Hair
fall is no longer a condition barred by age! 15 or 50, when most of
us walk out of the shower, the drain is clogging and when we brush,
we loss a huge chunks and we don’t know what to do about it. Hair
fall was in the earlier days attributed as a sign of aging and was a
cause for a great deal of embarrasment. But today, we no longer count
by age but rather count by so very many other reasons. No matter what
the cause, the embarrassment associated does not reduce even by a
fraction.
We
hunt for a solution with great intensity. And here are they, a few
simple techniques you can implement at home to reduce and control
hair loss. But if you suffer from intensive hair fall, the best
solution would be to consult a dermatologist before the damage
becomes permanent!
Before
we step into the solutions, lets take a peek at what might be causing
your hair fall.
Causes:
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Lack
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Aging |
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Hormonal
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Stress |
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Split
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Heredity |
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Prolonged
illness |
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Medication
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They
all sound so very general don’t they? And that is the very problem.
They are so general and common place that most us cannot avoid the
hair fall issue at all. We have to face them at some point of time or
the other.
To
curb hair fall, you need to include a few basic practices into our
routine along with the treatments that you adopt for better results.
Here are these little things that will help.
Be
gentle with wet hair. Avoid rubbing your hair dry and also avoid
combing through wet hair. Your hair is more susceptible to breakage
when wet and the result will a a clump in your brush and stray
strands at your feet.
Massage
your scalp region as frequently as you can. This stimulates flow of
the blow of your head which in turn promotes the growth of hair and
better health.
Don’t
always opt for styles that require you to tie your hair up tight. As
sleek and fashionable as this may look, it puts a great deal of
pressure on the hair which adds to the breakage and hair fall.
Hair
styling is essential when you step out. You need to look good at all
times in today’s world. But it is necessary that you submit your
hair to as less of heat treatment as you can! The heat tends to dry
the shaft out making it dry and frizzy which over a period of causes
the hair to brittle. The ultimate result will be hair fall.
Do
not wash hair with hot water for the very same reason, always use
cold water or water at room temperature. Dry and frizzy hair when you
walk out of the shower is the indication that the water was too hot
for your hair.
All
said and done, jut these simple precautions are not going to cut the
line. It will always hold true that only when you are healthy inside
will your hair be healthy too. Your hair is made up of proteins and
is a alive at the roots. And like any other living it also requires
nutrients to remain healthy and grow. There are a few things that you
can add to your diet to ensure that you intake sufficient quantities
of these nutrients. First and foremost will be proteins of course.
They are the building the building blocks of the hair shaft after
all. The next in the list will be vitamins. The vitamins that are
essential for the hair are Vitamin A, B complex, C, and E. Each of
these perform a significant role. Vitamin B complex is most popularly
known for its importance in the hair growth and hair fall control.
Vitamin C prevents premature graying. Last but not the least, Iron.
Deficiency of iron can be a source of severe hair fall. Which why
women suffering from anemia exhibit a great amount of hair fall.
Work
out. Yeah you read that right work out, Exercise increases the blood
flow through the body and that helps in stimulation of the scalp.
If
you already have dry hair, then rethink your coffee habit and
evaluate your caffeine consumption. caffeine further depletes the
body of its natural resources of nutrients. And the nutrients
required for hair are not spared either! So cut back on the coffee
and move on something more healthy and that which promotes good
health.
Drink
a lot of water and stay hydrated.
Keep
the scalp clean and as far as possible away from chemicals. Use a
shampoo that is mild.
Trim
your hair regularly to avoid the troubles of split ends.
Home
remedies for hair fall
Despite
all of the latest technology and galleries full of products that
have launched in the recent past to curb the hair fall problem, the
most effective of remedies for hair fall is still the most effective.
Here are some hair fall home remedies you can try.
1.
Coconut Milk:
Coconut
milk is among the richest sources of tissue-nourishing, plant
derivatives. Grind the grated coconut and squeeze it to remove its
juice. Massaging coconut milk (juice) on the scalp can also help in
the management of hair fall.
2.Aloe
vera:
Aloe
Vera juice is very effective to stop hair loss. Pure aloe gel can be
applied directly to the scalp. This is helpful for preventing hair
loss due to irritated, dry or infected scalp. Aloe Vera balances the
pH level of scalp. After massaging the head with aloe gel, wait for
few hours and then wash the hair with lukewarm water. You should do
this twice a week for best results.
3.
Oil Massage:
Regular
massaging the scalp for a few minutes every day with lukewarm oil
will lead to stimulation of blood flow to the scalp. Coconut oil
helps in controlling hail fall. Other recommended oils are: Jojoba
oil, almond oil, mustard oil, lavender oil. Jojoba oil is especially
good because it replaces the sebum in the scalp. It also helps to
control dandruff.
4.
Neem Treatment:
Neem
is one of the most sort after herbs on the country! It has many
benefits, both health and beauty. And when it comes to beauty, it has
some very effective hair benefits too.
How
to use:
Boil
neem leaves in water until the water level falls to half its initial
quantity and then cool it.
Rinse
out your hair with the mixture once a week.
5.
Amla:
Boil
dried amla in coconut oil till the oil turns black in color. Massage
your scalp with this oil. This is an effective and very easy home
remedy to check hair loss.
There
are also other ways where we can include amla in our hair care
routine.
Use
amla and shikakai powder than you can buy in ayurvedic stores. Mix
them both and make a paste. Apply this to your hair. Leave it on for
a few minutes and wash off after a few minutes.
Caution:
If you have dry hair, skip the shikakai.
The
most effective method, however is to drink amla and shikakai juice.
Yes, it tastes terrible but if skip the preference of the taste buds
once a day, the results will definitely be worth it.
6.
Hair fall preventive packs:
When
hair fall is really severe, then a preventive hair pack is the way to
go. Here are a few packs, you can try at home.
Pack
1: Aloe Vera mixed with herbal Amla, shikakai and neem powder gives
lustrous hair.
Pack
2: Henna, egg whites and curd when used together stops hair fall.
Pack
3: Honey, olive oil, cinnamon mixed together make for a soothing yet
effective hair growth pack.
7.
No Junk Please:
Unhealthy
lifestyle, eating junk and all these unhealthy habits leads to hair
loss due to high level of toxins in the body. So, start drinking lots
and lots of water.
Caution:
When
you using hair fall remedies at home it is necessary to keep a few
tips in mind. A few necessary precautions. Here they are.
Check
to make sure that you aren’t allergic to any of the ingredients
mentioned in the preparatory products. Even though herbs cause a lot
less reactions than chemicals, some people are known to have
allergies to a few specific ingredients.
Always
follow the instructions precisely. Some herbs are used for many
different purposes and when the preparation changes, the use may also
vary. This will not help your condition but it may also cause further
harm.
While
you follow these basic daily and weekly suggestions to reduce hair
fall, you need to supplement it with some products that you can use
everyday or twice during the week. Shampoos are the best example for
such products. Supplementing these treatments with a good hair fall
defense shampoo can be really useful.