Solving Hair Loss and Hair Thinning Problems through a Salon

Hair Loss is a common condition where your hair’s growth cycle slows or, in some cases, completely stops. It can be devastating, particularly to women, to be faced with hair loss, for mainly cosmetic reasons.

There are many different ways for you to deal with your hair loss. Choosing the right salon will go a long way towards helping your condition and, in the process, your self-esteem.

The right salon can help you in the following ways:

• Choose a salon that is knowledgeable about hair loss. This can be as simple as placing a phone call. Most hairstylists are trained to minimize the appearance of hair loss and can show you styling tricks that will make your hair appear fuller.

Typically, stylists who participate in continued training will be knowledgeable about the latest tips and tricks. It is acceptable to inquire if the stylists participate in ‘continuing education’ courses.

• The right salon for you is deeply concerned about the products that they use or sell. They should have an intimate knowledge of not only the ingredients in the products, but also how those ingredients will be beneficial to you.

A large selection of products will generally lead to a better outcome, because they can put together a blend of products to address each and any problem that you have with your hair.

• You may want to look for a salon that offers hair extensions. Even if you do not want to add any length to your hair, stylists may be able to make your hair look just like your original hair, but fuller, through the use of real-hair extensions. Extensions made from real hair can be washed, dried, and styled just like your own hair, and could be a great option for you.

• Consider getting your hair colored. Not only do certain colors make the hair shaft swell, making it look thicker, but adding multi-dimensional highlights can add depth to your hair. Your hairstylist may decide to color the hair all over, and then add highlights on top, for maximum fullness.

If you decide to take this route, be sure that you purchase styling products that are especially for color-treated hair, or you may make the problem worse!

• Avoid heat hairstyling tools. Unless you are a professional, you may be causing a lot of damage to your hair through the use of heat styling tools. If you abuse them, you can cause your hair to turn brittle and break off, thus making it look even thinner.

Ask your stylist to give you a hair cut that can be fixed without the use of heat styling tools. They will be able to show you how to style your hair with the least amount of damage, and certainly recommend products that would also help with your styling.

• Wear your hair down. Pulling your hair back in tight ponytail, or using rubber bands as pony tail holders can cause your hair to break. Your hair may be brittle from the use of heat styling tools, or damaged from over-processing, so be sure to tell your stylist exactly what you want and need to better your thinning hair.