With all the different hair products for thinning hair that are currently on the market, how do you know which ones actually work? Even women in their twenties experience hair loss, whether it is due to genetics or damage hair from styling or poor nutrition, among other factors. Part of it is just plain old aging. According to Zoe Draelos, M.D., clinical associate professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the diameter of the hair shaft naturally diminishes as we get older, so even if you have the same number of hair follicles your hair strands will look thinner, making it seem like you have less hair. For more interesting facts about hair growth and loss, check out The Facts About Thinning Hair And Hair Growth.

When shopping for hair products for thinning hair, you want to look for shampoos and conditioners that say volumizing on the label and that contain ingredients like wheat or rice protein, which help thicken strands. Pureology PureVolume Shampoo and Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Shampoo are both recommended hair products for thinning hair. Also avoid stiff, maximum-hold hairspray that leads to breakage of hair, and instead use flexible hairsprays like Pantene Pro-V Classic hairspray Flexible Hold, which are less likely to cause breakage. For other ways to boost hair volume, read 7 Ways To Make Thinning Hair Look Great.