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Are you losing more hair than you should be?

Did you know that women are nearly as likely to lose or have thinning hair as men, even though hair loss may appear to be a more prominent problem in men? The majority of women become aware of it when they are in their 50s or 60s, but it can occur at any age and for various causes.

The good news is that Tymeless Necessity Hair – a proud partner of CANSA – offers superior human hair wigs and hair loss solutions for men, women, and children suffering from partial or total hair loss – no matter the cause.

What makes Tymeless unique is that each wig and hairpiece chosen is specifically customised according to your lifestyle, personality, and individual needs. Every product we create is so realistic that no one will know you’re wearing a hairpiece. Before we discuss the different products Tymeless offers, let’s take a look at the natural hair growth cycle, and a few of the leading causes that trigger – or escalate – hair loss.

Hair growth cycle explained

Anagen, catagen, and telogen are the three stages of hair growth. Approximately 90% of the hair on a person’s head is in the anagen, or growth, phase, which lasts two to eight years. The hair follicle shrinks during the catagen, or transition phase, which lasts about two to three weeks. The hair rests throughout the telogen cycle, which lasts two to four months.

When hair is on the scalp, it is growing the vast majority of the time. Only around 10 percent of the strands are in transition or resting at any given time. Most people’s hair grows roughly six inches every year, amounting to about 15 centimetres.

Why do we lose hair?

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most adults lose 50 to 100 strands of hair per day. People can lose up to 250 strands on days when their hair is washed, according to the founder of Tymeless Necessity Hair, Rani Chetty.

There are ways to recognise when hair is thinning or losing at a faster rate if you don’t intend on counting your hair every day.

“Women will notice a difference,” says Rani. “When you wake up in the morning, you may notice a significant amount of hair on your pillow. When you comb your hair (particularly without tugging, which can tear the hair out), you’ll notice that there’s more hair in the comb than usual. Other visual indicators are thinning on the top third to one-half of the scalp. When women pull their hair back, they may notice a portion that is gradually becoming bigger or see more of their scalp than usual, normally called a receding hairline.”

When a client comes into Tymeless Necessity Hair with worries about hair loss, Rani says she and her professional hair team can make a diagnosis often just by closely examining the client’s scalp and areas of hair loss.

Hair loss and DNA

Being a member of the World Tricology Society, another technique to diagnose the root of hair loss problems is to “look and listen”, says Rani. She inquires about a client’s mother, aunts, or grandmothers to see whether they have experienced similar or more hair loss. Magnification of a woman’s scalp can reveal whether her follicles vary in size, with some thick and others thin.

About female pattern hair loss

Female pattern hair loss, commonly known as androgenetic alopecia, manifests itself differently.

According to the Academy of Dermatology, this genetic disorder affects millions of women and is the most prevalent type of hair loss Rani encounters at Tymeless Necessity Hair. It affects around half of all women, she says. Although it is most common in the late 50s and early 60s, Rani has seen first-hand how it can strike at any age, including adolescence.

“When a normal hair follicle sheds, it is typically replaced by hair of the same size. The new hair in women with female-pattern hair loss, on the other hand, is finer and thinner, like a miniature version of itself,” says Rani. “Hair follicles are decreasing, and they will eventually stop developing, more like lanugo or feathery hairs.”

Medical and other problems

If the hair follicles are uniform in size or the hair loss is sudden, Rani says it’s most likely due to anything other than heredity, such as a medical issue.

“Hair loss can be caused by various circumstances, the most prevalent of which being chemotherapy and cancer treatments, alopecia, pregnancy, thyroid issues, and anaemia. Autoimmune illnesses, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and skin conditions including psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are among the others,” she explains.

There has also been a link between menopause and hair loss. Other causes of hair loss include acute stress, physical trauma such as surgery or severe sickness, rapid weight loss over a short period, and taking too much Vitamin A. Hair loss can happen anywhere from a few weeks to six months following any of these events.

“Someone can have surgery and be great, and then their hair starts falling out two weeks later,” Rani says. “When it starts falling out in large clumps, it may be rather frightening.”

Self-inducing hair loss

Hairstyles like cornrows or too-tight braids can cause traction alopecia, which is a self-inflicted type of hair loss.

According to Rani, certain practices women do to manage their hair, including dyes, chemical treatments, bad brushes, blow dryers, and flat irons, can cause damage and breakage. This involves overbrushing and forceful towel drying when the hair is wet.

“If your hair loss is self-inflicted, it’s important to learn how to recognise the indications of traction alopecia before it progresses to permanent alopecia,” advises Rani.

Restoring self-confidence following hair loss

Fortunately, for most women, hair comes back, or hair loss can be restored with medical therapy for most of these conditions. However, in other cases hair loss cannot be reversed. In cases such as this, a wig, topper, or hairpiece can sufficiently and discreetly hide hair loss and balding areas.

“No two wigs are ever the same. And every wig we sell is 100% human hair – guaranteed,” says Rani. “All our wigs are made using a monofilament wig base, which is a fine mesh fabric that is naturally transparent. Each strand of hair is tied to the material by hand, mimicking natural hair growth. The monofilament can be a parting area, crown area, or the whole top area of the wig. The hair can also be tied up into a ponytail or into a messy bun. All our wigs are breathable and will not itch on the scalp. This makes our wigs suitable for clients experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy and radiation treatments and, therefore, whose scalp can be particularly sensitive, and for those suffering from alopecia. Our wigs can be worn even with hair regrowth.”

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