dont dye your hair.
hair dyes are VERY harsh on your hair.
many years back i remember hearing madona was going bald from dying her hair so much and im sure she had this done professionaly so try not to dye your hair.
stress is not good either. you may want to talk to your doctor about that
and maybe talk to him/her about rogain for woman.
its been on the market for many years so it must work.

Best wishes for you.

And if all else fails… Get a wig.
I have 2. Purple and greeeeen ^_^

OH you poor thing. I am a guy and have lost most of my hair, so I know how it feels…but being female and suffering hair loss is about 10 times as worse..! You should quit dying your hair for a start, this will fatigue it and lead to faster hair loss. Also are you on any medication? Some medications can cause hair loss too as a side affect. You could try minoxidil which grows hair back after about 3 months of use, or you could also try toppik which covers up thin patches. If however you have alopecia then you will need to see a doctor or specialist for options. Dont give up hope..

Hey Just You,

Hair loss in general is due to hormonal balance, protein deficiency / reduction, a scalp illness of some kind or a hereditary (family issue). The way forward is to:

1. Stop / greatly reduce the home hair dye… This just adds more chemicals to your scalp which could be weakening the hair follicles.

2. Take a vitamin / mineral complex containing silica (something like: http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=1113&prodid=1247)

3. In crease your protein intake using a pure protein source like the whey protein used by athletes.

4. Use a simple oil (mustard oil is good, but smells), bio-oil is best, but expensive) to massage into your scalp once a week. leave it on for a a few hours (overnight is best)

5.Don’t wash your hair every day, rather every 2 – 3 days. This allows your hair follicles to rest, regenerate and be in a stable hair-oil environment.

I do all of the above and I have reduced my hair loss (I’m a man with male-pattern balding in the family…). These things may sound silly, but work. Try them…

Best wishes, 1 // 2

Heredity, hormones, stress, diet, illness, poor hair care – all are factors in hair loss.

Stress, diet and illness are more temporary conditions and usually the hair loss is reversed when the anxiety-producing conditions dissipate, when the diet is improved, when hair care improves and when an illness is cured or gotten under control.

Heredity and hormones are different matters, however. Heredity is an irreversible condition. You are a product of your parents, and hair loss is often inherited. Hormones are tricky, hidden things, however, and they have different effects on an individual basis.

In a male, testosterone abides abundantly. There are also enzymes working on testosterone which product a substance called DHT. DHT is now known to circulate in the blood and cause other conditions, one of which is the shrinking of hair follicles. When hair follicles shrink enough, they are unable to produce and push a new hair through. As old hair dies, it is then not replaced.

In women, hormonal imbalances can also cause hair loss. Pregnancy, childbirth and menopause all cause significant hormonal change and imbalances with both physical and mental effects. These changes can also cause hair loss, both temporary and permanent.

Hair loss and re-growth products have been around for centuries. In ancient times, a variety of herbal and oil-based remedies were concocted and used by Egyptians, Aztecs, Mayans, and American Indians, all with some degree of effectiveness for some people. Modern medical research has focused on ways to re-open and stimulate “dead” hair follicles, so that hair growth can re-occur naturally, as well as keep the healthy follicles healthy. Thus, a number of products have become available, both by prescription and over-the-counter. They are advertised on radio and television and all over the Internet. One need only do a “google” search on hair loss, and there are literally thousands of sites and products for investigation.

One ingredient in many hair loss products is minoxidil. Research studies have shown that in about 80% of the participants, products containing this ingredient are effective in slowing hair loss and, in some, causing re-growth to occur.

Probably the most well known is Rogaine, available at any drug store, in varieties for both men and women. Most scientifically-produced products do have separate products for males and females, because, of course, hormones in each are different and of different levels.

An additional product containing minoxidil is Provillus, and, again, studies have shown it to be effective. The difference between Provillus and other similar products is that the makes have added Azelaic Acid, an additional ingredient which appears to enhance the follicle repair in both men and women. Provillus has been the subject of many studies, just as the other products, and level of effectiveness may be higher.

Provillus is available for both men and women, and the treatment is a combination of a topical liquid applied to the balding areas, as well as a pill or capsule to be taken in conjunction with the liquid. The critical key to effectiveness, according to its makers, is the addition of the azelaic acid, however, the correct amount of this acid is most important piece of this treatment.

As with most hair loss products, the makers recommend patience. It may take from 3-6 months for improvement to occur, however, there is a money-back guarantee up to 180 days if one is not satisfied that it is working for him/her.

Medical research is far from finished in its exploration of products which will stop hair loss and promote re-growth of “permanent” loss. As this research continues, existing producers will undoubtedly alter their products accordingly.

Fortunately, a lot of money is being poured into the research, so hair loss sufferers, take heart!

Hello,

I’m very sorry to hear about the pressure you’ve been under lately and noticing thinning hair certainly doesn’t help. More than likely, the stress you’re under is the main cause of your hair issue since it is known to be a major cause of hair loss in both men and women. However, to know for sure and get an idea of how to stop and reverse your loss (which is certainly possible now), I’d suggest scheduling a free consultation with a Bosley physician at one of the many regional offices (all listed on our website).

Our people are hair loss experts who can diagnose the specific cause of your case & recommend appropriate treatment options that will give you the best chance of success. Best of all, the consults are conducted free of charge so at the very least you receive the information you need to move forward in addressing your problem without having to spend a dime for it. Best of luck to you and don’t be afraid to get in touch as we want to help whomever we can face this problem and beat it.