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The Independent
05-03-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Here's why your hair is thinning – and what you can do about it
Is your hair thinning? Spotting the subtle signs early can be key to restoring fullness and volume. While genetics play a major role, lifestyle factors like stress, diet, and hormonal changes can also contribute, says Johan Hellström, stylist to the Swedish royals and Björn Axén CEO. ' Hair loss can also be linked to the health of the scalp since an imbalanced scalp can prevent hair growth.' Thankfully, identifying the root cause of hair thinning might be easier than you think. Experts offer insights into the less obvious indicators of hair thinning and how to address them. Causes of hair loss and thinning 'The most common types of hair loss we tend to see are due to hair shedding and breakage,' explains trichologist and owner of Philip Kingsley, Anabel Kingsley. 'Telogen effluvium – known as hair shedding – is usually triggered by an internal disturbance to the body such as, but not limited to, illness, stress, postpartum or nutritional changes or deficiencies. 'The shedding occurs usually six to 12 weeks after the event that triggered it, so it is always important to look back to pinpoint the reason,' Ms Kingsley says. Breakage is another cause of hair thinning. 'This often occurs from dryness or damaged hair, causing hair to become weak and brittle, and breaks due to moisture depletion,' she adds. While hair care plays a factor, other reasons for sudden hair thinning can be down to 'hormonal changes, medications, excessive styling or simply due to ageing ', Rainbow Room's director Wil Fleeson says. The first sign of hair thinning You may now be looking at your hair brush and starting to panic, but it's normal to shed up to 100 strands a day. 'But if you see a fluctuation where you are shedding too much hair or many more hairs than what you consider to be your 'normal', then this will usually indicate some internal disturbance or imbalance,' Ms Kingsley says. Some of the first signs of hair thinning include 'a noticeable widening of the hair parting, a receding hairline – which is more common in men but can also occur in women, a weaker hair texture – so hair that feels finer and lacks volume – and slower hair growth', explains Dr Nora, medical dermatology doctor at Rejuvenation Clinic. 'Your hair is a clear barometer of how you feel,' explains Mr Hellström. 'It's the first thing to deteriorate when you have a mineral deficiency, for example, so diet is key.' Like most issues, prevention is easier than cure. 'Take a look at what you're putting into your body, not just applying to your head,' notes celebrity stylist and Fudge Professional global ambassador Jonathan Andrew. 'Upping your vitamin and omega 3 supplements, and adding nuts and seeds such as walnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, chia seeds can play a key role in hair growth.' For active hair thinning, Ms Kingsley recommends addressing hormonal sensitivity with 'hair follicle stimulants such as methyl nicotinate', along with anti-androgenic medications, stress management and prescription scalp drops. Minoxidil is another ingredient to look out for that is known to support hair growth. 'This can be used for both male and female hair loss,' Mr Andrew says. Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin Activation Serum, £49 Björn Axén Scalp Detox Scrub, £23 Habits that can contribute to hair thinning 'Pulling your hair back too tightly can cause breakage, and in severe cases, traction alopecia,' Ms Kingsley warns. 'If a style is giving you a headache, it's too tight.' She also advises against using a boar bristle brush, as 'it can scratch both the hair and scalp, causing substantial accumulative damage'. Instead, you should use a brush with long, flexible plastic prongs. Of course, like most issues when it comes to our hair, heat can be a big culprit. 'Overuse of heated styling tools is one of the worst contributors,' Mr Fleeson says. 'Not only does heat flatten the follicle, but if already damaged, this can weaken it further and damage the hair shaft, resulting in breakage and excess thinning.' Philip Kingsley Vented Paddle Brush, £27 The best hairstyles for thinning hair There are some hairstyles that are naturally more flattering for thinning hair. 'For guys, if the hair is thinning at the front or on top, a shorter crop can work very well,' says Mr Andrew. 'Waxes and pastes can also be used to boost texture and volume. 'For women, short bobs with graduation, texture and invisible layers can be a great solution,' he says. 'Very long hair probably won't do you any favours, as this will pull the hair flat.' For those looking for a quick fix, master stylist at Josh Wood Colour Katherine De Rozario suggests the 'root smudge' technique. This creates a root shadow by dabbing a slightly lighter hair colour to your roots, resulting in fully covered roots and a seamless blend from root to highlight. 'It creates the appearance of a fuller hairline while also covering greys,' says Ms De Rozario. L'Oreal Paris Magic Retouch Brown Root Touch Up, £9.99, Boots Fudge Professional Clean Mint Shampoo, £14, Look Fantastic
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Longtime Cherokee County Child and Family Service Board members retires
Barbara Hugghins, a longtime member of the Cherokee County Child and Family Services Board, has retired. Hugghins, who served more than 30 years, began her association with the board as a foster parent. She said she had one foster daughter from second grade through high school graduation, a couple of teen boys through graduation and several short-term placements. 'As a foster parent, the board helps you and that was the way it started,' Hugghins said. 'You have to work closely with CPS because you're supervised by a caseworker. I worked with Child Protective Services and the child welfare board and then Court Appointed Special Advocates and I don't remember when I was officially elected to the board.' She said seeing children able to return to their families or find adoptive homes were positives she witnessed during her tenure with the board. One change she's seen over the years is kinship care, where children are placed with relatives in this area, which enables them to remain in their own communities and schools. Among the highlights of her tenure and things Hugghins said the board did well were the annual appreciation banquets, the children's Christmas party and the Rainbow Room, a storage closet -available to caseworkers around the clock – that provides necessities for caseworkers and foster parents. Hugghins not only served on the local board, but the regional board – serving 23 East Texas counties – and the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards. Hugghins said she wanted the public to know the CCCFSB is appointed by the county judge and it seeks representation from the various parts of the county. 'Whoever is on the board is very conscientious about the needs of the children, about working with CPS caseworkers and investigators,' she said. 'There are about 15 members on the board and they are very faithful in their service. Hugghins cited her age as the reason for her resignation from the board. 'I didn't do anything spectacular,' she said. 'We all worked together.' Hugghins said she will continue to volunteer as a hostess at Love's Lookout and the food pantry at First Methodist Church. 'The Cherokee County Child & Family Services board would like to thank Barbara for her many years of service, generosity and commitment to the foster children of Cherokee County, and wish her all the best as she enjoys her well-deserved retirement,' said Jaclyn Tyler, CCCFSB Chairwoman. The CCCFSB is a nonprofit organization that helps ensure appropriate services are provided to all abused, neglected, and at-risk children in Cherokee County. If interested in volunteering or to learn more, visit CCCFSB meets at 4:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at the Jacksonville Public Library. Meetings are open to the public. To be included on the agenda, contact Jaclyn Tyler at 903-284-3860 at least 30 days prior to meeting.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Longtime Cherokee County Child and Family Service Board members retires
Barbara Hugghins, a longtime member of the Cherokee County Child and Family Services Board, has retired. Hugghins, who served more than 30 years, began her association with the board as a foster parent. She said she had one foster daughter from second grade through high school graduation, a couple of teen boys through graduation and several short-term placements. 'As a foster parent, the board helps you and that was the way it started,' Hugghins said. 'You have to work closely with CPS because you're supervised by a caseworker. I worked with Child Protective Services and the child welfare board and then Court Appointed Special Advocates and I don't remember when I was officially elected to the board.' She said seeing children able to return to their families or find adoptive homes were positives she witnessed during her tenure with the board. One change she's seen over the years is kinship care, where children are placed with relatives in this area, which enables them to remain in their own communities and schools. Among the highlights of her tenure and things Hugghins said the board did well were the annual appreciation banquets, the children's Christmas party and the Rainbow Room, a storage closet -available to caseworkers around the clock – that provides necessities for caseworkers and foster parents. Hugghins not only served on the local board, but the regional board – serving 23 East Texas counties – and the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards. Hugghins said she wanted the public to know the CCCFSB is appointed by the county judge and it seeks representation from the various parts of the county. 'Whoever is on the board is very conscientious about the needs of the children, about working with CPS caseworkers and investigators,' she said. 'There are about 15 members on the board and they are very faithful in their service. Hugghins cited her age as the reason for her resignation from the board. 'I didn't do anything spectacular,' she said. 'We all worked together.' Hugghins said she will continue to volunteer as a hostess at Love's Lookout and the food pantry at First Methodist Church. 'The Cherokee County Child & Family Services board would like to thank Barbara for her many years of service, generosity and commitment to the foster children of Cherokee County, and wish her all the best as she enjoys her well-deserved retirement,' said Jaclyn Tyler, CCCFSB Chairwoman. The CCCFSB is a nonprofit organization that helps ensure appropriate services are provided to all abused, neglected, and at-risk children in Cherokee County. If interested in volunteering or to learn more, visit CCCFSB meets at 4:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at the Jacksonville Public Library. Meetings are open to the public. To be included on the agenda, contact Jaclyn Tyler at 903-284-3860 at least 30 days prior to meeting.
The Independent
28-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Why your hair is thinning and how to fix it, according to the experts
In theory, signs of hair loss should be obvious. However, the early signs that hair might be thinning are subtle. And spotting the small window to opportunity to restore your hair's fullness and volume is key. ' Genetics play a major role in hair thinning; however lifestyle factors such as stress, diet and hormonal changes can also lead to hair loss,' explains stylist to the Swedish royals and Björn Axén CEO, Johan Hellström. ' Hair loss can also be linked to the health of the scalp since an imbalanced scalp can prevent hair growth.' Thankfully, getting to the root cause of hair thinning is actually easier than you might think. Stylists to the stars breakdown some of the less-than-obvious signs your hair is thinning and how to treat it. Causes of hair loss and thinning 'The most common types of hair loss we tend to see are due to hair shedding and breakage,' explains trichologist and owner of Philip Kingsley, Anabel Kingsley. 'Telogen Effluvium – known as hair shedding – is usually triggered by an internal disturbance to the body such as, but not limited to, illness, stress, postpartum or nutritional changes or deficiencies. 'The shedding occurs usually six to 12 weeks after the event that triggered it, so it is always important to look back to pinpoint the reason,' Kingsley says. Breakage is another cause of hair thinning. 'This often occurs from dryness or damaged hair, causing hair to become weak and brittle, and breaks due to moisture depletion,' she adds. While hair care plays a factor, other reasons for sudden hair thinning can be down to 'hormonal changes, medications, excessive styling or simply due to ageing,' Rainbow Room 's director Wil Fleeson. You may now be looking at your hair brush and starting to panic, but it's normal to shed strands of up to 100 a day. 'But if you see a fluctuation where you are shedding too much hair or many more hairs than what you consider to be your 'normal', then this will usually indicate some internal disturbance or imbalance,' explains Kingsley. Some of the first signs of hair thinning include, 'a noticeable widening of the hair parting, a receding hairline – which is more common in men but can also occur in women, a weaker hair texture – so hair that feels finer and lacks volume – and slower hair growth,' explains Dr Nora, medical dermatology doctor at Rejuvenation Clinic. 'Your hair is a clear barometer of how you feel,' explains Hellström, 'it's the first thing to deteriorate when you have a mineral deficiency, for example, so diet is key.' Like most issues, prevention is easier than the cure. 'Take a look at what you're putting into your body, not just applying to your head,' notes celebrity stylist and Fudge Professional global ambassador Jonathan Andrew, 'Upping your vitamin and omega 3 supplements, and adding nuts and seeds such as walnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, chia seeds can play a key role in hair growth.' For active hair thinning, Kingsley recommends addressing hormonal sensitivity with 'hair follicle stimulants such as methyl nicotinate,' along with anti-androgenic medications, stress management and prescription scalp drops. Minoxidil is another ingredient to look out for that is known to support hair growth. 'This can be used for both male and female hair loss,' notes Andrew. Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin Activation Serum, £49 Björn Axén Scalp Detox Scrub, £23 Habits that can contribute to hair thinning 'Pulling your hair back too tightly can cause breakage, and in severe cases, traction alopecia,' Kingsley warns. 'If a style is giving you a headache, it's too tight.' She also advises against using a boar bristle brush, as 'it can scratch both the hair and scalp, causing substantial accumulative damage. Use a brush with long, flexible plastic prongs.' Of course, like most issues when it comes to our hair, heat can be a big culprit. 'Overuse of heated styling tools is one of the worst contributors,' says Fleeson. 'Not only does heat flatten the follicle, but if already damaged, this can weaken it further and damage the hair shaft, resulting in breakage and excess thinning.' Philip Kingsley Vented Paddle Brush, £27 The best hairstyle for thinning hair There are some hairstyles that are naturally more flattering for thinning hair. 'For guys, if the hair is thinning at the front or on top, a shorter crop can work very well,' says Andrew 'waxes and pastes can also be used to boost texture and volume.' 'For women, short bobs with graduation, texture and invisible layers can be a great solution,' he says. 'Very long hair probably won't do you any favours, as this will pull the hair flat.' For those looking for a quick fix, master stylist at Josh Wood Colour Katherine De Rozario suggests 'the root smudge technique.' The creates a root shadow by dabbing a slightly lighter hair colour to your roots, resulting in fully covered roots and a seamless blend from root to highlight. 'It creates the appearance of a fuller hairline while also covering greys,' says De Rozario. L'Oreal Paris Magic Retouch Brown Root Touch Up, £9.99, Boots Fudge Professional Clean Mint Shampoo, £14, Look Fantastic
The Independent
28-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Why your hair is thinning and how to fix it
You might expect hair loss to be obvious, but the early signs are so subtle that you could actually miss the small window of opportunity to restore your hair's fullness and volume. ' Genetics play a major role in hair thinning; however lifestyle factors such as stress, diet and hormonal changes can also lead to hair loss,' explains stylist to the Swedish royals and Björn Axén CEO, Johan Hellström. ' Hair loss can also be linked to the health of the scalp since an imbalanced scalp can prevent hair growth.' While spotting early signs of hair thinning may be tricky, getting to the root cause is actually easier to suss out than you might think. Stylists to the stars breakdown some of the less-than-obvious signs your hair is thinning and how to treat it. Causes of hair loss and thinning 'The most common types of hair loss we tend to see are due to hair shedding and breakage,' explains trichologist and owner of Philip Kingsley, Anabel Kingsley. 'Telogen Effluvium – known as hair shedding – is usually triggered by an internal disturbance to the body such as, but not limited to, illness, stress, postpartum or nutritional changes or deficiencies. 'The shedding occurs usually six to 12 weeks after the event that triggered it, so it is always important to look back to pinpoint the reason,' Kingsley says. Breakage is another cause of hair thinning. 'This often occurs from dryness or damaged hair, causing hair to become weak and brittle, and breaks due to moisture depletion,' she adds. While hair care plays a factor, other reasons for sudden hair thinning can be down to 'hormonal changes, medications, excessive styling or simply due to ageing,' Rainbow Room 's director Wil Fleeson. The first sign of hair thinning You may now be looking at your hair brush and starting to panic, but it's normal to shed strands of up to 100 a day. 'But if you see a fluctuation where you are shedding too much hair or many more hairs than what you consider to be your 'normal', then this will usually indicate some internal disturbance or imbalance,' explains Kingsley. Some of the first signs of hair thinning include, 'a noticeable widening of the hair parting, a receding hairline – which is more common in men but can also occur in women, a weaker hair texture – so hair that feels finer and lacks volume – and slower hair growth,' explains Dr Nora, medical dermatology doctor at Rejuvenation Clinic. How you can prevent hair thinning 'Your hair is a clear barometer of how you feel,' explains Hellström, 'it's the first thing to deteriorate when you have a mineral deficiency, for example, so diet is key.' Like most issues, prevention is easier than the cure. 'Take a look at what you're putting into your body, not just applying to your head,' notes celebrity stylist and Fudge Professional global ambassador Jonathan Andrew, 'Upping your vitamin and omega 3 supplements, and adding nuts and seeds such as walnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, chia seeds can play a key role in hair growth.' For active hair thinning, Kingsley recommends addressing hormonal sensitivity with 'hair follicle stimulants such as methyl nicotinate,' along with anti-androgenic medications, stress management and prescription scalp drops. Minoxidil is another ingredient to look out for that is known to support hair growth. 'This can be used for both male and female hair loss,' notes Andrew. Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin Activation Serum, £49 Björn Axén Scalp Detox Scrub, £23 Habits that can contribute to hair thinning 'Pulling your hair back too tightly can cause breakage, and in severe cases, traction alopecia,' Kingsley warns. 'If a style is giving you a headache, it's too tight.' She also advises against using a boar bristle brush, as 'it can scratch both the hair and scalp, causing substantial accumulative damage. Use a brush with long, flexible plastic prongs.' Of course, like most issues when it comes to our hair, heat can be a big culprit. 'Overuse of heated styling tools is one of the worst contributors,' says Fleeson. 'Not only does heat flatten the follicle, but if already damaged, this can weaken it further and damage the hair shaft, resulting in breakage and excess thinning.' Philip Kingsley Vented Paddle Brush, £27 The best hairstyle for thinning hair There are some hairstyles that are naturally more flattering for thinning hair. 'For guys, if the hair is thinning at the front or on top, a shorter crop can work very well,' says Andrew 'waxes and pastes can also be used to boost texture and volume.' 'For women, short bobs with graduation, texture and invisible layers can be a great solution,' he says. 'Very long hair probably won't do you any favours, as this will pull the hair flat.' For those looking for a quick fix, master stylist at Josh Wood Colour Katherine De Rozario suggests 'the root smudge technique.' The creates a root shadow by dabbing a slightly lighter hair colour to your roots, resulting in fully covered roots and a seamless blend from root to highlight. 'It creates the appearance of a fuller hairline while also covering greys,' says De Rozario. L'Oreal Paris Magic Retouch Brown Root Touch Up, £9.99, Boots Fudge Professional Clean Mint Shampoo, £14, Look Fantastic
