Lately, my hair has been a mess and it's breaking like crazy so I decided to search out the best tips to get healthy hair back, especially during the tough winter months.
So what causes hair fall?
Hair fall is due to several reasons, which can vary from person to person.
• Hereditary factors.
• Natural factors: the weather the environment.
• An unhealthy diet that lacks necessary vitamin for healthy hair.
• Hair coloration, brushing and combing
• Hormonal trouble or anemia
• Excessive stress or other health problems
Hair Natural Defense System
Luckily,
our hair is naturally quite strong. The inside of the hair shaft
is made up of lots of little fibers bound together like rope. This
gives hair its strength and makes it quite hard to break.
However,
if the cuticle is damaged, chipped, or lifted off, and the many layers
are worn away, the inside structure is left exposed and vulnerable. This can be at any point of
the hair length, but if it starts at the end of the hair this causes a
split end which, like a snagged jumper, starts to unravel further up the
hair shaft, and the end result will be hair weakness and breakage.
So what can you do to stop it?
¨ Having
a proper diet that contains proteins and vitamins that are essential
for your hair such as calcium iron, zinc and Vitamin B is key
¨ Keep away from fatigue and stress
¨ Use an appropriate anti-hair fall shampoo and conditioner like the new Aveda Invati system that contains strengthening ingredients that reduces breakage thus hair fall
¨ Wash your hair frequently and gently massage the scalp
¨ Don't use a brush that is rough on your hair
¨ Limit exposure to sun
¨ Although it's hard, limit the use of hair dryers and other styling tools
¨ Reducing the usage of colorants or chemical products
