either.
If you sweat heavily, some products will not run, while others may. Try not to run your fingers through your hair in public (or let someone else do it!) if you're not confident in the product you are using; test your fiber concealer at home (rather than in public) to see just how far you can push it with a sweaty head or with your fingers running through your hair.
If you still worry that the fibers may shed or loosen and cause an embarrassing fallout, you can always use hair spray for that additional safety cushion.
Some 'fiberhold' products are made by the companies that make these concealer products just for that purpose. Practice with the product you choose so there'll be no surprises.
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