It is not uncommon for individuals to have thinning hair. Many men and women will experience some hair loss or at least thinning throughout their lifetime. In some cases, the cause is something you can reverse, such as seeing your hair grow back after you stop a medication or treatment that causes you to lose it. Other times, we do not know what is behind that hair loss. However, there are a number of things that we do know can worsen hair loss. Take a look at a few of the mistakes you are making that could be causing or worsening your hair thinning right now.
You Are Over Styling Your Hair
Everyone loves to have a bit of a bounce in their hair from the perfectly placed curl. Others want their hair to be as straight as possible. It takes a lot of work and processing of your hair to create this. And, all of that work is causing damage to it as well. When it comes to mistakes, this is one of the easiest ones to fix. All you need to do is to stop over-styling your hair and, instead, focusing on using fewer chemical styling methods, such as perms and chemical treatments. Also, work yourself away from using a lot of heat on your hair as well.
You’re Using Too Many Styling Products (and the Wrong Type)
Another key concern for many people is using too many products to style your hair. Even if they are good quality products, you want to be sure they are not going to damage your hair. For example, if you are using numerous mousses, sprays, and other additives, you are putting a lot of pressure on your hair to handle it. Over time, these products will clog your pores and make it harder for the follicles to grow hair. Rather, they start shedding hair. This can contribute to your hair loss. More so, you will also find that using chemical-based products is less beneficial than using organic and healthy products.
You Are Using Dry Shampoo Often
Dry shampoo is often the go-to option when you have to be somewhere fast. Using it once in a while can be an okay decision. However, many people are using it more often than they should. The more you use it, the more residue that is left on your hair. That ends up on your scalp, and like any other chemical, it clogs your pores. If you have to use this type of product, try to do so infrequently to reduce the damage it can cause.
Letting Your Hair Become Sun Damaged
Too much sun is never good for your skin. It is also damaging to your hair, even if you did not know that was the case. It is not uncommon for people who have hair that’s already thinning to experience additional damage from overexposure to the sun. This can virtually fry your hair. This causes the individual hairs to become damaged, leading to split ends and breakage. You may have more frizz as a result of this. It is important to try to keep your hair covered if you plan to be out in the sun for extended period of time.
Your Diet Is Working Against You
If you have a significant amount of hair thinning or loss, take into consideration the importance of improving your diet. It is very common for diet to be a factor in the development of less hair. To stimulate your follicles to grow hair, then, you need to boost the nutrition they are getting. You can do this in a number of ways, including eating more vitamins and minerals through a larger variety of fruits and vegetables. You also want to choose to reduce some of the processed foods from your diet. And, add a supplement to your diet each day.
Each of these mistakes can play a role in how well your hair is capable of restoring to a natural level of health. If you have hair thinning work to address this as a first step, then, take steps to support your hair as it works to recover. To learn more and for a complimentary hair and scalp analysis, contact the team at Unique Hair Concepts.
