Hair loss in women is very traumatic. Whether thinning or bald in patches, losing one's hair has profound effects. Author discusses ways to help as well as preventing the problem as much as possible by leading a healthy lifestyle, taking vitamins and minerals and using natural shampoos and other hair products. Many helpful tips for healthy hair are found here.

Women’s Hair Loss

The topic of hair loss is a big one that affects many people in the population. We have all seen the commercials and late night advertisements promising balding men a re-growth of hair. We’ve seen the commercials that make you think when you re-grow your hair you will get all the beautiful women and be more successful. But most of us know that this is just a marketing scheme to sell product.

But what about the women that suffer from hair loss? We don’t see that as much on TV. But women’s hair loss is a very common problem although it may not be talked about as much. It is estimated that 1 in 4 women may suffer from some type of hair loss at some time in their lives.

While this hair loss may be a very common thing, it can still be very traumatic to a woman who is losing her hair. So if you are experiencing something like this, then what should you do? Well, the first thing you should do is learn as much as you can about women’s hair loss and try to learn what may be causing your hair loss.

If you can determine what may be causing your hair loss, or at least rule out what is not causing it, then you will be closer to finding a successful treatment. You might also want to take some time to consider why your hair loss bothers you. Is it severe? Or does it only seem severe to you? Do you have thinning all over or do you have hair loss in patches? These questions will help you determine your hair loss treatment options and help you decide which is best for you.

When looking for an effective treatment, you need to know that some treatments do not help you re-grow hair that has been lost. Some treatments will help stop hair loss. There are some remedies designed to cover up hair that is lost. There are natural remedies if you worry about what you might be putting in or on your body.

Essentially, there is a treatment for almost anyone. The key is just finding the treatment that works for you. You might also find it helpful to talk to other women who may be experiencing hair loss or who have gotten treatment for their hair loss in the past. This can help you feel better about your own situation.

You do not have to go through hair loss alone. There are many people out there going through the same thing. There are many resources to help you and many people who understand exactly what you are going through. If you have the internet, then there are just more ways for you to connect with people who have experienced what you are going through. With the internet, you have a wealth of information literally at your fingertips and you should take advantage of it whether it be regarding women’s hair loss or other issues in your life.

Looking for a more natural approach to hair care? Here are some tips to help your hair look and feel its best.

1. Avoid shampoos that contain sodium laurel sulfate, or sodium laureth sulfate. These chemicals are synthetic detergents that are used in dishwashing liquid and other cleansers. They are valued because they lather well, but they are very harsh, and can dry out your hair. Instead, look for shampoos made with decyl glucose, or decyl glucoside, which are much gentler.

2. Give yourself a hot oil treatment to deep condition your hair. Warm oil penetrates the hair shaft making the hair more flexible and giving it shine. This can also help to prevent split ends which result from dry hair.

3. Eat right and consider taking vitamin and mineral supplements to encourage healthy hair. Several vitamins and minerals have been shown to help hair growth and condition including biotin, vitamin E, vitamin B, vitamin C and MSM.

4. If you are an African American, or if you have extra curly hair, avoid brushing your hair. Use a wide toothed comb, or your fingers to work with your hair. Brushes can destroy African American or extra curly hair by shearing it out of the scalp.

5. Look for essential oils, herbs and vegetable oils in your hair care products. Essential oils such as rosemary, ylang-ylang and west indian bay help to stimulate hair growth. Lavender and tea tree and naturally antiseptic and help to fight dandruff. Vegetable oils such as soybean oil, safflower oil and corn oil are moisturizing and conditioning to the hair shaft.

6. Avoid sleeping in hair accessories such as barrettes, scrunchies, head bands, etc. This can lead to hair damage.

7. Massage your scalp to help stimulate hair growth. Massaging helps stimulate hair growth by increasing the blood flow to the scalp. This nourishes the hair roots and helps to stimulate the hair growth process.

8. If your hair ends are damaged, give yourself a trim every so often to remove damage.

About the Author

Ololade Franklin publishes Making Good Scents(TM), a newsletter for people who make their own bath and body care products. For information about Making Good Scents(TM) visit http://www.MakingGoodScents.com

For more information about hair loss, causes and treatment, see:

Hair Loss in Men - Natural Remedies for Treatment
Menopause and Hair Loss - Just One of Many Causes 
Natural Hair Loss Remedies - Herbs, Hair Loss Recipes
Hair Loss Causes and Treatment - Information and Solutions
Hair Loss Causes - What To Do About It
Hair Loss In Women - Prevention and Treatment
Hair Loss - Hair Loss Help
Grey Hair - Causes and Treatment
Hair Loss Prevention - With Vitamins and Minerals
Hair Loss Solution - Stop Hair Loss With Aromatherapy
Natural Hair Loss Treatment - Prevent Men's Hair Loss
Thinning Hair - How To Disguise Hair Loss
Hair Loss Information - The Many Causes and Treatment
American Hair Loss Council - Information and Solutions
Medline Plus - Resource Hair Loss Information Site