Think that hair loss is something that happens strictly as a matter of genetics? Think again. While it is certainly true that hair loss can often be a product of one’s genetics, there are also many external factors that contribute to it as well.
There are a number of practical, real-world steps women can follow to ensure their hair stays as thick and full as possible, for as long as possible.
Here are five easy ways you can prevent the onset of hair loss, and ultimately enjoy those thick, lustrous locks without worry!
1 – Are you familiar with antioxidants? These nutrients are commonly talked about in weight loss supplements and even skin creams, but their efficacy goes beyond helping you burn calories or repair your skin.
The bottom line is that antioxidants help protect against free radicals, which are often responsible for hair loss. By getting plenty of antioxidants, you can ward off the hair loss. The food that has the highest concentration of antioxidants, according to the FDA, is blueberries!
2 – Are you a smoker? If so, then there’s something you can do right now to prevent premature graying or hair loss, and that is to put out the cigarette! This isn’t necessarily an easy thing to do, of course, but it will prove effective. Clinical trials have shown, over and over again, that smoking cigarettes leads to hair loss – period.
3 – It is also important to remember that constant, daily trauma is perhaps the most common of all causes of hair loss. What do we mean by this? Well, do you style your hair in a way that leads to it being pulled in uncomfortable ways – like a ponytail, or braids? Putting this kind of exertion on your hair, day after day, can cause it to start falling out.
4 – Still another, highly common cause of hair loss is stress management. Of course, saying that you need to start managing your stress better is about like saying you need to quit smoking – it’s something that’s going to take some time and commitment – but it’s important to at least be aware of it. Thinking of some ways to deal with stress and anxiety can go a long way toward helping you curb the onset of hair loss.
5 – Finally, you can protect your hair simply be looking at the products you use on it – and your shampoo, in particular. Believe it or not, many shampoos can actually cause damage to your hair. This is especially true of those that contain sulfate. Investing in a sulfate-free shampoo is one of the best things you can do to prevent hair loss from happening!
Are any of these tips guaranteed to keep you from losing hair? Not at all – but they are tried and true methods of minimizing your chances of hair loss, and ultimately ensuring your hair remains healthy and full for as long as possible.
About the author: This article was provided by Trina Coccarelli at Keranique, the solution for hair thinning for women.
Credits: Photo courtesy of Annika Banfield.