10 Signs That You Are Losing Your Hair and Going Bald

How to know if you are going bald? 

Hair loss affects most of us, and without a cure, the issue isn't about to go away any time soon. Hair loss tends to be a slow process, and most people do not even realise they are going bald until they've lost around 50 percent of their hair.

It is normal to lose up to 150 hairs a day, however, the problem starts when you are not producing new hairs that replace the fallen hairs. This leads to eventual baldness.   

Hair loss cannot be reversed, however, it can be treated. The most important thing is to identify the issue early, and this can be done by spotting the key signs. Here are ten signs that you could be losing your hair... 

1. You're seeing more hair on your pillow in the mornings

If you suspect that you are losing your hair, then be sure to check your pillow in the morning, after waking up. If you keep finding clumps of excessive hair on your pillow, then there's a good chance that you could be experiencing initial stages of baldness. 

2. There's loads of your hair clogged up in the shower plughole  

If you suspect that you could be losing your hair, then check your plughole after you've had a shower or a bath. Again, if it's clogged up with hairs, then it's likely that you are experiencing excessive hair loss. 

3. Your hair dresser/barber notices your hair loss   

If, like most people, you go to the same hair dresser or barber, then they'll know your hair better than anyone else - even you!  If they start noticing your hair thinning, they'll likely inform you about it, and that will confirm that you are likely going bald.

4. Your friends and family start noticing bald patches 

If you're losing your hair, then it's likely that your friends and family will be the first to notice it, and the first to tell you about it. If they notice it, then it's time to take action.

5. Your hair feels thinner 

Sometimes you can tell that you're losing your hair simply by how it feels. If your hair feels much thinner than usual, then it's more than likely that you're shedding excessively, which is obviously not a good sign. 

6. Strands fall out excessively when you run your fingers through your hair

If you're concerned that your hair is falling out, then, facing down, simply run your fingers firmly through your hair, and if a bunch of strands come falling out, then it's likely that your fears are confirmed. 

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7. Your hair is much harder to style 

If you're finding it more difficult to style your hair the way you always do, then it could be down to hair loss. If you're losing hair, or thinning throughout, then your hair will be different to style. This is a big sign that your hair is falling out. 

8. Your hairline is receding 

If your frontal hairline is starting to recede, then it's likely that you are experiencing early stages of male pattern baldness. The receding will eventually lead to baldness.  

9. Your crown appears to be thinning 

If you are noticing diffuse thinning at the crown region of your scalp, then it's more than likely you are experiencing hair loss. This type of hair loss can spread quickly, and eventually lead to baldness. 

10. Your hair takes longer to grow

If your hair doesn't grow as fast as it used to, then it could be a strong sign that you are losing your hair. As the hair gets thinner, the follicles grow slower, and eventually fall out. 

How to best treat early stages of hair loss?

Now that you have identified that you are losing your hair, the next thing to do is to treat the issue. Effective treatments for hair loss are few and far between, but there are some that can help reduce, and even halt hair loss, as well as support and maintain the function of healthy hair growth.

The key is to tackle hair loss early. The earlier you tackle hair loss, the more hair you will keep! So, what are your treatment options?  Here are some viable treatment options to consider... 

Hair Loss Treatments

There are two main medically approved hair loss treatments that are available to try. Finasteride is a prescription oral pill for male baldness. It can be effective for reducing hair loss, but it does come with the risk of negative side-effects. 

Negative side-effects can be severe, and permanent, even after you have ended the treatment. Be aware of the risks of finasteride, and avoid using it until you have at least explored some safer options. 

Minoxidil is an over-the-counter topical treatment that can also help minimise hair fall and support hair growth. Like with any drug, it does come with the risk of side-effects, but they do not tend to be as severe as the sides associated with finasteride. 

In all honesty, the results will be limited with minoxidil, so don't expect miracles. Again, explore safer, non-medical options before trying minoxidil. 

HR23+® is a good option to consider if you are experiencing early stages of baldness and thinning hair. HR23+® is a non-medical hair supplement that can help prevent hair loss, and promote healthy hair growth. 

This leading supplement has been shown to be effective in men and women who are suffering from early stages of baldness and thinning hair. Around 9 out of 10 users saw visible improvements in their hair within just 12 weeks. 

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