Hair’s to lustrous locks
HAIR loss is totally normal. In fact, we lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair from our scalp everyday. The good news is that they will all grow back. But sometimes (as we get older), hair loss can get pretty excessive which will result in gradual thinning, receding hairlines and even bald patches.
I used to think that having a bad hair day or a haircut gone wrong was the biggest hair problem but that was before I noticed how much thinner my hair has become.
A bad hair day or a terrible haircut are only short-term problems as it will grow back again but hair loss? That might take longer than expected to fix.
Being in my 20s, I never thought hair fall would occur among the younger lot too.
When I comb, style or shampoo my hair, the amount of strands that fall are more than usual. Perhaps the only thing I can blame for this situation is childbirth, which I experienced a few months back.
During my pregnancy, I was thrilled to have thick, healthy and voluminous hair but once my baby said hello to the world, my hair started to wave goodbye.
A healthy scalp and hair are important because when our hair behaves, it gives us confidence to go about our day, regardless of whether you’re wearing the hijab or not.
Anyway, do you know that some of the things we do daily can make our hair fall out faster? Yes, here are some things that trigger hair loss. Styling hair is something we do all the time but when we overstyle it, such as pulling it in a tight pony-tail or braiding, hair follicles are affected. Hair may not even grow back. Combing or brushing excessively can also strain the scalp and eventually cause breakage.
Try to let your hair loose and sport hairstyles that do not put too much pressure on the scalp.
Also, it’s best to not apply too much heat on the hair with hairstraighteners or the hair dryer every day.
Massage the scalp with oils such as coconut or argan oil. Scalp massages are said to be effective for hair growth.
Experiment with different shampoos to see which ones suit your scalp.
We are what we eat. We often consume nutrients for our bones and skin but what about our hair?
Our hair thrives on minerals, vitamin C and antioxidants and it’s best to take them in their natural forms, like fruits, for example.
Stress is inevitable. Whether we deal with work or personal problems, stress occurs almost every day in our lives. The good news is we can control it. So the next time you are in a stressful situation, think about the damage it can do to your health and hair!
Stay positive to keep those healthy locks longer. Hair loss is normal but stress can trigger it.
Here’s what you can do to keep those healthy tresses:
Always maintain a healthy scalp. Some people believe that our hair will remain healthy if we do not wash and shampoo it every day. For me, I have to wash my hair daily as I have an oily scalp. My advice is do what works for you as long as your scalp feels fresh. Don’t forget to condition after you shampoo your hair because it will replenish lost lipids and proteins. This way, you hair will stay healthy and, hopefully, stronger.
Let your hair dry naturally. Avoid using products that are laced with chemicals. Using heat to dry hair is one of the harmful things we do to our locks.