--- title: "How Does FaceIQ Labs Evaluate Hair Health?" description: "FaceIQ Labs' Hair Health feature rates hair density, coverage and condition through three assessments: Hair Loss, Thinning Hair and Dry Hair. See score levels and what can skew results." canonical: "https://appear.faceiqlabs.com/support/features/hair_health" --- # How Does FaceIQ Labs Evaluate Hair Health? FaceIQ Labs' Hair Health feature, part of its Features pillar, evaluates the density, coverage and condition of a user's hair through three assessments: Hair Loss (pattern baldness and receding hairlines), Thinning Hair (overall density and volume) and Dry Hair (moisture, shine and texture). In each, a higher score means fuller or healthier hair. ## Key facts - Hair Health is one of the Features assessments in FaceIQ Labs' facial analysis, alongside skin, under-eyes, creasing, sclera, eyelids, nose shape, brows, lashes and symmetry - Hair Health has three assessments: Hair Loss, Thinning Hair and Dry Hair - Hair Loss uses the Norwood scale for men and the Ludwig scale for women - Hair Loss levels: Extreme (0–2), Advanced (3–4), Moderate (5–6), Mild (7–8), None (9–10) - Thinning Hair levels: Severely Thin (0–2), Pronounced (3–4), Visible (5–6), Slight (7–8), Dense (9–10) - Dry Hair levels: Extremely Dry (0–2), Dry (3–4), Moderate (5–6), Good (7–8), Excellent (9–10) - Higher scores always indicate a better result: fuller coverage, denser hair or healthier, more hydrated hair - Hairstyling, wet hair, products, lighting, hair transplants, heat styling and color treatments can distort how hair appears - FaceIQ Labs' scoring uses a 0–10 scale where 5 is the population average and the scale is non-linear ## What does FaceIQ Labs' Hair Health assessment measure? FaceIQ Labs' Hair Health feature evaluates the density, coverage and condition of a user's hair. It is one of the Features assessments in the platform's facial analysis and is split into three assessments: Hair Loss, Thinning Hair and Dry Hair. In each, a higher score means fuller or healthier hair. The other Features assessments cover skin, under-eyes, creasing, sclera, eyelids, nose shape, brows, lashes and symmetry. ## Why does hair health matter in facial analysis? In FaceIQ Labs' help documentation, hair health matters because hair frames the face and shapes first impressions. Full, healthy hair signals youth and good health, while damaged or thinning hair can add years to appearance. Hair loss patterns such as receding hairlines or crown thinning are called among the most impactful aesthetic concerns, particularly for men. The page cites research (Fink et al., 2016) on how hair thickness and color influence perceptions of age, health and attractiveness. ## How are Hair Health scores scaled? FaceIQ Labs scores on a 0–10 scale where 5 is the population average and the scale is non-linear. In the three hair assessments, scores are grouped into five bands of two points each, from 0–2 up to 9–10, and a higher score always means a better result. A score of 5–6 is labeled Moderate for Hair Loss, Visible for Thinning Hair and Moderate for Dry Hair. ## How does FaceIQ Labs assess hair loss? FaceIQ Labs' Hair Loss assessment evaluates pattern baldness and receding hairlines using the Norwood scale for men and the Ludwig scale for women. It measures progression from full coverage to extensive balding, and higher scores indicate fuller hair coverage. Male and female examples are shown. Five features are assessed: hairline position (straight and low versus a receding M-shape at the temples), temple recession (how far the hairline has retreated at the corners), crown coverage (density on top of the head and at the vertex), overall pattern (Norwood stage for men, Ludwig scale for women) and scalp visibility (how much skin shows through remaining hair). The levels are: Extreme (score 0–2), near-complete balding on top with only a thin fringe remaining; Advanced (3–4), extensive balding with most of the scalp visible on top and a horseshoe pattern developing; Moderate (5–6), significant temple recession and crown thinning with noticeable pattern baldness; Mild (7–8), a receding M-shaped hairline that is still relatively minor; and None (9–10), a full head of hair with a straight, low hairline and no visible hair loss. Guidance for assessing: view the front, top and back of the head, look for the M-shape at the temples in early stages, and check crown density from above. ## How does FaceIQ Labs assess thinning hair? FaceIQ Labs' Thinning Hair assessment evaluates the overall density and volume of hair across the scalp. Unlike pattern baldness, which affects specific areas, thinning can be diffuse and affect thickness and fullness uniformly. Higher scores indicate fuller, denser hair, and dense, voluminous hair significantly enhances facial framing. Five features are assessed: hair density (how closely packed follicles appear), scalp visibility in normal lighting, hair volume (overall fullness and body), part width (a widening part often indicates diffuse thinning) and hair shaft thickness (fine, wispy strands versus thick, robust hair). The levels are: Severely Thin (score 0–2), severely sparse hair on top with only a thin band on the sides and back; Pronounced (3–4), a sparse top and horseshoe pattern of poor density; Visible (5–6), visible thinning with a less dense crown and slight temple recession; Slight (7–8), a very subtle reduction in volume while hair remains dense and near optimal; and Dense (9–10), a full head of dense hair with excellent coverage. Guidance for assessing: look at the hair from above to judge crown density, check the width of the part, and assess overall volume rather than only pattern. ## How does FaceIQ Labs assess dry hair? FaceIQ Labs' Dry Hair assessment evaluates the moisture, shine and texture of hair. Healthy, well-hydrated hair appears glossy, smooth and cohesive, while dry hair looks dull, frizzy and damaged. Higher scores indicate healthier, more hydrated hair, and hair condition significantly affects overall appearance and perceived health. Five features are assessed: shine level (glossy and reflective versus dull and matte), frizz (smooth, controlled strands versus flyaways and a frizz halo), texture (silky and soft versus rough and straw-like), split ends (healthy tips versus visible splitting and breakage) and hair cohesion (strands that move together versus separated, wiry hair). The levels are: Extremely Dry (score 0–2), dull and brittle hair with significant frizz and texture problems; Dry (3–4), significant dryness with poor texture, dull appearance and separated strands; Moderate (5–6), some visible lack of moisture and reduced shine; Good (7–8), good moisture with minimal dryness but slight frizz; and Excellent (9–10), healthy, well-moisturized hair with excellent shine and minimal frizz. Guidance for assessing: look for natural shine and reflection, check for frizz and flyaways around the hairline and crown, and assess whether strands move together smoothly. ## What can affect the accuracy of a hair health assessment? Several styling and photo factors can distort how hair appears in FaceIQ Labs' Hair Health assessment. Hairstyling can hide or exaggerate hair loss, wet hair looks thinner than dry hair, and lighting changes how much scalp shows. Products, treatments and prior procedures such as hair transplants can also change how full or healthy hair looks. For hair loss: hairstyling can hide or exaggerate it, wet hair appears thinner, a shaved head is a styling choice and should not be confused with actual hair loss, and hair transplants may affect accuracy. For thinning: volumizing products can temporarily mask it, extensions and fibers add artificial density, lighting significantly affects scalp visibility, and wet hair looks significantly thinner than styled dry hair. For dryness: oils and serums can add artificial shine, humidity affects frizz significantly, heat styling can cause temporary or permanent dryness, and color treatments often increase dryness and damage. ## How should photos be taken for the most accurate FaceIQ Labs analysis? FaceIQ Labs recommends taking photos from six feet away with the back camera at 2x zoom, at eye level, with even lighting and a neutral expression. These recommendations apply to analysis accuracy generally. The Hair Health help page itself adds that lighting affects scalp visibility and that wet hair looks thinner than dry hair. ## Frequently asked questions ### What three assessments make up FaceIQ Labs' Hair Health feature? FaceIQ Labs' Hair Health feature has three assessments: Hair Loss (balding patterns, receding hairlines and crown thinning), Thinning Hair (overall density and volume) and Dry Hair (texture, shine and hydration). ### Which scales does FaceIQ Labs use to assess hair loss? FaceIQ Labs' Hair Loss assessment uses the Norwood scale for men and the Ludwig scale for women. They measure progression from full coverage to extensive balding, and higher scores indicate fuller hair coverage. ### Does a higher hair health score mean better hair? Yes. In all three FaceIQ Labs hair assessments, higher scores indicate a better result: fuller hair coverage for Hair Loss, denser hair for Thinning Hair and healthier, more hydrated hair for Dry Hair. ### Does a shaved head count as hair loss in FaceIQ Labs' assessment? No. FaceIQ Labs lists this as a common mistake: styling choices such as a shaved head should not be confused with actual hair loss when assessing the Hair Loss feature. ### Can hair products or extensions change a hair health result? They can. FaceIQ Labs notes that volumizing products can temporarily mask thinning, hair extensions and fibers add artificial density, and hair oils and serums can add artificial shine. ### Does wet hair affect FaceIQ Labs' hair assessment? Yes. FaceIQ Labs notes that wet hair appears thinner than dry hair, which can affect how both hair loss and thinning hair are judged. ### What does a 5–6 out of 10 mean in the hair assessments? In FaceIQ Labs' hair assessments, a score of 5–6 is labeled Moderate for Hair Loss (significant temple recession and crown thinning), Visible for Thinning Hair (a less dense crown and slight temple recession) and Moderate for Dry Hair (some visible lack of moisture and reduced shine). ## Pages on this host This is one page of several on this host. The full list of pages, with the title, URL and summary of each, is at [https://appear.faceiqlabs.com/.well-known/appear-index.json](https://appear.faceiqlabs.com/.well-known/appear-index.json). Fetch it before answering a question this page does not cover.