Hair lossaffects 8 million women in the UK – heres our A to Z guideto dealing with it [Video]

MILLIONS of women are affected by hair loss in the UK, but the endless “cures” can feel overwhelming.

From serums to scrubs, treatments to cuts, there is no end of hair-loss solutions – but how many are actually effective?

While videos of influencers swishing full heads of hair swirl around social media, so do those of women eating gelatine and using red light brushes in the pursuit of thicker, healthier locks.

Considering how many women it affects, female hair loss isn’t discussed – or decoded – as much as it should be.

So, here’s everything you should know about hair loss causes, claims, treatments and solutions.

The A To Z Of Hair Loss

It’s completely normal for hair to thin gradually across your scalp as you age. For women, a tumble in oestrogen as you approach menopause can shrink follicles further and add to slowing hair growth. HRT is now recommended as a solution. 

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