Hair Loss Prevention Tips

The article on this page focuses on hair loss prevention tips. These tips are useful for virtually everyone, irrespective of whether they are presently experiencing hair fallout or hair loss (known as alopecia) or do not have hair loss problems at the moment. Even if you are under treatment for hair loss, these tips to prevent hair loss will complement or even hasten the treatment or recovery process. The guidelines are as follows:-

Use proper hair care products

The right shampoo and conditioner is essential in maintaining healthy hair. Whether dry or greasy, hair should be washed as often as required to look good, even every day. Lathering should be done gently. The right conditioner or shampoo for your hair is actually a matter of trial-and-error. Some products may make your hair limp, while others may even dull it with a film. Choose two different brands of shampoo and conditioner that are right for you. The reason is because alternating them often give the best results.

Proper brushing technique

Proper brushing can help to condition your hair by distributing its natural oils and protecting the hair follicles. Never brush your hair when it is wet, this can cause it to break or splinter. Remember, because hair is not living tissue, it cannot repair itself.

Ceramic hair tools

Try putting away ordinary hair dryers. Hair dryers and other heated appliances first soften the keratin of the hair. If they are too hot, they can actually cause the water in the hair to boil, and tiny bubbles of steam then form inside the softened hair shaft. The hair is thereby weakened, and may break altogether, resulting in thinning hair. When hair becomes entirely charged by static electricity (positive electrical charges produced by dry friction and natural movement of the hair), it tends to spread out and become difficult to style. The hair cuticles open, resulting in dull, unhealthy hair. However, when using ceramic hair tools, such as ceramic hair dryers and ceramic flat irons, the negatively charged molecules generated by ceramic products smooth and relax the hair by cancelling static electricity. The ceramic flat iron assists in making hair more manageable, by generating a negative ionic field. In the event that all you have is an ordinary hair dryer, and you can't live without it, then use it on a lower setting, or even consider air-drying your hair.

Avoid direct sunlight for long durations

The ultraviolet light in direct sunlight affects the cuticle in a similar way to bleach, and eventually the keratin protein of the hair breaks down. The result is that the hair is gradually weakened and becomes drier. That's a definite no, no, when undergoing hair loss treatment using topical minoxidil.

Heatiness can cause hair loss too!

If you are living a place which is hot and humid, then eat more vegetables and fruits while reducing meat intake so as to eliminate heatiness.

Be careful when wearing hats, scarfs & helmets

Avoid wearing a hat, scarf, or helmet over damp hair. This is because when the scalp sweats, the ensuing dampness and bad odour will attract fungi and bacteria. This may contribute to hair loss and other hair problems such as dandruff. If you must cover your head, then do it after drying your hair thoroughly.

Now, most motorcylists tend to comb their hair after alighting from their motocycles. Such an action should be avoided because after wearing helmets for a period of time, the scalp becomes sweaty and heaty, and the pores are expanded and hair roots loose. So if you comb your hair vigorously in such a situation, hair loss may occur.

Avoid permanent waving

A permanent wave process inexpertly applied is probably the most damaging chemical treatment for your hair. The cuticle scales on the hair are lifted up and separated from each other. They will never return to normal, and as soon as a comb passes over them they may break off. The cuticle may be completely stripped off, revealing the cortex underneath. This too is now exposed to weathering, and will probably not survive unbroken for long. The earlier the problem is detected, the better the person's chances are for successful treatment.

Style when dry

Style your hair when it's dry. Styling your hair while it's wet can cause it to stretch and break. And try to avoid teasing your hair, which can also cause damage.

Perming and colouring

Perm and colour your hair carefully to avoid mistakes that can cause your hair to break or fall out. If you find that you are suffering hair loss problems and you presently have an illness, the best to do is to have a blood test done to see whether there is an underlying cause to your problem. In such instances, don't look to your hair-stylist for an answer because whenever they see that their clients have little hair, they will often recommend a perm done to add body. In case you have gone to your hair-stylist and ended up with visible gaps after the perm, never straighten your hair immediately because there have been reported cases of women going bald because of this action.

We are what we eat

Eating a balanced, healthy diet really benefits your hair (read "vitamins for hair loss" to get info on nutrients for your hair)

Hair pieces, hats, caps

The final hair loss prevention tip is hair pieces, hats and caps. Although these stuff does not solve the problem of hair loss but it does help in camouflaging it.

If hair loss still continue even after following proper hair loss prevention tips, then it is advisable to consult a dermatologist or a trichologist.

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