Hair loss and thinning is an occurrence that is unwanted. This often marked by things such as receding hairline extra hairs on a comb or change in how a hairstyle looks. It is caused by a wide variety of reasons such as; physical stress, too much vitamin A, male pattern baldness, female hormones, lack of protein, chemotherapy, aging, over-styling hair among other things.
It is important to treat hair gently as thin hair can be fragile. You can achieve this in simple ways such as not dying your hair by more than one or two shades its normal color, using your drying on low and cool setting and minimizing your usage of a flat iron. You can also use a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush when your hair is wet and generally avoid unnecessary use of combs,brushes and other tools as they weaken the hair at root level.
Take care of your scalp.
If you have a healthy scalp, you will have healthy hair. You need to closely monitor the products you use on your scalp. Use products that help exfoliate the scalp, moisten it and protect it from fungal or bacterial infections and also stimulate growth.
Habits such as smoking leads to a reduction of circulation including flow to the scalp. Other habits such as drinking alcohol and caffeine cause further hair fallout as it tampers with the immune system. Consumption of carbonated sodas has the same effect as caffeine and alcohol. Hydration is very important for tissue growth and health. So skipping out on taking water should be avoided as eight glasses of water are recommended per day.
A simple scalp massage can go a long way in promoting blood flow to your follicles. Use essential oils for this process and make sure you gently do it for a few minutes. A few drops of rosemary, thyme, lavender, coconut or jojoba oil enhance the massage on your oil base on your scalp. Its effectiveness is not scientifically proven but most people claim it works.
Substances such as saw palmetto have been used to promote healthy hair and skin for centuries. It prevents production of a metabolite of testosterone called DHT. DHT production contributes to prostate enlargement and also causes hair loss and therefore saw palmetto is used to prevent this.
Also make sure you take the right amount of vitamins your body requires so as to grow and maintain healthy hair.
When bathing, do not skip using your conditioner as it may cause dehydrated hair which becomes brittle over time. Take care of your health as this will have a direct impact on you hair’s appearance and durability. Make sure you take water regularly to hydrate your body and avoid any drugs that may prevent proper blood circulation to your scalp. Frequently massage your scalp with mild oils and wash with light shampoos.
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