Avoid   Baldness

Baldness does not happen only in men. Women may develop female pattern baldness as well and this can cause thinning of the hair in the entire scalp. This can be a very stressful experience for anyone. Here are some reasons that cause hair loss in women.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

It is a condition that is caused by a hormone imbalance. This can cause loss of hair on the scalp while there will be extra hair growth elsewhere in the body, especially the face.

Alopecia Areata

This is an auto immune disease which causes hair loss in patches. The hair will grow back but the process will repeat several times.

Cicatricial Alopecia

This causes permanent hair loss and is caused by inflammation and scarring of the hair follicle. This condition can be seen in patients suffering from diseases such as lupus.

Hormonal changes

Pregnancy, childbirth, onset of menopause or the use of contraceptive pills causes hormonal changes in the body. These changes often cause hair loss, though not permanent.

Medical treatments

Treatment for cancer such as chemotherapy and radio therapy can cause severe hair loss as can other medications used to treat depression, gout and heart problems.

Human hair grows at a constant rate averaging half an inch a month. But external factors can affect the rate of growth. These are some of these factors.

Nutrition

Like with skin care your hair will benefit from a balanced diet. Hair is mainly made up of a protein called keratin and therefore a diet rich in protein will promote hair growth. Plenty of water and green leafy vegetables that are high in vitamins are a must to maintain hair growth.

Use of chemicals

The use of chemicals on hair in the form of hair color, shampoos, conditioners and other styling products will damage the hair. Whenever possible, use natural plant based products.

Hair dryers and irons

The heat from these appliances cause damage to the hair and will make it weak and dry. Towel dry and use a different hair style that does not use an iron.

Age

As you age your hair growth will gradually decrease.

Stress
The constant anxiety caused by stress makes hair grow at a much slower pace than normal. Use relaxation methods such as meditation to control your stress.

Exercise

Exercise increases the blood circulation, yoga postures like the shoulder stand and head stand increases circulation in the scalp.

If your curly hair is eternally being frizzy and difficult to manage, many a time would you have wished to have straight hair. But with proper care, the curly hair will be your crowning glory. What should a daily care routine for curly hair be?

First go to a good hair dresser who can advise you on a cut to suit you. He/she should take in to consideration the amount of curl, thickness and volume of the hair when choosing a style. Have the hair trimmed every two months to prevent split ends which cause further damage.

Curly hair tends to be drier than straight hair. Excessive washing can remove the natural oils leaving hair dry and frizzy. If possible avoid using shampoo altogether, if not wash hair only two to three times a week using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for curly hair to allow hair to retain more moisture.
Avoid using the hair dryer. Allow hair to dry naturally as much as possible as a dryer would dehydrate the hair. Pat dry hair after a bath and if necessary use the diffuser attachment on a cool setting.
Do not brush hair, especially when dry. Use a wide toothed comb when hair is still slightly wet.

Women with thin, fine hair know of the difficulties faced when trying to style the hair. There is no need to despair, there is help. The right hair cut and a few hair care tips will give your hair the life and bounce which you crave for.

Hair length: go for a short to medium length haircut, this will give the illusion of more hair whereas long hair will emphasize the lack of volume and make the hair look flat and lifeless.

Layers: a few layers in your hair will add volume and movement to your hair. But having too many layers will have an adverse effect.

Choose the right products: use hair volumising shampoos and conditioners. Add conditioner only to the ends of the hair and avoid using too much as this will weight down the hair making it look flat. Use hair mousse instead of gel which is heavier.

Regular trims: trim your hair every four to six weeks as this will prevent split ends and damage to your fine hair.

Curls: curls and waves in the hair will add instant movement and volume to hair. Use rollers or electrical hair appliances to get curls and waves.

We all lose hair on a daily basis and this is normal, but it becomes a problem when you lose excessive amounts leading to baldness. A thinning hairline is inevitable as you age and faced by both men and women, but there are some instances where hair loss and baldness happen suddenly, what causes this type of hair loss?

Genetics: You may have inherited the gene. If close family members have this condition it is most likely that you are suffering from genetic hair loss.

Trauma to the hair: Excessive styling involving tightly pulled hair, excessive treatments using harsh chemicals cause hair breakage and damage to the hair shaft causing hair to fall off.

Diseases: Thyroid disease leads to the deficiency of hormones that cause hair loss. Conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis damage hair follicles, which causes hair to fall. Medication used to treat certain diseases such as cancer also affect the hair.

Women tend to lose hair due to polycystic ovarian syndrome, after childbirth and during menopause due to the decrease in estrogen levels.

Poor diet: the deficiency of iron, vitamin B and Zinc.

Stress can alter the resting periods of hair growth resulting in sudden hair loss.