The Norwood scale, stage by stage
Oct 14, 2026 · 1 min read
The seven-stage scale clinics use to describe male pattern hair loss, in plain language — and how to find where your pattern sits.
What the video says
There's a scale for hair loss, and clinics use it. It's called the Norwood scale, from stage one to stage seven. Early stages show at the temples. Later ones reach the crown. The free AI analysis shows where your pattern sits. A surgeon confirms it.
When a clinic describes your hair loss, it will usually use the Norwood scale. It runs from stage 1 to stage 7 and describes the typical pattern of male hair loss.
The stages in plain language
- Stages 1–2 — stage 1 shows no visible recession; stage 2 a slight recession at the temples.
- Stage 3 — deeper recession at the temples. Usually the first stage described as hair loss.
- Stages 4–5 — the front recedes further and the crown thins.
- Stages 6–7 — the front and the crown join. A band of hair remains at the sides and the back.
Why the stage matters
The stage helps a clinic talk about how large the area is and how many grafts might be discussed. It is one input, not the whole picture: donor density, hair type and your goals matter as much.
Where does your pattern sit?
The free AI analysis estimates your stage from five photos. A surgeon confirms it after an examination. If a term is unfamiliar, the glossary explains it.
