Everyone recognizes male baldness as a fact of life. You either accept it or deal with it, and life goes on. My problem is less talked about. Thinning hair in women as we grow older can be really embarrassing, especially if one has never had a lot of hair to begin with. Such has been my case. Thin and straight hair has plagued me since I became aware of hair styling in my teens. Now the situation is worsening as I am losing a good deal of what I have had. I am going to invest in some hair growth products. Time will show which ones can help, but at this point, anything is worth a try.