Nobody enjoys losing their hair. Some people have a genetic predisposition to it. However, some types of hair loss are preventable. This is a guide about preventing hair loss.
When choosing your next bottle of shampoo, check the ingredients for SLS (sodium laurel sulfate) or SLES (sodium laurel ether sulfate). These are very common detergents added to many personal care products like shampoo, soap, even toothpaste. They can cause scalp irritation and thinning of the hair. I know a few people with thinning hair - including myself - and was very surprised to find this out.
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By Copasetic 1 from North Royalton, OH
I have to wear my hair back all the time because of work. As a result, my hair has been starting to thin on the sides and on the top of my head. Is there anything I can use to thicken my hair? Like collagen tablets or flack seed oil? Thanks in advance.
By paulnewmanfan from Toms River, NJ
By LadyL1
09/18/2009
Walmart sells a shampoo and conditioner in their salon that was recommended to me. I have been using it and have seen a slight improvement which is better than going in the direction I was, with hair falling out. The name of the product is Nioxin. I like it. Also get some Biotin it's good for your hair.
Would anyone know how to thicken my thinning hair? I am 60 years old, so I know I am not going to have young hair again, but it is really embarrassing. My scalp is showing, but my hair is thick at the back. It is also grey which is not a problem. I use a full body shampoo, but it doesn't solve the problem. Many thanks.
By Helen from UK
By DorothyNYC
02/24/2011
I was getting thinned out hair on one side of my head due to years of using my blow dryer. Someone told me about CoQ10 and it works! CoQ10 is a natural over the counter supplement and it's meant for heart health. I Googled it before using and there is nothing I found on the internet about hair growth but this person that told me about it was so sure that it works.
Sure enough, after about a month of use, I had new hair sprouts where it was thinning! I was shocked.
I suggest a 60-100mg pill once a day. You should check with your doctor first, of course.
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