- In this Article
- The findings
- What you can do
- Top ways to hide hair loss
- Treatment effectiveness
- Signs of aging
Ways to divert attention from hair loss
Last reviewed: May 2010
Eighty percent of women and almost 50 percent of men surveyed attempted to mask their hair loss. Here's what they tried and their assessment of how well each worked:
| Technique | Very or somewhat effective |
|---|---|
| Wear a wig or toupée | 65% |
| Shave head (for men) | 46 |
| Dress better | 46 |
| Exercise to improve physique | 44 |
| Change hair style | 43 |
| Use products that make hair look thicker | 38 |
| Cover head more often | 30 |
