Hair is a very distinct part of one's identity. It adds
beauty to a person and is unique to each one of us. Curl loss doesn't mean that
you get worried if a few strands fall every day. Experts assure that up to 100
strands lost each day is perfectly normal. The human body is designed to
replace this number. If you find your drains blocked by chunks of mane(hair) or
if you leave behind trails of strands every place you walk in, then there is
something to worry about.
What is hair made up
of?
It contains more than 90% proteins and a chain of amino
acids. The layer below the skin surface is called the follicle and the layer
visible above is called the shaft. Small blood vessels at the base of each
follicle provide with the necessary nutrients and keep it growing. Mane that
pushes out through the skin contains only dead cells.
What causes hair
fall?
This can be due to several reasons. Few of them are stated
below.
€ Genetic and is passed on from your ancestors
€ Imbalanced diet
€ Lack of sleep, constant fatigue
€ Harsh climatic changes
€ Pregnancy
€ Treatments like chemotherapy, radiation treatments
€ Using hard water to wash curls
€ Infection and other diseases
Curl loss can be temporary or permanent. Permanent loss can
lead to complete baldness called alopecia totalis.
How to control hair
fall?
There are several ways to treat this problem and promote
growth. From home made tips to replant surgeries, there are different levels of
treatments for each individual. It is necessary to identify the extent of mane
loss and start the corresponding treatment.
Everyday regimes
€ Have a balanced diet of enough proteins, calcium, zinc and
iron. Include a lot of greens and fresh vegetables and fruits in your everyday
meal. Most times, a healthy diet cures the problem fast
€ Warm olive oil or coconut oil applied on mane and left for
a couple of hours before washing makes hair moisturized, reducing dryness and
curls fall
€ Using harsh chemicals for curls causes dryness and mane
loss. Try using mild herbal products instead
€ Extreme heat applied on mane can cause damage and lead to
mane loss. Try minimizing the use of straighteners and dryers
