Hair and scalp conditioning Conditioners are used after you complete your shampooing. Sometimes shampoo themselves contain conditioners. It is advisable to use a 2-stage system that is shampoo your hairs first and then use conditioners. We don't care and use any of the products for Hair and scalp conditioning, but a bit of caution could save our hairs from their ill effects. Lets see some of the points we should keep in mind before selecting our Hair and scalp conditioning products:
Shampoos for hairs and scalp: Shampoos with Sodium Laureth Sulfates are hard to find as they are less foamy thus not so famous. In fact you have to use more quantity of these type of shampoos to get the job done. These shampoos are less harmful for your hairs and less irritating. Also, remember to use a shampoo which has a value near to pH 5(measure of acidity and alkalinity) which is normal acidity of the scalp.
Conditioners for hairs and scalp: Conditioners that are rich in proteins and moisturizing conditioners are great for your hairs and scalp. They penetrate deep into scalp to hair shaft and maintain moisture. Other things used as conditioners are allantoin, heena, collagen and gelatin.
Flaxseed oil on scalp Flaxseed oil contains ingredients, which has many health benefits. Flaxseed contains alpha linolenic acid, which is great for heart disease. Alpha linolenic acid belongs to group of substance known as omega-3 fatty acids. We would not go into details of Flaxseed oil but we would look at how flaxseed oil on scalp helps your hairs.
Flaxseed oil has medicinal values, which helps to keep hairs healthy and nourish dry or brittle nails. The ample amount omega-3 fatty acids in flaxseed oil helps in healthy hair growth. Flaxseed oil on scalp and hairs prevent and helps in psoriasis or eczema. Flaxseed oil has anti-inflammatory properties due to which it helps in above diseases. Before using it, it is always advisable to consult your dermatologist.
Any type of odor is embarrassing. Body odor is quite embarrassing and there are many deodorants available, which could help in getting rid of it if not fully then partially. But have you heard about scalp odor ? Yes, scalp odor is less known problem but quite possible that it could catch you too.
The causes of scalp odor could be over production of oil in the scalp via sebaceous glands. This could lead to bacterial or fungus infection. You should always see a dermatologist for this but lets look at some of the homemade remedies for scalp odors:
# Tomato juice, yes tomato juice helps in getting rid of scalp odor. Pour tomato juice on hairs and let it soak and cover scalp. Keep it for 20-25 minutes and wash it with mild water. # Try not to touch hair often or brush vigorously # Apply 3 parts of Aloe Vera and 1 part of lemon juice to hairs and let it cover scalp for 10-15 minutes. Wash with mild or baby shampoo. # Applying astringent on scalp also helps in removing scalp odor. # Apply vinegar to scalp and leave it for 6-8 hours. You could apply it in night. Wash your hairs with mild shampoo. Prevent vinegar entering your eyes.
Lets see how you can stop hair loss by taking few precautions. These small steps will not completely stop hair loss but would certainly help you in fighting hair loss in a better way.
90% of the hair follicles are in growing phase and 10% are in resting phase. The growing phase "Anagen" varies from 4-8 years and determines the length of individual hairs. 70-80 hair follicles shed daily. New hair replaces the falling hairs. In abnormal conditions these rate is quiet high.
Lets see at few steps to stop hair loss:
1. Take head bath regularly to get rid of scalp excretions and dust. Women could wash their hairs 2-3 times in a week. 2. Natural shampoos are great for hairs and prolonged use of chemical shampoos could be fatal to hairs. Choose a hair shampoo with pH between 4.5-5.5. 3. Conditioners are great for hairs but frequent use causes hair shaft to swell and damage cuticle. 4. Vigorous brushing could also damage hairs. Use combs with wide tooth to avoid traction. 5. Dry hairs naturally and never use heat from curling irons or blow-dyers. 6. Try to reduce your stress level. Stress causes production of androgens, which is one of the major causes for hair loss and baldness. 7. Add milk, green vegetables, meat, jaggery, dates, carrot leaves, apple, and banana to your diet. They all help in fighting hair loss.
Above steps would certainly help you by great extent in fighting hair loss and you could stop hair loss.
Dandruff is a scalp problem in which dead scalp cells accumulate as flakes at the hair roots. These dandruffs causes itching effect in the scalp and if scratched causes further damage. The infection in the scalp could lead to hair loss too. The Dandruff causes includes unhygienic hair conditions which causes accumulation of toxins on the scalp hence leads to hair loss.
Homemade dandruff cure or Home Remedies for dandruff:
Homemade dandruff cure is inexpensive way to get rid of dandruff with no side effects. Lets have a look at some of Home Remedies for dandruff.
# Mix 4 gms of camphor in 1 ltr of coconut oil and massage scalp every night # Mix 1 tsp of castor oil, mustard oil and coconut oil and massage scalp every night before sleep. # Massage hair roots with a mixture of 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 tsp of coconut oil. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off with mild shampoo. # Mix 1 tsp of sandal wood oil and 3 tbs of lemon juice. Massage scalp with the mixture.
According to Encyclopedia Britannica: "On the affected areas of the scalp a downy hair called vellus replaces the former long, sturdy, pigmented terminal hair."
70 to 80 hairs are lost daily and it is quiet normal. If hair loss is above this figure then you have a hair loss problem.
Hairs are nourished by nutrient plasma that comes from the food we consume. Healthy growth of hair is affected due to wrong food habits, lifestyle, certain type of illness and exposure to extreme climate or chemicals. It also causes due to stress, chronic headaches, sinusitis, weak eye sight, presence of dandruff or lice in hair etc.
Hair loss remedies
Lets look at some homemade Hair loss remedies. # Massage the scalp for 10-15 minutes. This strengthens the hair follicles by stimulating blood circulation in the scalp. # Increase intake of green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean, and vitamin A.
Gray hair is associated with aging. A person with white hair means he is old by common belife. White hairs is naturally caused due to aging. Causes of gray hair includes aging, excessive dieting, and irregular sleeping habits.
Hair is dead part of the body or without blood vessels. The bulb of hair beneath the skin is only living part. Hairs in the bulb absorbs melanin, which is produced by pigment cells. If the pigment cells stops producing melanin the hair turns white. From this we conclude that causes of gray hair is only due to aging and bad eating or sleeping habbits.
When one starts getting their hair greyed befor the age of 35, this is called as Premature Graying of hairs.
According to Ayurveda heat in the body is the real cause of premature graying. This happens due to excessive use of caffeinated and alcoholic drinks and due to smoking. It is also caused due to intake of spicy foods.
Gray hair remedy or Home Remedies for grey hair:
Lets have a look at home made Gray hair remedyMix equal quantities of turmeric, amla, and margosa leaves. Take 1 tsp of this powder twice a day with water. Only half tsp of turmeric powder with warm water also helps to great extent.
Have you heard of Ayurveda? Ayurveda has several suggestions, which could be effective hair loss remedy. Lets look at few suggestions, which could help in prevent receding hairline.
Whom should you blame for baldness? Is it weather, water, or air? Well, I would say none of them. It is the lifestyle according to ayurveda, which increases the chances of baldness. Lets have a look at some of the causes of hair loss:
Too much exposure to fumes Exposure to sun and dew Less or more sleep Stress Preventing tears Spicy or junk food could also cause hair loss or graying of hairs Too much alcohol consumption Hereditary
Ayurvedic hair loss remedy: Don't expose yourself to extreme climate Don't sleep in the day if you had a full night sleep Avoid mental stress Control of emotions Avoid too much alcohol Control emotions Avoid spicy or junk food Have your dinner 1-2 hours prior to sleep. Don't use hot water for bathing
If all the above is followed, I don't think you would require any medication for hair loss. If there is a case of parental baldness then above should be followed strictly.
Women and balding is not thought to be a common issue but as per the figures 40% of women by age of 60 experience some form of hair loss. Female hair loss and male hair loss are similar, and numerous solutions for both is available in the market.
Women balding could be 10 times more painful then men. It is due to social factors attached to female hair loss. Large number of women hair loss could be cured the their men counterpart. Female hair loss primarily occurs due the hormonal imbalance. It could be anything like overactive thyroid, or due to after effect of pregnancy or menopause. Hair loss in women is noticed after 3 months of delivery. It is primarily due to the fact that during pregnancy, there is high level of some hormones, which acts on body to retain hairs, which would normally fall out. After the pregnancy, the level of these hormones reduces which cause the hair loss. After this normal hair gain and loss, cycle starts as normal.
Even some medicines with prolonged use could cause female hair loss. Once these medicines are stopped, the situation improves. These medicines could be anticoagulants or blood thinners, medicines for gout, birth control pills, antidepressants, and excess use of Vitamin A.
Female hair loss could also occur due to some diseases like lupus or diabetes.
