Thin-hair tricks
Part moves, root lift and cuts that add the look of fullness.
MARISOLIssue No. 60 · The Silver Edition
Silver is a color, not a surrender
Fuller-looking hair and easier makeup, for women over 50
Part tricks, root lift and hooded-eye makeup you can do at your own mirror. No fancy tools, no salon prices.
Free · printable · large print
The Part-Line Chart
A one-page printable that shows you where to move your part, and how to lift it, in about 5 minutes.
- Find your best part for your face shape
- Hide a widening part with one simple move
- The zig-zag part for a thin crown
- A 5-minute root lift with a dryer and a roller
Hi, I'm Marisol.
Hi, mija. I'm Marisol. Retired salon owner from San Antonio, 30 years behind the chair, red lipstick and a lot of opinions about your part.
The tips I share are plain styling technique, written by the Porchside team. No miracle bottles. Just where to part, how to lift, what to ask your stylist for, and how to make your eyes show again.
Start with the free Part-Line Chart below. It shows which part flatters thinning hair, for your face and your thin spot. Print it and keep it by the mirror.
What I share every day
Silver, done right
How to keep grey bright and soft, or blend it while it grows in.
Hooded-eye makeup
Where to put shadow and liner so it shows when your eyes are open.
The full program
Thinning-Hair Style Guide After 50
When you're ready for the whole routine, my Thinning-Hair Style Guide After 50 puts every trick on paper for $17.
See what's inside →Start with the free one
Which part flatters thinning hair, by face shape and thin spot