Let’s admit! We all dream of lustrous, long and strong hair. And as fashionable hairstyles are trending these days, hair loss is also becoming a major problem in men and women. While it’s common to lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair per day, losing a big chunk of hair can be a matter of great concern.
Most experts associate hair loss and balding with only men but American Hair Loss Association says that women make up a total of 40 percent of hair loss. With that being said, there are different causes of hair loss and it depends on our growth cycles. Disturbance of these cycles causes hair loss and other hair problems such as Alopecia, thinning of hair, dandruff, redness of scalp, brittle hair and so on.
So if you don’t want to invest your earnings on a good wig or you’re having initial symptoms of hair loss then follow these seven essential tips and tricks that will definitely ensure long locks and strong hair.
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Use Essential Oils Often
Essential Oils such as rosemary, lavender, cypress, carrot seed, olive oil all have regenerative and soothing properties that improve the scalp and promotes hair growth. They are available over the counter and doesn’t require much hassle, just a gentle scalp massage every three to four times of week would do the job!
2. Avoid excessive Chemical processing
Chemical straightening, coloring, highlighting, bleaching are so common these days in the name of fashion and styles. Most don’t realize that these harsh chemicals cause severe damage to hair roots, weakens hair, ultimately results in hair loss. Hence, it’s always better to follow your natural style and use organic coloring techniques with fewer chemicals. And if you use such processing, always make sure to use a deep conditioning and other hair treatments.
3. Ditch High heat tools
Like chemicals, heat is also a big hair enemy. High heat results in hair strands to fracture. Hair curling irons or straitening rods cause hair to damage permanently, stopping the entire hair growth process. So in case you use heat tools, make sure to use a heat protecting spray and avoid severe straitening and curling of hair.
4. Use topical creams and Lotions
This is for all those who have a medical condition. Topical creams like minoxidil (Rogaine) can be used to restore hair growth, especially for those who have genetic hair loss problem. However, the use of such creams must be done only after doctor consultation.
5. Change your shampoo every few months
The biggest myth of hair fall is changing your shampoo but it’s better to switch shampoos and alternate two shampoos. It prevents chemical resistance and excess chemical damage. To add more, it’s always best to use shampoos after knowing the type of your hair or consulting your dermatologist.
6. Use Home Remedies for Hair Fall control
Prevention is always better than cure and what better way to take care of your hair without any chemical treatments. Some home remedies include coconut milk, aloe vera juice, Neem, Amla, Yogurt Mask, Onion Juice, hot oil massage, use of Henna, honey, and potatoes, Egg white Mask, Chinese Hibiscus, Methi (Fenugreek) and so on.
7. Utilize hair products that restore hair growth
With the advent of new technology, hair experts have developed formulas and products that restore hair growth. These products contain all the essential oils, nutrients and minerals that fosters hair growth destroys unhealthy bacteria, reduce hair fall and breakage. And as said earlier, it should be done after consulting with a hair specialist, based on the type of your hair.
