How to Prevent Hair Loss and Receding
Hair loss is a problem as one ages, especially for men. A male hormone called dihydrotesterone generally causes genetic hair loss. Hair loss can be hard to detect, because some people can lose 50 percent of their frontal hair before they even notice it. However, there are some steps you can take in order to slow hair loss down or lose less hair. A good diet, a natural approach to hair care and a stress-free life are major players in preventing hair loss. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Organic Shampoo
- Satin or silk pillowcases
- Rogaine or finasteride
- Essential oil
Instructions
-
-
1
Use organic shampoos instead of regular ones. Stop shampooing every single day. Most shampoos will dry the skin and hair over time and wash away natural oils. Alternatively, try rinsing with apple cider vinegar tea to leave your hair shiny.
-
2
Maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet. Doing so has a wealth of benefits for your body, and your hair is no exception. Making sure your body has the essential vitamins and minerals it needs, will make for stronger and healthier hair follicles.
-
-
3
Take more Omega 3 fatty acids. These are good fats that have anti-inflammatory properties. It is unproven, but Omega 3 fatty acids, like those found in fish, have been linked to healthier hair. You can also try zinc supplements. This mineral directly affects the hormones involved in some forms of hair loss.
-
4
Let your hair down. Keeping your hair up in elastic bands or pulled tightly off the face for long periods of time can do serious damage to the hair shaft and follicle.
-
5
Sleep on satin or silk. This light, slick material will prevent hair loss because it causes less friction than cotton or flannel as the head slides across the material several times a night.
-
6
Check to make sure your thyroid is healthy. If the thyroid is over- or under-active, your hair may fall out.
-
7
Use Rogaine or finasteride to slow hair loss, if the loss has already started. Rogaine is available for men and women over-the-counter. Finasteride requires a prescription.
-
8
Work on eliminating stress from your life. High-stress situations have been known to be accompanied by noticeable hair loss. Get enough sleep to combat this stress. Learn to relax more.
-
9
Rinse with cold water after showering. Cold water will soothe the scalp and improve the its circulation.
-
10
Massage your scalp with two or three drops of essential oil such as rosemary or chamomile. The massage will help increase circulation to the scalp and hair follicles, making them stronger.
-
1
References
- Photo Credit Bald man from backside image by TekinT from Fotolia.com
