Beautiful hair is the main highlight of every woman. And do not forget about men, because thick and healthy hair gives their image weight and attractiveness. That is why hair loss is a serious problem for both sexes. And there is not always an opportunity, or even a desire, to resolve this issue with a doctor. And this is very vain, because only a real specialist will be able to identify the true problem and the causes that contribute to hair loss. Each case is individual, and hair loss may be the first bell to the development of certain diseases. And the doctor will be able to advise not only medicinal and cosmetic preparations, but also traditional medicine. Modern medicine and the beauty industry offer both women and men many remedies for treating and strengthening hair in a variety of forms, compositions and price categories. However, self-medication is not recommended, it is better to start your fight for a thick head of hair with a visit to a trichologist.
How does hair fall out?
Hair loss is characterized by the fact that old hair falls off, and the growth of new ones either slows down or stops altogether. The saddest option is when most strands fall out immediately, and large bald patches form on the head. We all know that throughout human life, hair is constantly updated. This process is as follows: each hair on our head grows for approximately three years, after which a certain amount of time is held in place and falls out. After that, twenty to thirty days later, a new hair cuts out of the old follicle. And this renewal process is constant, scientists have found that 90% of the hair is constantly at the growth stage, the remaining 10% is either at rest or has already fallen out and new ones will begin to grow in their place. The rate of hair loss per day - 100 pcs. This number can deviate both in plus and minus. If this process goes unnoticed, then hair falls out at normal speed. If the amount of hair remaining on the comb begins to inspire concern, you should just count it, if more than ten hairs fall out during one combing, it is time to consult a trichologist.
Causes of Hair Loss
In fact, there are a lot of reasons for such a misfortune as hair loss. The main ones are the following:
- Often, when the hair begins to fall out excess, this can be an alarming bell that says that a person is sick with something. Most likely, these will be the first obvious symptoms, because the curls begin to respond to changes in the body. Chronic diseases and exacerbations of such diseases affect primarily the condition of hair, nails and skin.
- Negatively affects the state of the hair of a decrease in immunity.
- The most common cause of hair loss is a banal lack of vitamins, beneficial elements and so on.
- The previous paragraph directly depends on nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, a person does not get all the necessary elements for the body from food. In addition, we often indulge ourselves with harmful food and drinks, which not only does not help, but also causes serious harm to the body. Among girls, a common reason is low-calorie diets, which adversely affect the health of hair, nails, and skin.
- Another common cause is anemia and hormonal disorders in the body.
- Negatively affects not only hair growth, but also overall health, stress. Even banal lack of sleep, constant rush, problems that are difficult to deal with - all this causes chronic fatigue, the body quickly wears out. Then the nails begin to break and bald patches appear.
- Hair loss can have so-called female causes. This is pregnancy, menopause.
- Also, hair loss can be caused by a great love for constant repainting and experimenting with hair.
- Well, nowhere without heredity and predisposition. This paragraph is more relevant to men, but women are not immune from such adversity.
This list is not exhaustive, these are only the main reasons why people lose their curls. Some of them lend themselves to self-help with the help of hair treatment and restoration products. Others require a consultation with a doctor.
How to treat?
One thing is absolutely clear - you should not delay the treatment. If the problem takes on a large scale, then it should be solved only under the supervision of a doctor. A trichologist is a specialist who deals with hair, but sometimes his advice is not enough, you will have to pass tests and write out further treatment based on the results. Sometimes a complete solution to the problem is impossible without the intervention of a gastroenterologist and endocrinologist.
Medications
This category of medicines is sold exclusively in the pharmacy, so as not to fall for the trick of unscrupulous manufacturers and not to acquire a fake. Such low-quality drugs are not only not treated, but can also cause serious harm to the body. Often, experts recommend acquiring vitamin complexes - this is the safest and most proven option. There are also various drugs that, thanks to the useful elements that are part of the composition, can prevent hair loss. The task of these nutrients is to stimulate blood circulation and normalize the functioning of the bulbs. The following professional hair treatments are considered the most effective and safe:
- "Rinfoltil" - its effectiveness is based on the fact that the composition of the drug includes palm extract, which gradually strengthens the hair and prevents hair loss.
- "Pantovigar" - pills that fight hair loss well, but only if the reason for their loss is not hormonal disorders. This is the only exception, in other cases it is an excellent preparation that not only strengthens the hair, but also nourishes it from the inside.
- "Alerana" is a vitamin complex for women, which consists of two products. One is for morning use, its function is to protect the hair from negative influences from the outside, including the use of various stylers at high temperatures. The second remedy is intended for evening reception, and it is best to do this before bedtime. His task is nutrition and strengthening curls. Among specialists, this complex is considered professional and its ability to restore the natural beauty of hair is undeniable.
- "Revalid" - a drug that is prescribed to women during pregnancy and lactation. However, it should be taken only as directed by a doctor.
It is not recommended to choose medicines on your own, first of all, you should consult a doctor.
Cosmetics
And if you can not do with medications without the help of a specialist, then cosmetics can be selected independently. Most often they are produced in the form of shampoos, masks and balms. The best hair treatments are:
- “Fitoval” is a shampoo that saved more than one hundred women from serious hair loss. The tool strengthens not only the hair itself, but also the follicles quite well. More than 2/3 of women claim that shampoo prevented excessive hair loss, made them stronger and stronger.
- Vichy is an undoubted leader among its analogues in the market of hair cosmetics. The brand produces a fairly large number of hair products, among them there is a wonderful line from strong hair loss. Shampoos with a bang to cope with the task of saturating the hair with vitamins, which gives them a healthy shine and density. It is recommended to supplement this care with special ampoules, the contents of which are applied to the scalp with each wash until the problem of loss is a thing of the past.
- You should also pay attention to Aleran shampoos. They will be a great addition to the drug described above.
Of course, you need to assess the situation soundly and understand that shampoo and balm will not solve the problem 100%. The primary task of such products is to prepare curls for subsequent treatment and the effects of drugs.
What does traditional medicine recommend?
Our ancestors also used home remedies to treat hair loss. Therefore, the effectiveness of such plant components as various oils, honey and so on has been proven for centuries. These products make excellent masks, which will help with getting rid of the problem of excessive hair loss. If you choose the right products for your hair type and structure, then the effectiveness of such procedures will be no worse than hair care in expensive salons. If the problem is too widespread, then home recipes are just an external disguise, you will need to look for the problem from the inside. Hair treatment with home remedies solves the following problems: split ends, dullness and brittleness, high fat content.
Folk Hair Care Tips
Having a luxurious head of hair without caring for it is a real success. However, in most cases, beautiful and healthy hair is a painstaking job, where without nutrition and moisturizing anywhere. To take care of hair and treat hair loss in women with folk remedies and at the same time achieve a stunning effect, you will have to be patient and perform all the procedures on a regular basis. Traditional medicine advises to adhere to the following rules:
- Even our ancestors were sure that hair grows much faster if you cut it on the growing moon.
- Hope for the moon, but don’t be bad! Therefore, proper washing of the head includes two stages: first, apply the shampoo in the direction from top to bottom and hold it a bit, without touching the hair. The second application of shampoo is already accompanied by massaging movements.
- Rinse your hair not with ordinary tap water, but with decoctions of chamomile, nettle or birch.
- You can also prepare a useful rinse from improvised products. To do this, you only need vinegar, lemon juice or vodka. Ingredients are added one tablespoon per liter of water.
- Hair will not have any chance of falling out if rubbed with iodized salt in the head. Ten sessions - and even the most hopeless hair will begin to renew and grow.
- Experts also advise adding a couple drops of vitamins P, B, E to all your shampoos, which you can buy at the pharmacy.
- And good hair anywhere without a quality comb. Have to spend money, but healthy hair is worth it.
There are a great many folk remedies for treating hair and head, especially skin, at home, and you can only find your ideal one through trial and error. You can breathe new life into damaged ringlets only through regular procedures, at least 10.
Honey Hair Treatment
Honey is an indispensable tool in the treatment of hair. This ingredient is added to various shampoos, masks and balms. Home medicine is not without it. The first problems honey deals with are dandruff and hair loss. The best and simplest recipe is as follows: a glass of oak bark decoction should be mixed with a teaspoon of honey and treated with scalp at least an hour before washing. A mixture of honey and onion juice also activates the growth of the ox. The mixture should be rubbed into the hair roots and rinsed with ordinary water after half an hour. If the hair is too dry, you can add olive oil to the mixture. The mask will restore the hair structure from a tablespoon of mayonnaise, a teaspoon of honey, a clove of garlic and one egg yolk. All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed, and then applied to the scalp overnight. In the morning, the hair is washed with water at room temperature. You can complete the procedure with a rinse of nettle broth. Reviews about the treatment of hair with honey-based products are extremely positive. Most women say that hair becomes thicker, thicker and healthier.
Egg Hair Treatment
Due to the fact that the egg is an easily accessible product, its use in the treatment of hair with folk remedies at home is most popular. Egg yolk consists of fatty acids and a large amount of vitamins. You can use it as an independent product, or interfere with any dairy products, oils and honey. You can even make an effective hair conditioner. It consists of one or two yolks, which are diluted with two tablespoons of olive oil. All this is mixed with water and applied to the head after washing the hair for 10-15 minutes, after which the conditioner will need to be washed off. And if you mix the yolk with a tablespoon of castor oil and rub this mixture into the scalp - the hair will begin to grow with double strength.
Clay hair treatment
Legends make up the benefits of clay, and many cosmetics and medicines are being prepared on its basis. It all depends on what type of clay is used. For example, blue clay is just used to treat hair with folk remedies at home. First of all, it is dandruff, prolapse and brittleness. In addition, blue clay masks cleanse, care for and nourish hair. The simplest recipe involves only the presence of clay, which is evenly distributed throughout the hair, after which the head is covered with a film and wrapped in a towel. Such a mask can even make the hair a darker tone. You can also add egg yolk, lemon juice, butter, vinegar and even milk to the clay.