One morning you might wake up and see that your hair isn’t quite as voluminous as it once was. It isn’t always easy to notice this – many people don’t before significant hair thinning has occurred.
How do we notice hair thinning occur given that it’s such a gradual process? Let’s take a look at the best ways to spot hair thinning so you can do something about it quickly to prevent further thinning.
Regular Photos
Taking regular photos of your scalp to discover its condition over time is a handy way to keep tabs on your hair. Snapping the condition of your hair once a month will work effectively at getting a good measure of its state.
The crown is one area you should focus on for thinking. If you have a wall mirror then a handheld mirror, gives you the perfect angle to look at your crown without being too inconvenient. It’s not always easy to take a selfie of your crown without a second mirror but can be a sufficient alternative.
If you have a trusted friend or family member who can help you take the photo so they can get the best angle, this could be a very useful thing to do. They can get the clearest photo to see if your scalp is more visible than before.
Speak to your Barber
You don’t need to be embarrassed by having this conversation with your barber; they have seen countless scalps throughout their careers and are better placed than most to notice the signs of thinning hair.
If you have the same barber every time you get your haircut, this is even better because they will be able to see the condition of your hair change over time and make the best observations.
Not only this but tips and advice can be given to you on how to style your hair so your hair loss problems aren’t as evident while simultaneously using products that don’t contain harmful products, protecting your hair’s health. They might even suggest you look into Minoxidil or Finasteride via a company like Sons.
Feeling the Heat
Do you know what feeling when the sun is out and you can feel it on the top of your head as the UV rays shine down on you? Well, you might feel it a bit more if your hair is thinning.
Lots of men report that, as their hair thins, they can feel the sun’s heat on their scalp more than before. This could be the alarm bell you need to tell you that your hair is thinning and now might be the time to do something about it. As a side note: protect your scalp and hair with a hat during hot seasons.
After reading this, do you think your hair is thinning after all? It might be time to contact the Sons team and see what we can do to help.