I have found that how people react to losing their hair typically depends on the person. Young men who experience receding hairlines and bald spots may react differently. Some grin and bear it; others shave their head completely because it is considered much more acceptable and even “cool” these days; others are devastated by it and decide to take measures to correct the problem. Older men seem to have the same responses.Women who experience more than normal hair loss tend to take it much more seriously, no matter what the age.

It is seen as an ugly intrusion into their personal and professional lives – an uninvited guest who must be expelled at whatever cost.

But before you run out and start trying every drastic measure under the sun to get your hair back, you must understand that there is not one treatment for everyone in the prevention quest.

Each body is unique in its hormones, chemicals, etc. and responds differently to any available treatment. And because the list of treatments today is about two miles long, which can be confusing for anybody looking for answers to say the least, I have put together a list of the 7 most effective and simple ways to get your hair back:

1. First you must eliminate any medical cause, and a trip to the doctor is in order. Because hair loss can be a sign of illness, disease or infections, these have to be eliminated.

2. Take stock of your diet, your lifestyle, and your stress levels. If you consume junk food regularly, stop! Get yourself on a diet that contains good protein, iron, lots of fruits and vegetables, and healthy oils.

3. Get with the exercise! Exercise increases blood circulation, and that means circulation to your head. Increased circulation creates healthy cells, and hair and hair follicles are made up of cells. Cells reproduce when they have enough energy to do so, and they don't have enough energy if circulation is bad. If your personal or professional life is full of stress and anxiety, you have to find ways to reduce this. Again, exercise and regular relaxation methods are a must. Often, therapy may be required. But, the bottom line is, stress and anxiety cause hair loss and exercise is a phenomenal way to relieve stress.

4. Explore common products available. Many are offered at local drug stores or on the Internet. Some come with money-back guarantees. Try them. If you find one that reduces your hair loss – great! If you don't, move on.

5. Try natural remedies which are available at any health/nutrition center or on hundreds of Internet sites. These work for some people and are reasonably priced.

6. Still no success? Consider inexpensive methods – hair pieces, wigs, extensions.

7. The final solution? If you have the money, go for hair transplant. Average cost is about $10,000, so be prepared to make a pretty serious investment!

In the end, only you can decide if your hair loss if a problem in your life. If it is, you owe it to yourself and those around you to do something about it. And don't lose your optimism. While you are exploring and experimenting, medical researchers are spending millions of dollars trying to find the ultimate cure for hair loss and they are getting close to solving this problem once and for all.