Tips for Hair Loss

There are many conditions that can lead to hair loss.  These can include scalp inflammation, poor diet, dehydration, stress, genetics, hormone imbalances and toxic hair care products.  The use of toxic products along with over-styling by using curling irons and blow dryers can damage the hair.  Changing to a whole food diet and using natural products might be able help to prevent hair loss.

In order to help the hair follicle become healthier you should first get rid of any of the toxic hair shampoos and conditioners you might be using.  Most of these products contain a chemical called sodium laurel sulfate, which is a kerosene based chemical.  Another chemical found in most hair care products is propylene blycol, a base used in antifreeze.  These two chemicals can actually impair the hair’s ability to grow and as a result your hair will either become thinner or it will fall out.  Start using all-natural hair care products taking care to stay away from any fake “organic” products.  Make sure you read the labels and do some research to find out what is actually in the shampoo or conditioner before you make a purchase.

In addition to eating a more natural, organic diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, drinking lots of water to flush toxins out of the body is a good thing to do for your hair. While your hair is recovering you might want to get a short, trendy hair cut that will look more natural. Getting a short pixie cut if you are a woman will give you a great look. Men, shaving off most of your hair is a perfectly natural solution and is a far better option that the “comb over” or other devices to disguise thinning hair.

Also, stay away from styling products that contain toxic ingredients that also might block pores. Hair dyes too are very toxic. There are many new natural products on the market for coloring hair including henna or lemon juice if you are a blond. Just make sure you read the labels as there are some hennas that contain metallic compounds.