As we get older, our hair continues to be a symbol of womanhood and even overall health.

We spend thousands of dollars giving it haircuts, highlights,at-home treatments, etc.

So, when the first signs of hair loss appear, the feeling can be daunting for many.

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Female hair lossis way more common than you might think.

Despite these crushing numbers, most treatments to reverse hair loss are overwhelmingly marketed to men.

In fact, one of the most significant contributors to hair loss is stress.

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Certain medical conditions and their treatments, such as chemotherapy, are also known to cause hair loss.

Consistently wearing tight hairstyles like braids, buns, and weaves can also lead totraction alopecia.

We’ll start from the top:

What is a hair transplant?

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The total time of surgery depends on how many implants they receive, but it lasts a few hours.

Not all hair transplants are the same.

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He prefers this because it “allows for hyper-precision and minimal scaring.”

How should women with textured hair know before getting a hair transplant?

For swelling, doctors recommend good ole' ice packs.

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“For most women, the mature result can be expected between 12 to 18 months post-surgery.”

In this case, choosing a licensed doctor specializing in hair transplants is vital.

How long do results last?

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What hair loss treatments should you try before getting a transplant?

It has four phases: anagen, catagen, telogen, and exogen.

Catagen refers to the period when a hair follicle loses its blood supply.

Telogen is the resting phase where hair begins to shed, and exogen is the active shedding phase.

Then it all circles back and repeats itself.

People experiencing early-stage hair loss, aka thinning, can begin treatment with topicals and supplements.

All of this will encourage the hair growth cycle and lead to better hair health.

In terms of products, Popova says to first analyze what you already have and use.

Furthermore, she says high heat can also contribute to hair loss.

“These treatments can help stimulate hair growth and improve hair density.”

For even faster and quicker results, the study also suggests using topical minoxidil.

Dr. Dauer says that this approach can increase hair density and reduce hair loss with ongoing treatment.

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