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PhrasesAt the HairdresserI miei capelli si stanno diradando.
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I miei capelli si stanno diradando.

My hair is thinning.

Pronunciation

Stress 'di-ra-DAN-do'. The '-ando' is the gerund of 'diradarsi'.

When to use it

Share this concern with your hairdresser to get advice on styles and products that minimise the appearance of thinning. Your hairdresser may refer you to a trichologist.

What it means

'Diradarsi' = to thin out. 'Si stanno diradando' = they are thinning (reflexive continuous). Related terms: 'calvizie' (baldness), 'alopecia' (alopecia), 'capelli fini' (fine hair). A hairdresser may recommend 'lozioni rinforzanti' (strengthening lotions) or specific scalp treatments.

Variations

Sto perdendo molti capelli.

I'm losing a lot of hair.

Simpler way to express it.

Ho i capelli molto fini.

I have very fine hair.

Fine hair, not necessarily thinning.

Che taglio mi consiglia per sembrare più voluminosa?

What cut do you recommend to look more voluminous?

Practical style solution.

Mini Dialogue

— I miei capelli si stanno diradando sulla sommità della testa. — Capisco. Da quanto tempo lo nota? — Da circa un anno. — Le consiglio di consultare un tricolo. Nel frattempo, uso uno shampoo volumizzante.

— My hair is thinning on the top of my head. — I understand. How long have you noticed this? — For about a year. — I recommend consulting a trichologist. In the meantime, I'll use a volumising shampoo.

Cultural Note

Hair thinning and hair loss ('caduta dei capelli') are openly discussed in Italian culture. September is traditionally known as 'caduta autunnale' (autumn hair loss), when Italians notice increased shedding — a normal seasonal phenomenon. Italian pharmacies and salons sell a wide range of 'anticaduta' (anti-hair loss) products.