If there’s one thing that can sneak up on you pretty quickly, it’s thinning hair. One day your hair feels full and healthy and vibrant, and the next you’re noticing more scalp than style when you’re looking in the mirror. Whether it’s caused by genetics or not, it can be quite stressful to feel your hair coming out in your hands.
Unfortunately, thinning hair is also caused by stress or aging. There are also lifestyle factors to consider, but regardless of why your hair is thinning, there are plenty of ways that you can fight back. Let’s take a look at how you can do just that.
1. Take the long term solution. A DHI hair transplant or direct hair implantation transplant is one of the most advanced and natural looking options available. If your hair has been thinning for a while or you’ve been diagnosed with alopecia by your doctor. This is a method that involves transplanting individual hair follicles with amazing precision and minimal scarring. It can be a total game changer for many people experiencing noticeable hair loss.
2. Take a look at your products. Not all hair products are created equally, especially when it comes to your hair thinning down. Look for shampoos that promote scalp health and stimulate hair growth. Ingredients such as caffeine, biotin and ketoconazole are known to support hair strength and that can really help to reduce shedding. It’s important that you avoid using shampoos or conditioners that have harsh sulfates because these can dry out your scalp and make thinning worse and more painful.
3. Start with the inside. What you eat plays a huge role in the health of your hair. Your hair follicles need the right nutrients to grow stronger and stay healthy, so make sure that your diet includes plenty of proteins, iron, zinc and vitamins, AC and D. The omega-3 fatty acids that are found in fish, flaxseeds and walnuts are also fantastic for maintaining a healthy scalp. This is one of the things that you should be considering if you’re not getting enough through your food. Supplementation can help, but only do that after you’ve spoken to your doctor.
4. Treat your scalp well. Topical treatments can help to stimulate hair growth and improve the health of your scalp. Minoxidil is one of the most well known over the counter options that you can talk to your pharmacist about. Many people see results with consistent use, but there are also natural serums that are infused with essential oils like Rosemary and peppermint that can improve blood circulations at the scalp and promote healthy hair growth.
5. Step away from the straighteners. Constant heat styling, tight hairstyles and over processing in your hair can lead to breakage and worsen thinning. If you allow your hair to dry when possible and avoid pulling it back too tightly, you’re going to find it breaks less. You should opt for gentle hair dyes and treatments that won’t further stress the strands or the scalp, especially if you colour your hair.
