Do you suffer from hair loss?
Don’t worry you’re not alone.
Hair loss is a very common issue; however, it can be a very sensitive subject, and can be quite embarrassing for some women.
Did you know that more than 50% of women suffer from some form of hair loss?
We naturally lose between 50-100 hairs per day! If you are worried about hair loss the best thing to do would be to seek advice from your GP or trichologist.
There are many reasons as to why hair loss occurs...
Some of the above reasons can be treated, some will resolve on their own and unfortunately some hair loss conditions are permanent.
As a hair stylist this is a definite worry amongst clients, the most common cause of hair loss I experience is caused by stress and/or medication, this is called Telogen Effluvium.
This can take 3 months to come out in your hair, so you will generally find that you will start shedding more than normal 3 months after the stress event, change in medication or any new medication.
However, don’t worry this will generally resolve on its own.
Alopecia Areata: This is another common cause of hair loss that I see, however this one can be permanent. It is caused by the immune system attacking the hair follicles that are in their growth stage, resulting in hair loss patches.
It is best to seek advice from your GP for this.
Androgenetic Alopecia: This is where the hair thins at the top, hairline and around the front, this is generally genetic. This type of hair loss is gradual and can be prevented with different treatments.
There are a few shampoos on the market that will help prevent hair loss to some extent, however there are currently no products on the market that will resolve the problem.
Here are 4 of my favorite shampoos that can help with hair loss.
This range is specifically for women with hair loss, it is designed to fortify, nourish and strengthen the hair fibres, helping to reduce hair loss.
Other benefits from the shampoo include:
This range is great and as a hair stylist I have seen some truly amazing results from this range after just a few weeks of using it.
The range also includes a conditioner, thermique (heat protector, and a serum which are definitely worth investing in.
Although still in the Kerastase range this shampoo is designed to help prevent hair loss occurring and to thicken the hair follicle.
Benefits include:
This shampoo is good for everyday use.
The Olaplex range is designed to prevent hair loss caused by breakage, this shampoo has become very popular in the hair industry.
The benefits of this shampoo are:
I 100% recommend this shampoo to achieve healthier hair.
This shampoo is part of a complete range to help densify the hair. It is designed to help the hair feel denser long term.
The great thing about this shampoo is that it works well for sensitive scalps, and they have a range specifically for coloured hair.
The Denser Serum is applied daily for the course of 3 months, it is then stopped for 3 months and then started again.
It can take a few months to see the difference with these products.
I had a client about 4 years ago that suffered with alopecia on and off over the years, she used these hair growth products for around 9 months.
After around 2 months we started to see the hair growing back, and after the full 9 months her hair had completely grown back.
Up until this day the alopecia hasn’t returned, which is amazing!
Hair loss shampoos are only designed to help either prevent hair loss, stimulate hair growth or to thicken the hair that is on the scalp.
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Unfortunately, there are no products out there that can fix hair loss issues such as some forms of alopecia.
With any of these shampoos always remember hair growth can be a slow process and can differ between people, be patient, it may take a few months to see results.