A new lob with luscious lowlights, going all out with allover platinum, a killer undercut pomaded to perfection; these are just a few of the hair decisions for the 18 to 30somethings of Generation Y, better known as Millennials. Yet there are far more serious matters on the minds of that set already experiencing thinning hair and hair loss, a troubling situation at such an early stage of life. Read on for more about the situation, the antidotes, and a few helpful preventative measures for optimum millennial hair maintenance.
Millennial Men
Androgenic alopecia, more commonly known as male pattern baldness, is a genetic condition and the leading cause of thinning hair in men. For those with this condition, 40% will have visible hair loss by age 35, with 25% of them thinning before they reach 21. With Millennial men thinning typically begins at the hairline, which starts to gradually recede and is often accompanied by noticeable thinning at the top of the head, usually in the crown. What to do? Some suggestions:
Watch what you eat.
A poor diet may contribute to thinning hair, so maintaining a balanced diet in your teens, 20s and 30s is important. Hair is composed of proteins and fortifying meals with high-protein fare such as fish, lean meat and beans is a great idea. Foods high in vitamins are important as well, with some of the best including leafy green vegetables and citrus fruits. Click here for more hair-health mealtime recommendations.
Super supplements.
There are a number of vitamins and supplements for healthy hair we encourage you to take, all of which are available at your local drugstore or grocer. Some of the best include:
- Biotin, a B-Vitamin complex that intensifies new hair growth via follicle nourishment.
- Niacin, also know as Vitamin B3, helps facilitate new hair growth as it repairs existing hair damage.
- Vitamin B5 – Strengthens hair follicles and eliminates dead cells from the scalp, paving the way for healthy new growth.
Begin a daily regimen of hair renewal products.
To successfully address hair loss, use a system of hair renewal products that simultaneously cleanse, condition and treat thinning hair for optimum results:
- Renessence Follicle Forever® Strengthening Shampoo vacuums the follicle, clearing the path for transformative hair renewal and regrowth.
- Follicle Forever® Thickening Conditioner is a volumizing moisturizer that paves the way for the targeted delivery of:
- Follicle Forever Renewal® Serum, which stimulates follicular stem cells to decrease hair loss, as it resurrects and maintains hair growth and overall hair health.
Millennial Women
More often than not, the first sign of thinning hair for women is looking in the mirror and seeing a widening part, while another common indicator is more visible scalp when hair is pulled back into a ponytail. Whatever the visual, hair loss is not for men only as it affects one in four women, with 40% experiencing noticeable loss by age 40. Following are some strategies to help.
Manage stress.
Easier said than done, however, in some cases physical stress (pregnancy, medications, bodily injury) or emotional stress may cause your hair to shed, sometimes temporarily, sometimes more acutely. To effectively combat stress it’s important to practice some form of relaxation technique such as deep breathing, meditation, rhythmic exercise and/or yoga.
Diet responsibly.
What you eat on a daily basis is important for your overall health, as well as the health of your hair. However, body-conscious millennial women frequently go on weight loss diets, sometimes to the extreme, which can have negative side effects for your body and your hair. If you’re not getting enough regular nutrients into your digestive system, you’re not getting them near your hair follicles either. If dieting always maintain a balanced diet with gradual, healthy weight loss accompanied by exercise with the support of a dietician or physician.
Start a daily regimen of hair renewal products.
To successfully combat thinning hair, it’s critically important to use products that cleanse, condition and rejuvenate hair follicles with noticeable results:
- Our Renessence Follicle Forever® Strengthening Shampoo is a gentle cleanser that removes harmful debris for healthier, stronger hair with less thinning and shedding.
- Follicle Forever® Thickening Conditioner is a volumizing moisturizer that delivers essential nutrients to the hair for superior volume, shine and manageability.
- Renessence Follicle Forever Renewal® Serum is a revolutionary daily treatment that tackles hair loss by stimulating follicle stem cells for renewal at the molecular level.
