Female thinning hair problems range from minor annoying losses of hair to very severe cases resulting in actual balding as shown in the images above.

Thinning Hair in Women  

Recent research suggests the psychosocial effects of hair loss are greater in women than in men. Women with hair loss report a higher incidence of feeling introverted, anxious and less attractive, which can interfere with their daily lives. (iParenting Magazine www.iparenting.com)

The research findings are not surprising. While most men, while not happy about hair loss and receding hairlines, generally do not feel the same emotional distress as women. Hair loss for women is a very stressful situation! Most women view their hair as much more than just a covering to keep your brain and ears warm in the cold weather. Perhaps society is to blame for much of the mystic surrounding women and their hair. For example, many women find bald men very attractive and sexy, unfortunately not very many men are turned on by women without any hair.  (Judgemental comment, I agree, but sadly and unfortunately our society often puts a greater value on outward appearances (looks) before a woman's personality and other attributes.)

Since our ancestors crawled out of the oceans and seas to live on land, one feature associated with the female of the human species has been their abundance of hair. Some ancient societies even encouraged men to shave their heads or at least were very accepting of this "look". I cannot find any research to support the idea of bald is beautiful for women. 

So yes indeed, women have every right to be upset and distressed by female thinning hair problems.  After all, it is in our ancestral upbringing to all want to have a healthy full head of hair.  Unfortunately for many women this is not a right, so we need to look to see what are some of the causes of hair loss in women.