Tips to stop hair loss

hair loss

Hair naturally falls out at a rate of fifty to a hundred hairs per day, and any percentage more than this is considered abnormal, according to hair experts, and the reasons differ from one person to another, and fortunately it can be controlled by natural methods without the risk of side effects resulting from chemical treatments, and we have dedicated The article mentions some of these methods.

Tips to stop hair loss

 Hair loss is a common problem among people, and it can be controlled by performing certain routine hair care procedures, the most important of which are:

 Massage the scalp and hair from its roots to its ends with coconut oil, as coconut oil is one of the most important natural materials used for hair care and helps promote its growth, thanks to the moisturizing substance inside it that protects the hair from anything that may damage it.

Applying amla on the scalp by making a mixture of ground amla or amla powder, and crushed amla juice can be used by mixing it with two teaspoons of fresh lemon juice, leaving it on the scalp until it dries, then washing it with warm water, as amla contains vitamin C and high antioxidants, which It can solve many hair related problems.

Mix an egg white with a teaspoon of olive oil well until the consistency of the mixture becomes like a paste, and put it on the scalp and hair and leave it for fifteen to twenty minutes, then wash it with cold water and a light shampoo, as eggs contain proteins and minerals and is great for treating hair loss.

Keep the hair as far as possible from the manifestations of environmental pollution such as: dust, heat and humidity by lifting it to the top or covering it with a scarf when going out, as advised by the hairdresser Rod Anker.

 Apply a mixture of castor oil and almond oil on the scalp and massage gently with fingertips as advised by Dr. Blossom Kochar, especially for people who suffer from hair loss.

 Refrain from straightening, dyeing and drying hair with an electric dryer frequently, because this is one of the most important causes of hair loss.

Foods that prevent hair loss

Some healthy foods that should be part of a healthy diet for people who seek health help treat multiple hair-related problems, including hair loss, and the most important of these foods are:

Iron:

Iron-rich foods such as sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, seafood, fish and chicken are essential because iron helps transport oxygen to the hair follicles. Iron deficiency is one of the most important causes of hair loss.

Protein:

Hair consists mainly of keratin and protein, and to prevent its loss, it must be extended with a sufficient percentage of protein, without it, the body will not be able to replace the falling hair naturally every day. Foods rich in protein include eggs, chicken, quinoa, lentils, chickpeas, buckwheat, tofu, grains and meat, and grains and meat are especially suitable. We are rich in iron as well, and eggs are rich in biotin.

salmon:

 Salmon is rich in omega-3, which works to maintain the health and moisture of the scalp, and is also rich in vitamin D and iron, the deficiency of which is linked to the problem of hair loss.

 Grains and seeds:

You must eat healthy fats available in grains and seeds to get healthy and moisturized hair, and walnuts are a great choice because they are rich in biotin.

 carrots:

Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which stimulates hair growth and prevents a dry and itchy scalp.

sweet potato:

Sweet potatoes contain a lot of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. Dark green leaves: Dark green leaves such as: spinach contain vitamin A and C, folate and beta-carotene, which is known to help secrete fat from hair follicles and thus moisturizes it, and dark green leaves help to store iron in the body.

 Yellow bell pepper:

Yellow pepper contains vitamin C, which prevents hair breakage by strengthening it, and helps produce collagen necessary to keep hair follicles healthy. Oranges and strawberries are another option as well.

 avocado:

Avocados contain healthy fats that keep the scalp moisturized.

Oats:

 Oats are rich in iron, omega-6 fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids, which help stimulate hair growth.

Hair combing technique to prevent hair loss

 The usual method of combing the ten hairs damages and causes hair loss, as stated by the American Academy of Dermatology. A quality hairbrush must be used in a certain way to prevent this, as follows:

Buy a cheap, wide-toothed plastic hairbrush, as recommended by dermatologist Paradi Mirmirani, as expensive close-toothed hairbrushes promoted as the best quality are harmful to hair.

Do not comb the hair while it is wet if the hair is soft, as the hair is very flexible when it is wet and combing it can lead to breakage, so you should only comb soft hair when it is dry, and if the hair is curly, it must be combed when it is wet to avoid breakage.

Do not brush the hair if you use an electric dryer until it becomes a bit dry, as this reduces the damage to the hair and becomes easier to comb compared to wet hair, according to Paula Begon, a skin care specialist.

 Not to comb the hair a lot, contrary to the popular belief that combing the hair harshly and frequently is harmful to the hair, so the times of combing the hair should be reduced and the back combing should be avoided, as it is very harmful to the hair.

Notes

 The use of electric dryers and high-temperature hairstyling devices such as irons cause damage to the hair and make it light, as stated by the American Academy of Dermatology, and in order to obtain healthy and thicker hair, the use of heat on the hair should be minimized as much as possible. Because so many bristles break each time you remove the elastic, they need to be replaced with soft cloth ties.