When it comes to touchy subjects, for barbers, thinning hair is the absolute touchiest. To better understand thinning hair strategies and solutions, we talked to Jim Markham, ColorProof Founder and CEO, who started his career as a celebrity barber. Markham recently launched the new ColorProof BioRepair-8 product line, aimed at encouraging new hair growth. “Barbers and stylists have to remember, the sooner your client addresses the problem, the better chance he has of seeing healthy hair growth,” says Markham. Here, he demystifies the dilemmas of thinning hair.
Q. What’s the smartest way to bring up thinning hair to a male client?
ColorProof BioRepair-8 three-step system
Q. Are there any in-salon techniques or product ingredients that can help?
Q. What styling and cut suggestions would you suggest for thinning hair?
A. If a man’s part falls in a thinning area, the defined part annunciates the thinning. Instead, use a change of direction, which allows the hair to go forward, softening the appearance of thinness. Try to keep the hair down, over the front hairline to de-emphasize receding. Medium and shorter lengths are the most flattering because they make the hair appear fuller and stronger. And, avoid longer lengths or trying to comb over the thinning area, which only draws attention to the problem. Lastly, if your client colors his hair, keep the color natural—very dark shades contrast too much with the scalp, accentuating scalp show-through.
A few other thinning hair treatments to suggest…
NIOXIN
KEUNE Night Density Rescue Treatment uses powerful antioxidants to target and neutralize free radicals that start oxidative damage that leads to thinning hair.
GRANDEHAIR Care Line Man Fortify Lotion strengthens the hair and boosts circulation with a powerful combination of red ginseng, rock crystals, caffeine and vitamin H.
AVEDA Rejuvenation Serum stimulates dormant hair follicles with vitamins, peptides and amino acids. Clients report thicker hair after six to eight weeks.
BOSLEY Invati Men Scalp Revitalizer instantly thickens hair at the root and invigorates the scalp with a potent blend of plant actives.
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