Is your hair thinning?
Is your hair thinning, or do you just have naturally thin hair? It can be difficult to tell whether you’re truly experiencing hair loss or if your hair is just fine or limp. But there are a few tell-tale signs that will indicate what the true reason is for your thin locks.
Once you’ve identified the cause, you can then pinpoint the best course of action for getting your locks looking full again. We spoke to Bridget Noonan, National Education Manager for L’Oréal Professionnel, to help you determine what your thin locks really need.
Is my hair really thinning, or is it just thin?
According to Bridget, there are a few indicators that will signal whether your hair is thinning, or just thin. “The four major signs of thinning hair are less density, thinner-looking, brittle hair and less volume,” Bridget says.
Now those symptoms could also be true of naturally thin hair. So how can you tell the difference? For one thing, naturally thin hair is usually fine in texture – and fine hair is completely different to thinning hair. “Fine hair’ refers to the thickness or diameter of the individual hair strands,” explains Bridget. “Thin hair refers to the overall density of the hair follicles across the entire scalp.”
If you’re still unsure what your hair type is, Bridget recommends consulting your hair stylist. “Determining hair type involves understanding the different qualities of hair. This includes the hair’s density, texture, and porosity, which is the hair’s ability to hold moisture,” says Bridget. “A hair stylist will use your hair type to recommend a cut and style, colour and styling products that are suitable to your hair type.”
If my hair is thinning, what could be the cause?
“Hair loss and thinning can be caused by a variety of factors such as diet, hereditary factors, stress, hormonal changes, pregnancy, medication and environmental changes, just to name a few,” says Bridget.
Hair thinning can even be the result of seasonal changes, such as shedding during autumn and spring, which is completely normal. But if you’re concerned it’s the result of something more, there are a few areas you can look to see if hair loss is a symptom.
“If someone is suffering a major health issue, they can suffer from stress from this condition as well, which contributes to hair loss and thinning – which can then be compounded with medication to treat the condition,” explains Bridget. “A poor diet or a drastic change in diet can also contribute to hair loss. The body requires vitamins and minerals and other nutrients to assist a healthy scalp and hair growth, so following a strict diet or changing your eating habits may cause some hair loss.”
What can I do about thinning hair?
The first step is to sort out your hair care. If your hair is thinning, it’s time to change up your regular products for more powerful options that will work to visibly increase the density of your hair. “L'Oréal Professionnel SERIOXYL is a hair range powered by Stemoxydine, a molecule that mimics the environment required for stem cell stimulation to awaken dormant follicles for the creation of new hair,” says Bridget.
The potent ingredients in the SERIOXYL range work together to visibly improve hair density. Glucoboost works to target the hair at the roots and provides an immediate energy boost to the root of the hair fibre to facilitate hair growth, while Intra-cylane™ thickens every hair strand instantly by penetrating the hair cortex and expanding within your strands. Meanwhile, other ingredients work to make the hair look stronger and thicker, preventing further weakening of your strands.
The SERIOXYL range is also really easy to incorporate into your routine. The simple three-step system consists of a shampoo, conditioner and Denser Hair Gel which work alongside one another to get your hair looking and feeling fuller.
L'Oréal Professionnel‘s SERIOXYL shampoo and conditioner are available in two different variants – one for thinning hair that’s not coloured, and one for coloured, thinning hair – and can be used whenever you shampoo your hair. L'Oréal Professionnel SERIOXYL Denser Hair Gel is a daily hair treatment for thinning hair that is powered by Stemoxydine 5%, a molecule that mimics the environment required for stem cell stimulation to awaken dormant follicles for the creation of new hair. It acts as an alarm clock to awaken the hair from the dormant phase of the hair growth cycle. When used in conjunction with the Serioxyl shampoo and conditioner over a minimum of three months, your hair will be feeling thick and looking luscious again in no time.
Another step you can take to help reduce hair loss is to make an effort to minimise stress in your life. “Having high stress levels can contribute to hair loss,” says Bridget. “Try to stay relaxed or consider different forms of exercise such as walking, yoga and pilates.”
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70 Member Comments
i have super fine hair, and now some of it is thinning badly due to age, medication, illness,be keen to try this product just not the price......
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My hair is really thinning. Looking for some new products to help with this.
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Alopecia areata: This disease can cause complete hair loss in otherwise healthy people. Hereditary hair loss: In women, hereditary hair loss causes thinning that begins in the center of the scalp. Traction alopecia: Hairstyles that constantly pull on the scalp cause this type of hair loss.
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I've always had lots of hair fallout in my brushes, but I can't notice any thinning hair. I have thyroid issues, so I assume that's the culprit.
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Unfortunately just have very naturally thin hair!
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My hair became really thin because I was underweight and stressed out from the HSC! It has only just started to grow back a bit thicker - still not as thick as what it used to be.
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Have any of you ladies used the Bondi Boost range of products which claim to make your hair feel thicker?
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Thank all so very much for your kind words. It’s a hard road to walk. I have had chemo and I have radiation daily . I have to say it’s tuff and like many others who I have met in waiting rooms.......we all manage to get up every day and face the radiation treatment. Then in the ontological waiting area we face getting our pick lines hocked up for chemo. I am just over half way . I am due to have my last treatment the day after my birthday. My family and myself have decided to not celebrate until we get some kind of results be they good or hopefully not bad. Thanks again ladies for your kindness. And hopefully I can get some great nourings products to put some moisture in my burnt skin. And thinning hair.
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I have noticed in pictures that my hair seems thinner lately, I do shed a lot of hair and it makes me anxious. I have fine hair but I think it used to have a lot more volume. I have to take care of it better, and eat more food that is good for boosting hair growth.
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I have noticed in pictures that my hair seems thinner lately, I do shed a lot of hair and it makes me anxious. I have fine hair but I think it used to have a lot more volume. I have to take care of it better, and eat more food that is good for boosting hair growth.
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I've had issues with thinning hair since I was a teenager, but when I got into my 20s it was horrible! Every time I went through a stressful event, my hair would shed sh*tloads. I've recently been through several stressful events, plus eating badly (iron & Vit D deficiency), and my hair is now shedding horrificly :'( on top of that I have really bad dandruff and build-up which causes hair loss too...
I just bought a pack from Nak - shampoo, conditioner & leave-in scalp treatment (similar to the Aveda Invati trial which I didn't get into). Really hoping these products help!!!
Those with thick hair are so lucky! Mine's fine and blonde which just makes shedding worse! :(
PS. For anyone else interested these are the products: https://www.priceattack.com.au/collections/nak/products/nak-scalp-to-hair-revitalising-trio-thinning-kit-with-mineral-defence-100ml
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I am keeping an eye on this
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Thank you so very much for your lovely kindness and best wishes, 12th October and treatments should be over. Your thoughts are very much appreciated. I have completed my treatment and I had 30rounds of radiation and 20 of Chemotherapy, the effects are horrible. My skin has changed in texture and even colour. Loosing my hair is awful. I fall asleep at the drop of a hat. I have been told that the side effects can last up to a year. And having radiation on my b/day wasn’t happy
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An encore article? Was this in Tuesday's email?
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No way - mine's way too thick!
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I did have thinning hair for awhile when I went through a really stressful time... Once the stress died down, my hair came back...
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I can't tell the difference. I have fine long hair and I feel like I have a lot of fall out which is concerning. I've tried different shampoo and conditioners but haven't noticed a difference.
I would love to try L'Oréal Professionnel SERIOXYL Denser Hair Gel and see if there's a difference.
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My hair is fine, but is not thinning.
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My hair is quite fine but there has been a bit of thinning. I feel like it's gotten lately though as I've incorporated some new products that have helped.
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My hair is fine and I am looking out for thinning
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My thinning hair has definitely been hormonal.
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My hair is also both fine and thinning. I need to be vigilant about what I use on my scalp as it's super sensitive.
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Ooh a new L'Oréal line... curious to try as my hair's always shedding!
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Mine is both :( I've always had thin, fine hair but now that I'm peri-menopausal it is thinning as well. I have started on the viviscal supplements & shampoo and hopefully will start to see some results in the coming months. If those don't work, I am interested in these ones but I generally avoid L'Oreal because of their testing on animals stance.
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