3/21 Talk about our hair changes with age.

Our hair gets thin with age. It’s part of a natural aging process.

ex> It’s natural for your hair to get thin with age.

ex> My hair has been getting thinner since I turned 40.

ex> You need to accept the natural aging process.

People get more concerned about hair loss as they grow older.

ex> Hair loss can have a major impact on self-esteem.

Men who have receding hairlines get especially self-conscious about their hair.

* receding hairline: 머리가 점점 벗겨지는 상태

* get self-conscious: 신경을 쓰다

Stress can also be linked to hair loss. Stress causes hormonal imbalances in the body.

Some even develop bald spots because of stress.

* bald spot: 원형 탈모(증)

ex> I noticed I had a bald spot after a haircut.

Some people, who go bald, wear wigs or get hair implants.

Another change that comes with age is gray hair. Many people dye their hair when they get too much gray hair.

* gray hair: 흰머리

ex> My mother still looks beautiful with gray hair.

That definitely makes people look younger than their age.

@ You have a lot of hair.  너 머리숱이 정말 많다.

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1.      My hair is getting thin these days

2.      Hair loss usually gets worse with age.

3.      Women can develop bald spots as well.

4.      Stress can make gray hair grow as well.

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