Alternatives for Baldness

Other than taking FDA-approved medication for baldness, or going through any sort of hair transplantation procedure, here are some useful baldness alternatives to help mask baldness to as great an extent as possible:

• Wigs/Toupees - Wigs and toupees are probably the oldest form of Baldness cover-up. These are commonly known by many other terms such as "wigs", "hairpieces", "hair extensions", "artifical hair implants", "hair bonding-fusion", and "hair weaves". These wigs/toupees are artificial prostheses which are manufactured from either syntheitc fibres (such as nylon or acrylic) or from severed human hair.

• Hair Care - Here are some useful Hair Care tips:
  • By keeping your hair longer, you will create a fuller, thicker-hair-looking style. Specifically, attempt to keep your hair longer on the top, and shorter on the sides.

  • Wash your hair every day with a very mild shampoo. Washing hair more than once a day, is definitely frowned upon, since it removes natural oils that help promote hair shine and thickness.

  • Volumizers (a type of conditioner) can assist with adding thickness to thinning hair. Volumizers condition and strengthen hair to help promote fullness.

  • Blow-dryers should be user to dry hair, not style it. A light grooming cream in conjunction with hair-dryer use can help promote a fuller hair look, as opposed to towle-dried hair.

• Products - Here some products that can be used on hair, to make it look more full:
  • Gels - A light gel can add volume and body to your hair. Generally, gels provide a stronger hold that hairsprays. Avoid thick gels that weigh your hair down too much.

  • Pomade - This makes your hair look shiny and slick. Typically, it doesn't dry, and may take several washings to remove it from your hair completely. Use it sparingly.

  • Mousse - Mousse will add extram volume to your hair, but use it sparingly.

  • Hairspray - Can be used to keep your hair in a certain style (and stiff). It isn't as "strong" as gell, and will not appear as "wet" as when you use Pomade.

  To obtain these products or for a complete line of hair products for every need, visit the following site:

  Hairproducts.com

• Perms and Relaxers - Routine perms are safe for the hair. However, perms used in conjunction with relaxers can result in hair damage, due to multiple chemical processes being combined.