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Hair Loss and Restoration

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Hair Restoration

It is natural to lose 20 to 100 hairs every day, but when one starts losing hair at a higher rate, the condition represents some internal disorder. There may be several factors responsible for hair loss: lack of proper hair care and hygiene, heredity, stress, anxiety and emotional shock or trauma, prolonged illnesses such as typhoid and anemia, and deficiency of essential nutrients in the diet.

Tips to Prevent Hair Loss

There are a few basic rules that you should follow to prevent hair loss. Never wash your hair with very hot water, as this tends to make your hair dry and brittle. It is also advisable to let your hair dry naturally instead of blow-drying it, as exposure to heat makes hair grow weaker. Combing your hair while it is still wet also hurts the roots of the hair and makes them weaker and therefore more prone to breaking. You should also avoid using hair styling products as they contain harsh chemicals that may cause damage to your hair in the long run. You should also use shampoo in regulation, as washing hair excessively robs it of its natural oil and moisture content and thereby makes it more prone to breaking and falling. You should also include plenty of fruits and green vegetables in your diet, as they contain essential vitamins and minerals that stimulate the hair follicles and improve blood circulation in the scalp, thereby improving hair quality and strength. It is useful to drink a mixture of equal portions of spinach and lettuce juices every morning at breakfast to prevent hair loss. You may also apply the juice of aloe vera leaves on your scalp half an hour before shampooing to make your hair grow stronger. Alternatively, soak your hair and scalp with some coconut milk for some time before shampooing.

For another remedy, mix a tablespoon of honey with egg yolk and apply this to your scalp. After 30 minutes, rinse your hair with cold water. A mixture of equal quantities of castor oil and almond oil heated together over very low heat should also be applied on the scalp and hair, preferably at bedtime and be left overnight to make hair grow denser and stronger. It is also useful to add the pulp of a raw mango to your regular hair oil and apply this mixture twice a week on your scalp. You may also add some cinnamon powder to warm olive oil and smear this paste on your scalp 15 minutes before you go in for your shower.

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Different Hair Problems And Solutions

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Hair problems are extremely common, and while they are not half as dangerous and debilitating as many health problems, they are certainly troublesome and frustrating. Most hair problems have very simple solutions, but it is important to remember that your hair type is genetic, and there is a limit to what can be done with home remedies, hair care, and even advanced modern techniques. Finally, you simply need to do the best you can with the hair you have. Interfering too much with your hair can eventually cause other more serious problems.

Dry hair problems are among the most common of all hair problems. This is sometimes due to insufficient production of sebum by the scalp, but the fact is that, in many cases, dry hair is simply the result of the sebum not reaching the hair. This happens most often with hair that is very curly – when hair is straight, it is much easier for sebum to spread from the scalp all over the hair, but with curly hair, this does not happen so easily. Fortunately, the solution is usually very simple – you simply need to comb your hair more often. If this does not work, then frequent oiling is needed, along with use of a suitable conditioner. A home made conditioner such as egg yolk with oil may also help.

Oily hair is a less common problem, and is also one that is more easily solved. The simplest solution is to use a shampoo for oily hair, and gradually increase the frequency of washing your hair. You should also avoid using conditioner, and if necessary, use a home made conditioner instead, with egg yolk and lemon juice.

Hair fall problems and hair loss problems are also extremely common. Unfortunately, these are not always very easy to solve. There are numerous reasons why hair loss could occur, and treatment needs to address these causes. Fungal infections can sometimes be treated by regularly rinsing your hair with a vinegar and water solution, but sometimes, proper medical treatment may be needed. Nutritional problems could also cause hair loss, but unless you are aware that you have a specific deficiency, the only thing to do is ensure that your diet is balanced and varied. Poor hair care is another cause of hair loss – you need to use a suitable shampoo and conditioner, comb your hair regularly, and protect your hair from sunlight, pollution, and wind.

If in spite of all this, your hair is in a bad state, you need to meet a hair specialist to discuss your hair problems and solutions.

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