How to Prevent Hair Loss

Hair loss is a common problem for both men and women, and can be caused by factors like genetics, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anemia, stress, hormonal changes, the use of certain medications, and more. The average person usually loses around 100 strands of hair per day, which is normal. However, when a lot of hair falls out, it’s possible that something is happening within the body and we have to act fast to prevent hair loss from becoming a real problem.

Why does our hair fall out?

Our hair is connected to the nervous system, and when the nerve endings are weak, hair starts to fall out more easily. The weakness is normally caused by things like a change in weather, stress, serious illness, lack of sleep, poor digestion, and other factors.

Other things that can contribute to hair loss are: exposing hair to high temperatures, the use of chemical products, poor nutrition, dehydration, etc. Luckily, some daily habits can help us avoid hair loss and provide the appearance of thick, fuller hair, without having to suffer the consequences of this problem.

Tips to prevent hair loss

In the case of hereditary hair loss, or because of a serious illness, it’s more difficult to find an effective treatment. But these simple tips can help reduce the problem and soon you’ll start to see the difference.

Maintain a healthy diet

Having a healthy diet is very important for maintaining healthy hair and avoiding hair loss. It’s wise to add foods that are rich in iron to your diet, which is a key element to having strong hair follicles. You should also increase your intake of vitamins A, B, C, and E. Avoid eating foods with excess fat, and introduce more raw foods like fruits and vegetables.

Avoid excessive heat

The use of curling irons, hairdryers, or tweezers, along with direct exposure to the sun, are behaviors that can greatly weaken the hair and promote hair loss. It’s best to reduce or eliminate these habits and always protect your hair from the sun when it’s very strong.

Use the right products

There’s a tremendous number of hair products on the market, and most of them contain chemicals that could produce an adverse reaction. It’s important to know how to identify the right products for your type of hair and scalp, because not all of them may be good for your specific hair health.

Avoid using hair dyes

Hair dyes contain numerous chemicals that weaken the hair and promote hair loss. If you already experience hair loss, under no circumstances should you dye your hair because it could make the problem even worse.

Drink plenty of water

Drinking water is one of the healthiest habits we can have, and its benefits reach even to the hair. By adding extra water to our diet we help strengthen our hair, keeping it hydrated and maintaining a shiny appearance.

Natural remedies

Natural remedies for hair loss are a good option to reduce and prevent this problem, and can produce very satisfactory results.

Aloe vera

This plant is perfect for stopping hair loss and in fact also promotes hair growth. Apply some gel from the aloe plant to the scalp and let it dry. After a few hours you can rinse it with cold water.

Carrot and coconut oil

The properties of these two ingredients combined make for a powerful remedy for hair loss. Mix equal parts carrot juice and coconut oil. Massage the mixture into the scalp and hair, and leave it in for 15 minutes before rinsing with cold water.

Egg yolk

Eggs are a rich source of vitamin E, which is necessary for healthy skin and hair. In addition to including more eggs in your diet, you can apply egg yolk directly to your scalp, and leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing as usual.

Garlic

This overnight treatment will strengthen your hair, prevent loss, and make it brighter looking. Cut a garlic clove in half and gently massage the scalp with it in a circular pattern, then apply a little olive oil to the scalp and cover the head with plastic wrap or a shower cap. The next morning, wash the scalp with a little shampoo and water to remove the oil and neutralize the smell of garlic.