5 Simple Things You Can Do To Prevent Thinning Hair

Thinning hair and hair loss as a result is something a lot of us deal with at some point in our lives. Sometimes it comes with age, sometimes it’s because of stress. Knowing what the cause is can usually help you figure out what to do next.  Do remember shedding hair is normal and happens to everyone. It’s when you’re losing too much too often that it becomes a worry and in which case you may want to consider medical help. A professional can help you figure out what the underlying issue is. In the meantime, we’ve compiled 5 easy tips that you can implement right now to kickstart the process of healing and give you a peace of mind.  

DIET 

Eating the right foods can often help prevent thinning hair. Foods rich in nutrition offers a plethora of health benefits, many of them improving the growth and density of one’s hair.  

A study shows that a diet rich in Mediterranean food, such as fresh herbs and raw vegetables, may reduce the rate of alopecia or slow it down. Consuming more of these foods in a single week may show an immediate improvement in thinning hair while also tackling any other hair-related issues that could be developing.  

BIOTIN 

Biotin (vitamin H or B7) is crucial to the synthesis of fatty acid in the body. It helps regulate the life cycle of one’s hair. Often times people lack a natural production of biotin in their system and may need to take it as a supplement to aid the body’s hair-life process.  Talk to your doctor about the possibility of taking biotin on a daily basis. If given the green light, there are many resources and online health stores that offer biotin in different milligrams (usually three to five mg is a good dose to see change).  

COCONUT OIL 

According to this study, it is believed that coconut oil can be used to help restore damaged hair from overgrowing and excessive exposure to ultraviolet. Coconut oil is effective at promoting protein in thinning hair, thus making it stronger which can help stop breakage at the root and strand.  

Try to get into a routine of massaging coconut oil into your scalp two to three times a week (perhaps the night before hair wash) to help promote circulation of blood flow to the scalp and increase the rate of hair growth.  

YOGA AND MEDITATION 

Thinning hair and hair loss may be a result of stress and anxiety. The more we stress about the health of our hair, the worse it’ll get.  Exercising is a great tool for combatting stress and worry. It releases endorphins which are happy chemicals designed to make you feel better. Yoga is a good tool to have in your arsenal because it both relaxes and works your body, so you get more out of your time.  

Add some meditation into your routine and you’ll have picked up tips and tricks on how to calm your mind and adopt a better outlook on the things that are troubling you. You may find that this new approach to life sees a dramatic improvement in not just the health of your hair but the health of both your mind and body.  

GENERAL HAIRCARE 

Be careful of pulling your hair back in tight ponytails or buns. Pulling your hair at the root puts strain on your scalp and encourages shedding. Try to cut down on your use of heat stylers, such as straightening irons or blow-dryers. These tools, while fun to use, are often one of the biggest contributors to hair breakage and damage. Look towards air drying instead as this allows your hair to be at its most natural state which is helpful when going through a healing process.  

Be wary of chemical treatments as well. Hair color and perms usually cause damage to the hair and scalp. A lot of salons are now incorporating organic hair dyes that don’t contain chemical nasties that traditional treatments do. So, the next time you’re due for a touch-up, perhaps talk with your hair stylist about switching to these methods instead or look for salons that specialize in natural hair coloring. 

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