THINNING HAIR?
If, like me, you have very fine, thinning hair, read on! I’ve discovered that almost all of my 50+ post menopausal friends are complaining of the same thing. So I thought I’d try and find out ways to combat this seemingly common problem.
My first thought was shampoo and conditioner. I’d heard about Plantur 39 which is specially formulated for menopausal hair thinning. Phyto caffeine stimulates hair growth. I am finding it very pleasant to use – no strong fragrance, no drying out or flattening of my hair and not too expensive. I have to wash my hair almost every day because it’s all over the place when I wake up each morning, so I like the nourishing ingredients in this product. The addition of zinc and niacin boosts hair fullness and improves nutrient flow, making this an ideal choice for those struggling with menopausal hair changes.
You can try both shampoo and conditioner for under £20 at Tesco or at Amazon.
I am also going to try Cornish Seaweed shampoo about which there is a buzz of excitement. With 60% organic seaweed and herbs, their Super Nutrient Shampoo is designed to improve hair strength, elasticity and shine, help balance hair oils, stimulate healthy hair growth, prevent hair loss and soothe the scalp.Will report back on that once I’ve tried it.
Tip: After you’ve washed your hair, let it dry naturally until only slightly damp, then get going with your hairdryer on medium (not full blast) heat. There are heat protectants on the market that you can use but I haven’t tried one yet so can’t recommend one in particular.
I have also been using Color Wow XL Bombshell Volumiser. You pump some foam into your palms and run it through your hair. Am pleased to report that it is weightless and non-sticky. £11 at Amazon. I haven’t found it gives me a huge amount of extra volume like promoted on Instagram but my hair does feel somewhat fuller when I use it.
Another thing I do to add volume to my hair is use sticky rollers once I’ve dried my hair. I pop them in while I’m doing my make up, then remove them and give my hair a spray with good old Elnett Extra Strong Hold.
Last but not least my lovely hairdresser, Emma at Lustig & Webb, blunt cuts the base but makes sure the upper section is graduated and layered. I have my hair cut as short as I dare which gets rid of the dryer ends and gives it more body. Blonde highlights have been my thing since I was a teenager and I always find my hair feels fuller after I’ve had some put in.
Have you got any tips to share with the Our Weekly Whisper readers? Please do leave them in the Comment section below this post if you do. Thank you.
