Just For Us Girls...The First and Only FDA-Approved Once-Daily Application Hair Regrowth Product Exclusively for Women with Hereditary Hair Loss
From the LifeMinute Team
November 4, 2014
Don't despair over the loss of hair...treatments and tress tricks can help
Hereditary hair loss... Yes, it's for real, ladies. And if you count yourself among the more than one in four women who have experienced it in their lifetime, the emotional toll it can take is as big as the physical toll.
But wait! Don't flip out upon finding a few strands in the bathtub drain -- Celebrity Dermatologist and Hair Loss Expert Dr. Doris Day says that's totally normal. "Well, most people lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, which are normally replaced with new hairs," explains Dr. Day. But a loss of 150 hairs a day or more...that's major.
But wait again! Not all lost hair is hair loss. "There is a difference between hair loss and damaged hair, such as split ends and breakage," says Celebrity Hair Stylist Jill Crosby, "If you run your fingers through your hair and notice hair falling out with the root attached, this is considered true hair loss."
Got it? Good! Because here's where it gets tricky -- there are three different kinds of hair loss that affect women and knowing which one you're dealing with determines what you can do about it.
The first: hereditary hair loss. Blame Mom OR Dad for that, because despite what you've heard, it can come from either side, according to Dr. Day. "It can start as early as your twenties," says the doctor, "And typically increases with age."
The second: temporary hair loss, or Telogen Effluvium if you want to get fancy about it. What triggers this? Hormonal changes...think pregnancy. And major stressors...think crash diets or certain medications. But this, too, shall pass... Dr. Day says, "Unlike hereditary hair loss, this is a temporary hair shedding rather than permanent hair loss, and hair will typically grow back on its own within three to four months."
And the third: Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disease that causes round patches of hair loss. And take it from Dr. Day, you'll want to consult with your own doctor if this kind of hair loss is happening to you.
So, Alopecia, see your doc... Temporary hair loss, just hang in there...
But back to hereditary hair loss...what's a girl to do about that?
Dr. Day suggests, "For starters, you want to use a treatment like Women's Rogaine(R) 5% Minoxidil Topical Aerosol. It's the first and only FDA-approved once-daily application hair regrowth product exclusively for women experiencing hereditary hair loss."
Gently massaging it into the scalp can wake up those hair follicles and reactivate them, stimulating hair growth. And it works: clinical studies say so. With once daily use, after 24 weeks, a whopping 81% of women regrew hair, with initial results sprouting as early as 12 weeks and new hairs coming in up to 48% thicker than before.
Jill says it's easy to work Rogaine into your routine because it can be used right after you wash your hair or even in between washings. She explains, "To apply, make sure your hair is at least towel-dried, and start by parting your hair to better expose the top of the scalp. Then, pump a half of a capful of product onto a non-porous surface. Take a little bit at a time and massage the formula into your scalp starting from the back and working your way towards your forehead. Make sure to apply the product directly to your scalp, and not to your hair, so that it can get to your hair follicles. Let your scalp dry and continue styling your hair as usual. It's really that easy."
What else can help? Styling! Jill says, "Well, it's all about creating volume. You want to use products that expand the cuticle."
Volumizing shampoos and conditioners can do the trick. If you use a mousse, root lifter, or dry shampoo...even better. And HOW you style your hair is as important as WHAT you put into it when it comes to giving locks a lift.
"Use a low to medium setting on your hair dryer," advises Jill. "And rather than pulling at the root of your with a brush to add volume, use a diffuser to help give it shape. Thin hair is often damaged and fragile, so I always recommend using a thermal heat protector when styling hair with hot tools."
Just as important as creating volume is creating dimension. Here's where a good cut comes in. Layered cuts work well for women with thin or thinning hair. Curly, wavy, straight...Jill says it doesn't matter. "Subtle layers will frame your face and add volume and lift to your look."
Feeling scissor-shy? Skip the cut and try a zigzag part. Light styling pastes are great, too, for adding a little body for a sexy tousled bedhead look.
And one last tool in your hair-plumping arsenal... Color! "Color is another fantastic tool for thinning hair," says Jill, "Lighter shades that are closer to your skin tone can actually help camouflage thinning hair."
Final styling tip? Avoid styles that put stresses on your tresses. Which means tightly wrapped top knots, sky-high ponytails and extensions are a definite "Don't" because of the strain those looks put on your hair. But a "Do" for your 'do would be a low, loose ponytail or braid.
Want to learn more? There's more to learn at www.WomensRogaine.com.
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