Almost all of us have what we consider a “good side” when taking photos. And recently, while looking at your best-angle photos, you may have noticed that the hair on your temples is thinning. 55% of women experience temple thinning, and while you know you’re not alone, you still wish you could somehow camouflage that sparse area. That’s why we asked a professional to recommend hairstyles that are perfect for thinning hair around the temples and will help you show off your lovely side. Keep scrolling to find the style that’s right for you!
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The best hairstyle for thinning hair around the temples
When it comes to thinning hair at the temples, it’s important to figure out what you want to enhance and what you need to camouflage, says Chaz Dean, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Wen Hair & Body Care. say. “Once you know that, you can change your style to address the areas where your hair is thinning.”
One easy way to do this is to add bangs. “There are several types of bangs that can be useful, from blunt bangs to textured bangs to curtain bangs of various lengths,” says William, director of creative education at Scrapples Haircare and former hairstylist at Ambush Makeover. Whatley adds. “Whether the length ends at the bridge of the nose, the tip of the nose, or the chin, each length has a different flattering effect.” Basically, about the best hairstyles for thinning hair at the temples. Talk to your stylist about bangs like the styles below.
1. Curtain bangs
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If you have thinning hair on one or both temples, Dean says letting the fringe of your curtains flow toward the sides can camouflage areas where the hair is less thick. “Curtain bangs literally act like curtains and help cover up thinning areas,” he explains. “Especially when the center is hollowed out and open, it helps draw attention away from the temples.”
What to ask: Request that bangs be longer on the sides than in the middle, with the soft ends starting at the center of the eye pupils and the longest length ending just above the cheekbones.
2. Best hairstyle for thinning hair: Face-framing layers
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“A hairstyle that follows the contours of your face can hide thinning hair at your temples,” says Dean. Why: Soft face-framing layers help make sparse spots look as if they were an intentional part of a multi-layered style. Plus, layers add movement and volume to thinning hair, giving it an overall voluminous look.
What to request: Request medium to long layers starting at your cheekbones and graduated every few inches to the ends of your hair.
3. Fairy with lots of bangs
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A fringed pixie gives maximum volume and movement to thinning hair while hiding temple spots. “A great way to hide thinning hair at the temples is to cut your hair into full bangs,” says Dean. This lifts the top and gives the illusion of fuller hair at the temples.
What you’ll want: A pixie cut with bangs a few inches longer. You can cover thinning hair on your temples by brushing it in front.
4. The best hairstyle for thinning the temples: Side-swept bangs
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To hide thinning temples, Dean suggests choosing side-swept bangs. “Flowing your bangs to one side of your forehead changes the look,” he continues. “Rather than having just one heavy length hanging down and looking sloppy, these bangs can make thin, wispy hair look thicker.”
What to ask: Request a chipped feather edge or razor cut to avoid the edges of your bangs becoming too blunt. This will make your bangs look fuller and cover more of your temples.
Speaking of letting your bangs flow to the side, Whatley has one piece of advice for when you go to the salon: That’s the last thing you ask to have your bangs cut. “Once your bangs are dry, it’s okay to have your stylist cut them,” he says. “I always cut bangs at the end of a haircut appointment, so the bangs aren’t too short for the client because dry hair doesn’t frizz like wet hair.” If you do, you will definitely get the perfect length and the perfect hairstyle to show off your best side.
