Hair Loss
We loose 50 to 80 strands of hair per day. Do not get
alarmed, this is quite normal. Unless there is some
deficiency in diet, or ill health, lost hair is quickly
replaced by new ones. Each hair grows between one quarter
and one half inch each month.
Reasons for hair loss
Hair loss
can be triggered off by various reasons, internal diseases,
reaction to drugs, dietary deficiencies, scalp diseases,
menopause, childbirth, are common causes, which lead
to a loss of essential nutrients and minerals from the
scalp.
Another cause of hair loss that is usually overlooked
is hair damage. Excessive stretching and tugging with
hard combs and styling appliances, exposure to extreme
heat, regular use of rollers and blow-drying, perming
and colouring lead to this problem.
Alopecia aerate is another alarming scalp disease. In
this disease hair growth may be normal in most areas
few bald patched occurring in many parts of the scalp.
It maybe confined to one area or the patches may increase
and enlarge, merging onto each other and finally resulting
in total baldness. The main cause of this is tension
and anxiety.
It is essential to remember that hair must be treated
gently. Vigorous scalp massage in out, it would result
in further hair loss. A wide toothed comb should be
used.
Natural treatment
Success has been achieved through use of plant extracts
that promote hair growth and improve the health of the
scalp. Henna, reetha, shikakai, amla, bael have been
used for controlling hair loss since age-old days. These
extracts have no side effects.
Home Recipes
Combine together 5 tablespoons of pure undulated coconut
milk with one tablespoon of lemon juice. Massage well
into the scalp.
Most soaps and shampoos have chemicals, use amla and
shikakai instead. Oiling and massaging the scalp is
a must once a week. Use aloe Vera oil, or coconut oil
or mustard oil twice a week. Check your diet take
sufficient proteins and vitamins. Minerals and iodine
are also important. Iodine helps improve circulation
of blood in the scalp.
Hair must be protected from treatments that cause damage
so a regular hair care routine must be followed. Unfortunately,
we sit up only when we are confronted with a problem.
Is shampooing daily harmful for
the hair?
Everyday washing shouldn't be a concern as long as you
are using a mild shampoo, which can suit your normal
hair. Something that nourishes while it cleanses. If
your hair doesn't feel unclean, just sweaty it is okay
to simply rinse out the sweat too if you choose to.
Also, after wash, keep your damp hair in a turbaned towel
for about 15 minutes. Finger comb it in a gentle massage
like movements and only brush gently.
The right way of washing Hair
Oiling my hair every time does not help it in any way.
On the contrary, you end up using more shampoo every
time, damaging the hairs natural oil balance, making
it dry. Once a fortnight oiling is just fine.
To
wash your hair, always wet it first before applying
shampoo. Then, lather it by massaging with your fingertips.
Rinse thoroughly until squeaky clean. Pat dry and finger
comb out the tangles or use a wide tooth comb.
How to treat split ends?
Split ends, which are mainly caused when your hairs cell
fail to hold together are result of exposure to harsh
elements, chemicals or even excessive brushing.
The
right kind of shampoo will minimize hair damage. Meanwhile
it is also important to replenish ceramides, which are
hairs natural cement, and is responsible for holding
the hair cells together. A ceramides enriched shampoo
will help repair hair fibre and reduce split ends.
To maintain Oily Hair
Oily hair
always goes with any oily skin. The scalp has a tendency
to secrete excess oil, which makes it lank and greasy.
It is therefore important to keep the scalp will only
activate the oil glands causing further oiliness. So
will combing more than required more so ever, do not
succumb to the temptations of a harsh shampoo, which
temporarily restores your hair but in the long run harms
it.
Using a special shampoo for oily hair is the best, which
is gentle enough to be used often. Also essential is
to rinse at the shampoo thoroughly finishing with cold
water.
For thin and limp Hair
Thin, limp, hair does not have a tendency to fall flat
and dead. What you need is a volume booster. For starters
choose your shampoo carefully. Ordinary shampoos donut
do much for your kind of hair. Look up a shampoo especially
for limp hair
Secondly, donut comb your hair when wet, Let it dry naturally
and finger comb it. A hair dryer can boost your hair
for a while but on a regular basis can prove harmful
for your hair. Then, brush your brush straight from
your scalp and shake it free.
For Dry Brittle Hair
First check
your shampoo! If you are using a harsh, unsuitable shampoo,
it will not only dry your hair, it will cause breakage
and dry scalp may turn flaky and cause a lot of other
problems.
Use
an especially mild shampoo made for dry hair. One fortified
with essential oils to replace the last nourishment
is ideal. A good conditioner also helps soften dry hair.
After wash keep your damp hair in a turbaned towel for
about 15 minutes. Finger comb it in a gentle massage
like movements-this-will activate the oil glands in
your scalp. Then brush it gently. Oil massages followed
by a steamy, hot towel on your head every 15 days will
also help get rid of dryness.
