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Hair Loss in Women Happens. Here's What to Do About It

Thinning hair isn't just a guy thing. We've got the skinny on the best products and ingredients to fatten up your locks

by Hayley Mason, Annie Tomlin  |  5 COMMENTS

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Consider Stress And Diet
Consider Stress And Diet Don't underestimate the lifestyle factor. "When you're worried and stressed, your cortisol levels go up, and your body attacks itself," Reyman says. Indeed, a 2016 article in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology found that high levels of cortisol are related to certain hair growth disorders. Poor nutrition can also lead to hair loss, especially when levels of iron, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids are low. Taking part in stress-reducing activities such as yoga can help reduce cortisol over time, and eating foods such as salmon, spinach and lentils should help new hair grow in strong. The jury is out on whether hair-growth supplements are effective; relatively little academic research has been done on them, but anecdotal evidence suggests they can help. Ouai Thinning Hair Supplements, $84, created by celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin in conjunction with Dubai-based physician Lamees Hamdan, include essential fatty acids and biotin to bolster sparse strands. Another supplement, Nutrafol, $88, features biotin as well as anti-inflammatory ingredients and a highly bioavailable version of keratin to strengthen hair.

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