Your hair enhance your look.
Next avoid tight hairstyles, it can cause damage to your scalp, give you sores, redness and severe pain, gland inflammation, break your hair from the root which in turn leads to alopecia (bald spot, sometimes irreversible unless diagnosed early). So loosen up those braid(not sloppy but definitely not so tight), feeling beautiful in your hairstyle is cool but if the braids are too tight, your hairstylist does not care about your hair/scalp and if tight braids is continued one day you will develop severe alopecia or loose all your hair.
* Avoid heat—using hot products such as straighteners, blow dryers and curling irons can make your hair look great for a time, but can ultimately do long-term damage. By applying too much heat to your hair, you can dry it out, cause split ends and even cause more shedding than normal. To avoid these results, you can find alternative methods to heat, such as drying with cool air, as well as using curling rods that do not require heating.
* Don’t apply chemicals—to avoid excessive damage to your hair, it is important to avoid any harmful chemicals, such as dyes and permanents (including straighteners or curls). These chemical solutions can lead to dryness, breakage and the loss of hair.
* Brush properly—while it may seem that brushing your hair is very straightforward, if done incorrectly it can damage your hair and lead to excess hair loss. It is best to brush your hair when it is dry, and to always brush gently. If you must brush your hair when it is wet, you should use a wide-tooth comb instead of a brush and if you have any tangles, it is important to use a detangler to avoid pulling out hair strands as you brush.
* Avoid tight hair styles—while there are many hair styles that look lovely when done tightly, such as braids or tight ponytails, these can ultimately be harmful to your hair’s health. Tight styles put too much pressure on weak hair follicles and can lead to premature shedding and hair loss.
Avoid stress- stressing out can cause hair breakage and slow down hair growth:
Use a deep conditioning treatment once a week. This treatment will improve the look of healthy hair and also keep your hair in healthy condition. Weekly deep conditioning can deliver nutrients needed for proper hair health, keep hair strand dryness at bay and strengthen hair strands to prevent breakage.
Use Hennas instead of harsh colors/dyes. Buy Henna
Another way to reduce unwanted hair loss is by scheduling a hair cut or trim every six weeks. By keeping hair properly groomed you can reduce the risk of split ends, breakage and excess hair weight, all of which can lead to premature hair loss. Achieving healthy, full hair is easy once you understand proper general hair care techniques. By taking care of your hair the right way today; you can reduce the risks of hair loss tomorrow.
Finally, your nutrient matters, get vitamin and mineral supplements- Vitamin A(beta carotene), Vitamin B(complex), B-1(thiamin), B-2(riboflavin), B-6(pyridoxine), B-12(cobalamin), Biotin(vitamin H), Choline, folic acid(folate), Inositol, Niacin(nicotinic acid), pantothenic Acid, PABA(para-aminobenzoic acid), Vitamin C(ascorbic acid), Vitamin D(calciferol), Vitamin E(tocopherol/tocopheryl), Vitamin F(unsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid) Vitamin K(phylloquinnone), Vitamin P(bioflavonoids, rustin, hesperidin), copper, iodine etc.
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Paying very close attention to your diet could improve your hair, you also need to consider what kind of product you use on your hair, exercise caution which shampoo, conditioner, cream you use on your hair. Some products contain very poor and harsh ingredient such as lauryl sulfate, parabens, petroleum (most commercial product have it as an ingredient) and some product are more suitable for certain kinds of hair, so it's wise you become knowledgeable of products and about the long term effects on your hair if you choose it.
Next avoid tight hairstyles, it can cause damage to your scalp, give you sores, redness and severe pain, gland inflammation, break your hair from the root which in turn leads to alopecia (bald spot, sometimes irreversible unless diagnosed early). So loosen up those braid(not sloppy but definitely not so tight), feeling beautiful in your hairstyle is cool but if the braids are too tight, your hairstylist does not care about your hair/scalp and if tight braids is continued one day you will develop severe alopecia or loose all your hair.
* Avoid heat—using hot products such as straighteners, blow dryers and curling irons can make your hair look great for a time, but can ultimately do long-term damage. By applying too much heat to your hair, you can dry it out, cause split ends and even cause more shedding than normal. To avoid these results, you can find alternative methods to heat, such as drying with cool air, as well as using curling rods that do not require heating.
* Don’t apply chemicals—to avoid excessive damage to your hair, it is important to avoid any harmful chemicals, such as dyes and permanents (including straighteners or curls). These chemical solutions can lead to dryness, breakage and the loss of hair.
* Brush properly—while it may seem that brushing your hair is very straightforward, if done incorrectly it can damage your hair and lead to excess hair loss. It is best to brush your hair when it is dry, and to always brush gently. If you must brush your hair when it is wet, you should use a wide-tooth comb instead of a brush and if you have any tangles, it is important to use a detangler to avoid pulling out hair strands as you brush.
* Avoid tight hair styles—while there are many hair styles that look lovely when done tightly, such as braids or tight ponytails, these can ultimately be harmful to your hair’s health. Tight styles put too much pressure on weak hair follicles and can lead to premature shedding and hair loss.
Avoid stress- stressing out can cause hair breakage and slow down hair growth:
Use a deep conditioning treatment once a week. This treatment will improve the look of healthy hair and also keep your hair in healthy condition. Weekly deep conditioning can deliver nutrients needed for proper hair health, keep hair strand dryness at bay and strengthen hair strands to prevent breakage.
Another way to reduce unwanted hair loss is by scheduling a hair cut or trim every six weeks. By keeping hair properly groomed you can reduce the risk of split ends, breakage and excess hair weight, all of which can lead to premature hair loss. Achieving healthy, full hair is easy once you understand proper general hair care techniques. By taking care of your hair the right way today; you can reduce the risks of hair loss tomorrow.
Some herbs to help with hair growth:-
Horsetail, yarrow, aloevera, stinging nettle, ginkogo biloba, saw palmetto, panax ginseng, algae extract(seaweed), green tea, Arnica, Birch, Burdock, Catmint, Licorice, Marigold, Nettles, Parsley, Sage, Southern wood, Neem.
Herbal remedies increase circulation, disinfect the scalp and stimulate hair growth.
Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar and sage tea. This helps hair grow.
Cat mint or chamomile infusions used as a final rinse can help with itchiness, a source of hair loss.
Aloe, nettles, stinging nettle, birch leaves and watercress are excellent blood and skin cleaners. Drink 1 tbsp. of juice of stinging nettle, birch leaves and watercress, mixed in a glass of water to cleanse the blood.
Licorice extract may help prevent hair loss.
Used as a tea, parsley strengthens the kidneys. A tea made from raspberry and blackberry leaves is also good for they kidney.
Horsetail is a good source of silica. Silica helps to keep hair strong and looking shiny and sleek. To shampoo hair, steep 2 tbsp. horsetail in 4 oz. hot water and add to a baby shampoo.
Massage scalp regularly with tinctures of stinging nettle, birch, horsetail and rosemary for hair growth stimulation, to disinfect the scalp and to increase blood circulation.
Rosemary or stinging-nettle may help combat dandruff, a source of hair loss. Put a large handful of rosemary into a pan and cover with water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes and leave to cool. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a jug containing a few drops of wheatgerm or any oil. Use this as a rinse after you have washed your hair with a very mild shampoo. Finally rinse thoroughly with tepid water.
Arnica, marigold, rosemary, or southern wood are also useful for hair loss. For best results, massage an infused oil into the scalp.
A tea of marshmallow and burdock is good for dry hair. To make the tea, add 1 tsp of marshmallow and 1 tsp of burdock to a cup of hot water.
Oils help hair growth:- jojoba oil, almond oil, cactus, Shea butter, mururmu butter, olive oil, castcus milk, Castor oil, coconut oil, neem oil, grape seed oil, lavender, rosemary oil.
Source: Nontoxic Lifestyle
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Holistic Hair online
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