Hair Loss- Why

Hair loss happens for a variety of reasons- In my experience, outside of hereditary, it generally stems from some sort of past or present abuse, dhb.

Hair Loss- The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy- Valerie Ann Worwood

When hair starts coming out in handfuls and bald patches appear, you have a serious problem of hair loss.  Balding is a separate subject, but for those who suddenly start to lose their hair in a more haphazard way, and without the reassuring knowledge that their hair loss is hereditary, the sight of a clump of hair in the comb can be a really frightening experience. 

The first thing to do is to see your doctor and make sure that you are not suffering from a deficiency of the thyroid or pituitary gland, especially if you have other symptoms.   Scarlet fever and syphilis can also cause bald patches.  Hair loss is something of a mystery once these medical conditions have been ruled out, and the medical profession does not know the basic physiological reasons for the hair follicles suddenly refusing to do their job.  Other known causes include severe mental strain, radiation treatment, certain prolonged medical treatments, ill-health, and wrong hair care, but these do not apply to all the unfortunate sufferers of his very distressing condition.

In this section the treatments recommended are for alopecia,  and those with a less serious case of hair loss can apply the essential oils for reducing hair loss listed below to those treatments.  Essential oils, and indeed many nut oils, can stimulate the hair follicle and increase circulation and oxidation sufficiently to bring about regrowth of hair, although in some cases this may resemble vellus, or baby hair.  While encouraging growth with the essential oil treatments, use only purified water (boiled or filtered) to wash your hair.  Avoid chlorinated swimming pools and do not swim in polluted seas.  Eat correctly and take vitamin B supplements.  Shampooing too often can increase hair loss, so cut down on that, and avoid heavy conditioning treatments which can stretch weakened hair, causing it to break.  Chemical products may leave a residue which if it builds up can lead to hair loss.  So turn to the natural option: first the oils.

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Source: Natural Solutions- Vibrant Health- Balanced Living Magazine; Natural Radiance Section-Solutions for healthy good looks

Oil Not your Oily Skin

It seems completely counterintuitive, but oil is no foe of oily skin-it is, in fact, a necessity.  According to ayurveda, many people with oily skin actually suffer from dehydrated skin as well.  The key to clear skin? Separating the good oils from the bad to restore balance for a glowing-not greasy-complexion.

People with oily skin often try to wash away excess oil with harsh cleansers containing benzoyl peroxide.  This may remove the unwanted excess oil, called sebum, but it also strips away beneficial oils, namely the lipids that promote healthy, well-hydrated skin.  Once these are gone and the skin dries out, a back-lash begins as the skin overcompensates by producing even more sebum. 

So as scary as it may sound, women with oily skin should reach for products that contain naturally derived, lightweight, and noncomedongenic (won’t clog pores) oils.  Apricot kernel oil, safflower oil, and sweet almond oil regulate sebum production while kukui nut (from the candlenut tree, which has seeds rich in oil) and macadamia oils help protect lipids.

A Moisturizing Shampoo Repairs Split Ends.

Sorry, but you have only one way to get rid of split ends: a good  haircut. So before you buy a posse of shampoos and conditioners, first  pick up the phone and call your stylist. “Hair, in a nutshell, is dead,” says Patane. “Once it is damaged, there is no way to repair it other than trimming it off.”

Split ends are the frayed fibers of the hair’s inner cortex which comes surrounded by protective cuticles. When hair becomes overly dry or otherwise damaged, the cuticle can’t do its job of keeping the fiber flat, and it appears as though it’s peeled away from the hair shaft.  You can’t repair this; nor will the cuticle and fiber grow back together.  But you can take steps to prevent and camouflage split ends, For prevention, eat a diet rich in essential fatty acids (like guacamole and salmon) and use a light hand when styling (no hard brushing of wet hair and fewer blow drying and heat curling sessions).

The next-best option: Mask the appearance of the split ends.  Hair serums and deep-conditioning treatments help plump up stressed cuticles with soy and vegetable proteins that fill in the gaps and also help prevent further breakage.  Other natural body building ingredients include ginseng root and spirulina, as well as the latest hair-strengthening all-star, creatin.  “Products with these ingredients can be very effective, but they offer a visual fix, not an actual fix,” Patane says. “To really keep split ends in check, see your hair stylist once every six to eight weeks.”

 

The Best Hair Towel Around

How often have you found yourself wringing and wringing and wringing your hair dry- for it to still be wet and frizzy on top of that. Problem solved. I’ve found the best hair towel around.  Imagine a towel made specifically to dry your hair. A towel  with fibers that are finer than silk, remarkably light, soft to the touch, and pampers the hair and body. This towel absorbs moisture more quickly and thoroughly than ordinary cotton towels, dramatically reducing the time to blow dry your hair. The hair towel also wraps easily into a turban and is comfortably light. 

This wonder towel is made of Aquitex, an innovative fabric woven from ultra-fine microfibers to create a lightweight material with superior wicking capabilities, more surface area for greater absorption and a soft luxurious feel.

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