Four Causes of Female Hair Loss

Hair loss problems are mosly experienced by men. However, it also affects women. Even unlucky teenage girls experience problems with hair growth. There are several reasons for this, which is what this blog post shall explore.

1. Nutritional Defiency

One of the causes of female hair loss is nutritional defiency. Hair loss is commonly a side effect of anorexia, but of course, one don’t have to be anorexic to suffer hair loss due to defiency of important nutritional elements. Even rather small nutritional imbalances can cause thinning or balding hair. This seem to be the case with some women who are very sensitive regarding imbalances.

The Solution: Change your diet for the better and add a vitamin supplement.

2. Harsh Styling

One common cause of hair loss in women of all ages is harsh styling. Due to harh styling, the hair is broken off close to the follicle, which on a large scale adds to the illusion of less hair. Perms, and even hair coloring products can cause the hair to break off. Curlers can snag and break the hair.

The Solution: Stop using harsh hair styling products, and for godness sake, please treat your hair more gently! Use a deep conditioning treatment of high quality oncew a week to promote hair strength. Ask you hairdresser, he/she should be able to help you find the best conditioner for your hair.

You could also take a vitamin supplement in order to improve hair health. Use a wide-tooth comb when detangling and a detangling spray. Speak to your hairdresser about coloring treatments and perms, and how it may effect your hair.

3. Hormonal Imbalances

Hormones are guilty of a lot of things that happens in the body. Some hormonal fluctations can cause hair to fall out in some women. A common example is hair loss following pregnancy. Some women experience losing a rather noticeable amount of hair after giving birth. This is the result of hormonal changes in the body. The hair will grow back once the hormones are balanced.

Solution: Talk to your doctor if you think your hair growth problems are caused hormonal changes. The doctor is best suited to evaluate your condition and devise a plan of action to restore normal levels of hair growth.

4. Genetics

The most common cause of thinning hair in women is genetics. It is likely to occur if your mother and grandmother experienced balding or thinning hair. By being aware of your genetics, you can prepare and prevent premature thinning hair or baldness.

Solution: Get other genes.