Thinning Hair? Here’s Help.

We tease men about it, but thinning hair is no joking matter when it comes to women. For many, it’s a source of shame and embarrassment, especially in our culture, where thick, lustrous hair is a prized possession. Even if it’s not something we talk about at cocktail parties, thinning hair in women is not as uncommon you might think. In fact, according to The New York Times, 30 million women in America—roughly one in four—have thinning hair. Although thinning hair is sometimes hereditary, there are steps we can all take to prevent or minimize it:

1. The healthier your diet, the healthier your hair.
The iron in leafy greens and Vitamin B12 in lean proteins keep hair strong and shiny. Omega-3s found in flax seed and salmon help promote hair growth and a healthy scalp. If you aren’t getting enough of these nutrients in your diet, consider taking supplements.

2. Manage stress.
“Pulling out your hair” may be a figure of speech, but extreme or prolonged stress can literally cause your hair to fall out.

3. Be proactive.
If you experience unexpected thinning or loss, see your doctor. It may be the result of an underlying—and treatable—health issue, such as an infection or autoimmune disorder.

4. Switch to a gentler products.
Synthetic ingredients can dry hair out and cause breakage. Our new natural hair care line, O’right, is eco-friendly yet extremely effective.

5. Go easy.
Frequent styling, over-brushing, and constant use of heat tools weaken strands and causes breakage. Likewise, severe hairstyles such as tight buns and ponytails pull on hair can lead to loss and thinning.

6. Shampoo less often.
Wet hair is more elastic than dry hair and more prone to breakage.

7. Don’t skip your scalp.
Our Nioxin Scalp Renew treatment is a gentle dermabrasion for the scalp that unclogs pores, increases cellular renewal and rejuvenates hair growth.