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| If
you are experiencing thinning hair, there are several things
you can do about it: |
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| Take
control of managing your hair loss |
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| Minoxidil
for women |
| Minoxidil
is a medically proven treatment for hereditary hair loss in
women. It has been medically proven to work for 4 out of 5 people.
Minoxidil is a solution which is applied topically twice a day.
Clinical
research shows that minoxidil for women can slow or stop hair
loss in 4 out of 5 women, while some can actually regrow hair.
While
you can find out more about minoxidil for women from your
pharmacist or pharmacy assistant (or ask for a minoxidil brochure),
it is available off the shelf without prescription or consultation
at pharmacies throughout Malaysia.
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| Reference:
Help & Hope for Hair Loss by Gary S. Hitzig M.D. published
by Avon Books, 1997 |
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Visit
Your Hairdresser
A good stylist will be able to cut and style your hair to maximise
it. Talk to your hairdresser about your concerns and ask their
advice on a good volumising cut or about what will work best
for your hair. |
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A
body wave can thicken hair. |
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A
layered cut can make hair look thicker. |
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Short
hair often appears to give hair more volume than long
hair, which weighs down, exposing the scalp. |
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A
hair colour that is closer to your scalp colour makes
the contrast between your hair and scalp less noticeable,
but ask your hairdresser to use a mild colourant. |
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| Ask
your hairdresser for advice on products and treatments |
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Choose
a gentle shampoo. |
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If
you use conditioner, make sure it is the right one for
your hair type as some can weigh the hair down. Make sure
you rinse it out thoroughly. |
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For
styling your hair there are hundreds of types of hair
mousse, gel and spray on the market, so it is important
to choose one that is best for your hair type. |
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Although
perms or waves can enhance thinning hair, they can sometimes
damage it, so make sure you get advice on what is best
for you and have any treatment done by an experienced
professional. |
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Hair
colouring can hide thinning hair to a large degree (e.g.
fair hair on a white scalp doesn't look as thin as dark
hair on a white scalp) but remember that harsh chemicals
in some hair colours and dyes can damage hair. |
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Be
aware that tight braiding or 'cornrowing', such as the
Bo Derek look in the movie '10' can, over time cause hair
loss, because the hair follicles become irritated by the
constant pressure of the braid. If this irritation is
sustained for long periods of time, hair loss can be permanent. |
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Similarly,
if you have thinning hair be wary of hair extensions.
Even though they will make your hair look fuller, over
time they can cause the hair follicles to become irritated
and eventually die. In extreme cases this will lead to
permanent hair loss. |
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| What
not to do: |
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Blow
dry on a high heat often, as this can break the hair |
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Use
rollers or tightly braid your hair, as these can break
the hair. |
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Use
harsh chemical dyes or perms, as they can damage the scalp.
If in doubt, ask your hair dresser for advice.
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