Whether it’s stress, hormones or diet causing your hair loss, try these expert tips:
It’s... stress
‘Even a short-term stressful experience may lead to temporary hair loss,’ says hair-loss expert and dermatologist Dr Anastasia Therianou. It can be a vicious cycle as you start to stress about your hair falling out. ‘If you’re losing a large amount of hair, it can be very distressing,’ she says.
FIX IT ‘Reduce stress by practising controlled breathwork (you can find videos on YouTube), ensure you get plenty of good-quality sleep, indulge in a scalp massage and just relax,’ says Nicole. ‘This will help prevent cortisol [stress hormone] levels from rising and promote endorphins that can aid hair growth.’
It’s... over-styling
‘The use of extremely hot thermal styling tools has shown a significant rise in hair-shaft damage,’ says Stephen. ‘As many women lead busy lives, they often resort to a quick regime of blast-drying the hair, then use a hot device which damages the hair cuticle.’
FIX IT Dry your hair naturally and use heat-free styling tools, such as The Silk Heatless Curl Kit, £38, silkenberry.co.uk. Choose organic and sulphate-free products rather than harsher options.
It’s... your hormones
During the menopause, levels of oestrogen and progesterone drop, causing hair to grow more slowly and become much thinner. This drop in hormones also triggers the production of androgens (a group of male hormones), which shrink hair follicles, causing hair loss.
FIX IT Increase your vitamin C intake – not only can it help promote healthy hair growth, but it can also stimulate regrowth after hair loss.
Wash your hair regularly – every two to three days – with a mild shampoo, and be gentle. Don’t comb or
