How To Stop Thinning Hair in Women: 3 Key Prevention Tips

Prevention of thinning hair in women is not as difficult as it may appear.  Only about 2% of the female population suffers from severe causes of female thinning hair that must be treated medically with drugs. Hair loss treatment for the majority of women is often as simple as following some basic hair loss prevention techniques that involve brushing, shampooing and hair conditioning.

The foundation of any preventative measures with respect to thinning hair in women is  an understanding of the basic anatomy of the hair itself. The outer bed of each hair  barb, known as the cuticle, is compiled of overlapping, scale-like cells. If the hair is  cared for gently and the suitable balance of moisture and oils plus acidity is kept up,  these cells lie down flat, and the hair shaft is smooth and glossy. If the cuticle gets dry,  broken, or frayed away, the hair is dim, lifeless, and unwieldy. The sun, hot  appliances, teasing, coloring, straightening, or a lasting waving all tend to decompose the hair's cuticle. Proper maintenance helps sustain healthy hair.

Tip #1: Brushing
Brush your hair one time or twice each day, particularly prior to shampooing, to circulate scalp  oils and to preclude tangling. The rougher and denser your hair is, the stiffer the brush  bristles ought to be. They can be nylon, plastic, or natural (boar bristle), but should have  rounded tips and smooth shafts. To brush correctly, bow at the waistline and lightly and slowly draw the brush through your hair from the nape of the neck frontwards. This protects  the more delicate hair at the crown of your head and about your face.

Tip #2: Shampooing
If you shampoo each day, lather hair just once (twice, if the hair is really oily or scalp is  sweaty) and condition it. With less frequent washing, the general pattern is to lather twice.  Shampoo cleanses with a concoction of detergents and water; any additional components such as  herbs, protein, beer, or oils may bestow a pleasant aroma or feel, improve  manageability, or add luster. Whether advertised so or not, virtually all shampoos are pH  balanced to protect the cuticle. The most effective way to shampoo is in the shower with your  back to the spray. Wet your hair thoroughly, lather the shampoo between your palms,  and apply it to your hair and scalp. Do not pile your hair on top of your head; rather,  begin with a scalp massage, using the balls of your fingers, not your nails, then work the  shampoo down the hair strands. When lathering is completed, rinse off your hair repeatedly  until it feels free of shampoo, then rinse off once again. Lift parts of long hair to be sure the spray of water gets through underneath.

Tip #3: Conditioning
Conditioners make hair more manageable by nullifying the electric charges caused by shampooing and combing out: many brands also have oils, proteins, and silicone to  add shininess. Study conditioner labels and experiment to find out which is correct for  your hair. Put on a conditioner following each shampoo, according to label instructions. Wash  soundly. If your hair is inclined to be oily, condition just the ends. If your hair is fine and  also oily, try conditioning prior to shampooing. Dry your hair by blotting (not rubbing)  on a towel. Untangle wet hair with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb, beginning with the  ends and going backwards towards the scalp. Do not brush delicate wet hair! Air dry your hair  as often as convenient; then use a hair dryer, curlers, or a curling iron exclusively for finishing up.

Closely abiding by these basic thinning hair in women prevention tips will help to stop, or at least slow down, many of the normal causes of female thinning hair.