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Development of a mature hairline is something that happens to all young men, generally occurring after puberty, but before age 30. The hairline around the forehead gradually shifts back slightly, revealing more of the forehead. The recession impacts the entire hairline, but the greatest shift takes place above the temples.

Many men can panic at the outset of this small recession, as the increased appearance of the forehead can leave many feeling self-conscious. On top of that, many are concerned about greater hair loss. The good news is that a mature hairline is simply a part of aging, and is not necessarily linked to any other hair loss.

Can You Stop a Mature Hairline?

Some men may find themselves wondering if it’s possible to halt or prevent the maturing of the hairline. While a hair loss expert may be aware of potential steps that can be taken against it, most would not advise it. The hairline is meant to naturally change with age, and working against it would create an out-of-place boyish look on a man well-advanced from that period in his life.

Celebrating the Style

One the great upsides to the mature hairline is that it helps men to craft a more distinguished look.  Certain physical characteristics are associated with more dapper older men, and the mature hairline is part and parcel of them.

There are many different ways hair grows on male heads, so styling with the mature hairline is something to chat to a hairdresser about, who can make a personal assessment and recommend a style. To get started, however, here are some recommended hair styles, for both the mature hairline, and some of the potential hair loss developments that can follow.

Growing the Fringe

For men who are still self-conscious about their hairline, and would prefer to take the focus off it, hair can be cut longer in the front and worn down over the forehead. This look is on the shaggier side, but is particularly useful for disguising the temples.

Going Shorter

The opposite of the shaggier look, some men may choose to cut their hair very short, embracing the new hair line. The “faux hawk” might sound a little on the punk-rock side of styling, but it’s actually quite common – especially among football players. This style involves growing hair longer on the top, but shortening the sides significantly. This works with the natural changes in the hair line. It also functions well for men who are beginning to experience thinning hair, and don’t want to draw too much attention to it.

If the length of the thinning hair becomes an issue, the crew cut is a preferable style, cut quite short on all sides. This has proved a popular choice for many Hollywood stars, including Liev Schreiber and Sam Worthington, for whom the crew cut is now a signature look.

Ultimately, it’s important to remember that the mature hairline is a natural part of adulthood. Men needn’t fear it. By the same token, it shouldn’t make them complacent about other types of hair loss, which can be treated.

For those who experience hair loss and balding, hair transplant surgery can seem like a magical unicorn.

Why a magical unicorn?

The idea of a magical unicorn is alluring, mysterious and full of promise. But imagine if you literally came face-to-face with a magical unicorn and the horn on its head. There is something slightly frightening about the unicorn concept, and so it is with hair transplant surgery.

But this is largely fear of the unknown. A solid understanding of hair transplant surgery – what it involves, what it feels like, what happens afterwards – will help alleviate this.

It is important to note that no matter what, hair transplant surgery is very much a last solution if nothing else works.

Why do it?

Whether it’s hereditary (first it was the barely noticeable hair thinning, then it was the very noticeable balding, followed by the dispirited combover and possibly the final shave), or due to an illness or accident, most people who go through loss of hair also experience loss of confidence.

There are myriad treatments for hair loss. Early stage hair loss paths begin with a treatment like Ashley & Martin’s RealGROWTH, which combines supplements, medications and treatments, among other things. Hair transplant surgery lies beyond these treatments, restoring hair in a more targeted manner. It’s a solution for anyone with a scalp less responsive to initial treatments.

The surgery

A typical hair transplant surgery involves a strip of skin cut out from the back into the head. The strip is typically 1 cm width by 25cm length. The open skin is stitched together with sutures.

The strip is then cut into cut into thousands of follicular units of 1, 2 and 3 which are grafted onto the head. The 1 pieces are placed on the front of the head, for a natural look, while the pieces of 2 and 3 are used on the top for fullness.

It is an intense surgery that entails anaesthetics and a few hours in the operating chair.

After the Surgery

Patients need to be very careful post-surgery, until the grafts have taken correctly. For around 10 days after the procedure, extra care needs to be taken with the hair as any vigorous handling, like scratching the scalp, can cause the patient to permanently lose grafts. In most cases the hair will fall out approximately 30 to 60 days after a procedure, at which point the patient will be back to the starting point for around 4 months until the new hair grows out and then they are free to treat it like natural hair. Use of medical treatments or a Laser Cap for hair loss may alleviate this shedding process.

There will be noticeable scabbing on the scalp for about a week after the surgery, and it will be red for a month or so after. After the procedure you may experience swelling around the eyes.

There will be a scar from the surgery but in most cases it is hidden by the hair. Typically, after a few years the scar will fade and the hair can be cut short again. Some patients also experience a sensation on the back of their neck for a few years where the skin was removed – this too will diminish over time.

One of the biggest benefits of hair transplant surgery is that the restored hair will not recede again.

Conclusion

Think carefully about why you want hair transplant surgery; it’s not a first-round solution for hair loss, and it’s not for everyone, and that’s okay. There are myriad hair loss treatments available that will work for and appeal to different people in different ways. The specialists at Ashley & Martin can advise on when transplant surgery is the most viable solution. But in most cases, the initial solution will be found in non-surgical treatments.

For men and women experiencing hair thinning, a laser cap could be the answer, particularly if they are interested in non-surgical treatments.

How a Laser Cap Works

A laser cap is an air tight membrane that sits on the scalp and emits low-level laser light energy to increase blood flow in the scalp, activate the skin cells and, in turn, stimulate the hair follicles into the growth phase. It targets the entire scalp and is most effective if the treatment is started at the first signs of hair thinning or receding. Laser caps are rechargeable and a typical one has approximately 224 lasers. They do not feel hot on the scalp so there is no risk of injury. It’s recommended a laser cap is worn around 3 times per week for 30-minutes each session.

Why Laser Caps Are Effective

Laser caps have a number of benefits. Firstly, the laser cap is a home device, meaning you can use it at your convenience in the privacy of your own home. It fits comfortably and discreetly under a hat so you can even go about your daily errands outside with it on. They’re also time efficient since you’re not required to make regular visits to a clinic for treatment.

Most importantly, laser cap is effective. While an in-clinic laser emits 80 diodes, a laser cap has an output of 224 diodes. Controlled clinical trials have shown that low-level laser light therapy stimulated hair growth in men and women. Based on an independent dermatological study, average hair count more than doubled after laser cap treatments. Based on an independent dermatological study, average hair count more than doubled after laser cap treatments.

Lastly, a laser cap not only stimulates the scalp, the laser light energy also helps the hair grow thicker and stronger.