Thin hair

That is wonderful and I am so pleased for you. Could you let us know where you ordered it from? Is that allowed? Thank you so much. Happy new you x

My friend has had treatment by Philip Kingsley (trichologist who makes shampoos) for a few years. It really made a difference but it’s in London and pricey

My sympathies to you, when I was in my thirties my hair, which was quite fine but lots of it, starting shedding at a frightening rate. My GP arranged for me to have 6 weekly vitamin B injections which cured it. Is it worth asking your GP if there are supplements you could take or have a blood test to if you are short of anything?

My friend has started wearing a wig and it looks really good. She went to a local specialist who makes a lot of wigs for ladies undergoing chemotherapy. It wasnt cheap but she no longer pays to have her own hair coloured, and she is much less self conscious.

I was starting to feel desperate when my scalp could clearly be seen at the front of my scalp, with frightening amounts of hair on my brush each day. I had long hair that I wore brushed back in a pony tail or clip , so it was very noticeable. I started taking Biotin supplements (for hair nails and skin) which really helped reduce the amount of loss. I also went to a hairdresser who suggested a shorter style with a fringe. Everyone tells me it makes me look younger and of course the hair is not being constantly pulled back, so my hairline is recovering nicely. I accept that hair thins with age, but other factors such as stress, hormones ect.play a part. So it's worth taking advice.
On the subject of wigs, I have six short blond ones that my late mother rarely wore and would like to donate them to an alopecia group or cancer charity here in Essex, but I can't find details of anyone near me. They were about three hundred pounds each so if I can help any of you ladies out there I would gladly send them to you.

I am 60 and have suffered thinning hair and lost patches also have frontal alepecia treat, which is hair loss all around the front hairline and eye brows, I use caffeine shampoo which has helped with the thinning of the hair as I had thick hair luckily but just a few hairs for brows so eye pencil for them, unfortunately it is part of the ageing process, and the worst thing, (naturally) is we worry about it and that doesn't help, just wish the whiskas on my chin would stop growing, better to have thin hair then not at all, sure you are all lovely whatever your hair type.

I can recommend Ideal world, the shopping channel, for a good selection of wigs They have a good return if not satisfied policy. I like their collections. have bought the wigs by Raquel Welch and really like the silver mist colour option.

Absolutely! Just had to buy a plughole unblocker to sort things out- can only assume it’s my hair causing the problem- yeuch!! Got an appointment next week at a new hairdressers, hoping she can work miracles on my bob!

Marianna I am the same as you, not much change in the hair except a bit more on the face?

In a word, yes! Especially if you start with thinnish fine hair.

I sympathise. My hair started disappearing down the plughole at an alarming rate about 4 years ago, (late fifties) and when I brushed, there were quite big clumps left on the brush. The excessive shedding has stabilised now, but the front is extremely sparse, and I am very conscious of it. I still think it is continuing to thin though, and I have fine hair, which doesn’t help. I have tried Nioxin, recommended by my hairdresser, but sadly saw no improvement. I believe some do find it helps. (Much cheaper online than in the salon, if anyone is going to try it). I look awful in hats, so many thanks for the link for wigs, I will have a browse.

Applegran...........may I help to put your mind at rest to some degree,although to be fair, wearing a wig is yet new territory for me too............but the one I have opted for is as light as a feather and has a special coolcap built in ......allowing air to circulate,........quite honestly you can easily forget one is wearing it!!!
It is also adapted for summer wear.
Technology........even in wigs.......has come on in leaps and bounds!!!

I now have thinning hair and wish I hadn't ! but I know it is a frequent thing to happen to women as we get older. I was on HRT for many years, into my 70s ( longer than the doctors advise) and finally came off it - which is when my hair started to thin. I think it is a lot to do with hormones, and difficult therefore to change. My scalp shows now - cannot quite go for a wig - wouldn't it be hot? But it is down to the wig wearer - if you like it and feel comfortable - go for it!

I know this happens, however, not for me as my hair is as think as ever. Menopause has never really changed anything for me other than the obvious. I only ever had a few symptoms at peri menopause stage.

I use Mane and Tail .It does have a pic of a horse on it but this particular formula is for human hair.It is available online slightly cheaper than it is in store, but not all supermarkets stock it.I get mine from Sainsbury’s and it is in the same section as human shampoo.It coats the hair with something or other, but it is not at all sticky , just makes it look thicker.I use ‘ normal volumising shampoo occasionally but really prefer the results I get with Mane and Tail.

Wigs are brilliant nowadays, aren't they? I don't need one at the mo, but if I did, I would. IYSWIM.

Both of you are speaking of new hope to the so many of us losing our own hair.............so a big thank you.

I'm 68 and my hair has definitely thinned in recent years. I have started using Nioxon products and it's looking a bit better.

I've started using Roots shampoo and conditioner and I feel it makes a difference

Thank you very much, Panache. I've just spent half an hour skimming through the earlier thread I linked to. It's really interesting, checking out all the information and support we gave each other - Gransnet at its best! Now I'm off to look at the link you've kindly given!

Maggiemaybe ........It will be my pleasure in pointing you in the right direction......this is the site I used....https://www.naturalimagewigs.co.uk/
My own is by Paula Young (the wig of my choice was PYRCK/60 in snow white).

However the site gives you an endless choice,both in styles and colour,so well worth a good browse
It took some 10 days to arrive.whilst
you can buy their recommended stand,shampoos etc too.

It is very light and comfy,absolutely no faffing required and it looks unbelievably natural.Quite frankly I doubt if anyone that does not know you of old will ever know it is a wig.

Good luck and let us know your decision!

Well done you, Panache, for taking the plunge! I think I might be heading down that road too (I look a b****r in a hat). Is the wig comfy to wear, and do you mind me asking where you got it from?

There've been other threads on this subject that you might find helpful, amiesgran, this being one of the longest.

www.gransnet.com/forums/blogs/1201653-Female-hair-loss?noti=1#26684108

I look horrible in hats too Panache and only wear one if I am out in the cold. Good for you getting the wig if it boosts your self confidence. Glad your DH likes it too.

Sadly I am one of those who look a right berk in a hat,any kind of hat and I have then people asking after my health.............so obviously not a good look and certainly NOT a viable option.

However dread of dread,I have succumbed to what I had promised myself for a few years.........I sent for a wig!
After much staring at the catalogues and on the web I found one that seemed to be exactly the style I would so love,so after finding the right colour to match my own I sent off my request.

It arrived yesterday.I took one look,gave it a bit of ashake and put it straight on my head,no gimmicky net or tucking in my own short hair.
My husband has not liked the idea and that is why I have resisted for all these troubling years.
I marched into our sitting room where he was reading the paper,he looked up,did a double take............literally gasped and spoke quite obviously with sincerity........".Wow that is absolutely gorgeous,just the way I have wanted to see your hair for years,i has taken 10 years off your age"
From him this is indeed a compliment and some!
So overcoming his dislike of wigs has been a great achievement, but to be honest,the colour match is perfect,it fits so well and there is no need for any faffing............just shake and wear.

I am now about to approach my H/D and ask her to cut my own thinning hair in exactly the same style.............and so although the wig will come out the best in looks, there should not be too much of a marked difference between both.............believe you me I am one happy and much relieved person.

Where there is a will,there is a way ladies!!

Another option if your scalp is beginning to show through is to wear a hat. Good idea if it's sunny anyway.

I knew my hair was getting thinner because my head was cold so often, including in bed! Then recently I saw a picture of me from when I was eighteen—I had two really thick long plaits. I hadn't realised just how much my hair had thinned.

Fortunately I like wearing a hat. Right now I have an ancient and holey lace wool square scarf (Laura Ashley from when she was still alive) tied round my head. Even indoors.