By the time they are post-menopausal, half will have some degree of female pattern hair loss, according to the Institute of Trichologists. Online searches for ‘hair loss’ and ‘hair thinning’ in women have more than doubled since 2021. While both men and women experience hair loss, it’s generally more straightforward to diagnose and treat in men. Hairstyles and habits that make it worseOther forms of hair loss – which can be permanent – are related to vaping and certain hairstyles. While there is no evidence linking vapes with hair loss, it has long been known that nicotine from cigarettes triggers hair loss by constricting blood vessels and preventing oxygen and nutrients reaching the hair follicles.
Source: Daily Mail January 25, 2026 08:37 UTC