Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Asked 4 months ago

How to hide hair loss in women?

My hair has started falling out quite a bit after my second pregnancy, and now my scalp is visible in places. I'm really worried about how it looks, especially for family functions. What can I do to hide this hair loss without it being too obvious?

5

5 answers

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
Most liked

I completely panicked when I saw my scalp showing through near my partition line, and I thought I was going bald. But I realized hair thinning is incredibly common for women due to stress and hormonal shifts. Using root touch-up sprays or changing my parting line made it look perfectly normal while I waited for my treatment to work.

Kusum Vyas Kusum Vyas Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Beta, you can gently tie your hair in a soft loose bun or use a nice cotton scarf to cover your scalp when going out. At home, gently massaging a little home-made onion juice or warm amla oil into the scalp twice a week can nourish the roots. Just make sure you are eating healthy foods and not worrying too much.

Powered by

Consult a dermatologist

Shalini Misra Shalini Misra Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I tried covering up my hair loss with expensive extensions for months, but the thinning just kept getting worse. Eventually, a doctor advised a thyroid panel test, and we found my thyroid was underactive. Please get your blood work done and consult a doctor regularly instead of just trying to mask the thinning.

Sunita Patil Sunita Patil Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Using a mild herbal shikakai wash can make the hair look naturally thicker, and wide fabric hairbands are great for hiding front hair loss. However, if you are losing chunks of hair suddenly, please see a trichologist or dermatologist. Natural remedies can only do so much if there is a vitamin deficiency or hormonal issue.

Related reads

All articles
Ananya Reddy Ananya Reddy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I used to hide my widening part with dry shampoo and high buns, but the real change happened when I fixed my nutrition. Making sure you get enough protein, iron, and staying active really improves blood circulation to the scalp. While you use temporary styling tricks, don't forget to fuel your body with good nutrition.

Evidence-based health, reviewed by clinicians. Free, weekly.