Shiny and soft hair is considered as the woman's crowning glory. They can either make or break a woman's appearance. However, females are not spared from hair thinning. They experience it just like men experiences baldness. And this can be very devastating for them. This just goes to show that no gender is exempted from this dilemma. Different hair loss treatments for women are now available in the market. However, one must first identify the reason for thinning hair before a treatment is done.



1. Aging is the most well-known cause of hair loss among women. Unlike men, women decreases hair production by the time they reach 35 to 40. It is part of normal life cycle where both man and woman shed hair as they grow old. This is called the Androgenetic Alopecia and is accountable for 95% of hair loss in both genders.

2. Every year, the rate of woman's hair loss is rapidly increasing and is gradually running after the huge rate of hair loss among men. Changing lifestyle would have something to do with this. Although researches found that women are more health conscious than men, they are more figure-conscious when compared to the opposite sex. As a result, they find ways to be skinny such as skipping meals. When there are not sufficient amount of nutrition in the body, one's well-being is affected. Visible results can be seen at a woman's skin texture, eyes, nails, and of course in the liveliness of their tresses. If undernourishment goes on for months, it would gradually result to hair fall. Components of anti-depressant and diet pill may alleviate hair loss as well.

3. Aside from lifestyle, women are said to be more prone to hair loss than men because they use more chemicals on a daily basis than the latter. Mouse, gel, hairsprays and strong shampoos have intense substances that may irritate the follicle causing to be incapable of producing healthy strands of locks. Tight hairstyles such as pigtails, tight braids and even rollers may also give the same effect. Hair treatments like hot oil or hair perms, although most salons claim that it can give a healthier and shinier hair as a result, may often lead to scalp inflammation and in the long run, a thinning hair.

4. Nowadays, women live a very stressful life. Physical and emotional stress leads to an unhealthy hair production. Usually, three to four months after giving birth, most women undergo a so-called post partum hair fall. This also happens after having an abortion or miscarriage. These and other events that only a woman may experience, makes this gender even more susceptible to hair loss. Moreover, a woman may also lose few strands of her locks when beginning or ending an intake of birth control pills.

In case you notice that your hair is rapidly decreasing, seek professional help immediately. Hair loss may not only be a sign of malnutrition or aging but may also be an early warning of a serious health disorder such as cancer or thyroid problems.