Your ultimate guide to thinning hair and hair loss

Woman looking in mirror, hands in hair all you need to know about hair loss and thinning hair allaboutyou.com

Stress, hormonesdiets and certain illnesses can lead to hair loss and thinning hair, so if you're suffering from thin hair or hair loss the first step is to consider what lifestyle factors could be contributing to the problem. 

It may just be that having thin hair is hereditary, in which case a few good hair treatments for fine hair and some clever hairstyle ideas will do the trick. We've selected 10 of the best celebrity hairstyles for a little A-list inspiration! Coronation St actress and Loose Women star Shobna Gulati has been very vocal about her own confidence-crippling experience of thinning hair for the past 20 years - read her story here and find out how she eventually solved the problem.

Alternatively, if you just want to master the art of blow-drying thin hair to make it look thicker, then why not watch our expert video on how to blow-dry thin hair.

If you're concerned that your hair loss is due to a health condition, a trip to the doctor is order, but take a look at why women suffer from hair loss to see if you recognise any of the symptoms. And see our guide on how to deal with thinning hair, there's lots you can do. For the most up-to-date professional advice, see our expert solutions and thinning hair treatments.

Good hair products can make a real difference when it comes to boosting the thickness and volume of thin hair. We've tried and tested Lulu's Operation Glam Glammunition Thickening Elixir and five of the best shampoos for thinning hair. We've also had a look at the more intensive treatments for hair loss, such as Phytolium4 Treatment and the Nioxin hair kit for thinning hair: see our 10 best treatments for thin hair
 
2014 saw the launch of a national Hair Aware Campaign to get women talking about the problem of thinning hair and offer solutions - read more about it here. Plus, new to the market at the end of the year, are two powerful and rigorously tested new products to help combat the problem - read about the latest launches for thinning hair solutions.
 
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