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How to deal with thinning hair

It’s an issue that can greatly undermine confidence and can affect women of any age. However for many, rate of hair loss can increase at around 40 years, says Stephen Garfit, consultant trichologist at The Leeds Trichology Clinic. ‘This is usually seen in a loss of hair density, reduction of ponytail volume or widening of the parting.’ But don’t despair, while hair loss can be genetic, which requires specialist help, there are factors – from

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