TROUBLESHOOTING HAIR LOSS

Get to the root of a pesky problem!

Noticed your hair is more into clogging the shower drain than occupying your scalp these days? You’re not alone! As we age, a decrease in female hormones can increase the effects of testosterone. This increase can impact the hair cycle, resulting in thinner hair growth and hair falling out prematurely. Hair loss during menopause can affect up to 40 per cent of us, but it doesn’t have to be depressing, there are steps you can take…

MASSAGE

Whenever you apply shampoo or product, massage your scalp. The stimulation improves blood flow to the scalp, and removes any sebum build-up on the surface, which can clog pores.

LIFT

A thickening spray creates the illusion of denser hair at the roots. Mist into towel-dried hair, then blowdry upside down.

CAFFEINATE

There’s one clever ingredient that can curb the negative effects testosterone can have on hair – and that’s caffeine! Studies have found caffeine prevents testosterone from attacking the hair roots and can also stimulate the growth of hair cells. Make sure it features in your haircare.

Kristin Davis, 52, has opened up about her thinning hair.

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