Suggestions For Maintaining Healthy Hair And Reducing Hair Loss
Everyone is concerned with hair health and most do their best to maintain it. Unfortunately we often listen to those who profit by making you believe their product is the do all end all to maintaining healthy hair. The problem is that most of the products we buy actually damage hair and can aid in hair loss. This article will address the main questions concerning hair care and guide you on the path of preventing hair loss and maintaining healthy, shiny, full bodied hair. Continue reading to learn more or pass it on to someone wishing to manage their hair in a healthier way.
Having the right shampoo is one of the most important factors to having healthy hair. As mentioned, we tend to focus on trendy products, expensive brands and those that claim to strip hair of grime or simply have unique smells. The problems with all, including the expensive salon brand names, is that they damage hair. Fragrances require alcohol as do hair strippers and deep cleansing products. This dries out and actually damages the hair over time. The shampoo you should use is one that is all natural. They are inexpensive and will do the best job when it comes to promoting healthy hair. They do not contain all the chemicals and alcohol other brands contain so they won't dry the scalp, damage the follicle or strip the hair of vital nutrients.
You should trim or cut your hair as needed. Using a natural shampoo, after damaged ends are removed, you could go up to six months before you need a cut unless you simply prefer shorter hair. With the regular shampoos, you can expect to see damaged or split ends in 3 to 6 months. This includes the expensive brands. If you tend to wear pony tails or tie the hair back for long periods during the day, you can expect to need it trimmed in about 3 months as these acts always damage hair over short periods of time.
Hairstyles are strictly your choice as long as it doesn't involve tying the hair back or coating it with mouse or hairspray. If you choose a style that involves any of those, you will need it maintained by a stylist to remove dead or split ends. It's not the style as much as not letting the hair breathe or move freely. This is why hats are a big mistake on men who wear them every day all day long. Pores become clogged, heat retained under the cap cooks the follicle and the damage is done.
Obviously diet plays a role in healthy hair as the foods you eat also supply nutrients to the follicle. Smokers tend to have unhealthy hair, not just from the resin that oats it from the smoke in the air but also the toxins in the body. Food is the same as a poor diet will starve the hair of what it needs to remain healthy.
Follow the suggestions above and you will prevent hair loss and maintain healthy hair. The biggest tip you can follow is in the shampoo you use. You may not notice a difference immediately but after a few days when the chemicals are washed away and the hair starts building up it's health, your hair will look better and you may notice some growth in places where hair is sparse.
