The hairline is one of the essential features of a person’s head. It can shape how others see you and your personality, much like a frame in an artwork or photograph does. Even subtle changes, like styling your hair differently or cutting it shorter, can make a big difference in how you look. Male-pattern baldness is one of the most common causes of a receding hairline in men and women alike. Although other factors may contribute to its development, it’s typically caused by Androgenetic Alopecia—commonly known as male or female pattern baldness. Men who lose their hair due to male pattern baldness are classified according to the Norwood scale, while female pattern baldness is classified according to the Ludwig classification system.
A range of effective treatments is available for men and women with thinning hair. Medical treatment and hair transplantation are best for receding hairlines. Non-surgical treatments may help reduce early-stage thinning, but they won’t work once hair loss has progressed to a certain point. For people with more advanced hair loss, combining medical therapy with surgical treatment may be better than either method alone.
Creating a natural-looking hairline is one of the most critical parts of any transplant surgery. It reflects the surgeon’s technical skills, creativity, and artistic flair. A poor hairline design is often responsible for the need for repair work. When a hair transplant is planned, we decide on the hairline position by considering several factors. The hairline position is not a fixed distance from your eyebrows—instead, it has to do with ratios and proportions pleasing to the eye. The goal for every patient is a natural-looking hairline that will appropriately frame the face. When designing a hairline, it is essential to consider how the patient will look when they are older. A low, flat line that looks good on a young person might not age well or be appropriate for an older individual. Generally, a high frontal hairline with some recession at the temples will look good throughout a man’s lifetime. This creates what most people consider to be an age-appropriate result.
Women tend to lose their hair in a gradual and less-defined pattern than men, but they also have unique challenges when creating new hairlines. Women have rounder and lower hairlines than men and a greater need for density in their hair. An attractive hairline is a highly desirable facial feature. Choosing an experienced hair restoration specialist as your guide to good results can help you achieve this goal.
Dr Epameinondas Bonaros is a renowned FUE hair transplant surgeon based in Glasgow. He combines a strong passion for the field with exceptional restorative techniques to create work that speaks for itself. His hair restoration treatments in Glasgow are tailored to each individual patient, and he works one-on-one with each of them. As a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons (BAHRS), Dr Bonaros is committed to providing patients with up-to-date guidance on all aspects concerning hair loss.
