6 Myths About Hair Growth

Everyone wants long, lustrous, and healthy hair that speaks for itself. But then, what are the definite ways to make the hair grow? This article will help you dispel some of the common myths about hair growth. Let us take a look at the following pointers to know more:

• Cutting will help promote hair growth – The first myth is that hair will grow if you cut it. However, cutting the hair does not make it strong or weak, or aid in hair growth. But yes, it can make your hair appear thicker because all the split-ends will be removed, and volume will be added.

• Massaging the scalp will make hair grow faster – We have heard this from time immemorial for generations that massaging the scalp will make your hair grow faster. On the contrary, there is never any direct effect of the physical stimulation of the of the scalp on the hair follicles. And on the contrary, prolonged massaging may cause frictional damage to the hair.

• Dandruff leads to hair loss – No, dandruff never leads to hair loss. However, vigorous scratching of the scalp, dry scalp, may lead to hair breakage, and therefore, hair loss. Therefore, when you go for hair loss treatment, make it a point to sort your dry scalp and dandruff issues as well.

• Frequently changing hair products leads to hair loss – There is no concrete evidence of the fact that changing shampoos or conditioners and other hair care products will lead to hair loss. Hence, if you want to experiment and try out different products, go ahead and do so.

• Young Women are Not affected by hair loss – Another myth of hair loss is the young women are not affected by it. But on the contrary, it can happen to anyone and everyone, irrespective of their age. For instance, they may face hair loss due to hormonal changes and other reasons.

• Stress can lead to decreased hair growth – There is no evidence of stress taking a toll on your hair loss, until and unless it is a major kind of traumatic stress or shock. Even then, the hair fall is for a temporary period (also called Telogen Effluvium).

These are some of the myths about hair growth that needs to be done away with right now. For more such hair care tips and facts, keep a tab on this space.

X Tips to Control Hair Fall

Hair fall is prevalent in almost all over the world and it affects both men and women. On an average, it is okay to loses over 80-100 strands per day. When this count increases abysmally, then the trouble begins. That said, here are some of the top tips that will help you control hair fall.

• Try Ayurveda – Ayurveda is an ancient science, which helps you regulate your diet, takes into consideration medicated massaging and use of several herbs. When you are opting for Ayurveda, you need to also follow a certain lifestyle and make sure that you follow it to the T. For instance, yogurt, whole grains, milk, green vegetables and milk, all need to be a part of the diet. Similarly, rubbing the hair with essential oils mixed with base oils can also help control hair fall to an extent.

• Aloe Vera Treatment – Aloe Vera is the wonder herb, which also helps treat hair fall to a major extent. It is an effective remedy to fight your hair troubles. You can apply it directly on the scalp. It will help balance the pH level and therefore, help the hair from breaking. This is an effective remedy, especially if you want to reduce hair fall that occurs due to irritation. All you need to do is massage the scalp thoroughly with aloe vera gel, leave it for some hours and then washing it completely with lukewarm water.

• Neem treatment – Neem or Margosa is one of the most effective remedies for treating hair fall, It has a number of medicinal properties and can be used to cure dandruff. This is what also helps in curbing hair fall to a major extent.

• T-shirt Dry Your hair – The way you dry your hair can also determine hair fall. For instance, if you are rubbing or combing wet hair immediately after a bath, it will be more prone to breakage and therefore, result in massive hair loss. What you can do instead, is switch to a T-shirt instead of a towel to dry your hair. It will be gentler and won’t lead to excessive hair fall.
  
• Dandruff treatment – Dandruff treatment in Kenya and elsewhere can be extremely effective for curbing hair loss to a major extent. Make it a point to opt for the best clinic and get your hair treated for dandruff.

Need more insights on hair care? Keep watching this space!

What Do I Need To Know About Dandruff?

Dandruff is a condition in which the scalp turns dry and greasy, creating dead skin that falls on the hair and the shoulders. The reason for dandruff can be many, including dry skin, sensitivity to certain products, seborrheic dermatitis and eczema. But more often than not, it is caused by the overgrowth of a yeast-like fungus called Malassezia.

How to know if I have dandruff and how to treat it?

Dandruff can be easily diagnosed with itchy, dry or scaly scalp. The skin may turn red and it can be visible between the hair.
Even though it is a chronic condition, dandruff can still be controlled with regular treatment. For instance, you can get specialized dandruff treatment in Kenya, which will allow you to reduce the flakes, get rid of the oiliness on the scalp, prevent dead skin from building up and so on and so forth. It is true that even anti-dandruff shampoos can help. But it depends on the specific shampoo and how your hair gets used to it.

What are some of the common beliefs about dandruff?

• Dandruff is affected by the weather – Weather has nothing to do with dandruff, although it can be bad in certain seasons that make the skin extra dry or extra oily.

• Dandruff is contagious – Dandruff is not contagious i.e., it never spreads from one person to another. If you have dandruff and you come in contact with another person, it will never spread to him. Even if they use your comb or a brush, they will not be affected with it.

• Dandruff leads to hair fall – Dandruff does not lead to hair fall per se. However, dandruff may lead to an itchy scalp and when you itch it, the hair may become loose and start falling.

• Dandruff gets worse by wearing a hat – This is another baseless fact because dandruff is never affected by what you wear on the head.

• Dandruff is a result of poor hygiene – Come what may dandruff is never the result of poor hygiene. It is simple a medical condition and not something that stems from personal habits.

These are some of the things that you need to know about dandruff. For similar write-ups, keep returning to this space as we will be back with more!!

٥ نصائح للعناية بالشعر المُموج من خلال مُكافحة التجعد

  

عندما يكون شعرك مُموج، إعتبر نفسك محظوظًا. إنه مزيج من الشعر المستقيم والشعر المموج ولكن مع عيب رئيسي واحد وهو التجعُد. والذي ينتج عن قلة ترطيب الشعر، مما يؤدي إلى إنفتاح المسام والسماح للهواء بالدخول. وهو ما يجعل الشعر يبدو هائش وتالف. دعونا نُلقي نظرة على بعض الطرق التي يُمكنك من خلالها العناية بشعرك المُموج من خلال مُكافحة التجعُد. 

  

• إختاري الشامبو المناسب -
•  الخطوة الأولى لمُحاربة التجعُد هي إختيار الشامبو الذي يخلو من الكبريتات. ويرجع ذلك إلى أن الكبريتات من المواد الكيميائية التي تُجرد وتُجفف الشعر. لحصول شعرك على الرطوبة المُناسبة، إختاري شامبو طبيعي أو عُشبي يحتوي على الجلسرين ويُساعد على ترطيبه بالكامل. هذه الأنواع من الشامبو مُفيدة بشكل لا يُصدق أيضاً عندما يتعلق الأمر بعلاج تساقُط الشعر. 

• لابد من إستخدام البلسم - 
• بالنسبة للأشخاص ذوي الشعر المُتموج، إستخدام البلسم أمرًا ضروريًا. تحتاجين إلى التأكد من وضع البلسم بشكل صحيح على الشعر وتوفير الترطيب اللازم له. هناك العديد من أنواع البلسم الخاصة المتاحة للشعر المجعد في السوق. يُمكنك الإختيار من بينها والتأكد من وضعها في كل مرة تقومين بغسل شعرك فيها. يُمكنك أيضاً غسل شعرك بالشامبو والبلسم معاً أو غسل شعرك بإستخدام البلسم فقط مرتين في الأسبوع. هذا سوف يضمن بقاء الزيوت الطبيعية في شعرك على أية حال. 

• وضع أقنعة الشعر - 
• إستخدام قناع الشعر المُرطب مرة واحدة على الأقل كل أسبوع إلى شهر هو خطوة ضرورية للمساعدة في ترطيب بُصيلات الشعر من الداخل. يُمكنك إما الإعتماد على الأقنعة الجاهزة التي تُباع في السوق أو تحضير القناع المُناسب لكِ في المنزل وتغطية شعرك به من الجزور إلى الأطراف. 

• التخلُص من الأدوات الحرارية - 
• التخلص من أدوات تنشيف الشعر الحرارية أمر لا بد منه للحفاظ على تموجاته صحية ولامعة. في المُقابل ما يُمكنك القيام به هو السماح لشعرك أن يجف بنسبة ٩٠ في المئة قبل البدء في تجفيفه. يُمكنك أيضاً الإعتماد على قميص لتجفيف شعرك بدلاً من إستخدام المنشفة لأنه أكثر لُطفاً على شعرك. هذا سيجعلك تشعرين بفرق كبير. 

• قومي بإختيار مشط خشبي -
•  تُساعدك الأمشاط الخشبية على توزيع الزيوت الطبيعية في الشعر. أيضا، سوف يُساعدك إستخدامها بإنتظام على أن يبدو شعرك مُتألقاً وأن تقومي بتصفيفه بشكل مثالي. فقط كوني حذرة عند تشابُك الشعر وسوف تكونين على ما يرام! 

 من التموج الطبيعي إلى الشعر المجعد، إذا كان لديكِ شعر مموج، لا تخجلين من التباهي بها. إعتمدي على هذه النصائح الشاملة لكي يتخلص شعرك من التجعد وكوني جاهزة أينما كنتِ! لمزيد من هذه النصائح الخاصة بالعناية بالشعر، إحتفظي بعلامة تبويب على هذه المساحة!