Do you see
more hair strands on your comb recently? Or do you notice that your pompadour
isn’t that voluminous anymore? If any of this answer is YES then maybe your hair has started to become weak.
But every
problems do have a solution right? Let us get some tips from the best hair transplant
clinic in Kolkata
before it’s too late!
1. Lower the heat.
We
understand that keeping your hair on point makes you stand out every time, be
it in the parties or the office meetings, but you need to understand that
regular usage of blow dryer, iron curler or flat iron straightener will dry out
your hair, make it frizzy and prone to damage. So instead of using them
regularly, try to use it as seldom as possible.
2. Shampoos!
No one likes
a greasy or sticky hair but do you know that or scalp
secrete natural oils to keep our hair follicles moist. Now using shampoos
everyday will not only wash off the external oils and dirt but will also take
out the natural oil from the scalp and dry it out which will result in dry hair
and weak hair shaft.
So instead
of using shampoos regularly, use every alternate days and go easy on your
scalp.
3. No brush on wet hair.
Most of us
are not a very early riser and the busiest time of our schedule is when we get
ready for our work. We forget to towel dry our hair and simply brush it off.
THAT’S A BIG NO!
When your
hair is wet the roots are the weakest at that time. Whenever you brush your
hair you will definitely notice quite a number of hair strands in your
brush/comb and which may eventually lead to hair loss and balding.
4. Increase Vitamin intake.
Like other
nutrients Vitamins are one of the most important nutrients for luscious,
voluminous and silky hair. Vitamins and minerals that are important for your
hair growth are:
·
Vitamin A: found in sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, spinach, milk, eggs,
and yogurt
·
B vitamins, especially biotin: found in egg yolk, liver, salmon, avocados,
nuts and seeds, and dairy products
·
Vitamin C: good sources include citrus fruits, strawberries, and bell peppers
·
Vitamin D: found in fatty fish, egg yolk, and fortified foods like milk and
orange juice
·
Vitamin E: good sources include sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, and
avocados
·
Iron: found in oysters, clams, eggs, red meat, lentils, and spinach
·
Zinc: good sources include oysters, beef, pumpkin seeds, and lentils
Not every
time vitamin intakes from our food is enough so sometimes so multivitamins that
consists vitamins and minerals are a good alternative.
5. Proteins are important.
Hair
follicles are mainly made of proteins, so thinning and hair fall may be the
reason of insufficient protein in your diet.
Protein rich food that will boost
your hair growth are:
·
Eggs
·
Fish
·
Lean meat
·
Nuts
·
Beans
·
Spinaches and kales
6. Scalp Massage
Blood
circulation in the helps in boosting the health and condition of the scalp
which eventually indicates better hair growth. A study in 2016 shows that
massaging your scalp for 4 minutes a day leads to thicker and faster hair
growth.
You can
massage your own scalp with your fingertips in a circular motion at any time of
the day.
7. Egg yolk mask
The egg
yolk consist the same proteins that are found in the hair follicles. Also a
research in 2018 says Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Biotin and Folate are found in egg
yolk which promotes hair growth.
Making an egg yolk mask can be done
in the following method:
·
Use 3 egg yolks and 3–4 tbsp. of slightly warm coconut oil.
·
Mix the two ingredients together well.
· Once the mixture is
well-blended, apply to your scalp and roots.
·
Put a shower cap over your head once the mixture has been applied.
·
Let it sit on your head for 10–15 minutes.
·
Rinse it out with cool water.
8. Aloe
Vera
Applying Aloe Vera on your scalp may
help in promoting hair growth as it is rich in Vitamin A, C and E. Though the
beneficiary result of topical application of Aloe Vera in the scalp is still
unclear as there is no perfect evidence of Aloe Vera penetration the skin.
You can use pure Aloe Vera gel from
plant or use any hair product with aloe vera in it.
9. T-shirt
over Towel.
The terry-cloth towels that we use
mostly can damage the hair due to the friction generated when rubbing the hair
after shower. As mentioned before that the hair roots are in the weakest state
when they are wet, so instead of terry cloth towel a micro fibre towel is much
preferred to damp off the hair and get out the excess water instead of rubbing
it.
Your T-shirt can be good alternative
to the micro-fibre towels as the fabric are lighter and softer compared to the
terry-cloth towels and will not damage the hair.
10.
Hot-oil treatment
Treating your hair with hot oil is
good way of restoring moisture to frizzy and damaged hair. A mixture of coconut
and avocado oil is especially beneficial. According to a 2003 study, coconut oil
has the ability to reduce protein loss in both damaged and undamaged hair.
11.
End it with a cool note.
Everyone loves a nice hot
shower but do you know that too much hot water is bad for your hair roots as
well as the cuticles. Steam in the hot shower can open up the cuticle and let
your hair become dry and frizzy and prone to breakage.
So instead of hot shower,
lather up with lukewarm water and end it with spray of cold water in the scalp
which will seal the cuticle and prevent the breakage of hair.
Taking care of hair is all
about dedication, patience, perseverance and doing the right things. These tips
from the best hair
transplant clinic in Kolkata will help you in the long run.