Help, my hair is thinning! Things to do that help hair loss.
Hair, like skin and nails, are indicative of our health and well being. Hair thinning and hair loss can be a huge bummer and can cause great emotional distress. There are several different reasons for hair loss and a consultation and perhaps blood work can help you determine the cause of your hair loss.
Here are a few of the common reasons for hair loss:
1. Hereditary:
Also called androgenic alopecia, this is usually in the part and crown.
2. Stress:
Life can be stressful. After any kind of major life event, childbirth, death, marriage, divorce, job change, or illness can you may notice changes in our hair. Usually we notice an increase in shedding. When shampoo our hair and see lots collecting in the shower or we see lots of hair on the pillow after we wake. Constant stress can accelerate the natural shedding process, so learn to manage stress! The good news is that when you are shedding, it’s the hair falling out, not the follicles, so the follicles do have the ability to regrow hair.
3. Traction (Braids and Extensions):
Pulling and tugging cause stress to the tress. This constant weight and pulling can cause long term damage to the follicle. Once these follicles are damaged or lost the follicle will not grow hair.
4. Immune Problem:
Immunity related hair loss is when the body mistakenly attacks the hair follicles. This is when you may notice large clumps of hair that fall out and leave a distinct shiny hair less patch. Blood work can help diagnose this.
What you can do to mitigate the effects of hair loss:
1. Supplement your diet:
There are several excellent vitamins on the market to help maintain proper nutrition for the hair. Our favorite is Viviscal, but there are others. Eat a healthy balanced diet, including adequate protein and healthy fats.
2. PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma:
Excellent for improving blood flow, stimulating regrowth by harnessing the power of your body’s own growth factors.
3. LED Therapy:
Reduce inflammation and stimulate mitochondria to help grow hair.
4. Custom Compounds with Minoxidil
5. Stress Less and Chill Out
6. Give your scalp a break from the Extensions and Braids
7. Go easy on Heat and Chemicals:
At the first signs of hair loss it’s important to take action. Don’t wait until the follicles are gone or damaged beyond repair. The body can heal and repair itself if given the right tools. We’d love to help you regain confidence and enjoy a healthy beautiful head of hair.
Contact us for more information or a consultation to help your hair be thicker, fuller and more beautiful.