Hair restoration literature contains a paucity of information on how to design and locate an aesthetically pleasing hairline. Simple guidelines are formulated for accurately designing and locating hairlines. Certain key topographical landmarks identified on the frontal scalp are used to construct a framework of three parallel lines on which the hairline is designed and positioned. The most appropriate hairline takes into consideration many factors unique for each individual. Regardless of how expertly a hairline zone is constructed, the ultimate aesthetic result is contingent on design and placement.
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