LIFESTYLE
1. KEEP IT SHORT
“While it may seem
counterintuitive,
shorter hair will bring
less attention to your
hair loss, and will help
thicken up what you
do have,” Acord says.
This is because you can
add stylized volume,
as opposed to long
hair, which weighs
everything down and
accentuates recession
or thinning.
GROOMING TIPS FOR MEN
WITH THINNING HAIR
TIP: If you haven’t al-
ready, now’s the time to
invest in a reliable stylist
or barber—one who can
help to pair your style
with the best products.
3. STIMULATE
BLOOD FLOW
Who knew that a scalp
massage could help
you prevent hair loss?
It’s true: Anything that
stimulates blood flow
to the scalp will in turn
boost the distribution of
nutrients to the hairs.
TIP: “Washing your hair
every day or every other
day will not only allow
your hair to look fresh
and full, but also add
energy to the scalp".
4. EXPERIMENT
WITH YOUR
GROOMING
If you want to pull
attention from your
thinning hair, consider a
few visual tricks, Acord
say. “Growing facial
hair adds depth to your
face and overall look,”
he says. It gives you an
opportunity to attract
attention elsewhere,
and can create an
appealing visual imbal-
ance.
2. FOCUS ON
MICROFIBER HAIR
STYLERS
As for stylers that ben-
efit your hair’s health,
Acord says to avoid
thick creams or gels,
and focus on “micro-
fibers” like molding
paste or texture cream.
“Products like this will
create texture, and will
plump-up hair so it ap-
pears full.
TRY: American Crew's
defining Paste and V76's
Styling Cream
GROOMING
For most men (and plenty of women), hair
is a source of pride—but it’s a finite one.
We must come to terms with the fact that, as
we age, this pride source thins, recedes, falls
out, and sometimes vanishes completely.
If you still have some of your hair—wheth-
er it’s receded or thinned, but not to the point
of embracing baldness—then you probably
want to know how you can better showcase it.
You want to add volume, slow down hair loss,
and hold onto it as long as you damn well can.
That’s more than understandable, so we
got 5 tips from Vaughn Acord, celebrity stylist
and the man behind V76 hair care and styling
products.
TIP: Second, if you’re graying at the same time, Acord
says to talk to your stylist about adding some low-lights
to your hair. “Low-lights will give the illusion of depth
and thicker hair".
5. MIND YOUR HEALTH
While of course there are genetic causes to thinning
hair and balding, it’s always important to maintain
a healthy lifestyle and manage stress,” Acord says.
“Your hair is connected to your bloodstream, so any
sudden changes to your body—diet, medication, or
stress—can affect the appearance of your hair.
TIP: Certain vitamin intake can help support the
growth of hair, but should only be done under the
guidance of your dermatologist.”
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