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Can caffeine be a good thing when it comes to hair growth? When it comes to your diet, you may already know that what you eat impacts the way your hair grows. Often, this focuses on the bad. Eating the wrong foods or too few of the good foods can cause your hair to stop growing or even to thin out. Yet, when it comes to finding the right solution for your hair, you may want to think about the use of caffeine. In fact, if you are drinking coffee each day, you may be seeing some improvements in your hair growth. How does that work?

When we think of hair loss, we have to focus on the most common factors impacting hair loss. Stress may be one. A hormone imbalance could be another. Still other times, it is genetics that causes that thinning hair to happen. Yet, there are other causes, many of which we may not easily recognize. A lack of sleep can affect hair growth. For many, this is a very common problem – getting consistently good sleep. It can impact all areas of your health. But how does poor sleep lead to hair loss?

Stress is bad for hair. The more you stress, the more likely you are to have hair that comes in thin or falls out too soon. Life is full of stress. The news does not make it any easier in today’s pandemic. It is normal to have and feel stress. Yet, when you are facing it, it is also important to work on managing stress, so it does not have a harmful effect on your body (and your hair).

Improving the health of your scalp and follicles can be an excellent way to improve the rate at which your hair grows. Many men and women struggle with thinning hair due to disruptions in the natural hair growth cycle. Other times, you may have underlying health conditions that limit your ability to grow hair at a normal rate. Often, some of the best ways to improve hair growth are using essential oils. Take a look at this option to find out just how well it may work for your needs.

It may seem simple to say you have a dry scalp. It could be very obvious to you. For other people, it can be very difficult to actually notice and, not noticing it means you are likely not taking care of it. Yet, scalp health is very important in minimizing hair loss. If you have not put enough attention into caring for your hair, now is the time to consider a change. A dry scalp may be uncomfortable, but it also means your skin is not getting the moisture it needs to remain healthy. That is a problem. How do you know if you have a dry scalp?

COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our lives including hair care and hair loss. Many are talking about just how much they miss visiting their favorite salon or how they have not had any one on one interactions and support from their stylist in far too long. It is true, good hair comes from routine visits to a professional. Yet, there are other factors to consider when it comes to COVID-19 and changes in your hair. If you are struggling with hair loss now, you are not alone. And, you are not alone in dealing with these complications.

Losing hair seems like something that just has to happen as you get older. That is not necessarily true. What is true is that some women are more likely to find themselves losing hair due to genetic factors. Yet, there are steps you can take to potentially reduce this risk. Ultimately, your goal should be to ensure that you are doing everything you can to keep your hair growing and healthy. When you do that, you may be able to reduce the risk of losing it. Take into consideration five of the most common reasons that women lose their hair and what you can do to avoid it.

Imagine becoming so sick that your hair falls out. Is that even possible? Hair loss or hair shedding can happen for many reasons. Sometimes it occurs as a result of high levels of stress on the body. When this is the case, you can count on a variety of factors influencing your hair loss and whether or not it improves. Every situation is different. Take a look at what can happen in some situations, but be sure to speak to your doctor about any hair loss you experience if you’ve been sick.

Since you were old enough to do it for yourself, you have been washing your own hair. Day in and day out, you probably follow the same process to ensure you are removing dirt, debris, and even sweat and oil buildup. But, are you really washing your hair the right way? For most people, there are several steps necessary to help ensure that your hair is getting clean. Yet, there are also additional things to consider that could help to improve your hair quality. At the same time, you do not want to do anything that could damage your hair.

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, there is plenty of uncertainty, discomfort, and stress to go around. Here at Unique Hair Concepts (UHC), it’s important to us that our clients feel safe and comfortable in every way.