I take Biotin, not sure if it works or not but my hair has been fuller of late and I'm not about to stop just in case! Really though, I'm sure my hair is thicker because of more balanced hormones. You should go see an endocrinologist just to make sure it's not hormonal.

Check hormones and thyroid.

Glad to hear that biotin in working.

I have no experience with Biotin. Did you try the Redken Lotion No. 6 we talked about in the other thread?

I'd also advise getting physical things checked out - just in case.

I started taking Materna and have found my already thick hair is even thicker and seems to grow a lot faster. I do get some odd looks when people see the bottle out on the kitchen counter :)

I take a supplement, Moringa Olieferra. Get it on Amazon. Immediately I noticed dark hairs coming in, and my husband's hair has gone from white to many areas of black. Old friends are amazed at the fullness of my hair. I actually planted some trees so we could put the leaves in our salads to further the benefits.

Biotin is good. B vitamins in general are good. Yes to checking thyroid and horomones. I've read using a dermaroller can help. I think you need to go with a 1.0mm. There's lots of different info out there.

My mom's hair is thin and I'd have to say that's the one thing about aging that has me a little panicked. It's not the wrinkles, sagging skin, age spots, etc. At one point does one say the heck with it, shave your head and buy a good wig? I'm serious. For me I think it would just be less stressful to do that. I know you can have hair and a wig, but I still think it would be less stressful to completely remove it. (Assuming it's causing upset on a daily basis.) Perhaps a control thing.

Hair does get thinner as you age, and I for one would be a bit skeptical about what can be done, assuming one is healthy.

If I were you, I might just focus on how best to deal with thin, fine hair. That is, get a cut that works for your hair. If highlights add body, maybe be get them a bit more often. If you blow dry your hair or use a hot brush or iron, following the instructions for fine hair.

Edited to add: Interestingly, Webmd recommend OTC minoxidil! But that is for "female pattern baldness", maybe not for typical thinning with age? fyi

I have taken Biotin for a long time and I haven't seen much or maybe any difference in the amount of hair I have or in the strength of my fingernails, but it doesn't hurt anything to try it. One of my neighbors tried the hair and nail formula from Costco and believes it has really help her hair growth.

Thx everyone! Will.definitely try the Redken product~ thx violet.

I had acomplete check up in Feb. For the most part(high cholesterol)it was very good and there are no thyoid issues. Am also doing the saliva test thru a homepathic practioner.

Suzi, morninga olieferra, never heard of it, but will.research it out. I'm a 'believer' in herbs and supplements in helping the body function more efficiently as well as keeping it healthy. I just need to exercise more!!

Bear in mind that recent studies have shown that many herbal supplements have little or none of the herbs supposedly contained within.

My neighbor whose hair I've always admired said her dermatologist recommended Minoxidil she said to go straight to the men's strength and use as directed. I tried it as after a lifetime of very thick hair I'd started to thin and lose texture. (no male patterned baldness here) I've been very pleased with the results its given my hair bounce and around my hair line I now have new growth hair about 1.25 inches long. The only drawback is if you stop using it all of the new growth falls out. I would use it just for the body it gives me.

I buy the generic from WallMart it's $20 for a three months supply. That was also a recommendation from her dermo no need to buy a brand name.

I had a severe case of thinning hair a few years ago. At the time I quit coloring my hair because I was grasping at anything that might have caused the hair loss. Perhaps it was stress. I tried the minoxidil; however I didn't like the greasy feel. I started taking Biotin. Anyway, a dermatologist finally did blood tests and put me on a prescrip of Finasteride but also recommended 2000 iu OTC Vitamin D3. He asked if I'd tried the minoxidil. Anyway, my hair loss has stabilized and is no longer as thin at the scalp. My hair has a naturally thin shaft so it's fine and since I'm not coloring, that's lessens it's volume also. I've gotten used to the new normal.

I wear wigs, used to wear a topper and I will never go back to what is left of my hair. With wigs I never have a bad hair day, even when it's humid and raining. I can have fancy salon colors without sitting in a chair for hours. I can be a red head in the morning, blonde at lunch and brunette for dinner, short hair for work, shoulder length for the gym and long for date night with DH.

There is no reason to be afraid or feel shame wearing a wig, after all how many here know people with breast implants, veneers on their teeth, or maybe a cap or two, nail polish and color their hair. It can be a fun accessory or an official cranial prosthetic for someone who has lost all their hair. You can't imagine how many compliments I get on my hair from strangers who are shocked when I tell them it's a wig. A good wig looks just like real hair even if it's synthetic. And you would be surprised how many women around you are wearing wigs and toppers.

There are tons of places on the internet to look at the choices. I like wigs.com and vogue.com because of their videos but I don't buy from them because they tend to be more expensive. You tube too - Brandnamebrand wigs has better prices but I prefer Gallery of Wigs because of the lowest prices and best service. There are also support boards, such as Wig Support and Heralopecia to help people new to wigs and also where people critique their wig purchases so we all can make more informed decisions. I have had negative experiences in wig stores so I shop on line where the prices are significantly lower but you might find it worth while visiting one.

Definitely see your doctor and get your thyroid checked as well as other potential issues. Menopause does cause thinning too.

Minoxidil and other drugs don't work for most people, but they are worth trying. However they do have side effects and for most people they only grow tiny microhairs which may be enough if you have short hair. Consider if the benefits outweigh the effort and potential side effects.

Oh and the best part of wearing a wig is it takes seconds to put it on and I'm ready to walk out of the house with great hair.

My hairline is receding at the sides of my forehead, but the rest of my hair is still thick. In the 60's/70's a 'fall' was a clip on hairpiece applied to the crown, and worn down the back of the head, for extra volume and length. Recently I've seen 'fringe' hairpieces, which are clipped on near the crown, but worn forward. They only give extra volume to the hair at the front of the face, making bangs, worn either straight, or parted in the middle. I'm hoping this might work to hide my receding hairline. Has anyone tried a hairpiece like this? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CLIP-IN-ON-FRINGE-BANGS-100-HUMAN-HAIR-FREE-COLOUR-MATCH-SERVICE-4-OPTIONS-/331535338332?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item4d310bcb5c

Moringa Olieferra is not a supplement. It's a superfood. I have taken 2 capsules daily since March 2014, and my hairline is back like it was when I was young. Tons of little unruly hairs just popping up all over the place. They are a thicker texture than my other hair, but I'm good with that. They are strong, wiry, dark and willful! Google it to find out it's benefits. Legion. Hair growth is only one part of it. We also use the leaves fresh from our trees in salads and smoothies. I'm just not a fan of the pods. They are edible, but I'd rather have something more flavorful.

Alexa - A good wig looks just like real hair even if it's synthetic.

I have a pretty observant/picky eye and I don't know... I do hope there are people walking around out there with wigs that look so real I don't notice! In wig reviews when people say nobody even noticed it was a wig, I do wonder how many people are really being honest. It's such a sensitive subject. I have one person in my life that I trust their opinion to be accurate and that they would be completely (and brutally if necessary) honest. Sadly they're moving so I hope I never need a wig!

That's for the site feedback. Mom has ordered a few from catalogs and they were just not good. I'd love to see some good wigs in person.

misformink there are plenty of wigs that are obvious, I see those all the time. They are usually the cheaper wigs where they are not made well so either the fiber doesn't look and move like hair or maybe the wefts show or the style is poorly cut. Paula Young and many of the ethnic wigs fall into this category. As well the party wigs such as Forever Young skirt a fine line, sometimes being very realistic and other times very fake.

The quality wigs for the most part are undetectable - unless you know a lot about wigs and are in the mood to really scrutinize other people's heads - which can happen when you are bored and waiting in a long line at the grocery store or going through TSA screening at the airport. Companies like Raquel Welch, Gabor, Jon Renau, Esthetica, Amore, Noriko, Rene of Paris etc. make wigs that are good. The trick with wearing a wig is making certain the hair is thinned to suit your face, sometimes you need to take it to a hair stylist to adjust the style. Lastly, you never brush or comb it down into perfection - you want it a little messy just like human hair. And people post photos of their new wigs on Wig Support all the time asking for honest feed back.

misformink have your mom join one of the support groups such as Wig Support where she can see pictures of real people in wigs - the pictures on line from the companies tend to look horribly fake - like there is a dead animal on their head. Also you-tube videos. And BTW the photos of Raquel Welch in her wig line are always so weird looking ,she is beautiful and she is photoshopped to death, but the hair dresser always does things with the wigs that no one would wear in real life. Thank goodness for photos of real women wearing her wigs so you can see how nice they are.

Over the years I have had hundreds of strangers come up and compliment me on my hair, ask me where I get my cut and color done, even women in their 20's. Believe me, if they saw what little hair I have, they would not be approaching me. I used to tell everyone I was wearing a wig. I noticed that it made most people uncomfortable because they honestly believed it was my hair so now I only tell women who have thinning hair. The one time someone asked if I was wearing a wig was someone who had cancer and had worn a wig herself for a few years and she wasn't sure if I was wearing a wig or not, she was asking because she loved my "hair". And it is my hair because I paid for it.

And the reason I posted a response was because I regret all the years I went around with miserable hair when I didn't have to. I was afraid of toppers and wigs myself - now I know better. Yes there are a few duds and it can sometimes take time to figure out what works best for you, especially if like me you have to do it online - but once you figure it out, well, NO MORE BAD HAIR DAYS..........EVER.

There are a few people on the support boards I belong to who have plenty of hair but like to wear wigs to avoid bad hair days or have fun with color or style or length just like celebrities, people on TV and actors do. I would like to remove the fear and shame of wig wearing but making people more aware that it's okay to wear wigs.

alex, you are so right about the really good wigs are so realistic. My mom, going through chemo, of course, lost her hair and we went to THE BEST places around town (only a few had the high end wigs) to get her wigs. She insisted on getting one(s) that looked like her normal hair and we found a couple that were great. She got compliments all the time on her hair (wig)!

I volunteered at this one school, and there was a teacher that had the cutest haircut, and I told her so! Come to find out, when I got to know her better, she told me her secret-she had on a wig! I was shocked!

My aunt wears wigs and has most of her adult life. She is so pretty and put together and know one would ever know.

We would probably be surprised how many people are wearing wigs.

I think the Moringa supplement sounds interesting-might check that out for me.

MagdalenaLee - that's a cute wig. There are tricks to reduce the shine to a normal level. You can apply dry shampoo, or a tiny amount of powder and mix through the hair as well as washing it with a little baking soda.

I'm in my 70s with normal loss of hair volume. Last year I decided not to go through the whole routine of wash, blow dry, curl, some color etc. Go natural now without any of this and only wash my hair twice a week, a recommendation to retain natural oils . I do have natural waves and fine hair at just above my shoulders. Sometimes use a gel for fulness, always use hair spray, but not at the level once was. Of course my hair style will always be the same now. Looking back at 55+ yrs of every day and all the chemicals, it is a wonder there is any hair left. At my age there isn't a feeling of need to go through that again. Plus I see little difference in what was, than what style is now. Always disliked my curly hair and did everything possible to straighten it.

If I ever needed a wig, I would do it. A fun adventure for something different. The market gets better every day and who knows what is on the horizon for hair styling, plus options for new growth.

alexamorrie,

I went to your suggested web site Gallery of wigs and was wondering how would you know if the wig would fit your head.
I found a cute Bob style that was my preferred style before my hair started thinning. But these wigs must come in some kind of sizing so how would you know if buying online.
Thanks for any info

Hi Lyban, I see you have a red maple leaf. Are you in Canada? If you are you might want to join Wig Support and use their search forum for tips to save money buying wigs in Canada - basically it's info on how to deal with all the taxes imposed that American's don't pay and who has the most reasonable shipping charges.

As for head size most people are average and probably 95% of wigs are average size. Wigs come with adjuster straps to make them larger or small - but if it's a little too tight you can clip or too large you tuck - using needle and thread similar to sewing a button on. I mention this so you know there is wiggle room. Only people with clearly petite or definitely large size heads have to look for their size, the rest of us have no problems with average. The caps are very stretchy.

What size wig size wig to choose

alexamorrie,
Yes I am in Canada and went on the site Gallery of wigs but find everything very confusing for someone who knows nothing about this.
I did join the forum and am awaiting approval, but I do not think it is very active, am I right?

Did you say synthetic is fine for a wig or not.

Yes, synthetics are easy to take care of - the style is built in. The forum is active, people post daily but it's definitely a much smaller forum. There is a search function so you can look for and read posts on various topics, including shipping to Canada.

I think the more you read and learn about wigs, the more success you will have with your first wig.

If you decide to buy human hair, make certain you have done a significant amount of research since human hair wigs are more expensive and you have to really understand what you are buying and how to maintain it. With human hair there is a lot of variability as to the quality and how much it has been processed which affects how it wears and looks.

Give Argan Oil a try, its really changed my hair/skin moisturizing routine, the stuff is gold. Go for the 100% pure and organic, ISA Professional sells a great oil at agreat price

I had hair loss and thinning around the temples and hairline. Several rounds of blood testing failed to clarify the cause. While at the dermatologist for a mole removal I asked for an opinion on the hair loss. He did a biopsy and I was told I have frontal fibrosing alopecia. It cannot be reversed but it can be stalled so if you have hair loss in temple areas or hairline have it checked.

Julianna Margulies wears wigs on her show The Good Wife. She was on David Letterman's show one night and said there was no way they could keep her own hair coiffed so perfectly. She then revealed that it cost about 10 grand.

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