Tuesday 28 February 2012

Is Caring for the Hair as Good as Preventing Hair Loss?

Whether or not you will lose your hair is really up to your genetic code and internal workings. Caring for your hair can, however, have an effect on the timing of your hair loss, if this is your fate.

If you keep your scalp and hair healthy, you can postpone your hair loss, even if your family history makes it unlikely that you can avoid it forever. You may be wondering who you can trust, with so many people offering their own suggestions on how to treat your hair. What follows are a few time-tested hair care practices to avoid hair loss.

Exerting a lot of pulling on your hair for any style is not recommended. Very tight ponytails, or even the bun, is not a good idea due to the pulling. Pigtails are not a good idea, or anything that involves very tight curls is a bad idea. Just try to avoid pulling because it puts stress and strain on your scalp and it weakens the hair. You can actually cause your hair to shed in amounts you won’t want to see. You’d be surprised at how much you can help your hair if you merely made your styles a bit looser.

You are also better off skipping the blow dryer, except for occasions when you really need to dry your hair fast. The best way to dry your hair is to let the air do it. You can’t argue with this. The more heat you force into your hair, the more brittle it can become. The heat can also cause your scalp to increase oil production which your hair will like but the rest of your head will not. Plus, if too much oil is produced, all of the hard work you did on cleaning your hair will have been for nothing.

Letting the air dry your hair is simple and effective. Just run your comb through your hair and let it dry at its own pace.

You know what kind of hair you have, so use a shampoo that’s suitable for it. You may want to see a stylist for help with this. You can get the best possible evaluation, and then she’ll tell you the best products to use for your hair.

Finer hair can easily be weighed down by very heavy shampoos. If your hair is oily, then too much conditioner will not look flattering. These and more facts are best gotten from your hairstylist.

Preventing hair loss can be tricky. It’s true that some women are more likely to have hair loss. But you should still try to do all you can for yourself. Yes, hair care that is done right can very often spell the difference between the quality of hair and amount of it.

It’s kind of simple, do all you can as much as possible to keep your hair in good condition and health. There are more tips and suggestions for healthy hair, so just try to learn and use them.