There has always been stigma around the issue of women’s hair loss. We happily discuss the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows, but when it comes to what’s often our most valued asset, our hair, there really isn’t much information or support out there. As something that has traditionally been approached as a ‘men’s issue’, there seems to be plenty of solutions available for men, but not for women. But there is an answer.
We caught up with clinical hair expert and scientist Joseph Haklani to explain the science of women’s hair loss, and what we can do to prevent it.
Many people don’t realise that women’s hair loss can begin as early as in your twenties. Experiencing extreme stress, taking certain medications, and heavy styling treatments from chemicals and heat can damage the scalp and cause early onset hair loss. It’s also very common for women to experience hair loss or thinning post-pregnancy, after a drastic change in hormones. Women in their thirties and forties can experience hair loss for the same reason. As their oestrogen levels drop, it can cause hair in the growth phase to suddenly enter its resting phase.
So how do we know when we’re losing too much hair? The answer, according to Joseph Haklani, is keeping an eye on your scalp.
‘The key tell-tale sign is if your scalp is visibly more noticeable than it was yesterday or last year.’
He also says that if you notice excessive hair in your brush, in your shower drain, or on your pillow, this could be a sign that you’re suffering from hair loss.
Joseph Haklani says that the science behind this is the FGF5 protein (stay with us); a naturally occurring protein that reduces the growth phase of your hair cycle. The solution? évolis for Women is the only hair loss product that actively inhibits the FGF5 protein. It comes in a tidy little bottle and is so easy to use that you’ll forget you’re using it. Fast drying, residue free and completely odourless, a single spray on affected areas day and night for four months can help women experience a significant increase in hair volume. To maintain scalp health and for an additional boost of volume, the évolis Shampoo for Women is the perfect companion.
Clinical studies on the active ingredients found that when used twice a day for sixteen weeks, women noticed:
- A significant reduction in hair loss
- A significant increase in the number of growing follicles
- A significant improvement in the overall volume and appearance of hair
- No visible signs of shedding particularly during the initial stage of use
It’s important to remember that if you experience excessive hair loss, you should visit your doctor for professional advice.
Quick, easy, and effective, there’s never been a simpler solution for women’s hair loss than évolis.
évolis Tonic for Women, évolis Shampoo for Women, and évolis Active Pack for Women (containing 2x évolis Tonic for Women and 1x évolis Shampoo for Women) are available at selected stores.
