Six Reasons You Might be Experiencing Thinning Hair (and What To Do About It)

If you’re experiencing hair loss there’s a reason. Find out why your hair is thinning and how the Mitchell Wade Salon can help.

Genetics
You can blame your parents for this. Natural age–related hormonal change can trigger hair loss which could be inherited from your mother or father.

Stress and Trauma
Stress can produce increased levels of testosterone, which converts to a toxin that causes hair loss. Stress also constricts blood supply through the capillaries, restricting oxygen and nutrients to the follicles.

Nutrition and Diet
Here’s a new reason to watch what you eat. High consumption of animal fats, rapid weight loss and liquid protein diets can result in a lack of amino acids, biotin, iron, protein and zinc – all of which are essential for healthy hair.

Health Issues
Several underlying health issues can be the cause of hair thinning including a malfunction of the hormone-producing thyroid gland and the natural hormonal changes women experience after pregnancy and during menopause.

Environmental Factors
Do you think that washing your hair keeps it clean? Not necessarily – air and water pollutants, chlorine, metals and minerals may be left on the scalp and hair as you wash it, contributing to thinning.

Medication
Each hair follicle is incredibly sensitive to changes in the body. Be careful what you take because any hormone therapy, steroids, specific chemotherapies as well as medication for blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and acne can all contribute to hair thinning.

Diamax is a new treatment that Nioxin has launched to increase the fullness of your hair. Now that you know the facts, come in to the Mitchell Wade Salon today and ask your stylist about a Nioxin Starter Kit to prevent your hair from thinning.

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Use a conditioner daily.Wear a scarf, hat or cap to protect your hair from the cold and wind. Make sure that it’s not so tight where it will restrict circulation in your scalp.

Use a conditioner daily.

Once you have your hair moist, lock in the moisture by running your hair through cold water; this will also give your hair an extra shine.

Don’t go outside with your hair wet, you risk breakage. Your hair will freeze if it’s cold enough outside and may break.

Limit your use of “hot” items on your hair such as a blow dryers and curling irons.

If you need to use a “hot” item use a leave in conditioner before using the item on your hair.

Avoid taking hot showers or washing your hair in hot water. Use warm or cool water instead, the heat can dry out and/or damage your hair and skin.

Hair products that have the word, “Replenish” on it is made to moistureize your hair.

These foods are great for getting thick, shiny, healthy hair no matter what.
-Beans for iron, zinc and biotin
-Walnuts and salmon because they’re rich in omega-3′s
-Dark leafy greens for Vitamins A and C.

It sounds like a delicious salad, right? Also on the list: Almonds, pecans and cashews, so if you like mixed nuts, you (and your hair) are in luck.

However, if you’re not the salad-eating type, you can still give your hair (and nails!) a boost. There are tons of supplements out there that contain essential fatty acids and biotin. So stock up on these essentials and eat your way to healthy hair!

 Ringlets of Any Kind:
To avoid looking like a little girl or old lady, keep curls loose and  flowing.

Over the Top Extensions
While the bob has been super in style this year, sometimes you just want long flowing locks to feel extra gorgeous at a party. However extensions should be used with caution. Hair down to your butt isn’t very believable, especially when your real hair stops at your shoulders. Try using extensions for thickness instead and keep them only an inch or two longer than your real hair.

Accessory Overload
Everyone loves to add a little sparkle or something extra on a special occasion and hair accessories are a great way to do it. However there is such a thing as going overboard, keep hair accessories minimal and make sure they don’t clash with you

Avoid Too Much Volume
Every woman wants voluminous gorgeous hair, but try and avoid hair that will make you look more like a spectacle than a fashionable party guest.

The Bob

The Wave

The Pixie

The Long Bang

For more winners and styling tips on how to achieve each of these looks visit Elle online!

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Here are some of our favorites!

From messy to sleek, these top knots are glamorous and sexy.  However there is a fine line between put together and something that resembles gym class or sumo wrestlers.

Too "at the gym"

Too "sumo wrestler"

Creating a cute top knot doesn’t take any extra time than creating a tacky one so use your top knot privileges wisely!