Toxicological: Chemotherapy, X-rays, hormonal drugs, build up of toxic substances or pollutants from the environment, chemical residues from some conventional hair care products.

It is caused by genetics attributed to the mother or father; and hormones, specifically testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Some women have genetically determined hair loss or hair loss from a series of medical conditions or genetic inheritance. Others may experience hair loss from surgery, or injury. Still others experience hair loss from wearing very tight hairstyles that exert constant pull on the hair. Because some hair loss in women can be caused by underlying medical conditions, it is important that women with undiagnosed hair loss be evaluated by their own physicians.

Martanne Hair Designers we have a commitment to quality that is why you will find that we only stock 'SALON ONLY' shampoos. We have the largest online range of the finest quality shampoos. The difference between 'salon only' brands and mass market ones is noticeable. The more often you shampoo your hair does not increase hair loss. In fact you should be shampooing your hair at least once a day to maintain optimum health.

The primary factors are Genetic and Hormonal but also Medications, Post-partum changes, Stress, Menopausal changes and Diet may influence hair growth and hair loss.