Preventing Hair Loss

Dear Folks,

In my previous post, I wrote about hair care to overcome dandruff. Today, I will be sharing tips on preventing hair loss which is a common phenomenon and concern these days, to both the young and the senior.

A bald head person definitely looks few years older than his age. Which is not the case we want
right? Let's go through these tips if you are currently facing hair loss or beginning to experience
hair loss.

Many of us lose about 50 to 100 head hairs a day. These hairs are replaced as they grow back in the same follicle. Although this amount of hair loss is normal, but if you’re losing more than that, something may be wrong. While bald areas are an obvious sign of hair loss, it can otherwise be difficult to tell whether your hair is getting thinner. “Hold a small bunch of hair between your thumb and index finger. Pull slowly and firmly. If more than 10 hairs come out, there may be a problem. There are ways you can potentially avoid the upsetting issue of hair loss.

Many cases of hair loss are genetic. Look into your family history, and find treatment options as soon as possible. The sooner you begin treatment, the better. You may consider seeing a hair specialist for a personal consultation to understand your problem. Computerized hair scanning technology to examine your hair follicles will provide a clearer picture of the causes of hair and scalp problems, and appropriate hair care treatments will be recommended.

Antioxidants are great for protecting skin from free radicals during the day. it also helps to repair skin during your sleep. However, be careful if you’re using vitamin C, as it can irritate skin if used together with retinol.

Stress can actually increase the chances of hair loss, hence it is important to manage your stress level by exercising, meditating, relaxing, having time of your own for your interest and hobby or simply going for a retreat to shut off your mind. This is what I do and I make sure I make an overseas trip every year to take a breather and coming back to work fresh and rejuvenated.

Women are pone to hormonal hair loss. Get your annual checkups, and have your thyroid checked at each visit to make sure your hormones are in proper balance. Off course, men are equally prone to hair loss, so annual medical checkup will be wise routine for check and balance.

Blow-drying and heated brushes can deteriorate hair loss, due to the extreme heat that damages proteins in the hairs, turning them fragile and prone to breakage. Careless use of heated brushes can result in burnt and damaged scalp, causing permanent damage to hair follicles. It is therefore best to allow hair to dry naturally just as what I do. I won't blow dry my hair unless it is necessary. If a hair dryer must be used, turn it to its lowest setting. Heat from dryers, curling tongs and other styling equipments cause serious damage to our hair.

If your body is deficient in certain vitamins or minerals, hair loss may be the cause. Even healthy eaters may not be getting the recommended amount of nutrients – that’s why it’s good to take some supplements to make up for deficiency in vitamins.

Avoid using harsh products on your hair. Keep tresses hydrated with a mild shampoo and conditioner. Don’t rub your hair vigorously, as excess friction can cause it to break off. It is important that you comb your hair gently when it is wet to prevent hair falling off. Back combing, for added volume or whatever, is also one of the causes of hair breakage. Always use a wide-toothed comb.

If you are having hair loss problem, I hope this post helps in one way or another. As we age, there will be a tendency of hair loss, which may not be serious initially, but overtime, volume can increase. Hence, we should prevent or reduce hair loss, for a better looking personality, right?


To your beauty and health success,

Janice H.

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