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Looking for answers on how to hide hair loss in women?

If thinning hair, or the visibility of your scalp or bald patches are worrying you then here are six easy ways for a female to hide hair loss. There are also some handy tips on preventing or slowing hair loss in women.

 

There is quite a lot of research that has been done on thinning hair in women and the causes are many and varied.  Here is a summary of much of that research creating eight of the most common causes of hair loss in women. About the Author: Bambi Staveley is a trained nurse, author of many articles as well as the well known book Hair Loss in Women and a female hair loss sufferer herself.

With so much going on, it’s no wonder many of us feel a continual level of stress. Have you paused to think what kind of impact stress is having on your hair? Why does this happen? And what can we do about it.

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.

“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?

Hair loss is a common complaint from women on a ketogenic (keto) diet. However, there is much more at play, it’s not the diet alone that is causing the hair loss. It is important to look to your underlying health. There are many underlying causes  that could be involved, yet prior to the keto diet, were not causing hair loss. The reason for this is that the sudden weight loss that is common in the keto diet can...

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...

Leave-in conditioner often weighs down fine, thin or thinning hair and leaves it looking limp and greasy. The new Boost N Blend Shape and Shine Mist is an amazing solution for women with thinning hair as the light, hydrating mist has been designed to condition, repair and add lustre and shine without unwanted weight!

 

Switching to a plant based diet and vegan friendly hair care products, can benefit both hair and scalp health. Most supermarket shampoos and conditioners include parabens and sulphates. These unnecessary chemicals help make the shampoo last longer and create the lather effect, but in fact can be quite detrimental to hair.

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…

For some women this will seem like a silly question as the answer is unfortunately so obvious, but for many women who may be wondering if they are in the early stages of hair loss, this is a very important question.

Hair naturally thins out as we age and this often happens gradually. However, noticeable or sudden hair loss occurs at two specific times in a woman's life - during/following menopause and following pregnancy.

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.