With so many hair styling products on the market in this age, application of some of some of the modern hair styling aids can lead to excessive hair loss in women. If you are a woman wanting healthy looking hair without excessive hair loss then below tips are for you.
Follow these tips to reduce hair loss and grow healthy hair that is not only beautiful but also easy to manage. There are no drugs involved but just some obvious and natural tips that are often overlooked by many to control hair loss. So let’s get right to it and list some tips on growing and managing healthy hair naturally.
Tip 1
Do not apply hair straightener heat to your hair more than once a week – We all know that heat can be very damaging to our hair and our hair is simply not geared up to excessive heat that sometimes needs to be applied to achieve straightened hair. Some people are happy to straighten their hair once a day. OK that may look great but the long term damage being caused to the hair is significant. When you apply heat to your hair, make your that you prepare your hair appropriately first. But as a rule of thumb, you should avoid application of heat as much as you can and exercise caution to applying heat too frequently.
Tip 2
Use Heat Protection – Whilst we are on the topic of heat, use heat protection when applying heat to your hair. A lot of people don’t simply apply appropriate heat protection when they use a blow dryer or iron on the hair. It is advised to put at least some type of conditioner to your hair before ironing. A good choice for protection is the use of olive oil before applying the iron to your hair. You only need to use minimal amount of oil before you apply the heat so that the hair doesn’t weigh down.
Tip 3
Avoid Harsh Gels or Alcohol Based Products – A lot of gels are alcohol based and alcohol based products can be very dry and damaging for the hair. As a rule of thumb, try to stay away from using any product that has alcohol in it. A good sign of a product having alcohol in it is if your hair starts flaking after you have used the product,
Tip 4
Trim your ends at least 6 to 8 weeks – There are some people who swear on never trimming their hair ends but this point is important. It is more important to have nice head of hair then long stringy strands of unhealthy looking hair. We all know that split ends can cause thinner hair. A split end travels from the end of the hair up the shaft to thin the hair until it eventually falls off, so it is safer to trim the end early to prevent this.
Tip 5
Wrap your hair at night – Wrap your hair at night using a satin or silk scarf that doesn’t cause too much friction which can displace the hair. A lot of people don’t like wrapping their hair simply because of appearance, so another way around that is to get some satin pillow cases to reduce the friction in your hair.
Tip 6
Eat Healthy. – Having a healthy diet is very important to ensure hat the hair you grow is healthy. Make sure your diet includes the daily recommended amount of the following vitamins:
Vitamins A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
All of the above improve the nourishment of the follicles to provide the essential nutrients. Eat a lot of green vegetables and increase the fruit intake in your diet if you don’t already eat fruit. You can also supplement your diet with additional vitamins if you are not getting sufficient supply from your food. But make sure you buy a reputable brand of vitamin manufacturer.
Tip 7
Use topical Home Remedies – There are a number of natural home remedies that can help in the reduction of hair loss. Some of the popular applications include Rosemary, Sage, Egg yolk, Henna, Yucca and Lavender. Any of these can be combined with some lemon juice to ensure that you reduce hair loss effectively.
Hopefully the above tips give you a start on your journey to having healthy hair.
