Understanding Hair Thinning and How to Take Control

Hair thinning and shedding are incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean you have to just “live with it.” Whether you’re noticing your part line widening, your hairline receding, or overall thinning across your scalp, there are steps you can take to slow, stop, and even reverse thinning. The key? Early intervention and a personalized plan tailored to your hair and your body.

Understanding Your Hair & Genetics

If hair thinning runs in your family — mom, dad, grandparents, or even aunts and uncles — it could be androgenetic alopecia (AGA), a genetic form of hair loss. The good news? AGA is 100% treatable, but early intervention is crucial. Because this type of hair loss is genetic, you’ll likely need to maintain some level of at-home treatment to keep your results long-term. Think of it as ongoing maintenance for your hair health.

Have you ever wondered if you have the gentics for AGA and want the best treatment without any guessing? The ALO DNA test can tell us exactly that. With a simple cheek swab, we can determine your predisposition for advanced hair loss and create a plan that’s perfectly tailored to your needs.

If the results show that you have:

• Risk & predisposition for hair loss: if you have the genetics that can lead to AGA 

• Chronically low in crucial vitamins & minerals: our genetics can tell us if we have a hard time maintaining certain nutrients

• Methylation issues with vitamin Bs: looks at the MTFR gene to see if you need a special type of vitamin B

• Exactly how your AGA is effected: this helps us curate a specific plan that you don't need to second guess

Stage-Based Products & Treatments for AGA

Once we understand your risk, the next step is choosing the right products and treatments. If you’re noticing thinning along your hairline, part line, or crown, and are over the age of 35 with a family history of hair loss, DHT blockers are non-negotiable before trying to stimulate growth. Here’s our approach based on your stage of AGA:

• Stages 1–2: Grow & Glow Shampoo may be all you need at first.

• Stages 2–3: Internal DHT supplements like Block or Nutrafol Women’s Balance and possibly Grow & Glow Shampoo or a topical.

• Stages 4+: Combination of DHT supplements, Grow & Glow Shampoo, and topical treatments

The ALO DNA test gives us the insight to select products and treatments that truly work for your hair.

Getting Results Quickly

Want to see changes fast? Seeing changes in a month is achievable, but it takes commitment from both of us. Here’s how:

1. At-home supplements that target your specific root cause of hair loss.

2. Topicals applied consistently at home to stimulate growth and balance your scalp.

3. In-office treatments that deliver highly concentrated ingredients directly to your scalp to speed up results.

Two key terms you might hear when we talk about these treatments are Growth Factors and Exosomes:

• Growth Factors: Ingredients that encourage your hair follicles to grow stronger and faster. These can be plant-based or human-based.

• Exosomes: Tiny cellular messengers carrying both instructions and ingredients, telling your follicles exactly what to do. Human-based exosomes are particularly effective because they speak your body’s language.

  
  

Combining the right supplements, topicals, and treatments ensures your hair gets the support it needs for faster, more effective results.

Hair loss can feel frustrating and scary, but with the right insights, treatments, and habits, it’s absolutely manageable. Whether your goal is prevention, regrowth, or maintenance, I can help you create a routine that’s realistic, sustainable, and actually moves the needle.