10 ways to reduce hair loss in men
Hair loss is one of the most common problems worldwide; affecting one-third of the population. Everyone loses 100 hair stands each day.
It is a natural phenomenon; so there’s is no need to worry over a few follicles falling off. There could be many causes of hair loss which include diet, mineral deficiency, medications, stress, pollution and genetics. Putting on a cap, hat or helmet could also be another reason in men. Here’s our list of 20 solutions to help reduce or deal with hair loss.
Regularly wash your hair with mild shampoo
Regular hair washing is a part of preventing hair loss by the way of keeping hair and scalpclean. Doing so, you are lowering the risk of infections and dandruff that may lead to hairbreakage or loss. Moreover, clean hair gives the impression of more volume.
Vitamin for hair loss
Vitamins are not only healthy for overall well being but also good for your hair. Vitamin Aencourages healthy production of sebum in the scalp, vitamin E betters blood circulation in the scalp to help hair follicles remain productive and vitamin B helps hair maintain its healthy colour.
Enrich diet with protein
Eating lean meats, fish, soy or other proteins promotes hair health and in turn helps curb hair loss.
Scalp massage with essential oils
Those who have been experiencing hair loss for quite some time must massage the scalp with essential oil for couple of minutes. It helps your hair follicles remain active. You can add lavender in an almond or sesame oil.
Avoid brushing wet hair
When hair is wet, it is in its weakest state. So avoid brushing wet hair because the chances of hair loss increases. But if you must comb wet hair, use a very wide-toothed comb. Also avoid brushing hair too frequently as doing so can injure hair and increase loss. Use your fingers to undo tangles, not a comb or brush.
Garlic juice, onion juice or ginger juice
Rub one of the juices on your scalp, leave it overnight and wash it out in the morning. Do itregularly for a week and you will see noticeable result.
Keep yourself hydrated
The hair shaft comprises one quarter water so drink at least four to eight cups of water in aday to stay hydrated and for the growth of healthy hair.
Rub green tea into your hair
Studies have shown that rubbing green tea into hair may help curb hair loss problem. All you need to do is brew two bags of green tea in one cup of water, leave to cool and thereafter, apply it to your hair. Rinse your hair thoroughly after an hour. To see results, practice this regularly for a week to ten days.
Know what is bad for hair
If you want to keep hair healthy, you must know how to take care of them. Avoid rubbingyour hair dry with a towel. Rather, let hair dry naturally.
Reduce Alcoholic Beverages
If you are experiencing hair loss than lessen your alcohol intake because drinking alcoholreduces hair growth. So decrease or eliminate alcohol to see an increase in hair growth.
Avoid Smoking
Smoking cigarettes reduces the amount of blood that flows to the scalp and this causes areduction in hair growth.
Physical activity
Make time for physical activity every day. Walk, swim or bike for 30 minutes a day helpsbalance hormonal levels, reducing stress levels besides reducing hair fall.
De-stress
Studies in the past have found medical evidence to link stress with hair loss. De-stressyourself; one of the ways of doing it is by practicing meditation. Alternative therapies such as meditation and yoga not only reduce stress but restores hormonal balance.
