Thinning hair can be a distressing experience that affects both men and women. Whether you’ve noticed a few extra strands in the shower drain or just want to be proactive in caring for your luscious locks, this blog post is here to shed some light on the causes behind thinning hair and how you can tackle it head-on. Let’s explore some common reasons behind this phenomenon:
Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number: Age plays a significant role in thinning hair. As we gracefully grow older (just like fine wine!), our hair follicles can become less active, leading to thinner strands.
The Genetics Game: Blame it on your ancestors! Genetics can influence the thickness of your hair. If thinning hair runs in your family, don’t fret – it’s a part of your unique journey!
Hormones: From puberty to pregnancy and menopause, our bodies go through incredible transformations. Unfortunately, these hormonal fluctuations can also wreak havoc on our tresses. Hair thinning or shedding can be caused by imbalances in hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Stress: We all experience stress from time to time, but did you know it can take a toll on your hair? When we’re under constant pressure, our bodies produce stress hormones that can disrupt the hair growth cycle. This disruption can lead to hair thinning or even temporary hair loss.
Excessive Styling: While we love to experiment with different hairstyles and products, excessive styling can be a major culprit behind thinning hair. Pulling your hair tightly into ponytails or buns, using heat styling tools excessively, and chemically treating your hair can all cause damage and weaken the strands. Embrace a gentler approach to styling, opt for heat protectants, and give your hair some breathing room whenever possible.
Nutrition Matters: Just like our bodies, our hair loves a well-balanced diet too! Nutrient deficiencies can lead to weakened hair and thinning over time. A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein can help nourish your hair follicles and promote healthy hair growth.
Medical Conditions: Sometimes, underlying medical conditions like alopecia or scalp infections can be responsible for thinning hair. It’s essential to seek professional advice if you notice significant changes in your hair health.
Now that we’ve explored the common causes of thinning hair, let’s dive into some effective hair care products that can help combat this issue:
Nioxin
Nioxin is more than just your average hair care brand. It’s a scientifically-driven system that targets the root causes of thinning hair. Founded in 1987 by Eva Graham, Nioxin was born out of her personal experience with post-pregnancy hair loss.
Key Ingredients in Nioxin:
Niacin (Vitamin B3): Niacin helps promote scalp circulation, which is vital for delivering nutrients to the hair follicles.
Caffeine: Caffeine has been shown to stimulate hair follicles and counteract the effects of DHT, a hormone associated with hair loss.
Peppermint Oil: Peppermint oil provides a refreshing sensation and helps improve scalp health by promoting circulation.
Saw Palmetto Extract: Saw palmetto extract is believed to inhibit the conversion of testosterone into DHT, thereby reducing its harmful effects on hair follicles.
Nioxin’s trial kits provide a comprehensive approach to hair care. Each system kit is tailored to specific hair types and levels of thinning, ensuring a personalized solution for your unique needs.
System Kits for Natural Hair
Natural hair is hair that has not been coloured, or its texture has not been changed through a chemical treatment such as perming, straightening or bleaching. This type of hair will have different needs than hair that’s been coloured for example. System Kit 1 and System Kit 2 are formulated with light conditioning agents that provide light moisture.
Both cleansers for natural hair have Activ-Renewal technology, a blend of white tea extract, peppermint oil and cleansing agents, that helps to remove follicle-clogging sebum, fatty acids and environmental residue from the scalp and the hair.
Nioxin Trial Kit System 1
Nioxin Hair Care System 1 Kit for natural hair with light thinning amplifies hair structure and protects against hair breakage. This unique set of three professional hair products, based on an advanced skin care approach, is specially formulated as a hair thickening treatment, delivering fuller-looking hair. The Nioxin System 1 regimen reduces hair fall due to breakage, strengthens the hair and delivers a healthy shine to natural hair, while refreshes the scalp.
Nioxin Trial Kit System 2
Nioxin Hair Care System 2 Kit for natural hair with progressed thinning amplifies hair structure and protects against hair breakage. This unique set of three professional hair products, based on an advanced skin care approach, is specially formulated as a hair thickening treatment, delivering fuller-looking hair. The Nioxin System 2 regimen reduces hair fall due to breakage, strengthens the hair and delivers a healthy shine to natural hair, while refreshes the scalp.
System Kits for Coloured Hair
Just like skin, hair also needs moisture otherwise it becomes straw-like, limp and can lead to breakage. After colouring, the hair becomes drier so it needs special care. System Kit 3 and System Kit 4 are created specifically to address coloured hair needs and deliver more moisture.
The cleansers are formulated with Pro-Color Shield technology that cleanses the scalp and the hair whilst providing colour protection. It contains white tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents.
Nioxin Trial Kit System 3
Nioxin Hair Care System 3 Kit for color treated hair with light thinning amplifies hair structure and protects against hair breakage. This unique set of three professional hair products, based on an advanced skin care approach, is specially formulated as a hair thickening treatment, delivering fuller-looking hair and color protection. The Nioxin System 3 regimen reduces hair loss due to breakage, strengthens the hair and delivers a healthy shine to color treated hair, while refreshes the scalp.
Nioxin Trial Kit System 4
Nioxin Hair Care System 4 Kit for color treated hair with progressed thinning amplifies hair structure and protects against hair breakage. This unique set of three professional hair products, based on an advanced skin care approach, is specially formulated as a hair thickening treatment, delivering fuller-looking hair and color protection. The Nioxin System 4 regimen reduces hair fall due to breakage, strengthens the hair and delivers a healthy shine to color treated hair, while refreshes the scalp.
System Kits for Chemically Treated Hair
Hair that’s been chemically treated to change its texture, through permanent straightening, perming or bleaching, is prone to damage and severe dryness. So, if you have been chemically treating your hair and are suffering with thinning, the right kit for you is either System Kit 5 or System Kit 6 (depending on how advanced your thinning is).
Both kits are formulated to deliver intense moisture to very dry and damaged hair. The conditioners from these kits contain Smooth Plex technology that not only helps with moisture balance but also provides smoothing control, through the blend of silk amino acids, kukui nut oil and protective conditioning agents. If your hair is also coloured, the kits will protect your colour against fading too.
Nioxin Trial Kit System 5
Nioxin Hair Care System 5 Kit for chemically treated hair, such as bleached, straightened or relaxed with progressed thinning amplifies hair structure and protects against hair breakage. This unique set of three professional hair products, based on an advanced skin care approach, is specially formulated as a hair thickening treatment, delivering smoothness and hydrated hair. The Nioxin System 5 regimen reduces hair fall due to breakage, strengthens the hair and delivers a healthy shine to chemically treated hair, while refreshes the scalp.
Nioxin Trial Kit System 6
Nioxin Hair Care System 6 Kit for chemically treated hair, such as bleached, straightened or relaxed with progressed thinning amplifies hair structure and protects against hair breakage. This unique set of three professional hair products, based on an advanced skin care approach, is specially formulated as a hair thickening treatment, delivering smoothness and hydrated hair. The Nioxin System 6 regimen reduces hair fall due to breakage, strengthens the hair and delivers a healthy shine to chemically treated hair, while refreshes the scalp.
How long does it take to work?
According to Nioxin, 9 out of 10 users notice thicker hair within the first 30 days of using the System Kit. It typically takes 1 to 3 months to see significant hair regrowth from this range.
Angel En Provence Rosemary Range
When it comes to natural remedies for hair thinning, rosemary has gained significant attention for its potential benefits. This aromatic herb is not only a popular culinary ingredient but also holds a special place in the world of hair care. Users have reported seeing improvements in hair thickness, density, and overall growth.
Angel Rosemary Activating Regrowth Essence
This is the best-selling product in the range! It helps reconstruct hair cells and nourish roots to prevent hair loss while effectively repairing damaged follicles, giving a dense, healthy and vigorous head of hair.
Angel Rosemary Hair Activating Shampoo
Containing rosemary essence to effectively help improve the microcirculation of scalp, enhancing the penetrating ability of hair follicles to supplement sufficient nutrients and improve activity of hair follicles. Reconstructs hair cells and supplies essential protein to hair, deeply nourishing roots to prevent hair loss while repairing damaged hair, leaving hair strong, vibrant and healthy.
Angel Rosemary Hair Activating Conditioner
Containing rosemary essence to effectively help improve the microcirculation of scalp, enhancing the penetrating ability of hair follicles to supplement sufficient nutrients and improve activity of hair follicles. Reconstructs hair cells and supplies essential protein to hair, deeply nourishing roots to prevent hair loss while repairing damaged hair, leaving hair strong, vibrant and healthy.
Angel en Provence’s Rosemary Range is specifically designed for fragile, thinning hair where growth rate has reduced, or the hair is falling out. Formulated with Rosemary Leaf Oil, Ginger Root Extract, and Sage Oil, it stimulates hair growth and improves microcirculation of the scalp, enhancing the penetrating ability of sufficient nutrients to improve follicle activity.
Angel en Provence’s Rosemary Range offers a variety of products, including shampoo, conditioner, and a hair activating scalp serum. The range is free from Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Paraffin Oil, Propylene Glycol, Cocamide Dea, and Parabens. It is also vegan, not tested on animals, and contains organic natural ingredients.
Thinning hair can be a common concern, but there are effective solutions available to tackle it. Brands like Nioxin and Angel en Provence have formulated hair care products that specifically target thinning hair, addressing the underlying causes and promoting healthier, fuller hair. Understanding the reasons behind your hair thinning and choosing the right products can make a significant difference in maintaining and improving the health of your hair. Whether you opt for scientifically driven solutions like Nioxin or harness the power of natural ingredients with the Angel en Provence Rosemary Range, taking proactive steps towards hair care can help you combat thinning hair and achieve the luscious locks you desire.
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