Many people may not aware that there are camouflage makeups designed to hide hair loss and thinning hair. If the right products are used, the client can look nearly perfect and no one need notice their hair loss issues. This is usually a short term solution, until one can budget for something more permanent.
It’s important to note that the skin on the scalp is very different than on the face so the product used must be specifically formulated with this in mind.

In order for this technique to be effective, the scalp must first be exfoliated. This should be done twice a week. A professional hair stylist will instruct the client on in-home maintenance so that this is done properly. If done incorrectly, this makeup can clog the pores and block hair growth which would only exacerbate and make the hair loss problem worse.

If the client has oily to normal skin on the scalp, it would be best to use a pressed powder. If the scalp is dry to normal, a creme base would eliminate dryness. It is imperative the the camouflage makeup is a product suited to the client’s lifestyle. If they are extremely active, the makeup should contain a certain level of pigment stain to prevent it from running.

Cosmetic, camouflage-tints color in exposed scalp areas and can create the illusion of additional hair fibers. The manufacturer assures us these products will hold up under perspiration and weather and they will wash out. While not suited for extreme hair loss cases, this technique is best used on someone who has lost little or an intermediate amount of hair. It is also for someone who has little or minimal budget to deal with thinning hair. This treatment is available at Fantasia, call for a consultation.