A woman's hair is an integral part of her beauty, that is why they are often worried or depressed when they begin to experience loss of hair. Hair loss in women occurs in the form of hair thinning. Contrary to popular belief, hair loss is not only experienced in aging women. It can also occur in young women, even teenagers. It is caused by a combination of the following factors: genetic predisposition, usage of bad hair products, fluctuation in hormone levels, child birth, poor diet etc. There are various methods for re-growing hair.

To re-grow lost hair, you have to first of all establish the cause of hair loss. If it is caused by the hair products you use, stop using it and get other products recommended by a specialist. There are different products for different hair types. That a particular hair product worked for your friend does not mean it will work for you. Make use of hair products that contain protein and collagen. This will nourish and strengthen the hair. Most women do not know that their food intake also reflects on their hair. The hair needs nutrients to thrive and grow; therefore, your food should be rich in vitamins, proteins and iron. These nutrients will enrich the scalp and helps to stimulate the hair follicles. An effective method of improving the flow of nutrients to the scalp is through acupuncture.

Acupuncture for hair loss in women is fast becoming a popular method of treating hair loss. It has been in existence for a long while but so many people were skeptical about using it because they could not withstand being pricked with needles. It is mostly practiced amongst Chinese women because that is where it was first discovered. Acupuncture can be used for other health purposes like weight loss etc. Acupuncture works by improving circulation of blood from the point of puncture to other parts of the body.

The procedure for acupuncture for hair loss in women is very simple. The acupuncturist simply places needles in some specific points on the scalp. The suitable points are the spots that are soft. The puncture is done with the help of tools like the plum blossom or the seven-pointed star. This stimulates flow of blood to every area on the scalp. The increased flow of blood helps to carry nutrients to the scalp. This scalp then stimulates the hair follicles to start growing hair.

Acupuncture for hair loss in women is a safe, effective and minimally painful method of re-growing hair. Your hair doctor should be able to recommend a good acupuncturist. Make sure that the needles used are new. A good acupuncturist will make the process painless, so that you won't even feel the needles.