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Does this cause hair loss? The Internet is full of myths about hair loss! Some are totally left field, and some do leave people wondering, could this be true? We have the answers.

Enjoy Part 2 in our Volume Boosting Tips and Tricks for women with thinning hair series. We share our top tricks for achieving increased Hair Volume here and hope it helps you to achieve gorgeous thick locks!

Volumising shampoos and conditioners all promise the ultimate dream of thick, luscious locks but the quest for volume can sometimes feel entirely fruitless. Here we explain why certain products may not be working and what to look for instead.

“The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence” - Beyonce.
Would describe yourself as confident? Or is it a feeling you seem to be searching for; elusive, out of reach, but overflowing in other women you know? Women who seem fearless, who carry themselves with such grace and determination.

Female Hair Loss Influencer, Kim Dubs, discusses her hair loss journey with us in this comprehensive interview.

Whether you have experienced a tragic haircut, post partum hair loss, or androgenetic alopecia, you are not alone if you wish there really was something out there that would grow your hair overnight.  So do hair growth gummies and supplements actually work?

Women who struggle with hair loss, often consider wearing wigs and hair pieces (also known as toppers) to help disguise thinning hair or visible scalp areas. Wigs and hair toppers can be very useful to women with thinning hair. Whether you're searching for human hair wigs, synthetic wigs or the best clip on hair topper you can find, there's plenty to consider...

As if the mood swings and hot flushes aren’t enough, hair loss during menopause can be a common but troubling symptom to add to the list of changes your body is going though.

Hair loss during menopause is a big issue for some women, for others it's dry and damaged-looking hair. Both equally troubling and problematic when you see your luscious locks disappear as if before your eyes.

Your hairstylist is a valuable and knowledgeable asset who's already on your team! Don't be afraid to take your discussions one step further and ask these 5 questions...

Experienced Trichologist, Ms. Andrea Clark has a mission to restore wellbeing from the inside out by bringing to light the connection between hair and health. She answers our questions and addresses a range of concerns for women experiencing the effects of thinning hair and post-pregnancy hair loss.

Dry shampoo is not good for your hair. It can cause dry, brittle strands and among a host of other negative side effects, it can clog your pores and suffocate your follicles. If you are a women with thinning hair, then it is a very common misconception that washing your hair every day results in more hair loss. This is not true and using a dry shampoo to avoid daily hair washing is doing so much more damage than washing it more frequently could ever do.

In 2007, a German study showed some evidence that caffeine was able to stimulate hair follicles and activate hair growth under laboratory conditions. This prompted the production of various caffeine-based shampoos, including Alepecin, which claim to aid hair growth, but do caffeine shampoos actually help to grow hair?

Pretty soon our TV ads and social feeds will be filled with Summer Body challenges and weight loss supplements again. 'THEY' say, "Summer bodies are made in Winter", but WE say it's important to look after yourself (and your hair) all year round! And what's more, a healthy body (and mind) are more closely linked to healthy hair than you know...

For many, dry shampoo has been a real game changer. People generally use it on days when they don't have time to wash, dry or style their hair and as a quick fix between sweaty gym workouts! The best dry shampoos claim to soak up oil and clean your hair water-free…

Diet is one of the first places you should look to improve hair, skin and nails. You know the adage: "You are what you eat..." According to this article published in Menopause Review Nutrition of women with hair loss problem during the period of menopause, menopause is a vital time to be making positive changes to your diet, especially if hair loss is present.

Ita Buttrose needs no introduction. Her name is inextricably bound to decades of Australian publishing and media history and at 72 years of age (really? wow, she sure doesn't look it), she continues to achieve and inspire.

 

This is the first in our series, Inspirational Women over 40. BOOSTnBLEND women are inspired and confident women, many of whom devote their lives and their loves to others. We hear incredible stories from our lovely ladies, in particular about getting to this wonderful middle age and the challenges it brings – amongst other things – with our hair.

For thousands of women, Boost n Blend has provided the answer to visibly thinning hair. With reviews like this, it is no wonder Boost n Blend has taken the whole country by storm! We can barely keep up with the demand...

Charlene Blacer, Founder of HelpMe2Stop (helpme2stop.org), always wanted to be in the healthcare industry – she first worked in a salon to put herself through nursing school.

When she discovered the world of hair extensions, she promptly quit nursing to focus on a career in cosmetology. Once established in the cosmetic hair restoration business, however, she noticed a high percentage of clients suffering from trichotillomania, a condition that causes people to compulsively pull out their hair – and, unlike with her cancer patients, insurance doesn’t provide funding to cover hair replacement costs.

We don’t talk about it because a woman’s hair is her crowning glory. When it suddenly starts to fall out, we try to ignore it. Clumps of hair sitting on the shower drain, or building up in a brush or in the corners of the bathroom floor can signal something is wrong.