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Hair Loss? The Causes And How To Manage.

Are you giving up hope on your hair recovery journey? Does it seem like nothing is working for your hair loss concerns? It’s time to take a step back and reflect. Most people immediately start buying complicated products the minute they notice hair on their combs. However, without detecting the root cause, all remedies are senseless. Below are 5 of the most common reasons for hair loss for you to examine and reflect upon.

Nutrition 

Nutritional deficiencies can be a major reason why you’re seeing a change in your hair movements.  Your body needs a certain level of vitamins and minerals to function properly. When you don't pay attention to what you’re eating and don’t intake the necessary amount of nutrients, the body directs the nutrients towards your essential organs and away from your hair follicles. This can result in significant fall out of hair over a period of time. So how can you work on being more proactive in your hair recovery journey? Consume foods that promote hair growth such as essential fatty acids, eggs, nuts, leafy vegetables and fruits. A combination of these in a balanced diet can do wonders! 

Vitamins 

Healthy hair requires a lot of vitamins such as iron, zinc, biotin, folic acid and others, all of which are unrealistic to consume daily through your diet. You may be eating right, but your hair requires to take these vitamins in certain amounts which you may not be aware of. Hence, lack of it results in hair damage despite healthy eating. So, it is important to invest in vitamins that are approved by your doctor to see lasting results in your hair growth.

Harsh treatments

This might not seem like an important one but can have the most damaging effect on your hair growth. If you find yourself tying a tight high ponytail often, then your hair may be affected. Whether it's an up-do or pulling your hair up for working out, this can tug on your hair and break it from the follicles, causing thin spots over time. It’s easy to ignore something we do every day and not realise that it's causing more harm than help. Instead try protective styles like braids or low loose ponytails to maintain hair health over time. Also, investing in satin pillowcases is a great way to keep the scalp and hair hydrated whilst sleeping.

Stress 

We all have experienced some stressful in our lives at some point. Moreover, it is completely natural to undergo a certain level of stress whilst dealing with something for a while. However, when it takes a toll on your overall health, it is a cause of concern. It is usually reflected in your hair a few months after you’ve experienced it or are experiencing it. That means that most of the time you may not realize that is an effect of stress. Now more than ever, it’s vital to listen to your body and intently pursue ways to overcome stress and build healthy hair. Start off by trying to find out what triggers your stress. We understand that the process of overcoming it is a longer, so start slow by unwinding after a long day, meditating, journaling, exercising etc.  

Over Processing 

If your hair has undergone some sort of transformation in the salon, then know for sure that these are attributed to harsh chemicals. Whilst temporarily it might seem fabulous to have your hair bleached, coloured or over styled, know that the effects of these are long-lasting and take years to reverse. Not only can it cause breakage and lead to hair loss, but it can also slow down the process of hair recovery. So, if you’re wondering how to still achieve a newer look without these chemicals? Use natural remedies! Ingredients such as lemon and ascorbic acid are known to be natural lighteners. Alternatively, if these don’t work for you then speak to your hairstylist to find less harmful ways of achieving the look. Increasingly, organic and natural dyes are being used by salons so request for such processes.  

These are just a couple of causes which might bring about hair loss, understand that hair loss is different for everyone and might be a cause of some underlying conditions or hormones. Consult your doctor and track your habits. Hair loss can also be treated with the help of our Hair Oil Treatment and Multi-purpose Oil so shop them now!