M-shaped hairline

[Lara the Lover and the Fighter]

So, I like many transwomen suffer from having an m-shaped hairline.

It so weird.  Even when I was like 12 years old, I had these spots where my hair just wouldn't grow.  My sister had them too so I don't think we have receding hairlines.  That being said, I am worried that it will never fill in, even on HRT.  My sister has baby hair in her spots after like 15 years of growing her hair out.  I don't want to wait 15 years!! 

Anyway, I've been trying different hair styles. You can't really see it in my avatar but I usually just part in the middle or kinda to the side.

Kind of like this:


I mean, this is what I go for but fail in the end.  My hair is close to that length just not blonde.  My mother says that my hair looks like the joker's.  WTH!?!?!

So what can I do to get it more like the girl in that picture and less like this:



Sorry I can't post pics of my hair.  I lost the camera during a birthday celebration.  sigh....

I'm too proud and too chicken to go to a professional so, what should I do?  I've even considered filling in the weird spots with eyeshadow o.o  Please help me! 

[Lauren5]

Probably wasn't the best idea, but at age 18, I got frustrated with that "dip" in the centre of the hairline and pulled it out.

The only option seemingly to get it right is hairline lowering surgery.

At least you don't have a hairline like Andrés Iniesta. He has a horribly receded hairline, almost like he has an island of hair on top of his head.

[Joelene9]

  The "M" shape is called a "widows peak".  A lot of older women and men has this hairline, including yours truly. 

  Joelene

[amZo]

  The "M" shape is called a "widows peak".  A lot of older women and men has this hairline, including yours truly. 

  Joelene

I think she's talking about the male pattern recession in the upper corners of her forehead. The widow's peak is that little bit that extends out from the middle of the scalp, usually associated with a woman's hairline.

I like that hairstyle you've shown. You're M pattern doesn't look all that pronounced, in fact it's hard to see even with you hair pulled back, I think that style would work really well for you. 

[Lara the Lover and the Fighter]

Probably wasn't the best idea, but at age 18, I got frustrated with that "dip" in the centre of the hairline and pulled it out.

The only option seemingly to get it right is hairline lowering surgery.

At least you don't have a hairline like Andrés Iniesta. He has a horribly receded hairline, almost like he has an island of hair on top of his head.

Holy crap, you pulled it out!?!  That sounds so painful!

You're right Andres has a killer hairline.  Kinda like Jason Statham.   

  The "M" shape is called a "widows peak".  A lot of older women and men has this hairline, including yours truly. 

  Joelene

Yeah I sort of have that peak as well.  I guess I shouldn't complain since it could be much worst.

I think she's talking about the male pattern recession in the upper corners of her forehead. The widow's peak is that little bit that extends out from the middle of the scalp, usually associated with a woman's hairline.

I like that hairstyle you've shown. You're M pattern doesn't look all that pronounced, in fact it's hard to see even with you hair pulled back, I think that style would work really well for you. 

Thank you, thank you!  Not just for the comment but because your the first person to call me she all week.  I tell people its okay but it secretly really bugs me. 

It really isn't so bad unless I wear my hair a certain way but sometimes you can see a little bit of skin through the sides of my hair when I wear it down.  In my avatar I was trying to hide the hair lines.  I honestly wouldn't wear the headband at all if it wasn't for the hairline. 

Here check it out.  Maybe I'm just being over critical but it bugs me.

[Ambiguous]

I think you would look very good with that hair style, if you're worried about the hairlines showing maybe part it slightly more to the middle?

[Lara the Lover and the Fighter]

Thanks!  Yeah, Ill probably have to move it slightly to the left or right depending on what side I part it on.  Hair is work!   

[L00T]

Your hair does not look like The Joker at all. I think it looks very pretty. I have the same shape to my hair if I don't grow it out. Then I can just put my hair to one side.

[Aquarelle]

I have got a very pronounced M, even more than the picture of the Joker and the only non-wig solution I found is a simple fringe, combined with a light blonde hair

[Jess42]

I wouldn't worry too awful much. I have a tendency to obsess over things like the index to finger ratio deal and I have seen quite a few women and not just older ones with the M shaped hairline. Obsession may not be the right word but I start comparing rather.

[Ms Grace]

Better an M than an upside down U...!

[Lara the Lover and the Fighter]

Better an M than an upside down U...!

Thanks Ms Grace.  I really need to stop over thinking these things.

[Aquarelle]

Mine was U-shaped before HRT... Now it is M and new hairs are growing

[Lara the Lover and the Fighter]

Mine was U-shaped before HRT... Now it is M and new hairs are growing

Maybe the M will turn into the good U?  ^.^

[Ms Grace]

Just as long as it doesn't turn into a Q or X you're coming out ahead!

[Lara the Lover and the Fighter]

Just as long as it doesn't turn into a Q or X you're coming out ahead!

I can't even imagine what that would look like Ms Grace! lol

[barbie]

M is for men. I hide it just by my hairs. Strong winds sometimes reveal my M-shaped hairline. Also after running and sweating. Sometimes, pony tail is better to hide the M.

My colleagues say that I do not need to worry about hair loss, but I do. I have been taking finasteride and applying minoxidil to prevent further hair loss. I guess it has helped a little bit, but I am not quite sure.

My kids want me to be bald 

barbie~~

[Lara the Lover and the Fighter]

M is for men. I hide it just by my hairs. Strong winds sometimes reveal my M-shaped hairline. Also after running and sweating. Sometimes, pony tail is better to hide the M.

My colleagues say that I do not need to worry about hair loss, but I do. I have been taking finasteride and applying minoxidil to prevent further hair loss. I guess it has helped a little bit, but I am not quite sure.

My kids want me to be bald 

barbie~~

Whats with that!!?? My kids say the same thing!  "Cut your hair.  Lets get the scissors."  I think its because they know how much I love my hair. lol

Do poneytails work to hide the hairline?  I thought it would be the opposite but now that you mention it, it could help if you do it the right way.

[barbie]

Whats with that!!?? My kids say the same thing!  "Cut your hair.  Lets get the scissors."  I think its because they know how much I love my hair. lol

Because of the threat from my daughter, I had my hair cut short in September 2012.



barbie~~

[muffinpants]

I see nothing wrong with an M-shaped hairline! Growing up, when I did not have bangs and wore my hair pulled back in a pony, my sis would tell me I looked like I was balding, but hey, it is what it is! I've had it my whole life. I do find that bangs cover it pretty well. And m is not for man, it is just a genetic difference that can happen to girls or boys.

Here are pictures that show my m hairline and how well it covers up.





my hair is wet in this last picture, but I'm sure you can get the idea