To combat thinning hair in women, you should start from the inside out.  A proper and well balanced diet is the beginning of a successful program to have healthy hair. 

Of course, as in any diet, it is essential to eat in a well balanced way with a variety of foods from all of the food groups.  I like to think of it as eating by color and texture.  By adding different foods with all of the colors and textures, you can increase your chances of giving yourself all of the needed nutrients.  Not only will you improve your hair, but your entire body will reap health benefits.  Fortunately, this is not a diet that you have to suffer through, either.  Imagine how much nicer a simple green salad of stir fry will be if you add bright red peppers, fresh yellow summer squash, sweet red onions, and slices of vivid orange carrots.

Diets with more seeds, nuts, and whole grains can provide added nutrients that boost hair growth.  Appropriate and healthful oils like canola oil, olive oil, fish oil, and flax seed oil can also prevent thinning hair.

All of us have had those days when it is difficult to stick to our diet.  We may not have time to cook a good meal and we are too busy to think about what we are eating.  Supplements are available to provide extra nutritional support.  There are vitamins that are formulated particularly for female hair thinning.  Since supplemental products for thinning hair are not closely regulated, be sure to purchase them from a trusted company that has a good reputation.

Home remedies for thinning hair include a diet packed with nutrients.  Combat thinning hair in women by filling your plate with the foods that feed your body and your hair.