28

Jan

6 Tips You Can Do Now For Healthier Hair

6 Tips You Can Do Now For Healthier Hair
1.Double check your home treatments and technique

When treating your own hair at home, it’s easy to be overzealous and damage your scalp without even knowing. Because you can’t easily view your scalp, you won’t even notice the difference. If you straighten, process, color, or heat your hair at home, try getting a second opinion from a professional to make sure you are doing it correctly. Paying a stylist to do it once is cheap in the long run, and may teach you some important techniques that you can use when you style at home.

2. Make sure you’re getting enough vitamins.

The modern diet of our society can be an insufficient source of vitamins and minerals that are used by the body to maintain healthy hair. For instance, Iron-deficiency anemia is common when the body isn’t getting enough iron. You can get your vitamin levels checked by monitoring your daily intake, or by having your physician run a test. Vitamin deficiencies can be easily resolved by supplementing your daily intake with a multi-vitamin.

3. Get rid of hairstyles that tug on your hair.

Braids and weaves that are made too tight often pull out hair that otherwise would be on your head. Keep your ponytails and braids loose to keep your hair from unnecessarily being pulled out.

4. Skip the flat iron if your hair is still wet.

Wet hair breaks easier than dry hair. Before doing any form of tugging on your hair, make sure your hair has adequately dried via air or a soft blow dry. Blow dry on the lowest setting and feel your hair over time. It will look and feel significantly healthier than blasting it on high heat all the time.

5. Do not leave products in for longer than advised.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, that tingling feeling you feel on your scalp by leaving products in for longer than advised may be significantly damaging your hair and scalp. Follow the instructions and recommended time to minimize hair and scalp damage.

6. Eat adequate amounts of protein.

Protein is one of the main building blocks of hair. Check your diet to make sure you’re getting enough. The more active you are, the more protein you will need in your diet to promote healthy hair growth.

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17

Dec

Horsetail Silica Extract Can Give Your Hair A Healthy Boost

Horsetail Silica Extract Can Give Your Hair A Healthy BoostWhat Is Horsetail?

It can be a real frustration when your hair is falling out or not growing as fast as you’d like, but horsetail can help. In case you’re wondering what horsetail is, it’s a plant that gets its name from looking like the tail of a horse. It’s been used by herbalists in different cultures for centuries.

The History of Horsetail

The plant is known for providing a variety of benefits for the health of human beings. It’s also been used for making tools and whistles, as well as for sandpaper. For beauty, it’s been used in makeup and shampoo. Horsetail is chock full of minerals and nutrients that are good for people, including: calcium, fatty acids, silica, iron, and manganese, just to name a few. So, you will find that Horsetail is great for you.

How Does Horsetail Help Hair Health?

Now, let’s get to the point. Why is this stuff good for my hair? Research has shown that horsetail silica extract encourages hair growth. Another plus is it will help reduce dandruff and split ends. It’s a great ingredient to have in your shampoo. Some people get their daily Horsetail by consuming teas that have Horsetail in it.

How To Use Horsetail

If you mix Horsetail into your hair with some coconut oil or olive oil, you will find that it increases the circulation to your scalp. It will stimulate your scalp to help you grow more hair and strengthen the hair you have via your hair follicles. The mixture should be left in for about ten minutes and washed afterwards with regular shampoo. The horsetail mixture can be used like a regular conditioner. Finally, it’s also a good idea to take a supplement that contains horsetail or drink a tea that contains it as part of your daily nutritional intake. It’s a great natural remedy for your hair.

Your turn! What are your thoughts? Join the discussion by leaving a comment below.

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17

Oct

Hair-Raising Facts on Hair

Hair-Raising Facts on HairHave you ever tried to count the hairs on your head? It may seem like a task that you can complete with some time, but chances are you’ll never make it. The average individual has approximately 100,000 hairs on his or her head. This number is the same for both men and women. Do you think that you could count that many tiny hairs?

More on Hair

On an average day an individual will lose 60 to 70 hairs. But don’t worry. Most of those hairs are replaced with new growth. The average person will also regrow about ½ an inch of hair every single month!

Hair on the head is not constantly growing, however. If it did you might see yourself looking like a gorilla and not liking what you are seeing. There are active phases and resting phases. The active phase is known as the anagen phase while the resting phases is known as the telogen phase. The hair comes out of the head during the telogen phase.

Why Do We Have Hair?

Do you have any guesses? Hair protects the skin from harm and irritants. Our entire body is actually covered in hair, although some of it is too fine for us to see. The only exception to this is the palms of the hands and the feet. These two areas do not have any hair on them. Of course, men have more hair than women in most cases.

Hair is something that each and every individual has, and some of us have more than others. Hair plays an important part in how we perceive other people and how they perceive us, so it is no wonder that most people look for ways in which they can prolong the life of their hair, make their hair appear fuller and healthier, and try to regrow hair that has been lost through aging.

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22

Aug

Can Clogged Pores Cause Hair Loss?

Can Clogged Pores Cause Hair Loss?When it comes to matters of the hair there is a big difference between the truth and what you choose to believe in. Today there are so many people who choose to believe in lies instead of believing in the truth. There are lots of people who have in the recent past come to claim that there is a connection between clogging of the pores and hair loss. In such a case therefore you need to make sure that you have the truth on that matter. Well, it is a fact that there is no relation between these two things. As a matter of fact, scientists have over the years come to prove that the clogging of pores can only cause acne, and in no way does this cause baldness. Therefore you need to make sure that you get your facts straight.

It is also important for you to note that regular shampooing is one of the main ways of handling the clogging situation. This is so as long as you can ensure that it is vigorous. There are so many credible reports to this end, and for the same reason you need to make sure that you read widely before you make a decision based on such knowledge. You can always feel free to consult also since there are lots of people who can also assist you on the same.

Baldness is not in any way caused by clogged hair. As a matter of fact it has been proven time and again that baldness is caused pretty much through anxiety and stress. These are some of the major causes of baldness in the human hair system. Well of course there is also the fact that hair loss usually happens as a result of deficiency in iron content in meals. These are some of the main reasons why the hair loss happens in people. Besides that for guys it might be a matter of hormonal growth while it has also been proven that those who are on body building steroids also are at risk of suffering the same thanks to the fact that the bodies experience an increase in hormone production.

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30

Jul

What Will Happen if I Stop Washing My Hair?

What Will Happen if I Stop Washing my Hair?Beauty experts agree that you should wash and condition your hair on a regular basis, but some people wash and do not use any soap or shampoo. Does this sound a bit strange to you? Many people feel that this is actually beneficial. While the verdict is still out, washing your hair without soaps could be something that you will enjoy doing. Let’s take a closer look.

No-Soap Hair Washing

Take a look at the ingredient list on your favorite bottle of shampoo. Chances are you will see a long list of ingredients that you cannot even pronounce the name of! These substances cleanse the hair but they can also damage it at the same time. What a situation to find yourself in! Making the transition to washing your hair without shampoo or soap could eliminate any possible damages that you could find coming your way with their use. So does this mean that you should use only water to wash your hair? Not at all! You can use a conditioner on your hair only, but should never simply use only water. You may experience a bit of oiliness within the first day or two of using a conditioner-only cleansing, however once this time has passed your hair will be softer, shinier and easier to manage. Not only this, you can save a ton of money using a conditioner-only hair cleaning regimen. Imagine how much there is to be saved when you eliminate this regular expense from your budget. If you are interested in healthier, more beautiful looking hair, this may be the option that surpasses all of your expectations and then some. It is a definite change, but is well worth it when the day is said and done. Take a look at more about this new trend, and discover how many benefits could come your way. Resources

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09

Jul

Is Hair Loss Caused by Clogged Pores?

Is Hair Loss Caused by Clogged Pores?When it comes to our hair we can best be described as proud lions showing off our manes. Billions of dollars are spent every year in hair care products alone, and when it comes to baldness no expense is spared. Losing your hair can be a hard pill to swallow because our hair becomes part of our identity, who we are, and how we see ourselves in the world.

Unfortunately, when it comes to hair loss there are a lot of half-truths and myths out there that tend to lead people seeking information astray. One of the biggest myths often portrayed to people losing hair is that clogged pores cause hair loss. Well, today we are going to put that myth to rest.

The clogged pores myth was most likely conceived by a salesman trying to sell a new shampoo to clean clogged pores and restore hair growth. The only thing clogged pores can cause is acne, not hair loss. If clogged pores were all there was to hair loss then a good shampooing every day would fix the problem. Then we would have to deal with another myth of hair loss “does washing your hair too much cause hair loss”, and no, it’s doesn’t.

For hundreds of years the hair-challenged have been trying to figure out the reasons for hair loss, and along the way many myths have come and gone. Most of these myths, like clogged pores, have merely been sales gimmicks to get you to buy hope in a bottle.

When it comes to reasons for hair loss there are only a few factors that come into play. Heredity, some medications, and an underlying medical condition top the list. So, take the myths for what they are and seek out the real information you need to get a better handle on why you might be losing your hair.

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26

Mar

Do Styling Products Cause Hair Loss?

Fact or fiction?

do styling products cause hair loss

*Photo courtesy of Cour10e Fox

Do you want to have your hair stay longer for a very long time without risking going bald? The chances of you getting so many yes answers to this question are very high. There are so many people who will stop at nothing to make sure that they get to retain their hair. Well, much as this is a dream come true for many people, some are never that lucky. There are lots of myths that have been put up to try and explain the issue of hair loss to many people. One of the most common of these is that hair gel and hair spray usually cause hair loss. This is as far from the truth as can be. There are so many logical reasons why hair loss is persistent, and you can be sure that your incessant use of gel and hairspray do not rank up high on the list of things not to do.

Can styling products cause hair loss?

Hair gel has its own disadvantages in as far as the hair is concerned but none of them includes making you go bald. In most cases the use of hair gel only makes your hair dry. Besides that it has also been reported to cause extensive damage to your strands of hair individually. However the one thing that hair gel does not do is causing baldness. Over time there are so many scientists who have been able to prove that hair loss is not caused by use of hair products, and it is high time you got to believe this.

It could be other causes

There are lots of reasons why you might lose your hair. A good number of the reasons have been exploited already in lots of avenues. From shock to heredity and hormonal changes, all these are some of the most prevalent reasons why you tend to lose hair. There are also those who lose their hair as a result of medical conditions or some form of illness. Some of the medicines that have been known to cause this include the medicines for depression, blood pressure and heart conditions. Those who take medicines for joint inflammations are also at a risk of suffering hair loss.

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13

Feb

The Link Between Color Treatments and Hair Loss

Color treatment fact or fiction?

*Photo courtesy of blancalala

*Photo courtesy of blancalala

When it comes to matters of the hair, you can rest assured that there are so many different opinions that people have in the world today. All these opinions are so diverse that some of them might actually cause you some hair raising moments. The one thing that you have to be aware of however is the fact that there is a big difference between the truth and fallacies as far as hair treatments are concerned. When you come to think about it, you need to be very keen to make sure that you do not end up believing in the wrong things as many people have.

Use color treatments correctly

One of the most common misconceptions that we have in the world today is that constant use of color treatment can lead to hair loss. Sounds like something you have heard in the recent past, right? Well, in the event that you have heard of the same, you can rest assured that this is all but a fallacy. However there is some near truth in it, which you should as a matter of fact consider carefully.

The fact remains that color treatment is an awesome thing to do, and as a matter of fact it makes you feel awesome, like you are a new person. It is however important for you to know that all components of color treatments are composed of some chemicals. All the chemicals are designed in such a way that they can make your hair feeling as good as new. However, you need to be very careful.

The reason for this according to UK hairdressers is due to the fact that all the chemicals used up in the color treatments can be dangerous to you, if and only if they are used in the wrong way. Always be keen to make sure that you do not get to use the coloring on your hair inappropriately. Besides that however, you can also consult a dermatologist or your nearest medical physician in the event that you are looking to try something new on your hair. This is especially so in the event that you have been having problems with your hair in the past.

Our blog entries are for your information only and are not intended as medical advice. Because everyone is different, we recommend you work with your medical professional to determine what’s best for you. Toji: Pure Density is designed to support healthy hair growth, and comes with a 3-bottle guarantee. Yes – this means you can try it for 3 months, and if you don’t grow faster, thicker, longer hair we will gladly provide you a complete, 100% money back, refund . For more info, check out our site: www.tojilife.com.

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08

Jan

Insta-Hair: Do Miracle Hair Growth Products Work?

Do Miracle Hair Growth Products Work?

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“Full head of hair in a week with our MIRACLE SHAMPOO!” “An instant coif with SPRAY ON HAIR!” With all of the miracle hair-growth products blaring on the TV nowadays, you would think that all of your hair-loss worries are just temporary, that there is a miracle hair product out there – but that you just have not found it yet.

Not Always What They Are Said To Be

Hair re-growth products can be beneficial to people that have significant hair loss, but you should know that they are not the instant gratification that the commercials imply. If your hair loss is not due to a medical condition, there are hormones and vitamins that can help stimulate hair growth.

Get As Many Nutrients As Possible

Enter that pesky little hormone dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, which stops hair growth by blocking the flow of blood to the scalp. To stop DHT from taking over your feeble follicles, invest in a hair vitamin with DHT blockers. These vitamins aim to replenish the vitamins and nutrients that are vital for hair growth. Make sure you use one that has a variety of nutrients, like Biotin and healthy oils, that assist in hair health and growth.

Still Want Instant Gratification?

Now, if instant gratification is more your speed, ignore those commercials on TV – unless you like throwing money down the drain. Instead, have you ever thought of a hair transplant, or even a wig? Now that, my dear reader, is miracle insta-hair growth.

Our blog entries are for your information only and are not intended as medical advice. Because everyone is different, we recommend you work with your medical professional to determine what’s best for you. Toji: Pure Density is designed to support healthy hair growth, and comes with a 3-bottle guarantee. Yes – this means you can try it for 3 months, and if you don’t grow faster, thicker, longer hair we will gladly provide you a complete, 100% money back, refund . For more info, check out our site: www.tojilife.com.

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27

Nov

Split Ends and Hair Growth

split ends and hair scissors

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Are split ends and hair growth related?

The dreaded split ends that make your hair look like you haven’t paid attention to it in weeks, frizzy and uncontrollable. Oftentimes friends and family (and even strangers on the street) will tell you to cut off split ends the moment you identify them. So oftentimes we do, but why exactly are we cutting those split ends, does it provide any benefit or do we do it because it’s what we  have always done’? Are split ends and hair growth correlated?

Why we cut off split ends

First things first, look at this incredible close-up of what split ends look like – pretty damaged as is. What you are seeing there is the cortex, which is composed of long-coiled proteins called keratin that provide texture and strength to your hair. Usually the cuticle protects this layer, but with split ends, the cuticle is damaged. This causes the protein fibers to unravel.

Now, what happens if you do not cut off the problem area is the shaft of each and every individual hair is going to continue to split. In other words, the problem is going to spread, like a crack in your windshield. What starts as a small problem, eventually grows and becomes a much larger problem. Therefore, unless you cut it off now, you will have to cut off a larger amount of hair later to resolve the problem.

When to cut them off

The moment that split ends occur, you only need a light trim, maybe about a half-inch or so to take care of the problem area. Wait longer, maybe an inch past the tips, and you are left with no other alternative but to take off considerably more.

There are lots of steps you can take to prevent split ends, but the second they occur the best step to take is just cutting them off to prevent future damage to the rest of your hair. Although split ends and hair growth are not directly correlated, managing split ends can increase how much healthy hair you have in the long run.

Our blog entries are for your information only and are not intended as medical advice. Because everyone is different, we recommend you work with your medical professional to determine what’s best for you. Toji: Pure Density is designed to support healthy hair growth, and comes with a 3-bottle guarantee. Yes – this means you can try it for 3 months, and if you don’t grow faster, thicker, longer hair we will gladly provide you a complete, 100% money back, refund . For more info, check out our site: www.tojilife.com.

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