Article for causes hair loss

Hair is fairly strong and can generally withstand normal grooming techniques. However
there can be thinning or breakage of hair due to poor grooming habits
and following several tips can prevent these bouts of thinning and breakage. Avoid combing hair with fine-toothed combs when wet
as this is a common cause of breakage. Although this is a tempting practice because hair straightens and detangles much better if combed when wet
the stress on the hair shaft is immense when the hair is wet because it is weakened.

This goes for brushing the hair when wet also. Brushing the hair in general can be stimulating to the scalp
encouraging blood flow to the hair follicles and maintaining their health. Brushing the hair before washing it can loosen up flakes of sebum and dead skin buildup and make it easier to thoroughly clean the scalp during shampooing. Remember
over combing or over brushing generally will cause damage to the hair
which is quite contrary to the old 100-stroke brushing rule.

Although clean hair is desirable and even necessary for the maintenance of healthy hair
excessive shampooing can strip vital minerals like calcium
phosphorus
nitrogen and iron from the hair. This is particularly true when using commercial shampoos. Most commercial shampoos contain formaldehyde as a preservative. To disguise the presence of formaldehyde it is listed in the ingredients as Quanternium-15. This substance can be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and poisonous to the entire system.

Unfortunately for those who suffer with dandruff
anti-dandruff shampoos are some of the most dangerous shampoos on the market. Selenium sulfide is the main ingredient in most dandruff shampoos
a substance that has shown to cause degeneration of the liver. Other toxic chemicals such as polyvinyl pyrrlidone plastic (PVP)
which is a proven carcinogenic
and creosol which has been proven to be highly toxic are commonly found in dandruff shampoos. This is why it is very important to correct this condition as quickly as possible through natural means.

Natural shampoos normally found in health food stores are a much better choice. Even with natural shampoos
be careful of the ingredient Sodium Lauryl Sulfate can strip away too much oil from the hair
causing shampoo residue to be left behind. Ingredients that have proven useful in shampoos are cocamides
Panthenol Pro-B
of course the previously discussed vitamins
aloe vera
sage
nettle
burdock
chamomile
chaparral
horsetail and rosemary. Also look for shampoos that contain keratin
the protein substance that hair is made of
or amino acids. This will help seal breakages in the cuticle.

Choose a shampoo with a proper pH balance; a level of 5.5 is ideal. The pH scale runs from 0 to 6.9 for acids and 7.1 to 14 for alkaline
with 7 being neutral. Although generally conditioners are good for hair provided that they do not contain the previously mentioned harmful chemicals
shampoos with conditioners included should be avoided. Shampooing and conditioning serve two different functions and the effectiveness of both are diminished by combining the process.

When shampooing
pour the shampoo into the hands and rub the shampoo in with your hands rather than pouring it on your head. By pouring shampoo directly into the hair you may promote buildup in one particular spot. Massage gently with your fingertips to loosen flakes and buildup and to stimulate circulation
but avoid using the fingernails as this may scratch the scalp and cause scarring over time. Shampoo with warm water to open the pores and rinse with cool water to promote shrinking the pores back to their normal size. After washing hair
dry it by blotting the hair with a towel. Avoid rubbing
especially with terrycloth towels
as this will pull hair when it is in a weakened state due to the wetness.

Be sure to follow directions on all perms and relaxers
as misuse can cause serious damage to the hair shaft. Excessive coloring
styling or heat treatments
and chemical treatments can damage hair and cause breakage even when directions are followed. Always keep in mind that these perms and relaxers have harsh chemicals in them that chemically alter hair
and long-term use of these chemicals can cause harm to hair shafts and follicles causing some hair loss. If you can avoid the use of these chemicals
by all means do. The result could be the increased life of your hair.

If you decide to use perms or relaxers to process hair
be sure to use semi-permanent hair color or henna. This will avoid harsh reactions between the relaxer or perm and the ammonia and peroxide amounts in permanent dyes. It is always best to allow the hair to rest untreated as much as possible
and avoid mixing chemical processes. Another styling caution is against the overuse of hairstyles that pull the hair too tight
such as ponytails and braids
which will cause hair loss especially along the sides of the scalp. This syndrome is called traction alopecia. Keep in mind when styling hair that hair is living and growing
and is susceptible to the stress of constant pulling continuous abuse causes scarring
which will lead to permanent hair loss in the areas affected. Along with leaving the hair chemically untreated for a time
leaving it in a loose style without over-manipulation for as long as possible will ensure optimum results.