Steps to Take to Have Healthy Hair

Having a full head of healthy hair is something that is important to many people, but unfortunately, many men and women will suffer from some degree of hair loss at some point throughout their life. The main factor that determines if you will suffer from hair loss is heredity, but there are other factors as well. If your genetics are what make you prone to hair loss, you cannot do anything to stop the hair loss, but you can treat it and you may be able to make changes to avoid hair loss caused by other factors.

In addition to heredity causing hair loss, other causes include:

• Chemical damage
• Environmental factors
• Excessive heat
• Hormonal changes
• Stress/anxiety

Men and women can both do things that can slow down/combat hair loss in order to maintain healthy and full looking hair. Drinking water has numerous known benefits, but many people are unaware of the benefits that water has on keeping your hair radiant and strong. Your hair can become very dull, dry and brittle, thus making it more prone to breakage if you are not hydrated properly. Water is the best drink to stay hydrated, since sugary drinks and drinks with caffeine can actually cause you to be more dehydrated.

Eating a healthy and well-balanced diet is another way that you can keep your hair strong. There are many different proteins that make up your hair, so eating a balanced diet allows your stay to remain healthy. Eating vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs, nuts and whole grains will help your hair to be healthy. It is also suggested to eat food that is rich in protein and fatty acids.

Exercise is another way that you can help your hair. Something as simple as a brisk walk can improve your circulation, thus increasing the blood flow to your scalp. This increased blood flow also increases the flow of nutrients to your hair follicles, which in return allows your hair to be healthy.

There are so many benefits that a good night of sleep has, and healthy hair is one of them. You can get stressed much more easily if you are not well-rested and stress has a negative effect on your hair growth. When you eliminate stress, your body gets more energy, which allows your body to provide your hair with the nourishment that it needs to grow.

Excessive use of chemicals and heat can also do severe damage to your hair. You should choose hair care products that will be gentle for your hair, and you should try to use hair dryers and hair straighteners sparingly. Excessive heat and overusing chemicals make your hair dry and brittle and more prone to breakage. Using products that are milder and/or doing your best to avoid them altogether will help your hair to stay healthier.

If you are experiencing some thinning hair or balding you would like to know the cause, you can contact the experienced hair loss physician, Dr. Yates. He will be able to determine what is causing your hair loss and will let you know what your options are for treatment.