Thinning hair!

I have tried all the many things suggested here but nothing help my thinning hair until recently.

So I am hoping it is related to the thyroid problem that I am being treated for now and that the medicine I am on is not only correcting my thyroid function, but stopping hair loss too.

So if the problem is new, ladies, it might be a good idea to have a word with your GP.

Highly recommend thickening mousse before blow drying.....works for me,

ive had ulcerative colitis for 20 years had to take steriods on and off my hair really suffered very thin got referred to a dermatologist who recommended regaine for women ive used it ever since although its will never be like it was in my teens thick and curly the regaine has stopped it falling out any more not cheap but if it makes me feel better then worth it

Certainly some things to try, my hairdresser says my hair is thick compared to most people of my age but because it's only thinning on the top whilst the sides are still thick it's very unbalanced. I don't want to go back to short layer cut hair so if anyone can recommend a topper, please do. I want a bit of height and covering the parting would improve my look. I've googled but it's difficult to know which are any good! I do colour my hair and find using the Clairol root concealer really does make my hair look thicker.

Suffer from frontal alopecia and been attending consultant dermatoligist for 6 years. Had drugs but ended up with eye problems so they were stopped. At last appointment mentioned hair was thinning on top and was there anything I could do/take to limit loss. Emphatic NO. I mentioned Regaine but she outlined expense, need to continue use or problem just returns and not recommended for over 65year olds. Never considered clips. Only adapted hairstyle, stopped highlighting. Don't think I would enjoy having something on top of my head, maybe for a special occasion, but daily, couldn't imagine.

I've had another idea, don't know how I forgot - hair fibres!
I've used them near my temples where it's thinning. They work a treat, really thicken it up and give volume.
Topik is one brand. I think that the ones that I use are called Nano. I'll get back to you.

Lilylove ... if your hair is only thin at the front and the rest is alright, you need to get it checked with your GP. I have the same problem and have been diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia where the hairline gradually recedes from the front yet the rest is thick and not affected. My GP has prescribed a steroid scalp lotion and I am awaiting an appointment with a dermatologist. I am just hoping that maybe by catching it early, I might be able to slow down its progress. But as 4allweknow says, there might not be much you can do to stop it altogether.

@tinytears be very careful using castor (or any) oil near your eyes - if it seeps in to your eyes they are going to get very red and sore.

I use an old mascara brush (very well cleaned!) and make sure that there is minimal oil on the brush - wipe it on a tissue first.

P.s. thank you to all the other posters who have suggested ways to disguise the thin hair. That will definitely be useful.

I’ve posted before that my hairdresser recommended (he would, wouldn’t he) to use Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. I buy it on the internet, cheaper than salons and it lasts ages. It has certainly improved my hair, not thick as it was but definitely thicker.

just google hair toppers for thinning hair....loads of clip in pieces come up on amazon etc. not expensive either

I quite liked the max active comment. I knew exactly what you meant!!

Can be related to a thyroid problem (very common in those of us in our "third age"). Can affect your eyebrows too. Might be worth talking to your GP.

It was first symptom that took me to the doctor for my under active thyroid. Massively thinning hair, I was only in my 20s and when diagnosed realized all the other symptoms I’d had since childhood. The only thing I don’t suffer is the classic overweight.

I purchased Biotin tablets several years ago but they gave me awful stomach pains.Thanks for everyone’s advice.

I have the opposite problem Foxie, my hair resembles the end of a yard broom it is so thick.

Amberone

@tinytears be very careful using castor (or any) oil near your eyes - if it seeps in to your eyes they are going to get very red and sore.

I use an old mascara brush (very well cleaned!) and make sure that there is minimal oil on the brush - wipe it on a tissue first.

I bought a product to thicken eyelashes and ended up with sore eyes. I now use it for my eyebrows.

Amberone

@tinytears be very careful using castor (or any) oil near your eyes - if it seeps in to your eyes they are going to get very red and sore.

I use an old mascara brush (very well cleaned!) and make sure that there is minimal oil on the brush - wipe it on a tissue first.

Thank you for the tip, will certainly be careful!

I use coconut oil on my face - as I'm allergic to so many things. If it gets in your eyes, it doesn't sting.

I have recently purchased a ‘Messy Bun’ scrunchie from Amazon, which is absolutely brilliant. Just put hair in a ponytail or just pull it back, put through the scrunchie, add a couple of pins to secure it, & voila.....a lovely messy bun! Takes about 2 minutes to do. Lots of hair colours to choose from, & excellent quality. Cost around £7. In fact I have just ordered another one.

Boho. What a good idea!

I’d second the messy bun recommendation, Boho. My hair’s baby-fine and damaged easily by any clips, but even for me these are great for occasional use.

A cheap and very effective way to help with the look of thinning hair and grey roots too, is to use brown eyeshadow ( if you’re any shade of brunette) applied with a blusher brush, It doesn’t itch and lasts until the next the shampoo.
I have fine hair but a lot of it, although it falls out in handfuls due to stress, which I’ve had a lot of recently.

Re jelly, I could never understand how anyone could eat just one cube a day. Especially if it was the blackcurrant flavour. I have occasionally been known, ahem, to buy one of those just to eat the whole thing.

Witzend but do you have really lovely nails?