Get the facts about hair loss.

This month is National Hair Loss Awareness Month, but how much do you know about hair loss?

Hair loss or thinning can have huge psychological effects on both men and women so it’s important to deal with it delicately. The more you know, the better equipped you will be to deal with clients who experience it, and the better you would be able to deal with it yourself if you started experiencing symptoms. 

One of the important things to know is that hair loss can be permanent or temporary; depending on the cause. It affects both men and women, although men experience a much higher degree of hair loss (notably around the temples and the vertex) than women.

Female pattern hair loss usually begins at around the age of 30 but can be earlier and it generally becomes noticeable around the age of 40.

By the age of 50, 50% of women will experience some degree of hair thinning. In women, the hair becomes thinner all over the head, and the hairline does not recede.

What causes it?

One of the reasons it can be so stressful is because there are so many different causes, including: 

  • Hormonal changes or imbalances (childbirth, menopause).
  • Nutritional deficiencies.
  • Stress.
  • Diseases like diabetes or lupus, or medications.
  • Over styling and excessive brushing, dye, bleaching.
  • Ageing.

What advice should you give to someone with thinning hair?

OCS Mentor and trained Trichologist Bobbie says “reassurance, advice and education” is the key when dealing with a client who is experiencing hair loss.  

It's all an illusion.

Styling tips

There are several ways to create the illusion of thicker hair with the right cut. Longer styles can weigh the hair down and make it look thinner. Whereas shorter hair will be stronger and appear thicker. We recommend a pixie cut, or a bob with stacking to look fuller. Adding angles to the cut will also create more shape. 

Use the right products

If your client doesn’t want to change their style, or is reluctant to go shorter, we have a range of styling products that can help give the illusion of more hair. 

  • Dry shampoo like Revive will absorb oil and keep hair looking full. It’s also easy to top up throughout the day.
  • Conceal thinning areas with a few bursts of our 99% natural and vegan friendly colour retouch, Root Remedy, to create the illusion of more hair.
  • Lift those roots with Root Lift for a medium, or Volume Mousse for a soft hold. Both will do the job without weighing hair down.
  • Always use heat protection hair on your hair! Thermal 2 Twenty protects the strength of your hair up to 220°C

The Power of Rep-Hair®

We took five years to develop a naturally derived daily scalp and hair care regime, which is scientifically proven to improve the strength and condition of the scalp and hair, to provide an optimum follicular environment for hair growth. 

Our Rep-Hair® Follicle Strengthening System combines natural and organic extracts which have been carefully selected for their nourishing, strengthening, conditioning and cleansing properties, as well as their ability to protect the scalp and reduce inflammation of the hair follicle. 

The super ingredient within the range is Capixyl™, an elite hair care complex which has been proven to reduce hair loss and stimulate natural hair growth.

In laboratory tests, when used at optimum levels of 5%, Capixyl™ was shown to perform 3 times more effectively than Minoxidil. Rep-Hair® uses the optimum and recommended levels of Capixyl™ for effective results.

Super Ingredient

Find out more about the benefits of Capixyl™ in the Rep-Hair® Follicle Strengthening System.

Want to know more?

Throughout the month we will be raising awareness of Hair Loss on our Facebook and Instagram page. If you are concerned about Hair Loss we would always recommend speaking to your Hairdresser, as they will know the condition and history of your hair. But ultimately the best person to speak to would be your GP or a Trichologist.

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