Have you found yourself staring in the mirror lately or looking at your hairbrush and wondering why your scalp looks more bare than usual? Or why you seem to have more strands than usual in your hairbrush? While hair has the tendency to regrow and replace its strands that have fallen out, if it seems as though you have much less than normal or it has gotten progressively thinner as time goes on, it may be a good idea to look at the causes of your hair loss and consider a solid treatment to help you grow your hair back to its previous appearance.
First of all, remember that it is totally normal to have hair loss as you get older. Often, hair loss and the amount of hair that you lose is hereditary and out of your control. That being the case, it is still possible to regrow some of this lost hair, especially if you notice early on that you seem to have a recession in your hairline or thinness on the scalp.
Hair loss may also be contributed to hormonal changes or imbalances, such as going through the stages of pregnancy or menopause. After giving birth, a woman may experience more hair loss than she’d like, as she has much lower estrogen levels than prior. Similarly, as menopause causes a decrease in these estrogen levels as well, it isn’t abnormal to experience hair loss during this time, and typically, hair loss after childbirth or menopause can be expected to grow back after about a year. This is perfectly normal and not long-lasting or cause for concern.
If age isn’t a factor, or loss isn’t a hereditary problem, observe your lifestyle regarding your hair care. Do you use a lot of hair products or frequently bleach and dye your hair? Those are some of the leading causes of excessive or unexpected hair loss. Bleach is incredibly damaging when overdone, and if you use the wrong bleach volume, such as 40 volumes on thin or already processed hair, don’t be too surprised if your hair begins to thin or fall out. The same can go for extreme amounts of hair dye.
While coloring your hair may seem safe, and for the most part, it is, using too much can cause damage to your strands and create breakage or unwanted thinning as well. If you notice thinning and lead a lifestyle with plenty of coloring and bleaching, consider taking a break from coloring and allow your hair to heal itself. The good news is, any damage inflicted by dye or bleach will not have a long-term impact on your hair health overall, but it is still important to practice minimizing the frequency you do this if you want to prevent as much hair loss as possible.
If you play sports that require you to have your hair pulled into a ponytail often or keep it pulled back, especially tightly, throughout the week and maintains this style nearly every day that could be a bigger source of your thinning hair problem than you’re aware of. Here’s what happens when you tie your hair up all the time. It puts pressure and stress on your scalp, causing thinning to begin at the roots of your hair, dominantly where the most “stress” is, and due to the extreme amount of discomfort your roots have because of being constantly tied up, they will naturally cause your hair to thin and fall out, so every once in a while, let your hair loose. It will thank you!
The way you style your hair also has a greater impact on your hair health than you might think. Do you tend to use heated products like blow dryers and curling irons? Too much use of these could be a contributing factor to hair loss. If you struggle with hair loss because of hot tools and damaging products, try these alternatives. For curly hair, French braid your strands at night after showering and leave them in while you sleep. In the morning, you’ll have desired curly hair that’s far gentler to your hair, and you won’t run the risk of damaging it since there’s no heat involved!
If you don’t use hair products, color your hair, and rarely tie it up but still experience an alarming amount of hair loss, take a look at your diet. While it may be shocking to learn, the way you eat and the vitamins you consume have a great deal to do with your hair health. Try making sure that you maintain a nutritious eating lifestyle with plenty of vitamins and minerals. Good options for a hair-healthy diet include fish and fatty acids. Take these into consideration next time you prepare a meal. Vitamin D is also great for your body in terms of hair care, as it causes stimulation to your hair follicles. By incorporating a healthy diet and plenty of vitamins in your daily routine, your hair should grow back in no time!
For more long-term benefits and to help you with hair growth and return regardless of diet, age, or underlying factors, consider trying Keranique’s Hair Regrowth Treatment. The goal of this product is to add volume to your hair, especially helpful to women with thin hair that is hoping to get thicker strands and revive themselves from their hair loss. This product strengthens hair strands and works at the “root” of the problem, making hair follicles stronger through an increase in the encouragement of oxygen and blood flow to your scalp.
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