10 tricks to stop thinning hair

By Cover Media

If you’ve recently noticed your hair thinning no doubt you’ll be doing all you can to get it looking thicker, glossier and back to its best. Well help is at hand, as Sally-Ann Tarver, MIT.FTTS, Consultant Trichologist at The Cotswold Trichology Centre & Theradome, has given Cover Media the lowdown on how you get your mane looking magnificent.
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Eat more protein

Increasing the amount of dietary protein you eat can really help. A reasonable portion of meat or fish every day can make up around half of your 45g quota.

Loosen up

Constantly pulling your hair into tight ponytails, wearing hair extensions and excessive blow-drying will cause strain on your hair follicles and could cause traction alopecia. If you have thinning hair, choose a loose hairstyle rather than a tight up do, avoid having hair extensions and give your hair a break from excessive styling.

Listen to your body

Thinning hair can be caused by thyroid conditions, particularly hypothyroidism which is seen in postmenopausal women. Left untreated the condition can cause hair to thin and become dry. Other symptoms include weight gain, dry skin and tiredness. Speak to your GP if you’re concerned.
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Up the vitamins

Nutritional deficiencies such as B12 and Vitamin D can slow down hair growth and can cause hair thinning. Dietary B12 deficiency can be easily resolved by increasing your intake of meat, fish, eggs, dairy and by taking a good quality B Complex.

Try laser phototherapy

Laser phototherapy offers a lotion free, pill free method of improving hair structure and growth, with no side effects, scalp irritation or damage to hair structure. The Theradome LH80 Laser Helmet floods your scalp with photons to energise your hair follicles. It’s easy to use; you just put it on your head every other day for 20 minutes. Laser Phototherapy stimulates blood circulation, nutrients and oxygen to the hair follicles and helps to produce stronger, healthier, faster growing hair. Theradome is available at www.theradomeforhairloss.co.uk.

See a Trichologist

Don’t ignore the signs that your hair has started to thin. If your ponytail has got noticeably thinner and you’ve started to see your scalp at your hairline, consult an expert.

Increase your iron

Life gets stressful in your 30s and busy lives, heavy periods, being a vegetarian or blood donor can lead to low levels of Ferritin, which is the protein that stores iron in the body. Low iron is one of the most common causes of hair thinning, so try to reboot hair from the inside out by including lean red meat in your diet or take an iron supplement.
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Look after your scalp

A healthy scalp = healthy hair. There are a few products on the market that may help your scalp stay healthy and encourage growth. The professional hair care company Mediceuticals have a brilliant range of scalp specific products formulated to moisturise, sooth and hydrate.

Don’t skip conditioner

If you don’t use conditioner, over time hair can become dehydrated, which can then lead to hair becoming damaged and brittle. Look for lightweight conditioners that contain panthenol and glycerin that moisturise and keep fragile hair strong.

Live Healthy!

Your hair is a reflection of your health, diet and wellbeing – a healthy lifestyle will naturally make your hair look healthy too!

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