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Hair loss symptoms are an important indication to determine which kind of hair loss a person is suffering from and whether the hair loss problem is temporary or permanent.  The cause of hair loss is also an important factor behind the symptoms of hair loss.

One of the most common hair loss symptoms visible in women is the loss of the thickness of their hair.  They are usually found complaining that their hairs are no longer as thick as they once were.  There can be various reasons behind their thinning of hair which include hereditary reasons, age related factors, poor diet, stress, side effects of medications and so on. The first step towards solving your problem of thinning hair is to identify the reason behind it.  Consulting a hair expert will go a long way toward solving your problem.

Other common hair loss symptoms that people notice are the loss of a lot of hair while combing or washing hair.  Or, lots of hairs may be seen on clothes.  There is a certain amount of normal hair loss but if clumps of hair start falling out it is a cause for concern and a person needs to contact a professional as soon as possible.  Both cases of thinning hair or hair loss while combing are usually signs of temporary loss which can be treated if one acts in a timely fashion.

Permanent hair loss symptoms include problems like androgenetic alopecia and scarring  alopecia.  In the case of androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness, the initial symptoms of hair loss are the loss of hair at the temples and the top of the head..  This kind of hair loss is generally caused due to genetic reasons and could result in partial baldness or even complete baldness.  Androgenetic alopeica in females is also caused by the same reasons but unlike in men, women rarely face the problem of complete baldness.  Usually for women, its the thinning of the hair at the crown, front and sides of the hairline.  They rarely lose hair at the front hairline.

Another hair loss problem which can cause permanent hair loss is called Cicatricial alopecia.  Symptoms are usually patchy hair loss along with itching,  and scars on some parts of the hair.  In the case of permanent hair loss, there is not much a person can do.  doctors usually advise various types of hair transplants as the only way to solve this problem.  If you are looking for a non-invasive solution to the problem, contact us at Fantasia Salon, we can help you identify a solution that will work for you.

Thinning hair is only a problem for older women, right? Absolutely and positively NOT! Many women in their late teens and early twenties experience thinning hair and hair loss. Contrary to popular belief, hair loss in women is not always associated with menopause.

There are numerous causes for hair loss including cystic ovaries, hypothyroidism, autoimmune disease, psychological or physical stress and dietary deficiencies. Chemotherapy, birth control pills, beta-blockers, coumadin, anti-depressants and others can cause thinning hair in women. It’s always wise for a woman to visit the doctor to determine the underlying cause for her hair loss problem.

The loss of hair can be an emotionally devasting experience for any woman. And to make matters even worse, those around her don’t understand how she feels which only exacerbates the problem. Unless you work in the industry like we do at Fantasia, there’s not a lot of sympathy for women dealing with thinning hair and hair loss.

For women, hair loss can lead to serious emotional and psychological problems. Granted, there are many emotional issues for men who are losing their hair, but, as a whole, men tend to get a lot more support from their family members, their friends and society as a whole.

Women typically do not actually develop bald spots like men do. In women, when hair regrows as part of the normal hair life-cycle, it may grow back thinner and shorter than it used to be. Hair loss in women results in thinning and sparsely growing hair. Eventually a woman’s hair may look like “peach fuzz”.

Because thinning hair in women is not as obvious as bald spots, people in a woman’s life tend to not take it so seriously. A woman may become very self-conscious about her appearance. She may be too embarrassed to even mention it to her doctor. And we’ve even heard stories of women mentioning it to the doctor and the doctor has the attitude that since this isn’t a life-threatening condition, she should just “live with it”.

But, when a woman’s family and friends don’t understand how devasting the problem is for her, and she feels there is no one to turn to for help, her self-esteem can plummet and she can experience anxiety and depression.

This is what we do at Fantasia, we are here to help these women. If you or a loved one can relate to any of this, please call and schedule a consultation with one of our Hair Support Specialist. We understand what you are going through and can help you find a solution.

One of the most traumatic experiences a woman could endure in her life would be baldness. I read somewhere recently that it’s because women are more vain than men. I don’t think that’s it at all. Quite frankly, I know some pretty vain men. Women are supposed to have hair, plain and simple. Total baldness for a female can be completely heart breaking. To see one’s hair fall out in clumps and be able to do nothing about it is something no woman ever contemplates.

Society may mock men suffering from baldness but at least it’s tolerated. A woman suffering from baldness is just not acceptable by society. We live in a culture where we judge each other by looks and until people are ready to accept one another as they are, bald women will continue to be treated as outcasts. Hair for a woman is regarded as a symbol of beauty and desirability. Without hair, some women feel completely like failures and the effects for them can be disastrous. Hair loss can be seen to some women as losing their femininity.

Many people assume it is only men who suffer from hair loss but nothing could be further from the truth. Millions of women the world over suffer from some form of hair loss and the numbers are rising each year.

Hair loss is not painful and it’s not dangerous in and of itself. But, for six out of ten women who will suffer from it at some point in their lives, it can be a devastating blow to their self confidence, and, cause a whole host of issues including marital breakups, career problems, social isolation and even suicide has been known to follow in its wake.

If you think I’m exaggerating, think again. At Fantasia, because we specialize in hair loss solutions for women (as well as men and children), these are the issues we talk with women about everyday. We understand the devastation of the problem and are constantly striving to make our salon an even better environment so healing can begin to take place for those afflicted. If you or someone you love is in need of a solution for their hair loss problem, please have them call and schedule an appointment with one of Fantasia’s trained Hair Loss Specialist. They are compassionate, caring professionals who are thrilled to help people get their life back and would love the opportunity to work with you.

From Lady Godiva to the Breck Girl, from Farah Fawcett to Jennifer Anniston, hair is often a defining point in personal style. This is why so many women panic at even the thought of losing a few hairs with each shampoo.

Those fears are not unfounded. Each year more women are forced to deal with the possibility of serious hair loss. In the United States today, over 30 million women suffer with some form of loss occurring at earlier ages. Today, doctors are seeing women as young as 15 or 16 develop hair loss.

The term androgenic alopecia was formerly used to refer to balding women. Today it is being referred to as female pattern hair loss because this encompasses the many possible causes. Some are linked to an excess of testosterone (birth control) and some are not.

Female balding is still largely misunderstood. There is evidence that many other types of enzymes as well as hormone receptors and blockers may be at work in women.

Once clue that there is a difference between male and femald balding is the pattern in which the hair loss occurs. Female pattern balding goes around the whole top of the head - it is diffuse. Most men lose hair on the temple, the crown or the bald spot in the back. Not coincidentally, the hormone and enzyme receptor sites are also different in varying areas of the scalp - another reason doctors believe the loss patterns are caused by different factors.

Another important difference is that while balding in men is almost always the result of a genetic predisposition coupled with age, in women it can happen at any time. In addition, underlying medical conditions can also be the cause of hair loss, even when true androgenic alopecia is the diagnosis.

The most common cause for balding in women is medically related. Often they may be suffering with polycystic ovary syndrome and sometimes their hair loss is the only sign of this. Autoimmune disorders result in a different and often less dramatic hair loss problem known as alopecia areata, an inflammatory condition that causes hair to come out in clumps or patches. Telogen effluvium, a change in the natural hair growth system that often follows childbirth, crash dieting, surgery or emotional trauma can cause temporary hair shedding problems.

Thyroid disorders, anemia, chronic illness or the use of certain medications can cause hair loss in women.

The number one rule of treating female hair loss is in getting the correct diagnois. If there is an underlying physical problem, it has to be corrected first. Women should see a doctor who specializes in female pattern balding and be checked for possible underlying medical conditions via blood tests, and if need be, a scalp biopsy. Often times the diagnosis is made by excluding what problems they don’t have. But, it’s still essential to to the complete workup. If it turns out the problem is irreversable, there are salons such as Fantasia that can help with female hairloss solutions. Today there are many solutions which will allow you to continue living life to the fullest!

Many people may not aware that there are camouflage makeups designed to hide hair loss and thinning hair. If the right products are used, the client can look nearly perfect and no one need notice their hair loss issues. This is usually a short term solution, until one can budget for something more permanent.
It’s important to note that the skin on the scalp is very different than on the face so the product used must be specifically formulated with this in mind.

In order for this technique to be effective, the scalp must first be exfoliated. This should be done twice a week. A professional hair stylist will instruct the client on in-home maintenance so that this is done properly. If done incorrectly, this makeup can clog the pores and block hair growth which would only exacerbate and make the hair loss problem worse.

If the client has oily to normal skin on the scalp, it would be best to use a pressed powder. If the scalp is dry to normal, a creme base would eliminate dryness. It is imperative the the camouflage makeup is a product suited to the client’s lifestyle. If they are extremely active, the makeup should contain a certain level of pigment stain to prevent it from running.

Cosmetic, camouflage-tints color in exposed scalp areas and can create the illusion of additional hair fibers. The manufacturer assures us these products will hold up under perspiration and weather and they will wash out. While not suited for extreme hair loss cases, this technique is best used on someone who has lost little or an intermediate amount of hair. It is also for someone who has little or minimal budget to deal with thinning hair. This treatment is available at Fantasia, call for a consultation.

I’ll bet you didn’t know that one of the highest instances of hair loss and thinning hair can come from a build up of the hair care products you are using. The ingredients in various hair care products make your hair feel clean and it looks good, but these very ingredients are clogging your hair follicles. Over time, continued use of these products take their toll on your scalp, thus causing hair loss. Professional salons such as Fantasia, working with various solutions for hair loss and the Hair Support System, have the equipment to allow you to see your scalp which gives you a visual of this. Technology today is amazing!

After studying the hair loss problem for several years, a consortium of cosmetology professionals, research scientists, formulation chemists and the nation’s top analytical laboratories have developed a revolutionary program with products to help promote a healthy environment for hair growth. These products have been tested on men and women of all ages (with different known causes for their hair loss) and have proved to promote a healthy scalp and regrowth of hair.

This is not a single product but a Hair Support System which is comprised of many components including vitamins and minerals, both taken internally and applied externally. Each component of the Hair Support System works synergistically to help stimulate the scalp by increasing blood circulation and revitalizing the hair follicles which leads to the release of potential, dormant hair.

The Hair Support System is designed exclusively for professional use. Highly specialized equipment and techniques are involved to determine immediate need as well as results. And, there is on going training on hair loss maintenance. The exciting thing is that results may be only one treatment away! The reality is that you can actually take control and decrease unnecessary hair loss. While Hair Support System may not be able to take care of all hair loss, it is a great foundation upon which to build. Fantasia salon is one of few salons in the Upper Midwest to carry this product. Because we offer many other exciting solutions for hair loss and thinning hair such as micro point links, accents, extensions, top of the head hair systems, integrations as well as synthetic, human hair and Cyberhair wigs (which you can sleep and swim in), it is a natural fit for us. Fantasia is a pioneer in the world of solutions for hair loss. We have come a long way with many more exciting things to come!