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"Hair loss - it affects some 30 million American women and 50 million American men, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. That's right, it's not just your dad's problem.More and more women suffer from hair thinning and loss every day. If you're one of them, it's easy to think you're alone, but you're not. August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month and what better time to call attention to your strands before the harsh cold front comes in. After swimming in damaging chlorine, salt water at the beach and basking under the harsh rays of the sun, even a full head of healthy hair will show signs of damage. Protect and repair your strands to keep them looking as full and healthy as possible with these tips.\\n\\n  \\n1. Opt for a haircut with layers. Layers can help add natural looking volume and distract from thinning areas.\\n2. Style with a round brush or use Velcro rollers for volume that stays without having to pile on product that can weigh your hair down, making it look less full and healthy. Try: Letting your hair air dry half way before you blow dry. Heat can wreak havoc on fragile hair.\\n3. Coloring your hair can add dimension and depth, but opt for a professional treatment. Your colorist will most likely have experience with clients that suffer from hair loss and know what to do.\\n4. Avoid tight hairstyles that pull at your hair like slicked back ponytails and updos. If you want your hair off your face, a chic chignon will hold and look stylish without pulling at your roots. __Try:__ Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics to help eliminate tangles and stop pulling at your strands. Don't tie elastic too close to your roots either.\\n5. Use the right products such as volumizing mousse and styling products that don't add weight and are gentle on your scalp. __Try:__ Bosley Professional Strength has daily-use thickening shampoos and conditioners for color-treated and non-color-treated hair, They even have styling products like mousse and Healthy Hair Masques made with yummy mango and gentle shea so you combat hair loss every day.\\n\\n\\n\\n More from SELF:[7 No-Fuss Hairstyles](/beauty/2011/08/no-fuss-hairstyles-slideshow)   \\n[6 Ways to Younger, Glowing Skin](/beauty/2011/08/6-ways-to-younger-skin-slideshow)   \\n[SELF's Picks- Best Beauty Buys](/beauty/2011/05/healthy-beauty-awards)\\n\\n\\n\\n--  For daily beauty tips follow SELF on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/selfmagazine) and [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/selfmagazine) Get SELF on your [iPad](http://tinyurl.com/selfipad)"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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