8 Things You Need To Stop Hair Loss Now

Losing your hair consistently as a woman and for some men that like keeping their hair can be very painful. This has been one of the most occurring problems faced globally.

For some persons, it has become so bad that they cannot open their natural hair in public.

This article will help you find a lasting solution to this problem.

Losing a few follicles of your hair can be a natural phenomenon that shouldn’t create much worries.

But having more of this consistently can be a problem that results from factors such as;

• Mineral deficiency
• Stress
• Dietary intake
• Pollution
• Inadequate hair care
• Constant wearing of cap for men
• Genetics
• Hormonal changes
• Radiation effect
• Age

Things you need to do to stop hair loss

Diets

What you eat has a long way to affect the health of your hair. If you want to stop consistent hair loss and breakage try Mediterranean diets like vegetables and fresh herbs.

Studies have shown that these diets prevent androgenic alopecia (a baldness condition that can be found in both males and females).

Eat more of vegetables like pumpkin leaf (popularly known as ugu leaf), green vegetables, basil, and parsley vegetables like carrot. Eat salad recipe at least three times weekly.

Eat more protein

It will interest you to know that your hair follicles are made up of protein (keratin). Protein is a key source of amino acid which serves as a protein building block needed for healthy hair growth.

A nutritional deficiency of this protein can lead to the loss of hair.

Some of these protein food choices that can help you out include; beans, chicken, fish, egg, and nuts.

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Wash your hair regularly

Having dirty hair can lead to hair loss. Keep your hair clean for a healthy scalp by using a mild shampoo that is not too harsh. Using harsh formulas to wash your hair can consequently lead to hair loss.

Hair care

In caring for your hair there are some precautions you need to observe to prevent hair loss.

• Avoid making your hair so tight.
• Avoid too much chemical treatment.
• Coloring, ironing and blow-drying your hair excessively can lead to hair loss
• Stop using a small comb on your hair. Use a wide-tooth comb, it will help you reduce hair breakage and loss.
• Using comb on a wet hair can lead to hair loss, allow it to dry a little before you untangle with comb.
• Wash your hair at least ones in three days.

Hair oil treatment

Studies have shown that using oil on your hair can make your hair healthier. Coconut oil and olive oil are a good choice of oil for your hair treatment.

Using coconut oil on your hair helps prevent damage by ultraviolet light, nourish your scalp, promote fast hair growth, and prevent hair breakage.

Applying olive oil on your hair has been found to combat genetic hair loss, prevent hair dryness and hair breakage.

Take Multivitamin supplement 

Some multivitamin has been found to help prevent hair loss by making your hair healthier. Taking Multivitamins such as vitamins A, B, C, and D can help nourish your hair cells and improve hair growth.

Massage 

Studies have shown that massaging your hair scalp for at least 5minutes a day over some long period can help improve your hair.

Medications 

Some drugs also help to solve this problem of hair loss. Drugs such as minoxidil, finasteride, and phenylephrine are medications for hair loss.

Taking phenylephrine can make your hair harder and difficult to pull out.

Finasteride has been known to slow down hair loss and even improve hair growth.

It is advised you see your doctor before taking any of this medication as there may be some underlying side effects.

Raphael Okhueleigbe

Raphael Osas Okhueleigbe is a Blogger, Content creator, Agricultural Economist, Resource manager, and the founder of greener health.

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