hair loss and hair care

Tips to prevent Hair loss and Hair care

Hair is an essential factor when it comes to defining good looks. It is a reflection of your internal health. Most of the times, hair loss or changes in the texture of the hair could be indicative of some underlying pathology such as hypothyroidism, anemia, cancer, diabetes, and nutritional deficiencies. Hair fall, greying of hair, dandruff, and a receding hairline, are some common hair care concerns. This section gives you tips on hair care to complete your definition of beauty.

 

Hair care tips:-

• Avoid shampooing your hair daily. Washing your hair everyday deprives it of essential oils and dries your scalp and hair.

If you like the glossy look, add a few drops of shine serum to water and spray it on to your hair.

If you have oily hair squirt water at the roots. This does wonders for your hair.

Try not to use hair dyes, hairdryers, and curling irons as these can aggravate the problem of hair loss, resulting in baldness

Include foods rich in calcium in your diet; calcium is necessary for strengthening the hair follicles and roots in your scalp.  Causes of frizzy hair   Hair plays a vital role in the overall aesthetic appeal of an individual. Frizzy hair hence becomes a cause of concern for most of us. They are not only delicate but also difficult to tackle. The best way to get rid of frizzy hair is to understand what causes it. According to hair care experts, some people are born with natural frizzy hair. Thus, you may inherit this trait from your parents. People with God-gifted curls may have frizzier hair as compared to those with straight hair.           Apart from your genetic makeup, the environment may also be responsible for the crimpy look of your hair. Too much exposure to the sun can lead to dry, damaged hair. Ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your hair cuticles. Harsh sunrays tend to dry up the natural moisture. Dehydration of the scalp tightens the pores; and as a result, your hair begins to spiral up. This makes your hair look dull and frizzy. In addition, humidity and wind may further worsen this problem.          Another important reason for dry frizzy hair is too much of brushing or combing. Excessive brushing causes split-ends and increases the tendency to spring outward uncontrollably. The use of harsh chemicals, treatments, and procedures can also damage your hair. Excessive use of blow dryers, curling devices, and straightening irons can cause frizzing of hair. These appliances take away the natural moisture from the hair.Overuse of styling products, dyes, bleaches, and coloring agents can also tighten your hair pores. The high alcohol content in these products subjects your hair to harmful chemical reactions. Moreover, not oiling your hair regularly can weaken them from the roots, giving a frizzy look. Few dermatologists also believe that, improper diet can lead to dull, wiry locks. Low levels of hair protein can kink up the hair. Lack of essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin E can keep your hair lifeless and dull, making them prone to frizziness. Taking care of your oily hair Every morning, after a good hair wash, your hair looks very nice and clean; but as evening sets in, it starts looking greasy, lame, and lank. This is because you are suffering from a common hair problem that many people suffer from, the ‘oily hair’ problem. Most people think that oily hair is the result of an oily scalp, but that is not true. In fact, a dry scalp causes the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, which later gets transferred to the hair strands. Straight hair moves the oil quickly away from the scalp, whereas kinked hair moves the sebum very slowly away from the scalp. Therefore, first and foremost, dryness of the scalp has to be treated to overcome the problem of oily hair. The excess sebum produced by the dry scalp has also got to be controlled. Hair should be washed on a regular basis using a good shampoo, but without hair conditioners. Sebum itself is a conditioner and any more conditioning will make the hair more oily and sticky. While washing your hair, you must bear in mind that shampoos are not only meant for the hair. They are also specifically designed to clean the scalp. Women must thoroughly apply the shampoo on their scalp and massage it vigorously with their fingers. Even the choice of the shampoo makes a big difference. Hence, shampoos that have been formulated for oily skin should be used as they have strong detergents to remove the extra grease. If needed, one must apply the shampoo more than once, in order to get rid of all the excess oil from the scalp and hair. No foaming is observed when the shampoo is in the process of removing large amounts of sebum. Once foaming starts, you can stop the shampooing. Always rinse your hair thoroughly with cool or lukewarm water, because soap residue can increase the oiliness of your hair. It is better to avoid conditioners, gels, and hair care products as these may aggravate the problem. A vinegar rinse may be useful in combating extremely oily hair. Diluted lemon juice too can help you to have oil-free hair and a pleasant-smelling scalp. Although diet is not directly connected to this problem, eating nutritious meals and drinking plenty of water will definitely promote the good health of your scalp, hair, and skin.