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Hair Loss And Hair Thinning: Part One

Hair loss and hair thinning is a condition that has always been linked with men but in reality it can affect anyone at any age. It is important to realize that losing your hair does not in many cases mean that you have male or female pattern baldness.

There are several causes for hair loss including many that do not have anything to do with the genes that were passed down to you by your family. For instance nutrition or more accurately poor nutrition can and does cause hair loss. It is vital for hair growth and health that we consume adequate amounts of protein and iron. The new compulsion with staying slim and trim by crash dieting, fad diets or eating disorders undoubtedly leads to hair thinning or hair loss. What we eat definitely affects the health of all parts of our bodies. Many individuals are mislead by the idea that your hair is dead, but the hair follicles from which your hair grows are very much alive and need nourishment.

Certain medications may also cause hair thinning or hair loss. The side effects for medications are not experienced equally by all individuals, therefore it is important to discuss this with your physician if you suddenly experience hair loss. This is especially important if you are taking medications to treat depression, high blood pressure, gout, arthritis or for various heart problems. In many instances your doctor will be able to give you an alternative medication that will not have the same side effects.

Hormone changes or imbalances can cause hair thinning or hair loss but this is generally temporary. For instance hormone levels are effected with pregnancy, the birth, thyroid conditions, stopping birth control pills, and menopause. Once hormones get back to normal levels normal hair growth will begin, however it should be noted that the hair it self may be slightly different in texture or appearance.

Mechanical damage of the hair follicles can lead to hair loss or hair thinning. If injury of the hair follicles is severe this can lead to scarring causing substandard growth or permanent loss of growth. Mechanical damage can be caused by diseases, infections of the scalp, or by over processing. It is important to keep your scalp healthy and to be gentle with your hair in general. It is believed that even excess wearing of ponytails and braids can cause damage to the hair follicles by the constant pull. Perms, hair dyes, curling irons and blow dryers are also believed to cause damage if they are over used. If you are causing damage to the dead hair shaft you can be fairly certain you are damaging the living hair follicle.

Another type of hair loss known as Teleogen effluvium is caused by a emotional or physical shock to the system. This can include; the sudden death of a loved one, a high fever, sudden or extreme weight loss, metabolic disturbances, or surgery. Again, not everyone’s body will react in the same way, however in some cases the shock causes the hair roots to prematurely enter into a resting state. Once in the resting state the hair is shed.

There are many explanations or causes for hair loss, therefore it is important that you seek the help of a physician before you assume you are simply going bald because of heredity. Hair loss and hair thinning may be an indication of an illness or the on set of an illness, for instance diabetes or lupus. Because the causes of hair thinning or hair loss are so varied a definite diagnosis needs to be acquired before you decide to seek out treatments on your own.

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October 18, 2009

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Causes For Hair Loss, Poor Nutrition, Stopping Birth Control Pills

Most Flattering Hair Style

Many people look to celebrities to find a new hair style—spending tons of money on all kinds of magazines only to frantically tear thru the pages in search of the perfect hair style. The oval face is the most versatile face. People with an oval face shape can wear most hair cut styles and lengths with it still looking “right”. The oval face is mathematically 1.5 times as long as its width, with the forehead slightly wider than the jaw. Oval face shape super hot now: Choppy bobs, long waves & shoulder-skimming shags. Round faces are characterised by a round chin. Because they lack the length of the oval face, the hair should be cut to create the illusion of length in the face. Bangs are flattering, but keep them long or sideswept.

Heart shaped faces are widest at the temples and narrowest at the jawline. Keep top layers soft and long. Square faces have a square jawline and hairline at the forehead. They are ‘too short’, so a suitable hair cut style seeks to create height elongating the face. Diamond shaped faces are widest at the cheekbones and narrow in the forehead and chin. By creating width at the forehead and minimising it at the cheekbones, the illusion of an oval face can be achieved. Pear shaped faces have a narrow forehead and are widest at the jawline, with a round chin. The objective of a suitable style of hair cut is to give the illusion of an oval face by creating width at the forehead and temples. The oblong face is generally described as having a high forehead, narrow bone structure and long, well defined chin.

If your face is oblong, then the goal is to balance out the length of the face to make it look more proportioned. Rectangular faces have a square chin and hairline, and are long and narrow. The ideal style of hair cut is one which creates width at the sides disguising the narrowness. A fringe can also shorten the face, and a style with a side part will help to reduce the square appearance. Diamond face shape is a cross between heart and oval. If you are a true diamond, you’ll be able to wear almost any style. Try hairstyles with lots of fringes, chaotic yet sexy and defined curls, chin-length bobs and shoulder length cuts with feathered edges. If you need to add fullness in order balance out your shape, going with thick layers or a bob of medium length, making sure the fullness lands where it is most needed, is your best bet.

Juliet Cohen writes articles for free hairstyles and fashion hairstyles tips. She also writes articles on hairstyles tips.

Hair Loss is not a problem without a solution

Causes of Hair loss or Hair Thinning Problems

Hair loss is a treatable problem, and hair loss cures are affected by the use of different types of gels, pills, lotions, and shampoos. There are plenty of hair loss reviews, which evaluate the effectiveness of hair loss treatments and provide statistical data based on user feedback.

Proper analysis of the cause of hair loss is important in selecting the right treatment. Poor nutrition may be the cause premature loss of hair in some cases, and genetic factors can lead to it in others. Where the causes are genetic, there are more chances that no hair loss cures are available for the condition. Anyway, genes have their own special equations in gifting characteristics to the next generation. So the fact that a man is bald does not mean that his son is also likely to be bald. There is every chance that his son will have a head full of thick and glossy hair that will make him fit to do a commercial on a shampoo.

Post-surgery hair loss is common in many people. An illness like typhoid, jaundice, or even a fever that persists for a few days is enough to cause hair fall. It could also be the after effect of a drug used for any of these problems. A scenario, that has its origin in a temporary dysfunction of the body, finds its balance on its own and returns to the normal level as the body recoups. Hormonal problems can directly affect the rate of loss of hair, one common manifestation of which is seen in women after childbirth. Activity of the thyroid gland is another cause, and the condition is quite amenable to treatment. A fungal infection, diabetes, etc. are other causes that may induce hair loss. Where the cause is the malfunctioning of an organ, or the side effect of a drug, the problem will not respond to treatments using hair loss shampoos, or other cures by external application.

Once you understand the cause of your hairs loss, choosing a proper hair loss treatment will become much easier. One way in which you can do this is by going through the hair loss reviews that web sites and print media give out. These reviews expertly compare the usefulness of different types of hair loss shampoos, and also explain why certain types of hair loss cures that are effective on some people are totally ineffective on others. The body constitution of each individual is different from that of another. So are their genetic factors, as well as the controlling environmental factors in each case. The cause of hair loss pretty much depends on a combination of these factors. Fully analyzing these causes alone will help you to get to the root of the problem. Your own perception and hair loss reviews may help you in doing it.

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Childbirth, Fungal Infection, Hormonal Problems

Steps for Getting Best Hair

The beauty is the most important thing of the womens. There are various types of the hair such as long hair, curly hair, dry hair, oily hair and so on. By using the type of the hair we can select the proper hairstyle. There are various techniques and fashions are available. The simple things are the foundation for success with any hair style. The men’s and women’s are very conscious about there hair style because hair is distinct part of the body. The hair style tips for smoothing hair, straightening hair, building volume and body in fine hair.

For the texturizing hair apply a small amount of mousse regularly through partly dried hair to create volume and texture and create the styling glue through with your fingers to create texture. The hair care technique contain the various stages such as haircut, hair colour. The hair cutting contains the wet cutting, dry cutting, razor cutting and clipper cutting. The heated rollers and hot sticks are used on hair for to make the hair dry. This is used for the to make the curly hair and give to proper shape to the hair. The medium wefts are used for the greater part of wefted addition hair. The medical signs consists of pseudo folliculitis, hair growth from a attached contributors place, and gender-change operations performed in men.

There are various products are used for the hair removal. These products are easily available in the market which give the shiny, clean and perfumed body. These products are useful for the to remove the unwanted hair from the body. There are various things which are used for this and they are plucking, waxing, bleaching, and so on. There are main two stages in which the hair are removed for temporary and permanent. These are epilation and depilation. The hairs are removed from the root of the hair and the clear skin.

For the colouring of the hair contains the three important things and they are process, toner and highlight. The changing of hair color is the most easiest and dramatic way to change the appearance. Now a day the hair coloring technique is very famous. The hair coloring contains the four steps such as permanent coloring dyes, semi-permanent hair dyes and temporary hair dyes. It is essential to get it done with an expert hair professional. The coloring of the hair gives the gorgeous looking and greater appearance. There are so many colours are used for the hair all are depend on the our choose.

Rachel Broune writes articles for hair techniques. He also writes for celebrity hairstyles and makeup tips.

Dry Hair, Gender Change, Hair Cutting

Hair Care Tips

I would like to share my hair care tips which are tried and effective. Now a days there are lots of persons who are facing severe hairloss problems. Out of my strict maintenance, i have observed many useful tips concerned to maintaining healthy haircare and the remedies of hairfall which are being given under which will be much useful for persons suffering from severe hair fall issues. I am sure anyone who uses these remedies will definitely get a real solution and their hair will be perfect, bright, shining and thick.

I was having very thick hair initially i.e, till i crosses my teen-age. It has become a old story in my twenties. In between I was feeling on and off with the hair loss. Sometimes i felt a severe hair fall and again the hair used to re-grow. Though it has been a continuous battle, I was having average thickness and never got back the previous lengthy, thick and beautiful hair I had once. Couples of year’s back, things have become very worst. I was suffering from typhoid fever and faced terrible hair loss. Daily a bunch of hair used to fall and during head bath, the loss is too much. I got frustrated. For females, hair is very important. I could not imagine me being bald at an young age since i have not crossed even my mid-thirties.

I went to laser clinics for taking hair care treatments. They said they are offering laser-comb regrowth treatments and that has turned ineffective. During the first three days after taking the treatment, the hair loss has got reduced to some extent. Again either the fourth or fifth day, it has started falling off heavily. While I had my consultation with the Clinic people, they said , results are not common for everyone. You have to keep trying again and again. I completed my 15th sitting waiting anxiously for some results. But No use and no miracle happened.

Then I went to the Dermologist. He suggested me to take some Iron tablets and gave me some B Complex vitamins . Went for a blood test and my HB level is normal and my thyriod is normal . Started consuming the tablets and no specific results found.

Went to some Beauty parlours too since they said root stimulation therapies will make the hair healthy and the falling roots will be restored and the hair will grow back. While the beautician combs my hair, tears used to come in my eyes as I saw 100′s of strands coming in the comb. I said the beautician, don’t put comb on the wet hair (They used to apply either oil or lotion and after that putting comb to divide the hair into particles and to comb the hair for putting hair packs or so). It has been much damaging to the hair. The very next day after taking the treatments, I found the volume of my hair has got minimized to half.

Took lots of supplements from Amway to check whether it controls hair care and gets my real hair back. Nothing worked. I hope I would have spent more than 5000 Dollars in these two years for such kinds of treatments and so.

Got really worried. Upset. Frustrated. Then I have been keeping on searching in Internet as well read lots and lots of books on Hair care and tried my own personal remedies. First of all I found I am doing a basic mistake in dieting. To go for weight loss , I was taking liquid diet. I first stopped that diet and took proper healthy foods. Morning I used to take the breakfast comprises of Fruits (1/2 apple, 1/2 orange, 2 pieces of papaya, 2 pieces of pineapple, 5-6 strawberries, 20 grapes) and with that I was taking Kellogg’s cereal in milk or oats in Milk. Then I took Almonds, walnut and Cashews i.e. each 5 or together 15 mixed.

Lunch: Comprised Big Salads of Cucumber ,Tomato, Onion, Carrot , Cabbage + Little rice ( two to three spoonful ) + Dhal ( either Channa Dhal or rajma or chick peas ) + One cup curd + Rasam mixed with 5 cloves of Garlic.

Evening for snacks – I started taking 1/2 apple or one orange + some Nuts ( 15-20)

Night – Dosas two or three / idlis 2-3 prepared by using soya beans + Little Rice + Urud Dhal. In between 2-5 dates / 10-15 raisins.

For tea – coffee, I have gone for Green teas / black coffee or tea in between.

Though I have not lost much weight in this diet, I was maintaining a wonderful hair and suddenly the hair fall has got stopped.

Along with this I used to do 30 minutes of brisk walking and 20 minutes breathing exercises too. I have practiced Yoga for another 30 minutes. The details of Yoga exercises which has been followed by me are being found in the website www.womenhealthandbeauty.com,www.pearlscorniche.com.

I used to comb my hair daily. Not a vigorous brushing. During nights 10-15 minuites mild brushing by using a soft brushed comb. Three days once I have been using homemade Oil prepared by me by mixing Coconut Oil + Castor Oil + Olive Oil in equal quantities. I used to fry Curry leaves and Hibiscus leaves in that oil and make use of the oil after removing the boiled leaves. After dabbing the oil with the help of cotton (the oil has to be heated for giving a mild heat on the scalp) I used to wrap my head by tieing a Turkey Towel on my head. (The towel has to be dipped in warm water so that the oil which has been applied in the scalp will get penetrated into the scalp and we will get the good effects of using the oil.

Weekly once I used to apply Methi + Curd (Soaked overnight and in the morning grind softly and apply on the scalp – can use 3 teaspoons of Methi + 1/2 cup of curd) and this pack I used to keep on my scalp for one hour and then used to wash my hair with shikakai. If on emergencies, I have to rush out, I was using Shampoo but a good quality protein shampoo. Then applying conditioner on the hair. Leave it for 5 minutes and was having a clean wash.

I am following this routine for more than 3 months and my hair is very healthy, dark and even graying has got stopped. Hair fall is completely out and regrowth has got started. I should say particularly thanks to the website www.womenhealthandbeauty.com, which has really helped me in giving heaps of tips which are inexpensive. They are having some rare herbal treatments too, which are very much effective. Rather than getting fed up and wasting money and one fine day seeing the hairless scalp, I have tried their home remedies and the same are really working for me. I will be happy to hear some more informations and ready to share more tips of mine. Kindly contact me if you are a vivid hair growth lover and much interested in keeping a healthy hair. We can share our experiences mutually.

Fifth Day, Laser Comb, Strict Maintenance