hair loss

How much hair loss is normal every day?

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Typically 50–100 hairs is pretty normal and nothing to be concerned about. That being said, it’s much easier to prevent hair loss than it is to stop it and even harder to reverse it. I’d recommend checking your scalp health and making sure.

I suffered some bad hair loss at just 27 but was able to stop it and regrow almost all of it back. Here’s the what I learned.

There’s a lot of information out there on fighting hair loss, but it really just comes down to 2 things: maintaining your scalp health and finding the best remedy for your individual case.

Scalp Maintenance: Surprise, surprise: an unhealthy scalp has no chance of producing healthy, full hair. It’s time to start doing all the things your mom used to nag you about…

Here are some of the most common culprits:

  • Dirty/Greasy Scalp – Make sure you are washing (shampooing) your hair consistently 2-4 times per week (cold showers will help hair health even more). Keep in mind, too much washing can be harmful to your hair and scalp.
  • Harmful Exposures – Shampoo with sulfate, hair dyes, constant hair straightening, and UV-ray exposure can all contribute to hair loss. Moderation is key! Settle down, Icarus.
  • Diet – Alcohol, smoking, fast food, processed foods – An unhealthy diet doesn’t stop at your gut… Don’t take your diet advice from Homer Simpson, the guy is bald.
  • Blood Circulation – Covering your bald spots with a hat may be doing more harm than good– Blood flow is crucial to stop/reverse hair loss! Comb your hair often, and massage your scalp to promote healthy hair.
  • Stress – Believe it or not, stress is one of the leading causes. It will have you literally and figuratively pulling your hair out. Not an easy fix, but look to lower your stress levels (meditation and yoga are great starts)
  • Genetics – Nothing you can do to change your genetics, you might as just stop reading and start writing your will 😉

Finding Your Remedy: Once you’ve made the changes to keep your scalp healthy, you should look for remedies to stop and reverse your hair loss. Some products may work for you, others will not. Don’t be discouraged, your remedy is out there.

Here are a few of the remedies found to be the most effective:

  • Focused Diet – Include nutritious things like walnuts, almonds, eggs, spinach, papaya and other Vitamin-rich foods (Vitamins A,B,C,D, and E are all important for hair growth).
  • Massages/scientific combing – A rigorous brushing, or what’s technically known as a scientific brushing, makes a huge difference in your hair’s health. It’s an overlooked tool for a healthy scalp and hair. Carve out space in your schedule to give yourself some thorough, attentive love.
  • Hair Growth Supplements – there are many to choose from and it can be overwhelming, but I recommend starting with Hair Full – on Amazon for just $20. It contains core nutrients for hair growth (biotin, keratin, bamboo extract, etc.) you’re probably missing in your diet.

Remember the effectiveness of these remedies is limited if your scalp isn’t being taken care of to begin with, so that should be your 1st priority.

To be frank: hair loss sucks. It hurts your confidence. The suggestions I listed above are what has worked for ME combined with what I’ve researched + what others have said. Remember, it’s different for everyone so keep fighting until you beat it!

 

Home Remedies for Hair Loss that Actually Work.

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It is normal to lose 50-100 strands of hair and dermatologists suggest that there is no reason to worry about that, but when people lose more hair and some visible patches occur they might suffer from a condition known as alopecia. Nowadays, a common phenomenon is a bald man in his 30’s which usually results from hormonal disorders, improper diet, and stress.

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You will be able to preserve hair and encourage its growth with these homemade cures:

  • Henna – in combination with mustard oil it possesses stronger properties. Mix 250 ml of mustard oil with 60 g of henna and place it on a heat until the henna leaves are fully blazed. Afterwards, let it cool down and put it in a container with a lid. Apply it on your hair on regular basis. Or make a pack that includes dry powder henna leaves and a large portion of crud. Apply on your hair and let it dry before your rinse it off with cool water. This will as well provide extra shine.
  • Amia – it is rich in vitamin C and cell reinforcements. Crush it so that you can extract the juice or just buy amia powder in a health store and combine 2 tbsp. of it with the same amount of like juice and whisk. Afterwards, apply it on your scalp, let it dry and rinse it.
  • Eggs – they are rich in sulfur, proteins and minerals, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, iodine, and iron, making the eggs very beneficial in hair growth enhancement, especially in the combination with olive oil. Make a paste by mixing 1 tsp of olive oil and one egg white. Whisk well and put it on your scalp leaving it stay 15-20 minutes. Then wash the hair with cool water.
  • Hibiscus – it has restoration properties having the power to protect the hair from turning gray and helps you get rid of dandruff. Make yourself a paste with 2 flowers of hibiscus and mix it with sesame or coconut oil in a blender. Apply it on the scalp and let it stay for 2-3 hours before you wash it off with water.
  • Coconut – its milk is high in iron, potassium, proteins, and fats which will make your hair stronger and resistant to breaking. Just shop one coconut and draw out the milk. Mix it with a bit of water and apply it on your scalp leaving it stay during the night. In the morning wash it off with water. Repeat the procedure continually to prevent hair loss permanently.
  • Garlic and onion – they contain sulfur which enhances the production of collagen necessary for hair growth. Crash 4-5 garlic cloves and mix them with some coconut oil. Put it on a stove and let it boil leaving it thus for 2-3 minutes. After that, let it cool and apply it on your scalp massaging it smoothly. Repeat this procedure 2-3 times a week for the best results. Or juice the onion and apply it on your scalp and let it stay for 15 minutes. After that, wash it rinse it off.

I Had No Idea Dabbing This On My Scalp Could Fight Hair Loss!

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Balding is more often associated with men, aging and rare diseases.

Actually, a lot of people have gone through hair loss, pattern baldness and different symptoms that tried to irritate scalps and caused thinning hair – but this doesn’t include men only. Millions of women all over the world are being affected every day by pattern baldness, alopecia and patchy scalps.

In this list below, we’ll show you the most well-known causes for hair loss, and how you can adjust your lifestyle in order to prevent further issues.

You may not be aware that a lot ov everyday habits can cause hair loss such as blow drying, flat-ironing, and dyeing our hair (as with this “mermaid hair” coloring technique) can all have awful dire consequences.

Read further and discover the most common reasons for hair loss, and learn about the most effective cures. Then, let us know your comments or experiences in the comments below!

Cause #1: Genetics

How much hair will thin out, or how quickly you’ll lose it, or when you can begin to lose your hair can  be determined by the genes.

Cause #2: Hormonal Changes

For some women, changes or an imbalance in hormones can cause temporary hair loss.
Also, during pregnancy or in the period of childbirth, women experience hair thinning.
There are cases, where women lose their hair in the process of menopause, or as a side effect of anemia ( a condition that diminishes the red blood cell count in your blood)

Cause #3: Certain Medications

Hair loss can also be caused by a slew of medical disorders and medications. More aggressive medical treatments, including radiation therapy to the head, may cause a more permanent form of hair loss.

Cause #4: Infections And Skin Disorders

Infections on the scalp like ringworm can attack your hair or skin, and give rise to scaly bald patches. If you have some of the symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.

Cause #5: Unique Hairstyles

Things like intensive hair treatments can cause inflammation and scarring, so it is advisable to stay out of those treatments.

Cause #6: Physical Or Emotional Shock

There are people who experience physical or emotional shock, in response to influential, external events.
Hair loss triggered by events can cause symptoms such as weight loss and illness.

Remedy #1: Take Biotin

Vitamin B7, more commonly known as biotin, contributes to the growth of hair and nails, so in order to maintain a healthy nervous system and metabolic processes , take biotin.
There are different type of foods that include eggs, lean red meat, bananas, sweat potatoes and dark green vegies. You can take biotin supplements as well.

Remedy #2: Rub In Jojoba Oil

Used to stimulate hair growth, jojoba oil is a powerful substance. You can rub a small amount into the scalp and hair, directly onto the affected areas.

Remedy #3: Drink Teas That Help Hair Growth

Many herbs are known to help healthy hair growth.
Rosemary has properties that can strengthen hair follicles and fight hair loss.

Remedy #4: Be Gentler To Your Hair

Protect your hair better and treat it with kindness.
Try brushing your hair regularly and gently to avoid breaking fragile strands. Also avoid using tools such as blow dryers, curling irons and styling appliances.
If you use hair spray or hair gel, don’t wait for the hair to dry and then comb through it because your hair will have hardened and it will become easier to break.

Remedy #5: Stimulate Blood Circulation

Oxygen and blood circulation are vital things for a healthy body, including your scalp.

If you have aloe vera gel try massaging your scalp with it. Apply a quarter-sized amount all over your head, and leave it like that for a few minutes.

Remedy #6: Get A ‘Volumizing’ Haircut

The next time you hit the salon, try to get layers in your hair, then ask the stylist for products that can bring volume in your hair.

The less you have your hair weighed down, the fewer you will damage it .

Hair loss explained: How and why men go bald .

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Some men develop noticeable bitemporal recession (a receding hairline) and this may precede hair loss elsewhere on the scalp by many years

All men lose hair progressively as they grow older.  For some the loss is barely noticeable.  For others it is obvious, and when hair loss is severe or occurs at a young age can be very distressing.

The hallmark of male pattern balding is that hair loss progresses in a distinctive and highly reproducible pattern.  While this sounds straightforward, in fact there are three main areas of scalp that lose hair preferentially, and the relative loss in each of these areas produces variations in the pattern of progression of the hair loss. These are:

1.  Hair loss in the temple starts at the anterior hairline and moves backwards.  It occurs to some degree in all boys as they transition from adolescence to manhood.  Fewer than 5% of adult males retain the straight anterior hairline seen in young boys. Generally the loss in this area is mild.  Some men develop noticeable bitemporal recession and this may precede hair loss elsewhere on the scalp by many years.

2. Hair loss on the crown starts around the whorl (at the back of the head), and spreads outwards in all directions to produce a circular baldness.  A second, smaller focus of balding occurs at the 6 o’clock border in some men.

3.  General diffuse thinning over the mid-frontal scalp (at the top of the head) is often first noticed as widening of the central part-line.  This pattern is most prominent in Asian men.  It is also the hallmark of female pattern hair loss – the female equivalent of male pattern that affects over 75% of women as they age.

One fascinating aspect of this is the way the hair loss spreads from hair follicle to hair follicle without skipping over areas.  The effect is that the bitemporal recession produces a slowly expanding triangle of hair loss over each temple, without sparing any of the follicles within the affected zone.  The same occurs over the vertex.  No individual hairs are spared.

While this observation might lead one to speculate on a hair loss chemical moving from one damaged follicle onto the next, no such chemical has ever been identified.

Even more baffling is the observation that when hairs adjacent to an enlarging bald patch are transplanted to a different part of the body they still miniaturize on schedule as if they were still growing the scalp.  This pretty much rules out a diffusible chemical and suggests the process of hair miniaturization that shrinks the hairs to fluff is already programmed into the hair follicle DNA.

In addition to the obvious pattern of hair loss that we are all accustomed to seeing, we discovered a second, invisible pattern of hair loss that produces the hair thinning that precedes the balding.

Hair on the scalp is different to hair elsewhere on the body.  It grows in follicular units that produce tufts of between 2 and 5 hairs that emerge from a single pore. Each follicular unit has a primary hair that is present at or shortly after birth. Secondary hairs develop around the age of 2-3.  This is why hair in babies is fine and light and downy, but becomes thick and bushy by school time.

When androgenetic alopecia first starts it preferentially shrinks the secondary hairs, so that the follicular units on the affected scalp only produce one terminal hair rather than a tuft of hairs.  It is only when the primary hair – the last remaining fibre form the tuft disappears that bald scalp emerges.

Overall hair volume can reduce by 50% without any visible bald spot.  Women tend to notice that their ponytail thickness is reduced or that their hair shedding had increased long before baldness becomes apparent.  As men tend to have shorter hair and might be less observant, they may not notice the hair loss until an actual bald spot has developed.  A sunburnt scalp is the first clue they are going bald for some men.

The factors that control these two patterns of hair loss progression appear to be hereditary in that identical twins generally lose their hair at the same age, the same rate and in the same pattern.  Genetic and epigenetic factors seem to be involved in this.  The actual mechanics of these factors produce hair loss are still yet to be worked out, but this has not stopped doctors working the pattern of patterned hair loss to their patients advantage.

The flip side of having scalp regions that lose hair preferentially is that there are also scalp regions that do not lose hair – namely the back of the head (or occipital scalp).  Knowing that hairs can be shifted around the scalp while retaining their pre-programmed preference to bald or not to bald is the basis of hair transplantation surgery.  Many thousands of men and women around the world have been able to conceal their baldness by borrowing hairs from the back of their head to fill in gaps on the front.

Combining new medical therapies for hair loss together with surgery means that for some men, going bald is now optional.

Hair Talk: 5 Secrets Your Hair Is Trying To Tell You About Your Health

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A bad hair day or a few bad hair days can leave us in an unpleasant mood as we find no solution in taming our manes. Although these lousy hair days are usually the result of haircut regret, or a hair product gone wrong, our hair woes could also signify underlying health problems a hairstylist cannot fix. Our hair acts like an extension of our body and can by tell us the secrets about our overall health.

It is common as we age for our hair and nails to begin to change. Typically, a change in hair color is one of the clearest signs of aging as hair follicles produce less melanin. This means there is less pigmentation and more grays. In addition, hair thickness along with smaller strands are also common signs of aging since many hair follicles stop producing new hairs, according to Medline Plus. However, these changes can be unrelated to age and can actually be symptoms linked to these several health conditions.

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Hair Texture

1. Dry, Brittle Hair

If your hair feels as soft as a Brillo pad, and you wake up with hair litter on your pillow in the morning, this could be an indication of Cushing’s syndrome or hypothyroidism.These conditions occur when the thyroid glands do not produce enough thyroid hormones, according to Healthline. As a result, your metabolism begins to slow down leading to sudden weight gain, unexplained fatigue, and being cold all the time. A deficiency in iron, zinc and vitamin C can also lead hair to become often dry, brittle, and lusterless.

2. Thinning Hair

Thick locks that change into thin strands could also be a sign of hypothyroidism. The thyroid is the master gland that regulates the endocrine system and also impacts how hair is formed. However, thinner hair accompanied by hair loss could also be attributed to a hormonal imbalance relating to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This endocrine disorder affects how a woman’s ovaries work which leads to excessive hair shedding and hair thinning on the scalp, especially in those who have a genetic predisposition and follicle sensitivity, says the Mayo Clinic.

3. Hair Shedding

The average person loses about 100 hairs a day but this hair loss is normal and doesn’t not make your hair feel any less thin. However, if your hair starts to fall out in clumps, it could be a sign of anemia. This health condition is caused by low iron in the body which leads to brittle nails or hair loss. Iron Is necessary for maintaining many body functions, says the American Society of Hematology, and for maintaining healthy cells, skin, hair, and nails.

A protein deficiency could also indicate a protein deficiency. Protein is essential in building and growing your hair. About two to three months after a person does not eat enough protein, they will most likely see hair loss.

Hair Color

1. Gray Hair

The moment we spot gray hairs we begin to cringe and quickly rush to the pharmacy or our hairstylist for a quick hair dye job. While gray hair is dictated by our genes, it can also signify high levels of stress. Stress hormones are thought to believe to impact the survival and/or activity of melanocytes, follicle shrivels, which is the result of the production of free radicals produced by the stress hormones, Scientific American reported.

2. Brunette, Blonde, And Red Hair

Hair color has been associated with personality traits from “blondes have more fun” to “redheads being wild,” but your locks’ hues can reveal a lot about your health. Brunettes are known to have fewer hairs on their head than their blonde and redhead counterparts, which predisposes them to being at a higher risk for hair loss, Medical Daily reported. Unlike brown hair, blonde hair is caused by a lack of melanin in the body which can leave blondes more prone to skin and eye problems. According to a study, if you have blonde hair and blue yes, you are at a higher risk for developing age-related macular degeneration – the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in Americans aged 50 and over.

Compared to brunettes and blondes, redheads are found to have increased self-esteem. Unfortunately, when it comes to their physical health, people with red hair are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. Moreover, the genetic mutation in redheads that gives them their bright and lustrous color also puts them at risk for developing the degenerative disease.

Remember, look in the mirror not just to style your hair but to learn the truth about your tresses.