While hair loss is usually considered a male problem, hair thinning in women affect over 21 million females in the United States alone.
  Hair thinning in women  can usually be attributed to genetics, hormone imbalances and an unhealthy diet.
  Even though there are medications, such as Rogaine, that help to treat female hair loss, you can take proactive steps to halt thinning hair naturally.
  Below are three natural methods that will help you retain the hair on your head.
#1 Treat Yourself with Care Internally It is often difficult to pinpoint a specific reason why women experience hair loss, but stress and malnutrition may certainly be common factors.
  For instance, women who experience prolonged psychological stress often notice hair thinning as a side effect.
Stress causes the hair to switch from the anagen (growing) phase to the telogen (shedding phase).
  It can be argued that malnutrition is indirectly connected to stress; a woman under extreme stress conditions is most likely not eating the healthiest diet.
  Mediation, breathing exercises, taking warm baths and adequate sleep are all ways to counteract stress naturally.
  Furthermore, studies have shown that taking a vitamin B supplement (often called the "stress" vitamin), helps to support the nervous system and the production of serotonin.
   Yucca and Fo ti root herbs can also help support a body coping with stress.
To address hair loss due to malnutrition, try increasing the amount of essential fatty acids (EFA's) into your diet.
  Essential fatty acids are important for health cell production.
Healthy essential fatty acids including the Omegas (3 and 6) and can be found in fish, flax, and hemp oils.
  Coconut oil contains a variety of fatty acids as well, including Lauric and Linoleic acids.
#2 Avoid Harsh Chemicals in Hair Products If you are a woman losing hair, the last thing you want to do is exacerbate the problem with harmful hair products.
  Try to avoid shampoos and conditioners that contain sulfates and cocomide DEA, as these harsh detergents dry out the scalp and hair.
Diluted castile soap and corn-oil derived soaps are gentle alternatives.
  You should also find products that are nourishing and stimulate hair growth.
  These products contain ingredients including rosemary, jojoba, horsetail, chamomile, sage, and nettle.
  With styling products, avoid products with ethyl and isopropyl alcohol.
  Instead, use gels and sprays with more natural ingredients, such as guar gum and flaxseed.
#3 Filter Your Bathing Water Hard water can contribute to hair loss, by causing buildup that blocks the hair follicle.
  Also, chemicals such as chlorine dry out the hair, making the problem much worse.
  Prevent water damage by investing in a water softener and/or a shower filter that removes chemicals.
  If you are unable to filter your water for any reason, you can also wash and rinse your hair with bottled distilled water.
Experiencing hair loss can take an emotional toll on anyone, but it is especially traumatizing and embarrassing for women.
  Give the three methods above a try, and you should see some long-term improvement and results.