Avoid   Baldness

Proper died can promote scalp health which leads to healthy head of hair. In addition to proper maintenance of your hair, proteins contained in food are also essential to growth of your hair. Here are some food ideas to promote your hair health.

Fish, especially Salmon, are loaded with omega-3 fatty acid and contain vitamin B-12 which promotes scalp health. Any deficiency could cause dry scalp which leads to dry and dull looking hair. Oysters on the other hand contain zinc which is a must for healthy hair.

Vegetables that are rich in vitamin A and C promote scalp health. Dark green vegetable such as spinach and green beans, and Carrots are loaded with vitamin A and C. Carrots also provide an added bonus by promoting vision health.

Consume few nuts (walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, pecans, and cashews) and eggs. They contain proteins your hair need.

Eating few slices of whole grain bread and a bowl of cereal which are fortified with zinc, iron and vitamin B lead to good hair health.

You also need to consume skim milk, cottage cheese and yogurt in order to get calcium and protein that promote healthy head of hair.

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.

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.

With summer coming up everyone wants to look their best be it for the day at the beach or for going on vacation. But your hair would have taken its toll of the daily blow drying and styling and looking frizzy and dull. No need to panic, you can control the damage by following some simple steps.

Use lukewarm water to wash hair instead of hot water which damages the hair shaft and reduce the frequency of washing and shampooing as this will make the hair dryer and cause further damage.

Use an organic shampoo, though more expensive than normal ones it will cause less damage to hair.Use a brush with natural bristles which are gentler on the hair. Avoid brushing wet hair as it tends to break hair.

Reduce blow drying and towel dry as often as possible and reduce the use of hair irons and curlers as they tend to remove natural hair oils.

Trim your hair without taking off the length to get rid of split ends which make your hair frizzy.

Finally eat lots of fruits and veggies, especially green leafy ones and drink plenty of water.