Dealing with Hair Loss on The Fourth of July: The Fourth of July means cookouts, sunshine, sports on the front lawn, swimming, and fireworks. For those 40 million American men suffering with hair loss, the Fourth of July is another social event they’d rather not attend. For many of them, if they’re not worrying about who’s staring at their ever-receding hairline, they’re wondering if anyone will notice their hairpiece or the Toppik they sprinkled on in the morning. There are temporary hair loss solutions, but when it comes to the Fourth of July, or having fun in the sun on any other summer day, these options become practically futile.

Dealing with Hair Loss on The Fourth of July: Temporary Hair Loss Solutions

The following are not ideal for high temperatures, sporty activities, or windy weather. However, if you can find an indoor party on the Fourth of July, or a party where you can relax and observe the activities, they will work fine. Here’s a list of what and why:

What: The classic hairpiece.
Why: This temporary hair loss solution is rendered useless during outdoor summer fun because of its limited functionality. Hairpieces do not easily stay on, and can become displaced while playing sports, while swimming, or during windy weather. Stay away from the football and away from the pool if you have to wear a hairpiece.
What: The baseball cap.
Why: You’d think this option would be perfect—it shades your eyes from the sun and is expected sportswear. The one drawback of a baseball cap is you can’t swim in it. If you do, it might seem obvious that you’re covering something up. This option gets you out of the house and in the game, but not in the pool.
What: Toppik.
Why: This cosmetic “sprinkle-on” concealer made of magnetized keratin fibers sounds like the perfect day-to-day solution. But in summer, there are a few reasons it is not ideal. For starters, it appears unnatural and obvious in direct sunlight. Additionally, though water-resistant, it is not completely water proof. Sweating or swimming would loosen the fibers and cause them to “run” in a paint-like drip. Avoid embarrassment and stay indoors with the air conditioning.

Permanent Hair Loss Solutions

The only permanent hair loss treatment is hair transplantation. Cost of hair transplantation seems like a lot up front, but when you consider a lifetime supply of hairpieces, Toppik, Rogaine, and Propecia, it pretty much balances out. The results of surgical hair restoration these days look completely natural and is DHT immune. New hair reaches maximum maturity at one year to 18 months after the procedure. Schedule a consultation with a hair transplant specialist and by next year on the Fourth of July, you may not have to deal with hair loss anymore.

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