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Thick, glossy, healthy-looking hair - long or short, poker-straight or curly and coquettish - is at the top of every woman's beauty wish list. However, problems with hair loss and thinning are common and can occur at any age - after childbirth, for example, or during times of stress - and can be a real shock and a blow to self-confidence
The pattern for female hair loss is as individual as we are. (You have your parents to thank for it - in 95 per cent of cases, hair-loss is hereditary.) Some don't start to lose their hair until later in life and others find their hair thinning while they are relatively young. As many as one in four women experience hair thinning and loss - so how can they avoid it?
- Don't overuse heated styling tools - all that straightening, waving and curling can worsen hair loss
- Don't treat or colour your hair too frequently. This can cause the hair to break off near the scalp. While it won't cause long-term hair loss, your tresses won't benefit from too many treatments
- Hair is most vulnerable when it's wet and most likely to break off if you brush it during this time. Never brush wet hair; detangle it using a wide-toothed comb
- You are what you eat - hair is made of protein, so it makes sense that this is key. Protein is predominantly found in meat and fish, pulses and soya, so stock up on these key foods for healthier locks
- Drinking plenty of water will cleanse the body of impurities, providing optimum conditions for cell growth and follicles to flourish
- Your hairdresser is the only person other than yourself who pays your hair regular attention. Make the most of your stylist's expertise and ask him to monitor the growth and development of your hair at each appointment
- Choose your style carefully - tying the hair back in tight ponytails and plaits puts extra stress on the root, which often exacerbates hair loss
* For women who are not pregnant or nursing, topical products such as Regaine for Women that contain minoxidil can stop hair loss in four out of five women and encourage regrowth in three out of five women.
Source: Regaine for Women
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