Many clients experience hair loss and thinning due to different underlying causes or medications. Hair loss or thinning can be an awkward or embarrassing topic, but it doesn’t have to be. Hair thinning and hair loss are more common than most clients think, and more than one in five Americans may be experiencing it. Whether you are suffering from hair loss and thinning from genetics, medications, stress, or a medical condition, losing your hair can be upsetting. Luckily, there are many at-home strategies to promote hair stimulation and different products and treatments designed to help you take back your hair. Discover below some of the different options for helping hair loss and thinning.
Over The Counter Products
Over the counter products can be a great start if you first discover your hair is falling out or becoming very thin. These hair products are available at the drugstore or a professional salon and may help target hair loss with a specially formulated product. Trying these products before you choose a medical treatment will help you determine how severe your hair loss is.
Hair Stimulation Tool
Different types of hair stimulation tools may be beneficial for thickening hair and stimulating hair growth. Losing your hair can be frustrating, and you may be looking for an easy at-home solution to add to your routine before you choose an invasive medical treatment. Hair-stimulating tools have become more well-known and widely used among clients of all hair types, lengths, and textures. These tools have bristles that are intended to help stimulate the scalp when moved in slow, circular motions around the entirety of your head. These tools must be used frequently to show improvements in hair loss and thinning for clients.
Prescription Treatments
Aside from over the counter and natural or at-home treatments, clients can take prescription treatments for hair loss or thinning. These prescription treatments include both oral and topical treatments. Minoxidil is a well-known topical prescription that is applied directly to the scalp twice daily for the greatest results. This treatment may take up to four months to see noticeable thicker hair. Oral prescription treatments such as Finasteride can help with pattern hair loss or androgenic alopecia. This oral treatment helps slow down hair loss and encourages new hair growth by preventing the hormone that is hurting hair follicles. This treatment may also take up to four months to show visible improvements.
Incorporate A Healthier Lifestyle
Sometimes, our eating habits and lifestyle can impact our hair health. Avoid smoking and excessive drinking, and try to incorporate a healthier diet. Eating plenty of fruits, veggies, and protein with iron and nutrients will help restore your hair’s health. Those who are lacking nutrients and protein may find their hair loss to be more severe. The lifestyle we live also plays a significant role in hair health. Avoid overusing hot tools and playing with or twisting your hair, as it causes your hair to be more fragile, causing more hair loss. Incorporating certain supplements like collagen peptides, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, etc., may also help restore hair thickness and growth.
Contact Salon Viva
If you find yourself suffering from hair loss or hair thinning, never feel like you are alone. This unfortunate situation happens to more clients than you may think. Our salon offers natural hair products to help your hair feel as strong and healthy as ever. We also offer two types of hair extensions – bonded and tape-in – so you can add some length, volume, and texture to your thin hair. Don’t feel self-conscious about your hair’s condition, and get the help you need from our amazing stylists at Salon Viva!