13 Tips for Hair Care and Growth
-Dr. Lalit Kumar Setia
What do you think, hair fall is a disease or not? I have seen many people aged 70 and over; who have hairs on the scalp and even on the full scalp. People used to assume that as age passes, the hairs start to fall. The problem of hair fall even in old age can be controlled by adopting some good practices. There are various causes of hair fall including diet, deficiency of minerals in the body, stress level, lack of sleep, pollution in the environment, and genetic cause i.e. due to heredity. Let us discuss the causes and solutions to tackle the problem of hair fall:
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(i) Clean Dust Properly:
It is a must to keep the scalp clean and it will also reduce dandruff. Therefore, the people facing the problem of hair fall should wash their hair on daily basis.
(ii) Intake of Vitamins:
Sometimes, the diet misses the essential nutrients like iron, copper, zinc, proteins, vitamins, etc. It is a must to ensure the intake of such nutrients by changing the diet and take a healthy diet. The intake of vitamins either through food or through medicines can help in reducing hair fall. The food or diet can include spinach, carrots, cucumber, eggs, oats, walnuts, guavas, etc; to improve the intake of vitamins and minerals essential for the healthy growth of hairs.
Which vitamins help in reducing hair fall? The production of sebum determines the growth of hairs and Vitamin A helps in the production of sebum in the scalp. Further, Vitamin B, D, and E improve the maintenance of hairs by ensuring proper blood circulation throughout the body including the scalp.
(iii) Massage on Scalp:
The blood circulation can also be enhanced by massage upon the scalp. The selection of oil for massage should be done carefully as per the nature of the skin and body of the individual. Sesame Oil, Almond Oil, Bhringraj Oil, Amla Oil, or the composition of Ayurvedic oils can be used to treat the problem of hair fall.
The oil should be gently rubbed over the cleaned scalp and should not be washed for a few hours. If possible, apply the oil at night and wash your hair in the morning.
In case, the oil is producing irritation or discomfort then it should be changed instantly.
(iv) Use of comb only in dry hairs:
It is a normal habit to use the comb instantly after washing the hairs and this also led to hair fall. After washing the hairs, one should give at least 10 minutes so that the hairs became in the dry state, and then a comb should be used.
(v) Avoid Dehydration:
The intake of water in proper quantity is a must for the health of hairs. A dry mouth or throat is a sign of dehydration, one should avoid dehydration by drinking the proper quantity of water, coconut water, juices, etc. The water requirement differs from person to person and the body itself provides signs of taking water, a person should identify the body requirements and drink enough liquids.
(vi) Rubbing Scalp with different products:
The experiments are always dangerous and in case of hair fall, most of the persons require to experiment upon their scalp. The curd, lemon juice, onion juice (antibacterial properties treat the infection of the scalp), garlic juice, juice of Amla (Indian Gooseberry), and Shikakai can be used as per the type of the scalp. The scalp is treated itself and rubbing of the scalp at least twice a week, brings positive changes in the growth of hairs. It is required to notice the changes in the hair growth, the use of curd is famous and should be started first.
The eggs are also applied to treat the scalp because an egg is rich in sulfur, protein, and zinc promoting hair growth. The green tea rich in antioxidants also boosts hair growth when applied on the scalp, it should be applied after soaking in hot water then cooling it and massage on the scalp.
Normally, in the case of oily skin or scalp lemon juice is used while in the case of dry skin or scalp, the curd is used to rub the scalp. These products should be applied for at least 30 minutes on the scalp thereafter the hairs should be washed. The products should not be used without the supervision of a doctor or expert and if possible, firstly detect the nature of the skin or scalp.
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(vii) Avoid Smoking and Alcoholic Beverages:
The intake of Alcohol and Smoking reduces the immunity of the body and increases hair problems. The blood circulation is also reduced significantly and it is a must to avoid smoking and alcohol intake to treat the problem of hair fall.
(viii) Physical Exercise to Reduce Fat:
There are plenty of benefits from regular physical exercise and it also improves the immunity of the body. It is observed that the fat people have more chances of baldness than the others because their body suffers from an undesirable level of fat. People suffering from hair fall problems should do physical exercise regularly particularly, exercises meant to increase blood circulation in the head.
(ix) Meditation to Reduce Stress Level:
The higher stress level is also a prominent cause of hair fall and to de-stress the mind, one should adopt meditation with taking adequate quantum of sleep at night. Yoga can also be used to de-stress the mind.
(x) Avoid covering of Hairs:
The hairs stay healthy when adequate air passes through them but not with higher speed. The products which keep the hairs cool should be preferred like rubbing of curd on the scalp. The wearing of the cap, helmet, or other woolen products in the winter season can also lead to hair fall. The covering of hairs led to producing sweat which also causes dandruff.
(xi) Avoid intake of medicines:
The intake of chemicals, medicines including painkillers also affects the hairs’ health. The intake of birth control pills in women may also be the cause of hair fall. The suppression of natural growth of the body affects the immunity level and led to hair fall. One should avoid the chemicals and intake of painkillers and start ayurvedic products to treat the health problems.
(xii) Use Right Type of Shampoo and Conditioner:
The right type of shampoo and conditioner will definitely help to treat the scalp. But it is a must to see that the shampoo and conditioner should not be loaded with injurious chemicals such as silicone or paraben. The Shampoo with fruit extracts, amino acids, Vitamin-E can support the effective growth of hairs and stop hair fall.
(xiii) Avoid washing hairs with excess hot water:
The hot water dehydrates the scalp of the hairs and led to hair fall. As per the season, lukewarm water can be used for washing the hairs.
Apart from using these tips, one should take maximum salad including cucumber, onion, lemon, carrots, etc.
Disclaimer:
The tips for hair care and growth are prepared with due attention, however, it is not a list of actions to be adopted without recommendations of a doctor. It is required to take advice before adopting the tips. The writer and webpage is not responsible for any harm from adopting any tips stated above.
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