As if being a woman in 2023 wasn't hard enough, we also have the delightful possibility of hair loss when we hit menopause.
Obviously, hair loss can happen at any time and it affects over a third of women at some point, but after the menopause the number of women suffering from thinning patches and bald spots jumps to around two out of three.
Because the hot flashes, mood changes and sleep problems weren't enough to be dealing with...
We know that it is an entirely natural process but it can still knock your confidence a little when you see a thinning patch or a clump of hair falls out mid-wash.
It turns out that hair loss can be greatly impacted by the way you look after yourself and your hair and not only that but there are brands out there which can help you regain thicker and fuller hair.
Hair thickening experts at Nanogen have offered us some tips and tricks to ensure your hair stays as thick and healthy as possible.
1) Check your diet and stay hydrated
Seems like an obvious one but looking after yourself is key. Deficiency of certain vitamins and water can have the biggest impact on the health of your hair. Essential fatty acids from certain fish and nuts, along with whole grains, fruit and vegetables are crucial in maintaining strength against hair loss.
Which means more fruit and nut chocolate, right? With a side of raspberries of course.
2) Avoid heating hair and using poor-quality shampoo
The natural look is in, baby. Try not to let anything other than your hot flushes near your hair as heat can have a damaging effect. Avoiding hair dryers, straighteners and aggressive styling tools that cause your hair to heat up.
Also, use a high-quality shampoo designed to add volume with a light conditioner. Nanogen Shampoo Luxe contains Aloe Vera to soothe the scalp and Keratin to strengthen and add shine. The Luxe shampoo also has enough conditioning agents to be used without a separate conditioner.
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Nanogen Shampoo LUXE for Women
3) Watch your stress levels
Easier said than done, but stress can have a serious impact on your hair. Because of the hair growth cycle, it can take around three months before the impacts of stressful events are noticed. It is important to recognise this and make changes to your mindfulness routine and exercise levels to help keep stress under control.
Be sure to take time for you; sit down with a cuppa and watch re-runs of Strictly or Love Island, whatever floats your boat.
4) Hair fibres
Don't give up. Before you accept your hair loss, try this miracle cover-up option that has been used by hair stylists, trichologists and celebrities for over 20 years. High-quality hair fibre brands, like the UK brand Nanogen, use Keratin fibres (the same protein as your normal hair) sprinkled from a dispenser to instantly thicken hair. The fibres use static charge from a patented dispenser to ensure the tiny strands stick to your existing hair. They can be locked in place throughout wind and rain with Nanogen Locking Spray and give a natural look with ten hair shades.
5) See your doctor
Not all hair loss is normal, and early diagnosis can be critical if you have any of the treatable types of alopecia. If you are worried about hair loss, Nanogen are proud supporters of Alopecia UK – a charity that supports anyone suffering from changes to their hair, whatever age, gender or degree of alopecia. You can find out more about Alopecia UK here at their website www.alopecia.org.uk.
All Closer readers can grab a free Shampoo Luxe 240ml with any purchase of 15g Hair Fibre when you use the discount code ‘EXTRATHICK’ for your first order at Nanogen.com before 10 October 2023.