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For many of us, its a naturalpart of agingthat doesnt necessarily need to be treated.
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Whats actually causing your thinning hair?
The first thing to know about hair loss is that its actually a bit complex.
Your hair grows in three stages,SELF explained previously.
But you might also experience hairsheddingat certain points in your life, a process thats separate from hairloss.
If you see more than that, you might be dealing with some excess hair loss.
Dont be afraid of dirty hair, she says.
Apply to the ends of the hair and work your way up, DelaFuente says.
A little goes a long way; the more conditioner you use, the flatter your hair will be.
Finish by rinsing with cool water.
Rub a small amount of serum through your wet hair before styling or air-drying.
In addition to adding shine and combating fly-aways, these products help to prevent frizz.
They can be applied to wet hair or to dry hair as an anytime treatment or shine enhancer.
Leonardos recommends the custom hair oils fromProse($48).
And Wallace likes Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Spray Mousse ($19,Ulta).
Check out this link for more tips onhow to get healthy hair.
And when you stop using it, any new hair is likely to just fall out.
Also, its important not to use this if youre pregnant or nursing.
In some cases, youll need a dermatologists help to diagnose and manage your thinning hair.
These options can target hormone-related hair loss.
Platelets may help stimulate hair growth thanks to the growth factors they contain, Dr. Khetarpal says.
But so far scientific evidence supporting PRP for this use has been mixed.
Healthy hair requires adequate nutrients, especially things like vitamin D and biotin (vitamin B7).
They may recommend supplementing with specific forms of the vitamins, Dr. Khetarpal says.
There are other serious conditions that can contribute to hair loss, including autoimmune disorders and nutritional deficiencies.
