| Hair loss is problem that is linked to a variety of | | | | Vitamins A, C, E, biotin, B5, as well as B6 and B12 are |
| factors, such as age, genetics, diet, and diseases. | | | | all very beneficial to your hair. They all come from |
| As with most things concerning the body, prevention | | | | food sources. A, C and E can be food in most fruits |
| plays a big role when it comes to health. Caring for | | | | and vegetables and biotin, B5, as well as B6 and B12 |
| your hair, keeping it healthy and avoiding the problem in | | | | can be found in yeast, grains, eggs, liver, rice, and milk. |
| the first place is to treat hair loss. | | | | Also a good multi-vitamin is an additional source. |
| Brushing and Styling | | | | Along with protein, zinc and other natural sources will |
| You can start by brushing your hair. Brushing is known | | | | help your hair in looking healthier and may also prevent |
| to help remove the dead hair as well the dirt and | | | | hair loss. Keeping a balanced diet will also be effective |
| debris that collected throughout the day. | | | | in making sure that your hair stays thicker and healthier. |
| Daily brushing, besides helping to remove the dead hair | | | | Washing |
| and the dirt and debris, also helps in moving oils and | | | | It is recommended to not wash your hair more than |
| nutrients all around your scalp and your hair. | | | | once a day; however, you should wash it at least once |
| Keep in mind that it is best to not do this for a | | | | a week. |
| prolonged period of time. For longer hair, it is also better | | | | This will allow the dirt and oils to come out of the hair |
| to use a comb instead of a brush, as a comb won't rip | | | | with the proper washings. It will also allow nutrients to |
| out the hair. Even when using a comb, it is best to not | | | | move through the hair in order to allow for protection, |
| use it in excess, but rather, only to style hair or to get | | | | as well as growth. |
| rid of extra tangles. This will allow the protective | | | | If you have a sensitive scalp, you should consider using |
| coating (the cuticle) to stay in place and continue to | | | | a softer type of shampoo or one that has specific |
| provide protection for your health hair. | | | | medication to help your hair. |
| Go gentle on the curling irons, blow dryers and curlers. | | | | Oils Treatments for Hair Loss |
| The high heat is not good for your hair. It may look | | | | Various oils have been proven to provide you with |
| good to you that night, but you may be damaging or | | | | treatments that you can use to help with your hair loss. |
| killing the hairs or cuticles on your scalp. | | | | By knowing which oils are available, and are proven |
| When your hair is wet, it will be easier for it to stretch | | | | effective, you can help in keeping a healthy hair look. |
| and break. | | | | Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender, and Cedarwood are |
| Be careful with the types of products that you are | | | | some of the known oils that are often used. All of |
| putting in your hair. While most hair products that are | | | | these oils have essential nutrients that will react with |
| used for dying hair are known to be safe, some will | | | | the scalp and hair to allow for new growth and less |
| contain extra chemicals that can be detrimental. This | | | | strain in the scalp area. |
| will then cause the protective layer to be lost and will | | | | For a different treatment, you can use what is known |
| leave your hair exposed. | | | | as carrier oils. These will carry the nutrients from the oil |
| Nutrition Vitamins to Help Hair Loss | | | | onto your scalp. The two well-known oils for this |
| One of the major reasons hair losses occurs is the | | | | treatment is jojoba and grape seed oil. They are also |
| lack of nutrients and vitamins in your body. Besides | | | | a natural source for improving hair growth. For those |
| giving you a healthy and great looking head of hair a | | | | who are worried about putting chemicals on the scalp, |
| change in your diet may go a long way in helping you | | | | essential, natural oils are a good alternative. |
| prevent or delay hair loss. | | | | The best way to use these types of oils to help with |
| Make sure that at least half of what you eat every | | | | hair loss is to use a specific amount of the oils on your |
| day is fruits, vegetables, whole grains, boiled potatoes | | | | scalp every day. You can easily rub them into your |
| or brown rice. These are essential unrefined | | | | scalp and massage them into the areas that are not |
| carbohydrates and are a source of energy and B | | | | growing as much hair. The oils will tell the area to add |
| vitamins that are great for healthy hair. | | | | more hair and will promote stronger hair growth. Using |
| By the way, this is not just for having health hair, it is | | | | these oils daily is necessary to achieve the needed |
| the basis for a healthy diet. | | | | results. |
| Do your best to have 15 – 20% of your diet be | | | | Oils are a great treatment that can't hurt your scalp, |
| comprised of fish, nuts, grains, seeds, eggs, poultry or | | | | slows hair loss, and is easy to apply and use. |
| dairy products as a lack of amino acids can inhibit cell | | | | Don't hesitate to speak with an aromatherapist as they |
| growth as well as hair growth. | | | | will have more information for you. |