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Why Is My Hair Thinning? 7 Causes Women Don’t Often Consider

by Emmanuel

A concerned woman examining her thinning hair at the scalp—reflecting the emotional toll of hair loss and the need for compassionate, expert hair loss solutions in Cleveland.

Hair loss can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re searching for hair loss solutions in Cleveland and keep finding contradictory advice online.  If you’ve noticed more strands in your brush or a widening part, you’re not alone. Studies show up to 40 percent of women experience noticeable hair loss by age 50[1].

At our Cleveland center, every journey starts with ScalpCheck®, a trichology-based analysis that reveals what’s happening beneath the surface of your scalp. Below are seven often-overlooked reasons for thinning—plus how improving your scalp health and choosing the right hair loss solutions can make all the difference.

Is a heat protectant important for my hair?

by Emmanuel

Is a heat protectant important for my hair?Heat Protectant Vital for Hair, We are in the middle of summer, which means sun, pool, and lots of ice cream cones! No one likes a melted ice cream cone, but it is replaceable, but when it comes to melted hair that’s permanent. It raises the question, Do you need a heat protectant for your hair?

In today’s world, sunscreen is a must for anyone who wants to go out in the sun. Sunscreen keeps the skin protected against the heat of the sun. In the same way, you should never…NEVER… place heat on hair without some form of heat protectant. In a sense, heat protectants are hair’s sunscreen for blow dryers and hot tools. Without them, your hair risks being damaged.

Blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons can be dangerous sources of heat for hair because they have the potential to burn the hair and strip away its natural oils and moisture. This can make hair dry, brittle, and even more prone to breakage.

By coating the hair shaft with a protective layer, heat protectants prevent the heat from penetrating the hair and damaging the inner structure. The use of heat protectants can also help to keep the hair healthy and prevent breakage by sealing in moisture.

Here are some of the benefits of using heat protectant: