It is not only ‘ordinary women’ like you and me who have experienced women’s hair loss, but it can affect men and women of all walks of life - even the rich and famous - and at any time of their lives.
When celebrities talk about their experience with women’s hair loss, it helps us mere mortals realise that we are not alone. Here we put the spotlight on the celebrities who have
been in the media recently because of their tresses.
If you are experiencing women’s hair loss, then the London Centre of Trichology can diagnose the reasons behind your condition and suggest ways to treat it. Meanwhile, here are some of the famous women whose hair has made the headlines.
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Fergie
American singer/songwriter Fergie (born 1975) of the Black Eyed Peas has been photographed at various red carpet events and out and about with an increasingly widening hair parting.
Whereas many women, especially those in the public eye, go all out to cover up any signs of female hair loss, Fergie has done little to cover it up. This shows how comfortable she is with her look and this should be applauded as this helps to makes many women feel comfortable with themselves too.
Fergie’s hair thinning, or Telogen Effuvium - the second most common form of hair loss - is temporary. The media has put the cause of this down to either excessive styling (hair extensions) physical and emotional stress, and/or dietary habits.
Hair extensions can cause Traction Alopecia - a form of hair loss caused by pulling or tension on the hair - and this can be reversed by removing hair extensions and following the right hair care routine.
Prolonged Traction Alopecia is harder to reverse so it is important to spot the signs early and follow a course of hair loss treatment to encourage regrowth and to improve the condition of the hair.
Lindsay Lohan
Mean Girls actress Lindsay Lohan (born 1986) is another famous person that has fallen under the media spotlight after being snapped with hair looking a bit thinner than usual.
Again, one of the reasons behind thinning hair is attributed to Traction Alopecia, caused by excessive styling. This is a cosmetic condition, rather than a disease, and happens when the hair is under tension - some of the styles Traction Alopecia is attributed to are: tight plaits, sleeping in rollers and hair extensions.
However, it is not just hair styles that can affect hair growth, but other factors too such as diet, stress, anxiety and depression.
Eating disorders, for example, can affect the condition of the hair, so it becomes thin and lifeless. In 2004 when Lohan was said to be affected by an eating disorder, her normal, beautiful locks weren’t in its usual bouncy and vibrant condition.
Stress is also another factor that can impact on the hair growth cycle and force a large number of hairs into the resting state at the same time. However, the condition will usually improve over time - usually around six months - although with some people it can become a persistent problem.
If you feel you are experiencing female hair loss as a result of over-styling, or for any other reason, contact the experts at London Centre of Trichology who will be able to diagnose the condition and explain suitable forms of treatment.
Gail Porter
TV presenter Gail Porter (born 1971) lost nearly all of her blonde locks after suffering from Alopecia Totalis - which means the total loss of head hair. She was pregnant with daughter Honey in 2005 when she noticed chunks of her hair fall out and was almost completely bald four weeks later.
However, instead of wearing a wig and covering up her condition, she went public about it and received many letters of support from people with alopecia.
In 2006, she was also subject to a BBC documentary, ‘Gail Porter Laid Bare,’ where she talks about her condition. This type of alopecia is not common and it is possible for the hair follicles to regenerate at any time. Porter experienced hair re-growth at the start of 2010 when three quarters of her hair grew back by May 2010, but by the end of the year her hair began to fall out again.
Porter is an ambassador for the charity, Little Princess Trust, which funds wigs for youngsters with hair loss. She has presented various TV shows throughout her career, including recent episodes of The Gadget Show.
About the London Centre of Trichology
The London Centre of Trichology was established in 1958 and has successfully treated thousands of men and women. If you feel you are experiencing women’s hair loss, contact us on 0207 9351935.
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