Grieving My Hair: The Emotional Toll Of Hair Loss

As a woman, hair loss can feel intensely lonely. Isolating. A silent self-esteem killer. But there are ways you can take back control. Fortunately, the science has improved immensely and there are highly effective female hair loss treatments such as topical hair solutions and oral hair solutions. Treatments such as The Hair Solution, contain Minoxidil 6% and Dutasteride 0.1%. You can also take steps to deal with the emotional impact. 

First, understand how to know if your hair is thinning. Here are some common signs:

• shedding more than 125 hairs per day

• your part is widening

• your hairline is receding 

• your ponytail feels noticeably skinnier

Hair loss can be caused by a number of things, from genetics to menopause to aging. Regardless of the cause, it can be devastating to one’s self-image. 

These 3 strategies can help you cope with the emotional toll of hair loss: 

1.  Know that you’re not alone

Hair loss in women is actually quite common. In fact, about 50 percent of women will experience it at some point. Until recently, many women have suffered in silence. Go ahead and open up to a few friends. Chances are, you’ll see that you are far from alone. 

2. Manage stress

Stress can kick off an endless cycle. Hair loss leads to stress. More stress causes more hair loss. Having a relaxation practice can help in lots of ways: try to devote some time each day to yoga, meditation, or hanging out with friends and family.

3. Reframe how you define your self-worth 

For many women, hair is so personal and so emotional. Just think about how having a good (or bad!) hair day can instantly change your mood. Shift your perspective and recognize how much more you are than just your appearance. 

These strategies can help treat the physical aspect of hair loss: 

It’s totally normal to wonder, “Can hair grow back after thinning?” In most cases, the answer is yes! It’s a good idea to start treating hair loss and thinning soon after you notice it. 

4. Be gentle with the hair you have

Pulling hair too tightly can make hair loss worse and styling with excessive heat can lead to breakage. So remember: be gentle. Use a thickening shampoo to help hair look more full and a weekly deep conditioning hair mask can do wonders for your hair health. 

Choose prescription treatment. While there’s been an explosion of new over-the-counter supplements and topicals claiming to treat hair thinning, the most proven ingredients at the most effective strengths only come with a prescription. Musely offers the best hair loss treatment on the market with minoxidil for women and men. 

With the help of Musely’s Board-Certified dermatologists, you can access effective prescription hair loss treatments for female pattern hair loss. Formulated with ingredients such as minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone, The Hair Solution and The Hair Pill offer hair loss treatment for women by effectively blocking the hormone contributing to hair loss and encouraging hair regrowth.

To maximize results, speed up possible regrowth, and prevent further hair loss, our doctors recommend using The Hair Solution and The Hair Pill together at the same time. Find out more about The Hair Solution and The Hair Pill here!