Before we know how to prevent hair fall first
we know what hair fall is.
Hair
fall is a common problem which affects large number of people across the world.
It is also known as alopecia. We generally find that a few strands of hair fall during the process of washing, drying, brushing and combing. But the
matter is serious if hair
fall is severe.
To identify whether you suffer from hair fall
problem or not, take a small bunch of 20-30 hairs and hold it between your
thumb and index finger. Pull slowly and firmly. If more than six hairs come out at the same time, you may suffer from hair
fall problem.
Hair
fall can occur at any age and can happen on the head as well as on other parts
of the body. Reasons for hair fall can be genetics, aging, diseases,
stress, hormonal
changes, lack of proper nutrition, lack of sufficient sleep and less
consumption of water. Various other reasons for hair fall are
the problems of scalp region which include dryness, flaking, dandruff etc.
There
different types of hair fall like Androgenic hair fall (it
occurs due to Hormones and genetics), Toxic hair fall (it occurs due to physical
or emotional stress), Alopecia areata (it occurs due to a skin disorder which
causes hair on the affected skin areas to fall), Alopecia universalis or
totalis ( hair from everywhere including eyebrows and eyelashes is lost).
Now the big question how to prevent hair fall needs
to be answered.
By now we know about the various causes of hair
fall. Therefore we need to address to those causes which results in hair fall
problem. To identify the exact cause of your hair fall problem you may need a doctor who will perform a blood test that can
help in determining the deficiencies causing the hair loss. Once you have
identified the exact cause of hair fall then you can easily take necessary
steps to prevent hair fall.
However, for you we have listed below the number of ways about how
to prevent hair fall.
1. Healthy Diet:
Having a healthy body will have more healthy hair
than an unhealthy body. Taking proper nutrients will help you in preventing
hair loss and will keep your scalp healthy. Sufficient intake of nutrients like
Iron, Protein, Vitamin C, Omega 3 fatty acids, Biotin and Zinc can definitely
help in preventing or minimizing hair loss. These nutrients are essential for
strong and healthy hair; also they prevent hair from becoming dry and brittle.
Following food items are a good source of above mentioned nutrients:
Carrots: Vitamin-A
rich.
Prunes: Full of iron.
Oats: Rich in
fiber, zinc, iron, and omega-6 fatty acids.
Sea Food: Loads of Vitamin
B12, iron, zinc.
Walnut: Rich in
B-vitamins as well as iron, zinc.
In addition to the above diet following points can
also be followed.
a.
Consume nearly 9 to 10 glasses of water every day.
b.
Consume fluids like coconut juice, lime juice and buttermilk for hair
nourishment.
c.
Fruits and green vegetables are necessary for healthy hair.
d.
Almonds are wonder for having great hair. Just soak 8-10 almonds water over a night
and eat in the morning without removing the skin.
Do not eat raw egg whites as store bacteria that
can harm you, raw egg whites contain a substance that binds biotin and prevents
its absorption.
2. Control your stress:
Stress damages all of our body and hair is no
exception. Hair fall can indicate high level of stress. The thought of hair fall itself in turn causes
worry and anxiety which leads to more hair fall.
World over doctors prescribe meditation and yoga for overcoming stress
because meditation can restore hormonal balance in our bodies. This only
prevents hair fall but also helps in other aspects of life.
Get proper sleep for good health. Do exercise regularly as physical
activity improves blood circulation which helps in improving for your scalp.
More on how to prevent hair fall :- Do following basic thing right
to prevent hair fall.
1.
Do not dyer/heat your hair frequently as heat
weakens hair proteins. Constant heating and drying can lead to brittleness and
fragility that causes hair loss.
2.
Do not colour
your hair more often than 6 to 8 weeks. Go for semi-coverage rather than full
dyeing.
3.
Do not go for hair styles that require tight
pulling and elastics, clips, etc. as this can be a cause of hair loss if done
on a daily basis. Avoid layering hair cuts that lose a lot of your hair.
4.
Do wash your hair properly and regularly to keep your
hair and scalp clean with mild shampoo only. This prevents the chances of infections
that might cause hair loss.
5.
Do not brush wet hair as this pulls out a lot of
hair that could still be growing. If you have to comb wet hair then use a very
wide-toothed comb.
6.
Do not rub your hair vigorously with a towel after
washing it. This can also lead to hair breakage.
7.
Do not fall prey eye-trick ads which shows protein-enhanced
shampoos and conditioners. They only make your hair
smoother and thicker temporarily because they fill in gaps on the hair.