by Nikki ~ Product Education Director

Part 2 ~ More Contributing Factors and Marketplace Solutions for Age-Related Hair Loss

Next, let’s take a look at some additional internal contributing factors to age-related hair loss and get a broader view of marketplace solutions.  These solutions are just good to be in-the-know about even though our role as Designers does not include making these recommendations.

Nutrition can also play a big role with hair loss or growth.  Poor nutrition, lack of protein or the proper nutrients can all be contributing factors that should be explored with a doctor or a certified nutritionist. 

Vitamin supplements can also possibly help improve hair growth.  These are generally not certified by the FDA but can sometimes prove to help in the overall health and strength of the hair as well as stimulating hair growth or helping to eliminate what many sources are writing about today, stress induced inflammation in the body that contributes to an increase in cortisol (stress hormone) levels that could result in hair loss.  This is a “hit or miss” possible source of help but again should be discussed with a doctor.

Light Therapy is also now a booming business and often a source of help for hair loss.  Products such as hair helmets and hair headbands offer follicle stimulation via various types of exposure to light produced by these electronic apparatuses.  Generally, they are to be placed on the head several times a week to have the light help stimulate growing follicles.  These machines can be investigated via one’s dermatologist.

Topical medicinal products can also be a source of possible help.  Over the counter Rogaine (5% Minoxidil) as well as a prescription strength 15% Minoxidil, that often contain additional support ingredients, can be recommended and possibly prescribed by a dermatologist.  Please note that everything we have discussed so far are good things to be aware of, but all need to be referred to a physician and NEVER recommended by a stylist.

But there is a big role Designers can play in age-related hair loss so stay tuned for Part 3 ~ Our Role as Designers in Helping Guests with Age-Related Hair Loss

Also check out our Philip Pelusi Virtual Class on this topic called Ageless Hair

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