Steps to Take Before The Age of 50 to Prevent Hair loss
Steps to Take Before The Age of 50 to Prevent Hairloss
Part 2 of 2: Top 6 Executable Steps to Take Before 50 to Prepare for and Prevent Hair Loss:
Many methods can be used to curb or delay hair loss in women, below we list the most commonly and successfully used:
Top 5 Things to Know About Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL):
1- Be Gentle With Your Hair:
Ease up when brushing or combing to make sure you are not pulling out any hair. Avoid tight hairstyles or rough handling of your hair to avoid unnecessary stress to your scalp which may expedite and intensify hair loss. Avoid using the curl too often and try switching to more natural products rather than chemical dyes.
2- Pay attention to your hair
The first signs and symptoms include a smaller ponytail, a wider part line, longer than normal time for hair to regrow or excessive shedding during brushing and showering.
If you start noticing symptoms then it means it’s time to ramp up your hair loss defenses, by either implementing healthier choices as mentioned below, and/or consulting a qualified physician as mentioned above.
3- Implement Helpful Lifestyle Changes:
Some of the most important lifestyle changes that if you do can assist you immensely in your battle against thinning hair and hair loss include the following.
A) Ensure that you have a balanced diet:
Which food groups must be included in a balanced diet you ask?
A balanced diet contains the following:
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Dietary Fiber
- Water
- Vitamins
- Minerals
B) Reduce caffeine and alcohol consumption
C) Exercise regularly
D) Practice stress reduction techniques
- Such as yoga or meditation both of which can help promote regenerative hair growth.
" Hair loss prevention can be most effective and work best when implemented early on "
4- Get More Protein
Hair is made of protein, so in order to maintain healthy hair, it is absolutely essential that you get sufficient amounts of it in your diet. Good sources of protein are egg whites, low-fat cottage cheese, lean meat.
Vegetarian sources of protein and other minerals/vitamins that are excellent for hair health in general include:
- Legumes
- Nuts
- Chia Seeds
- Acai
- Avocados
- Cacao
- Kale
- Almond Milk
- Flax Seeds
- Apples
- Coconut (can be directly applied to hair)
- Berries
You can also get protein from non-dietary sources such as salon keratin treatment or protein enriched shampoos that deliver protein directly to your hair to fight thinning hair. Next time you’re at the salon, ask about their protein-enriched shampoo or treatment options.
BONUS TIP:
DIY natural hair mask for a deep, nourishing treatment (do every two weeks):
Whisk an egg yolk and mix with half a mashed avocado and a spoonful of honey. Massage onto damp, clean hair and leave for 30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
5- Get more Vitamins and minerals:
As mentioned previously, vitamins and minerals are essential for a good healthy hair.
The following are the most important vitamins and minerals you should make sure you are getting enough of for healthy hair and for hair loss prevention:
- Iron, zinc
- Selenium
- Biotin
- Omega-3
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
6- Alternative Options
Alternative approaches can be an effective way to treat hair loss. This level of approach includes several different therapies including natural ointments, herbal remedies, scalp massage.
There’s no magic bullet for growing hair, but research has shown some herbs may assist in slowing slow hair loss or may promote new growth. It’s important to note however, that a large portion of the research has been done on animals. Additional studies are needed to prove their effectiveness on humans.
Keep reading to learn more about herbal supplements. Be sure to talk to your doctor before adding herbs to your daily routine, especially if your hair loss is caused by a medical condition.
Common Herbs used for Hair-loss include:
A. Herbs found in Herbal Hair Oils:
- Chinese hibiscus
- Brahmi
- Coat buttons
- Jatamansi
- Ginseng
Herbal hair oils like:
- Coconut oil
- Sweet almond oil
- Walnut oil
- Olive oil
- Mineral oil
- Jojoba oil
- Wheat gem oil
B. Polyherbal ointments:
Some herbs that can be found in herbal ointments that are applied directly to scalp are:
- Gooseberry
- Gotu kola
- Aloe vera
- Holy basil
C. Herbal creams
Herbal creams are made of herb infused oil and water, contain more water than ointment, and are easily absorbed by the skin.
Some herbs commonly used in herbal creams are:
- Giant dodder
- Bitter apple
- False daisy
- Night-flowering jasmine
An important risk of using herbal hair growth products includes having an allergic reaction so you should consider consulting your physician before adding herbals to your diet. He may request that you to do a patch test to check for an allergic reaction before using any herbs.
Research has shown that some herbs may help with strengthening hair, support scalp health, improve hair thickness, and/or stimulate the hair growth cycle. However, more clinical trials on humans may be necessary before herbal remedies become a mainstream hair growth treatment.
If you believe you may be susceptible to hair loss and you want to do yourself a favor and be prepared for it now, then you have multiple different approaches to choose from and mentioned above such as adopting healthy lifestyle changes, supplementation, and using alternative treatments. Remember, the longer you wait the less options you may have, so the sooner you start on your haircare plan the better control and countermeasure options you will have available in your arsenal for your fight against thinning hair and hair loss in the future.
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Sources:
https://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/how-to-curb-menopausal-hair-loss-in-women
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/alan-j-bauman/hair-loss-during-menopause_b_3873608.html
https://www.healthline.com/health/herbs-for-hair-growth#takeaway
http://www.hairyum.com/growing-hair-on-a-vegan-diet/