Hair Thinning Solutions - Hair Loss Treatment Or Hair Camouflage?

Thinning hair is a problem affecting millions of people all over the world, from all walks of life. Alopecia in various forms is more prevalent than is often thought, incredibly, it is estimated that more than 30% of women will have noticeable thinning by the age of 50 and 50% of men by the age of 40. It is men is common on the crown, whereas with women it can be around the parting. We often hear complaints of hormonal loss in women during pregnancy or menopause.



There are several credible alternatives for thinning hair sufferers. Firstly there are prescription medications, Minoxidil & Finasteride, with proper FDA approval and a proven track record these must be the first consideration for treatment, although unfortunately both have side effects, and Finasteride is not safe for women.



Probably the most successful way of regaining hair is through a transplant. Follicular replacement surgery is expensive, and it's important to go to a good surgeon, but the results of modern techniques like FUE transplants are unrivalled by any other treatment or camouflage.



Either of these courses of action is valid and will help, but both take time, and a lot of money. There are many companies trying to sell products that they claim have similar and often quicker effects , but most don't give any proof, and don't have any. The only safe way of achieving significant hair thickening quickly is not a cure, it's a cosmetic.



This cosmetic comprises of microscopic keratin fibres that bind securely to each individual follicle by electrostatic charge, giving every one, even fine and nearly invisible "vellus" follicles, dramatically more weight and volume. These fibres conceal the scalp exposed by hair loss even under bright light, wind or rain. No traditional scalp colourant or spray offers this level of camouflage. P. J. Murtha, an expert from Optima Hair Specialists said, "I've seen and used almost every product available...[a brand of hair fibres] stands out above all as the most impressive I've ever seen."



This tpye of instant camouflage product has received many similar acclaims from sources as diverse as Dr. Farjo, Board Governor and current Vice-President of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, to Glenn Kinsey, director of the famed Mark Glenn Hair Enhancement studios. Furthermore, one brand of concealer has just been nominated for the Estetica Beauty Innovation Award 2009 as Most Innovative Product of the year. Keratin fibre products have proven so popular not just because they camouflage thinning areas instantly, but also because they are safe to use during all other forms of treatment & before and after transplant surgery, many surgeons use these fine fibres whilst their patient's hair grows again after the surgery.



Keratin micro fibres are easy to apply by simply shaking onto thinning areas, and smoothing through, the charge binds the fibres to the follicle in such a way that they arrange in a fir-tree pattern. The fibres are made of keratin which is the same material as human hair and so are entirely natural. Different brands of these products have a variety of colour ranges which enhance the natural look already created by the keratin fibres.