Thinning hair

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Hello J52 what sort of collagen from Superdrug? Pills or a serum? If pills what strength? A hairdresser recommended biotin to me but not been taking it long so don’t know if it’s made a difference. You can also get a steroid from your GP that you put on your scalp where you have hair loss. I couldn’t be bothered with all the faff after a while I stopped using it.

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Have often read articles that say Minoxidil is the only thing proven to work. Would also suggest having a couple of different shades, one light one medium , of highlights put in. Good luck

What is the actual name of the item you take please j52 I’d like to try it ,

Morning! USA here… I’m in my 70’s; early in my professional life I worked for Clairol Inc for many years. One of the first things I was taught is to consult women to stay lighter as they get older. Not only does it make you look younger it also helps to mask thinning hair as you age. So true! It does not mean you go gray but go lighter gradually. It helps on maintenance too when the line of demarcation grows out. Pair that new look with a new hair style - and POP! You’ve knocked off ten years! Best look ever!

I use Wow powder on my parting, it's great for hiding the scalp and a bit of regrowth but week 4 and onwards I use L'Oreal Magic Touch. It's a bit sticky but covers regrowth well. I also have a topper, which is also brilliant at hiding thinning hair and regrowth.

I'm 56 and losing my hair at a dreadful rate, especially at the temples where it's receding. I've an autoimmune disease, Sjorgens, and it's one of the symptoms. I had really thick red hair, so healthy looking and now it's so limp and brittle and my scalp itches like crazy. I bought Aveeno y'day to try to sooth my scalp, but I know nothing will help the hair loss. I always dread having to clear out the hoover because there's so much of my hair in it.

Arrogantly I used to think I had my mother's thick hair. She still had a lot of her natural colour into her 90s. But no. I have inherited my paternal grandmother's thin hair. Thank you Granny. It needs a jolly good cut and short style to keep it looking half decent. Hey! Ho!

Try spraying a dark brown root spray on it and back combing can help.

I’ve been using Regaine for years. Not sure if it helps but I’m scared to stop using it. The mousse thickens my hair. I’ve got the Lee Stafford shampoo and conditioner but don’t think it has helped. I did read ages ago that a mixture of rosemary and other oils works as well as Regaine but can’t remember what the other oils are. I did try it but it was very messy. But what I have started doing, having had a light bulb moment, is to put a few drops of rosemary oil with my shampoo and then just a couple of drops in my conditioner. It’s supposed to take 6 months to have an effect so I’ll see how I am in a few months.

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I’m seeing a Trichologist. 6 months is the life cycle of hair growth.
She examined my scalp with a camera
From that she contacted my Dr and told him what I needed to be tested for ( blood test)

My hair went through a thinning stage a few years ago, my doctor discovered I was quite anemic and advised me to take iron tablets. Within a few months the thinning stopped and my hair grew back.

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My hairdresser tells me that my hair has got thinner because the individual hairs get thinner and finer as you get older. So their is little you you can do to make it thicker again.

All you can do is adjust your hair style and colouring regime to disguise it.

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Like Meryl, I’ve been seeing a trichologist who has suggested a blood test. I’ve just booked one at my health centre. The receptionist I spoke to was dismissive but my doctor was lovely and very understanding.

I strongly advise anyone suffering from hair loss to consult a specialist as we have done. It’s pricey, but I’ve been making economies elsewhere so that I can justify it.

The blood test will check my ferritin levels amongst other things. In the meantime, the trichologist urges me to eat more red meat!

Hi My hair is also thinning now ..I have recently found a u.k company called Beautiful Betsy who do toppers (which aren’t full wigs)which look really good …I think I will order one next year .I think so many of the stars have helper hair …Ruth Lansford has been open about her extensions .I’ve been eating the American series called the Morning show and the ladies def have help imo🙂🩷

*watching

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Reassuring to see that this is a common problem. I’ve been using Plantar 39 since November and have definitely noticed an improvement. When I washed my hair my fingers were always tangled in hair - but now there’s hardly any. It won’t suddenly make your hair get thicker, but I think it does help slow down the loss. I wash my hair first in the shower and leave it on while I do everything else. I still style my hair but make sure that I always use a heat protection spray, and I also take a biotin hair supplement. Goodness knows if it helps but it’s worth a try. I spend so much more time ‘grooming’ than when I was young! I have a cream for every different part of the body, products, special brushes, supplements….. I’ve just packed my case for a holiday and there’s hardly room for any clothes 🤣

I’m dark. Colouring my hair not only covers the grey, it also makes it look thicker