Hair loss is a harsh reality of many women as they age, over 55% of women will experience some hair loss at some point in their lives. Even the notion of loosing a little bit of hair can be scary, but at Alterna, we’re here to help you understand some of the causes of hair loss and what to do next
What Are the Causes of Hair Shedding and how do you tell if this is the problem?
There are several factors that can cause hair shedding:
- Diet – If you have an unbalanced diet, are lacking in Vitamin D or Iron then this could cause hair thinning
- Stress – High levels of stress can affect hair at the root, causing it to shed faster
- Medication – Certain types of medications can have side effects such as hair loss (Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if your medication is causing hair loss)
- Hormonal/Genetics – Hereditary conditions or hormonal changes in the body can sometimes affect the rate at which hair is shedding
So how do you know if you’re experiencing significant hair loss? Here’s a few things to look out for:
- Patchy hair loss – If you are experiencing hair loss, which is forming in patches then this could be a sign of a medical condition called alopecia
- Change in hair thickness – It may become noticeable that your hair is reducing in thickness, whether this may be while you’re washing your hair or placing it into a ponytail
- Extra hair-loss – If you’re noticing your hair falling out whilst you’re sleeping or in your hairbrush more than usual, it can be a sign of excessive hair shedding
- If you are losing hair from just running your fingers between your hair
What can help with the appearance of thinning hair?
Whatever the cause, hair shedding can leave you feeling insecure. Luckily, there are ways to boost the look of the hairs density and haircare can help!
Alterna’s Clinically Proven Caviar Anti-Aging Clinical Densifying Collection has been designed specifically for thinning hair, to improve hairs texture, thickness and volume. At the core of each product is a Clinical Densifying Complex formulated with Red Clover Extract and Indian Gooseberry.
Through a 6-month clinical study, Alterna’s Clinical Densifying Range had the following results:
- 92% of participants reported they saw an improvement in the appearance of their hair thickness and fullness when evaluated by a licensed cosmetologist after 6 months*
- 90% of participants reported they saw less fall-out after 6 months***
- 90% of participants reported hair was less prone to shedding after 6 months***
- 85% of participants reported their scalp feels healthy after 6 months***
- 87% of participants reported their hair appears thicker after 4 months***
- Clinically shown to improve scalp health, when evaluated by a licensed cosmetologist*
What’s the best haircare routine to help the appearance of thinning hair?
If you have thinning hair it is advised to wash your hair every day as your hair is more likely to appear greasy due to the increased amount of sebum throughout your strands. Alterna’s Clinical Densifying Shampoo delivers detoxifying and protective properties, which is what thinning hair needs. Emulsify the shampoo in the palms of your hand and massage gently into the scalp.
Follow the shampoo with Alterna’s Clinical Densifying Foam Conditioner, which is a gentle self-foaming conditioner designed to infuse weightless, nourishing moisture to delicate, thinning hair for healthy body and movement.
Finish your haircare routine off with Alterna’s Clinical Densifying Scalp Treatment. Clinically proven to improve scalp health, 92% of participants reported they saw an improvement in the appearance of their hair thickness and fullness. This lightweight scalp treatment gives the appearance of denser, thicker hair, whilst helping to prevent breakage and shedding.
What is the best way to style thinning hair?
When styling thinning hair, it is important to not use thick/heavy products as this can weigh the hair down. Alterna’s Clinical Densifying Styling Mousse contains a lightweight formula, that helps thicken hair strands so that hair looks and feels denser whilst helping to prevent breakage to maintain existing strands.
Just like the conditioner, the styling mousse works best when dispersed onto palms and applied to damp hair. Unlike the conditioner, the mousse is evenly distributed to create volume at the scalp. Once dried hair can be styled as usual.
If you’re concerned about your hair loss, we would advise you speak to your doctor, dermatologist or trichologist for help and support. The sooner the issue or cause can be identified, the sooner it can be addressed.
Alterna Caviar Clinical Densifying Solution – Before & After
*based on a 6-month clinical study with 39 participants
***based on a clinical study with 39 participants
