When we think of thinning hair, we usually think of men. It isn’t unusual, however, for women to experience thinning hair, especially when menopause begins. Women don’t usually get the typical pattern baldness that men exhibit, but you can certainly have hair that is thinner in spots, and even places where your scalp shows. If you are experiencing thinning hair, keep in mind that some of the following reasons can contribute to your hair loss.

Prescription drugs can cause hair loss. Blood thinners and medications for arthritis and depression can cause you to lose hair. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist and ask them if your prescription medication may be causing your hair thinning.

The damaging effects of hair care treatments or styling can cause thinning hair. If you suspect that this is the reason that your hair is getting so thin and limp, you should change the way you style your hair, or invest in a good deep conditioning treatment. Warren-Tricomi Repair Fix Restoring System is a winner for this. It’s the equivalent of a salon deep conditioning treatment at home.

Twisting or pulling your hair can cause your hair to thin. It’s a nervous habit that a lot of people have, and it can cause breakage and make your hair thinner.

Thyroid disease can cause hair loss. You should ask your doctor about this if you have signs and symptoms of thyroid disease; treatment for thyroid disease can result in hair re-growth.
Poor diet causes hair loss. If you have an iron deficiency, it can cause hair loss, but don’t take iron unless your doctor recommends it. Too much iron can cause more problems than too little. To help prevent further hair loss, make sure you’re getting enough omega-3 fatty acids. Eat fatty fish: salmon, sardines, herring or mackerel two or three times a week. Eat walnuts, and supplement with black currant oil or evening primrose oil. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for the correct dose.

Things you can do to disguise thinning hair:

Change your hair style. If your current style exposes too much of your scalp, try changing your part, or wearing bangs or a fringe.

Use a good thickening lotion and thickening hairspray. It really makes the most of the hair you have and hides thinning spots.

If you’re a woman and you have thinning hair, don’t despair. If you make some dietary changes, your hair may very well grow back. If your hair won’t re-grow, change your hairstyle and your styling methods. You don’t have to be embarrassed by your thinning hair, ever again.

Do you have thinning hair, and want to share some of the things you do to hide or fix it? Let me know on twitter, facebook, or leave me a comment here.

If you have fine hair, it comes with its own unique set of problems. It’s difficult to manage and can look limp, plus you may find that your style doesn’t last very long. Your hair style tends to ‘fall out’ in a much shorter time than those with coarser hair. Adding long lasting style to fine hair can still be done, however: With the right hairstyle, styling products and techniques, you can achieve body and volume that lasts all day.

Great Hair Styles for Fine Hair:

• It’s best to keep your hair shoulder length or above to avoid looking unkempt. Fine hair tends to separate and look scraggly when it’s too long.
• Bangs are a great look with fine hair; just make sure they’re not too wispy.
• Shaping or layers around the face should be kept blunt to avoid fine wisps that make your hair look thinner.
• A graduated bob is great for adding volume to your fine hair; the weight is kept in the front in a graduated bob, and it adds fullness to the back.
• Get fine hair trimmed frequently; it’s much more prone to split ends than coarser hair, and the damage shows more. A hair cut every 4 to 6 weeks is recommended.

Styling Fine Hair:

• A volumizing shampoo is critical for fine hair. They expand each strand of hair to give you more volume. Follow it up with a volumizing conditioner for added body to your fine hair. A volumizing conditioner for fine hair won’t weigh your hair down and will keep it bouncy and lustrous.
• If you want your fine hair to go from flat to fabulous, during your blow dry always use a round brush. Rotate the brush in a circular motion while blow drying individual sections of hair to increase your volume. Finish off with a burst of cool air to ‘set’ hair.
• Use a thickening hair spray to help fine hair achieve the appearance of fuller, thicker hair. Thickening hair sprays are one of the best ways to both style and add volume to your hair.

Do you have fine or thin hair? What products or techniques do you use to style it? Share your suggestions with me on twitter, Facebook, or leave a comment here on the blog. I’d love to hear what you have to say.