As we get older, our bodies tend to slow down in many departments, including hair growth. While this may be great in some ways, it isn't always in others.
Slower hair growth cycles
As we get older our hair follicles become less active. This means it takes individual hairs longer to grow back, and our eyebrow hair spends less time in the growth phase. The Anagen phase, or growth phase, is when hair grows thicker and longer due to cells dividing rapidly.
As we get older our hair cycle slows, meaning the fullness and length of the hair will be less when it grows back through.
Hormonal changes
Another factor in thinning brows is hormonal changes, particularly around and after the menopause. Changes in progesterone, oestrogen and other hormones can shorten the rate of hair growth. This eventually leads to the hair thinning and becoming weaker.
Hair removal
Hair removal is a big cause for many women. Repeated treatments of threading and waxing can damage the hair follicles over time. Over-plucking can also lead to long-term damage. As time goes on, certain hair follicles will stop producing hair as a result of this.
Age-related changes
Age brings a decline in the skin's elasticity and collagen production. When the skin weakens, your hair follicles lose their support system, which is vital for active hair growth. When elastin and collagen decline, the hair follicle starts to lose its firm, tight structure, causing the hair to naturally shed.
Dehydration of the scalp
Dehydration is also a common known factor in thinning hair. When the scalp becomes dry, over time it creates brittle hair that's prone to breaking easily, before it reaches its full length.
How permanent makeup can help
Hair loss can't always be prevented, but it can be solved. Permanent Makeup is helping to salvage women's brows and lash lines one by one. It's bringing the confidence back for so many who have struggled with hair loss, for many different reasons.
Who can PMU help?
- Women with thin, light brows who need a hint of colour behind them
- Women who have lost their eyebrow tails over time, and need them drawn back in
- Women who have lost their lashes due to age or medical-related issues
- Women who have no eyebrow hair at all, and need some brows designed for them
- Women who have uneven brows that need measuring and reshaping for the best possible symmetry
- Women who have fine lashes and would like them to appear fuller and darker
Permanent Makeup can help so many different women struggling with hair loss or thinning. It should never be something you feel ashamed about — many women face the struggles of hair loss in different ways.
If you've been thinking about having Permanent Makeup but you're unsure if it's for you, I'd be happy to answer any questions or worries you may have. I look forward to hearing from you — Natalia.
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