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Get Your Hair to Grow Back with Hair Regeneration

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It’s very normal for you to lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair per day. But sometimes, from stress or post-pregnancy, hair fall can occur much more than we’d like. It leaves us with thinner hair and less confidence.

Most of the time, it’s nothing to worry about. You may worry when you find a lot of hair in the drain of your shower, but that’s usually from hairs that are loose already. The time to worry is if you have bald spots, clumps of hair falling out at a time, or patchiness. Getting a thorough checkup from your doctor is advised to make sure you don’t have a serious health condition.

Why does hair fall out?

When more hair than usual falls out, it’s typically due to stress or an illness. Other reasons you could be losing your locks are due to thyroid conditions, nutritional deficiencies, pregnancy, alopecia, or female pattern hair loss.

Additionally, if you over-treat your hair to bleaching, heat styling, excessive washing or brushing, you may notice less hair on your head over time. When your hair follicles have been stretched or split from certain taxing hair treatments, you compromise your hair follicles.

Understanding the Life Cycle of Hair

Hair, whether it’s healthy or not, grows in different stages. Every hair on your head is in a different stage which can be anywhere from two to five years. This way, when it’s the end of a hair’s life cycle, you don’t suddenly wake up without any hair. The anagen phase is when your hair strand is growing. Something that stops your hair from this growing is called anagen effluvium, which is more commonly called hair loss.

Next is the catagen phase which lasts two to three weeks. Only about 2% of your hair is in this phase. The telogen phase is the last one where you’re likely to have about 9% of yours hairs currently in this stage. When you have hair loss, you have over 10% of your hair in the telogen phase.

Am I Losing Too Much Hair?

To know whether you should be concerned or not, try a pull test. Take a small area of clean, dry hair and then run your fingers gently through it. Give it a slight tug at the end. If more than three hairs are left in your hand after you give it a tug, you are experiencing hair loss.

Let Hair Regeneration Help

While we advise you make sure you don’t have a chronic illness causing your hair loss by visiting your doctor, you should also visit Oriental Hair Solutions. We have a special promotion going on for a very limited time that will help you regenerate your hair and have a healthy head full of it once again. Get 2 sessions of 9 Steps Hair Regeneration Treatment + 1 Herbal Formulated Hair Tonic at $28 (regular price: $538). Schedule your appointment today!

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How to Achieve Your Most Beautiful and Healthy Hair Ever

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Do you color or chemically-treat your hair often? If so, it probably shows. Dermatologists continually warn about the harsh chemicals and heat styling tools you use because they can damage the hair and the scalp. Hair can’t heal itself once damaged because it’s not alive. But the scalp is! And learning how to care for it is the key to unlocking gorgeous and healthy hair.

Here’s how to have more gorgeous, healthier hair!

1. Stop over-processing

Fried and dried out hair doesn’t look good on anyone. Stop bleaching it and coloring it. If you have greys you’re trying to cover, see your stylist instead of doing it yourself. Choose a shade that blends better with your roots, and a coloring product that doesn’t contain ammonia or harsh chemicals.

2. Take it easy with the heat-styling tools

Applying too much heat to your hair too often will cause it to go brittle and dry. If you love the look of your hair when it’s straight, try letting it air-dry instead and then spraying it with a heat protection spray before ironing it out.

3. Use lower settings on hair dryers and other tools

For hair dryers, start off with the lowest setting first, then turn up the heat. It also helps to use a low-to-medium heat and then blast it with the cold setting to prevent hair from getting too hot. For other styling tools, keep the heat turned down lower and work quickly to avoid burning your hair.

4. Try a moist towel

When styling with a ceramic flat iron, try using a thin moist towel as a barrier in your device to protect your hair from the direct heat.

5. Chemical perms and straighteners can damage the hair and scalp

We all want the hair we don’t have naturally. If it’s straight, you likely dream of curls and if it’s curly, you always envy your friends with straight hair. While getting these treatments can help you avoid heat damage, these can cause damage to your hair and scalp due to the chemicals used, especially if you do them regularly. Keratin treatments, for example, usually contain formaldehyde, which can be linked to higher cancer risks.

6. Use quality products

Never ever use hair products that contain sulfates or parabens. Look for products that nourish your hair and scalp with antioxidants without using dangerous chemicals.

7. Revive your scalp with a detox

If you truly want your hair to look exceptional all around, get a scalp detox. This goes beyond shampooing to help lift away impurities, excess sebum, and product buildup to relieve your scalp and boost hair growth.

And lucky you! Now you can enjoy 1 session of Scalp Detox Therapy + Hair Growth Ampoule + 1 Herbal Formulated Hair Shampoo for only $18 (regular price $478) when you make an appointment at Oriental Hair Solutions today! Hurry – this offer is for a limited time only!

 

 

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Why You Probably Need a Scalp Detox to Boost Your Hair Growth

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Have you ever had your scalp detoxed? If not, it’s time to start. While you might think that simply washing your hair is enough to detox it, it’s definitely not the same. Everything you apply to your hair adheres to your scalp and compromises its delicate microbiome. This is why a scalp detox is essential.

Here are 6 reasons why you should schedule a scalp detox at Oriental Hair Solutions!

1. You don’t wash your hair every day

It’s true that you don’t need to wash your hair every day, but if you go that route, you need to take care to detox your scalp. Using the right shampoo helps but when you skip days of hair washing, you allow your scalp to clog with sebum, product buildup and residue. When those hair follicles get clogged, guess what? The won’t grow new hair!

Too much washing can have its own problems too which is why we say don’t worry about washing it every day, but DO make time for a scalp detox!

2. You’re dieting

When you get on the trolley of a new diet or lifestyle change, the toxins you’re cleansing from your body come out all over. That includes on the top of your head. These can create breakouts and irritations on the scalp. A scalp detox can help you draw all the toxins out and soothe the scalp.

3. Your hair is thinning out

When you’re otherwise healthy and you start losing hair left and right, the problem is likely from oxidative stress. Those nasty free radicals you encounter in your day-to-day are doing major damage to your hair follicles. While you should definitely reduce your exposure to free radicals and eat more antioxidant-rich foods, a scalp detox can get rid of those nasty toxins before they have a chance to destroy your hair, all while adding antioxidants to protect it from future damage.

4. Weather changes

When the weather or climate changes, so too does your scalp. If it gets dry, flakes can come on and when they aren’t exfoliated away, they get into your hair follicles and clog them. A scalp detox will get rid of all of that plus restore moisture back into your parched scalp.

5. You live in the city

City life is grand but the expense is you’re exposing yourself to toxins. If you know what those toxins can do to your skin and you protect your skin, why aren’t you doing it for your hair? Get a scalp detox!

6. You go overboard with styling products

Even when you wash your hair on the regular, shampoo isn’t enough to get rid of some of those waxy products you use for styling. The residue builds up on your scalp and causes problems for hair growth. It’s time to get a clean slate with a scalp detox.

It’s time to give your hair the boost it needs to get back to growing again. Enjoy 1 session of Scalp Detox Therapy + Hair Growth Ampoule + 1 Herbal Formulated Hair Shampoo for only $18 (regular price $478) when you make an appointment at Oriental Hair Solutions today! Hurry – this offer is for a limited time only!

 

 

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How to prevent grey hair

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It’s a fact of life that as we get older, the dreaded grey hairs start to set in. For most people, it doesn’t happen until much later in life, but for some, it can happen quite early. If you’ve gone grey young, it’s no reason to panic, and certainly, you’re not alone – a third of us go grey under the age of 30. However, whilst going grey is natural and an accepted part of getting older, losing your natural hair colour can really knock your confidence, and you may go through stages where you feel like you’d do anything to find out how to stop grey hair.

While there’s no cure for going grey (except reaching for the hair dye, of course!), we’ve got some great ideas that’ll teach you how to stop grey hair setting in too soon. These easy, daily things that you can do can help you keep that dreaded grey hair at bay.

1. Use coconut oil

Coconut oil is one of the trendiest things around at the moment. It’s indeed great for everything from your skin to your cooking, and it’s said to be also brilliant for your hair too! Massaging coconut oil into your scalp and hair enriches it with moisture and lauric acid, both of which strengthen and soften your strands. The antioxidants in coconut oil also go a long way towards preventing greys.

2. De-stress

Stress is one of the major causes of going grey early and also causes us to age faster. Try to relax more, find healthy ways to de-stress and make time for yourself, even if it’s just a long hot soak after a stressful day.

3. Drink enough water

Reduce caffeine and alcohol and increase your water intake. Be mindful of how much fried, spicy and acidic foods you eat as these can dehydrate the body. The lack of moisture and hydration can prevent nutrients from reaching the hair follicles, which can cause hair to turn grey.

4. Include more copper in your diet

According to experts, eating walnuts is a great way to fend off those grey hair because of the trace amounts of copper they contain, which can boost the production of melanin. You can also take a multi-vitamin daily as most of them contain copper. Other foods that are rich in copper include turnip greens, lima beans, yams, spinach, and most meats. Copper can also be found in blackberries, pineapple, pomegranates, almonds and pumpkin seeds.

5. Include iodine too

Foods rich in iodine include carrots and spinach. Many of us don’t have enough iodine in our diets, so bumping up the amounts of these foods you eat will keep your locks radiant.

6. Massage the scalp to improve circulation

Circulation and blood flow are vital in the prevention of grey hair. There’s no point eating all the vitamins and minerals if they can’t reach your scalp and hair. To improve the body’s circulation, you should exercise regularly as this will get the blood flowing. Do also massage your scalp with your fingertips daily for five to ten minutes to improve blood circulation on the head.

To enhance your efforts, Oriental Hair Solutions’s Anti Grey Hair Scalp Therapy is the choice treatment that can help you. With the opening of our latest outlet at the Jean Yip Loft, we are pleased to share that you now can choose either 2 sessions of the Anti Grey Hair Scalp Therapy OR 2 sessions of Anti Hair Loss Scalp Therapy at just $28 (Total worth: $608)!

What’s more, the first 100 customers will be entitled to a complimentary set of Herbal Formulated Hair Care Gift. Valid from now to 29 June. Click here to make an appointment today!

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Eat well for good hair

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It’s everyone’s dream to have long, strong and shiny hair. Of course, it’s important to keep your scalp healthy, but it’s also critical to pay attention to your diet. You can have dry, frizzy, smooth or silky hair, and all these are signs of your inside health. Although you can’t change factors like age and genetics, diet is one thing that you have absolute control over. In fact, consuming a diet lacking the right nutrients can lead to hair loss. On the other hand, eating a balanced diet with the right nutrients can help to promote hair growth, especially if you’re experiencing hair loss due to poor nutrition.

Eat your way to fuller and stronger hair today with this list that we’re sharing about all the good food you should be eating.

1. Eggs

Your hair is made up of protein, therefore it is important to ensure that you have enough protein in your diet. Protein is the building block of hair and eggs are one of the richest natural sources of protein.

 2. Dark leafy greens like spinach

Iron is an essential mineral that your hair cells will require. In fact, a deficiency of iron in the body may cause hair loss. When your body is running low on iron, oxygen and nutrients are not getting transported to the roots and follicles of the hair adequately, as a result, hair growth is inhibited and make your hair weak.

 3. Citrus fruits

Your body requires Vitamin C for iron absorption, therefore, you will need to add citrus fruits to your diet. Nutritionists recommend that one lime per day is enough to get your daily dose of Vitamin C. You could also opt for oranges. Vitamin C is also required for the production of collagen that makes capillaries that connect to the hair shafts strong, thus ensuring a regular supply of nutrients and quicker hair growth.

 4. Nuts and seeds

Omega-3 fatty acids nourish the hair and support thickening. Since your body cannot produce these healthy fats, you need to derive them from your diet. Almonds and walnuts are really high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Similarly, flaxseeds can serve as a healthy snack while supplying the essential fats to your hair.

 5. Whole grains

Whole grains are rich in biotin, as well as iron, zinc and B vitamins. Biotin is required for cell proliferation and plays an important part in producing amino acids (protein) which are required for your hair to grow.

 6. Carrots

Drink carrot juice daily for quick hair growth. The hair contains the fastest growing tissues in the body and vitamin A is required for the growth of every cell. It also helps the scalp in producing the natural sebum oil which keeps it and the roots healthy to boost hair growth.

 7. Avocado

Vitamin E improves blood circulation and helps the follicles work more efficiently to promote hair growth. It also maintains the oil and PH levels balance which if exceeds can clog the hair follicles and stop hair growth. Avocado is a great source of Vitamin E and also rich in healthy monounsaturated fats. You can add it to your breakfast salad or blend it into a smoothie.

8. Blueberries

Antioxidants help protect your body’s cells against free radical damage. This damage increases stress hormones and inflammation, which impacts all cells in the body, including those in the hair and nails. Among other fruits and dark greens, blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant properties of all fruits.

9. Mushroom

Include some mushrooms in your diet! Fungi are a solid source of vitamin D they will make your hair strong and shiny. According to a study, it is found that vitamin D can help create new hair follicles. This, in turn, may improve the thickness of your hair or reduce the amount of hair you lose as you age.

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Plant based diet and your hair

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Hair loss is something that we all worry about at some point in our lives. It is normal to lose 50-100 strands of hair a day, but if you are dealing with extreme amounts of hair loss then there are a few lifestyle factors that you can examine and your diet is one of them. If you’d like to improve your locks and get a gorgeous mane, all you need to do is pick up your fork and eat some pretty delicious food.

If you are on or are considering a plant-based diet, you want to consider the nutrients from meat and dairy products that you no longer receive and find ways to incorporate them into a plant-based one. Include more of these awesome foods into your routine and in just weeks, you’ll likely see a huge improvement in your locks.

1. Avocados

Avocados are not only healthy for your heart and mind, but they also happen to be especially great for your hair. Healthy omega fatty acid in an avocado promotes moisture and increases elasticity, so they not only help prevent hair breakage and decrease hair dryness, thus helping your hair grow longer and stay stronger.

2. Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are rich in calcium, iron, and B vitamins, all of which help promote hair strength and healthy hair growth. Along with protein, they are also a great source of l-lysine, phosphorous and 9 essential amino acids that help with hair thickening.

3. Almonds

Almonds are a great source of proteins, magnesium, fibre, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, potassium, zinc, calcium and they also have a large amount of Vitamin E. While the protein helps increase collagen production in the body which is needed for proper hair growth, vitamin E also helps improve elasticity and moisture of your hair. Have a handful of raw almonds for a snack or include them in your diet in a variety of other ways, crushed as a topping for yoghurt or even incorporated daily as milk in your tea or coffee!

4. Cucumbers

Cucumbers contains hair-strengthening nutrients sodium, silicon, calcium and phosphorus, which collectively stop hair fall. Cucumbers are also naturally cooling to the body so enjoy plenty of them in the spring and summer when your hair is especially prone to damage from long days spent outside.

5. Walnuts

The omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin B7 as well as biotin in walnuts help people with biotin deficiencies. These strengthen hair follicles and reduce hair fall. On top of that, they taste amazing in just about everything from salads to Greek yoghurt! Just about three a day is all you need to get the benefits.

6. Kale

If you need another reason to eat more kale, do it for your hair. Kale is rich in iron and B vitamins that your hair loves, while the other antioxidants help keep dandruff and a dry scalp at bay. Additionally, omega-3 fatty acids from it nourish hair and promote healthy hair textures. Have your kale steamed and tossed with a little cider vinegar and some olive oil. Healthy food doesn’t have to taste bad!

To enhance your efforts, Oriental Hair Solutions’ treatments are great additions to help you achieve your healthy hair goals effectively. To celebrate the opening of our latest outlet at the Jean Yip Loft, we’re pleased to offer the following promotions: Enjoy 2 sessions of Anti Hair Loss Scalp Therapy OR 2 sessions of Anti Grey Hair Scalp Therapy at only $28 (Total worth: $608)! What’s more., the first 100 customers will be entitled to a complimentary set of Herbal Formulated Hair Care Gift. All Scalp Analysis will be done by Trichologist-Trained Certified Hair Practitioners. Terms and Conditions apply.

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Stress and hair loss

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Stress and hair loss have a complex relationship. It may be a case whereby those who live in constant fear about losing their hair may actually experience hair loss, by giving themselves so much stress and anxiety that their hair really falls out.

Stress can cause many conditions that lead to hair loss. These include:

  • Alopecia Areata: Sudden loss of large clumps of hair in areas around your scalp or gradual hair loss that builds over time.
  • Telogen Effluvium: A condition where more hairs than normal prepare to fall out.
  • Trichotillomania: A habitual condition caused by stress and anxiety where the person pulls out hairs, sometimes even without realizing it.

If you’ve been under a lot of stress lately, you may have noticed your hair looking a little lacklustre or falling out faster than usual. If your stress level has gotten so high that it’s visibly damaging your hair, consider it a wakeup call to do something about it.

The following might be some of the symptoms you may experience if stress is causing havoc on your hair.

1. You’re losing hair, fast and furious

Switching jobs, giving birth, or even just the flu can be enough to trigger hair loss. Of course, everyone loses hair daily, so how would you know if you are losing too much hair? If you feel like you are shedding twice as much as usual and it lasts for at least two weeks, stress may be the culprit. If you find yourself losing hair in patches, you may want to suspect that it is also stress related.

2. It takes forever to grow just half an inch

Research has shown that stress makes you more likely to make unhealthy food choices. However, if emotional eating becomes an ongoing habit, it can slow down your hair growth. Poor nutrition causes your body to go into survival mode, which leads to energy being shifted away from hair growth.

3. Your hairline is creeping higher

When you’re so exhausted that you barely have time to brush your teeth, you may just gather your hair to the fuss-free ponytail. But if your ponytail is too tight, it can start pulling out the tiny hairs along your hairline, which may cause damage the follicles over time and lead to gradual thinning. It is best that you stick with a loose pony or a messy bun and make sure to take it out before bedtime.

It is thought that stress somehow changes the chemistry of the hair follicles, resulting in too many hair follicles in the resting phase at one time. But if you can reduce stress, you can restore the natural cycle and promote healthy hair growth.

If chronic stress is a problem, bringing your stress levels under control can help restore your body’s natural hair growth process. With these changes to your lifestyle, you can reduce stress:

  • Start a regular exercise program.
  • Learn relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and guided imagery.
  • Take time each day to relax by doing a fun activity or listening to soothing music.
  • Take a yoga class or practice postures at home.
  • Become more socially involved with friends and family rather than withdrawing because of stress.

It is never too late to start taking better care of yourself to help your hair to get back to its normal cycle. You can also motivate yourself by eating a healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and proteins to get plenty of nutrients, or taking a vitamin and mineral supplement if your doctor finds that you have any deficiencies, like B12, iron, or folic acid. You should also treat hair gently, especially when styling and using heat appliances.

Keeping stress from reaching severe levels, nurturing your physical and emotional health, and treating your mind and body well will all be reflected in your crowning glory.

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The importance of hair care

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Hair care is a very important and hygienic routine for both men and women. It is an art that everyone should know. Nobody wants to go out with a frizzy, dry and unhealthy hair. Yet not many people take this issue seriously. Many simply wash and comb, without paying attention to the products they use or the specific needs of their hair type.

However, by just washing your hair doesn’t necessarily mean you are sure you have done it right, hair care also involves proper grooming and making sure you are using the right hair care products. Beautiful and shiny hair always leaves good impression, which is why proper hair care is important. Also, good care of your hair plays an important part in having healthy hair and helps avoid extensive damage that can lead to hair loss.

To have a healthy, strong and shiny hair, you need to know how to care for it daily. Here are some tips from us to help you take proper care of your hair.

1. Trim hair regularly

Many believe this will promote hair growth. Well, regardless of whether you trim it, cut it or do none of these, your hair grows half an inch or 1.3 cm every month. Genetics, hormones and diet are the true factors that affect the rate at which hair grows. The real reason you need regular haircuts is to keep your hair healthy. Split ends not only give your hair neglected appeal, but also make it look unhealthy. They are caused by combing and regular usage of hairstyling tools. Therefore, it is best to trim your hair every 6-8 weeks to maintain strong and healthy hair.

2. Use appropriate shampoo

It is important to use a shampoo that is designed for your hair type. If you, however, suffer from hair loss, it is best to use shampoos specially for babies since they do not contain strong chemicals that can harm your scalp or hair.

3. Be gentle

Regular hair brushing is vital but the way you brush your hair is even more important. Excessive brushing can damage your hair. Instead, comb your hair twice a day and be gentle. Use appropriate hair brush or a comb and never brush your hair while wet. This when it is most vulnerable and prone to breaking.

4. Eat right

Healthy diet is an important factor for healthy hair. To have stronger hair, consume eggs, milk and dairy products, fish, nuts, carrots, dark-leaf vegetables, legumes and grains. Also, make sure you intake minerals and vitamins. Lack of certain vitamins, such as iron contributes to damaged hair and can even lead to hair loss in women. Moreover, avoid extreme weight loss and harsh diets since they contribute to hair deterioration.

5. Natural is best

Whenever possible, avoid using hair drier, curling or flat irons. Heat exposure damages hair. Also, avoid frequent hair colouring. Chemicals in hair dye are strong and harmful for your hair.

6. Don’t worry, be happy

Reduce stress. Stress is one of main culprits that causes hair loss in women. You mental being is of utmost importance for overall physical health. Thus, be happy.

7. Nourish your scalp

If possible, use hair treatments at least once a week. And there is no need for fancy in-saloon treatments that will cost you a fortune. You can make many of them on your own with few ingredients you most likely already have in your kitchen. Have a healthy, strong and beautiful hair at down-to-earth price.

Remember, beautiful and shiny hair always leaves a great impression, which is why knowing how to look your best, and take care of your type of hair is essential! But more than that, it is vital that you know how to take proper care of your hair. It helps to avoid extensive damage that can eventually lead to hair loss but also makes your hair lack shine and movement.

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Bid thinning hair goodbye

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We may often think of hair loss as a problem for men, but women are almost just as likely to have thinning hair. Although most women will notice it in their 50s or 60s, it can happen at any age and for a variety of reasons such as diet, lifestyle, medical conditions, stress, heredity, or even wearing hairstyles that are too tight.

Our scalp is home to about 100,000 hairs. Most of us shed about 50-100 strands every day, it is perfectly normal. But if it starts to fall out in clumps or you notice it getting thinner over time, do check with your doctor to see if you can get tested for hormone imbalances and thyroid problems. Another very common cause of hair thinning or increased shedding is inflammation of the scalp. This is commonly seen in dandruff, together with an itchy scalp, flaking, and irritation. However, if these symptoms go untreated, they may lead to hair thinning.

The life cycle of a single hair involves a growth phase of around four years, a brief transitional period as the strand is cut off from its blood supply, then a month-long resting phase, at the end of which, ideally, it’s pushed out by a new hair. On the other hand, for people dealing with genetic hair loss, the growth phase is shortened and some of the new hair comes in finer.

We share with you some reasons why women experience hair thinning or hair loss.

1. Genetics

Genetics are often a factor when it comes to thinning hair or hair loss. For instance, if a mother has a history of hair loss or thinning hair, it could be passed down to her daughter. But if genetics are the cause, the daughter might not begin to lose her hair at the same age as her mother did.

2. Thyroid levels

Thyroid levels might also be a contributor. As we age our thyroid may become less, but low or high levels can affect hair growth.

3. Harsh Chemicals

There are also “inflammatory” types of hair loss that can be caused by “scarring” the scalp. Going for hair colouring and the use of relaxers are some of the things that might cause hair loss due to hair breakage and damage. We need to know that as a woman grows older, her hair’s protective coating becomes thinner, so harsh chemicals have greater potential to cause hair damage. While hair dyes are quite common, some dyes have components that cause allergy or inflammation on the scalp and definitely should be avoided. Also, choose dyes that are ammonia free, because ammonia is very harsh on the hair.

4. Sun Exposure

As the hair ages, it tends to be more sensitive to the sun and can become more dry and brittle. If you’re going out in the sun, it will be good to wear a protective hat because UV light can cause more damage to the hair when it starts to lose its protective coating as you age.

5. Vitamin Deficiency

Some women may have a vitamin deficiency that can be contributed to thinning hair or hair loss. Iron can be helpful if those levels are low, and Vitamin B has been recorded to be helpful for hair growth. And zinc is another mineral that may help. A healthy diet will suffice for most people.

6. Stress

Stress can also be a contributor to hair thinning and hair loss. The stress hormone can be sensed by the nervous system which wraps around the hair follicle stem cells and causes the hair to respond differently. It is interesting to note that the hair follicle is a biosensor for everything going on in our body. Make sure all your nutrients and emotional state and hormonal state are in balance for a head of healthy mane.

Oriental Hair Solutions’s Hair Thickening Scalp Therapy is a solution to help you say goodbye to thinning hair. The treatment helps to cleanse and strengthen the scalp, making the hair stronger and less prone of breakage and damage. Now, you can get a Herbal formulated Hair Tonic complimentary with two sessions of the therapy for just $28 only (U.P. $538)! Furthermore, all Scalp Analysis will be done by Trichologist-Trained Certified Hair Practitioners. Call us to arrange a treatment for yourself or your loved ones now!

 

 

 

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Hair care myths that you should stop believing

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We have been taught from childhood that our hair will be bad if we wash it too often and that proper care can work miracles for hair volume. Almost all of us are also ready to spend a bunch of money or follow any advice to make our hair healthy and shiny. However, most of these so-called truths turned out to be no more than myths. Let’s bust these hair myths now!

Myth 1: A cold rinse makes your hair shinier

We have the long-held belief that a blast of cold water at the end of a shower works to ‘lock in the cuticle’, therefore allowing your hair to flatten and be smooth. However, it turns out that there is no difference between rinsing with cold and warm water as the hair consists of dead cells that don’t react to changes in temperature. In fact, rinsing with cold water can constrict the blood capillaries in your scalp. Since these capillaries carry vital nutrients to the hair follicles, it may actually not benefit hair growth.

Myth 2: Haircuts make your hair grow faster

There’s no scientific evidence of this The average strand grows about half an inch a month and no amount of trimming can change that. Cutting hair will not affect in any way the hair follicles that are inside the dermis skin. It is a fact that trimming your strands will make your unhealthy ends disappear, but that is not going to help your hair grow faster.

Myth 3: Grey hairs are caused by stress

Grey hairs are actually caused by a list of predetermined factors which are mostly genetic. The age at which our first grey hair appears is genetically controlled and inherited. If you are inclined to having grey hair, then the stress may exacerbate the situation, leading to premature depigmentation, but it is certainly not the key factor.

Myth 4: You should wash your hair as little as possible

Over-washing is probably the worst thing you can do, as it strips your hair of its natural oils and proteins, drying it out and making it reliant on products. However, washing it too infrequently is also bad. The massaging action when you wash your hair actually stimulates your scalp, boosting blood flow and ensuring the nutrients make their way to the follicles, preventing hair loss and thinning as you age.

Myth 5: Your hair doesn’t need sun protection

Your hair is not made of living cells, so it cannot be damaged by the sun like how your skin can. However, overexposure to the sun can make it weak and dehydrated due to the lack of oxidation and moisture.

Myth 6: If you pluck a grey hair, three will grow back in its place

This is totally untrue. You cannot change the number of follicles you have and plucking the grey hair will not cause the surrounding hairs to turn grey either. The only thing is, ripping a hair from its root will cause trauma to the area, possibly leading to bald patches, or prompts regrowth that refuses to lie flat.

Myth 7: Brushing your hair 100 times a day will make it shiny

Hair tends to break if you tug it too much, so limit it to a few brushes here and there. This works to redistribute the natural oils from your scalp to down the shaft of the strand. Gentle brushing with a natural all-boar brush also stimulates blood flow to the scalp, keeping your follicles well nourished.

Myth 8: Sleeping with wet hair will make you sick

No doubt you’re under the assumption that going to sleep with wet hair can lead to having a cold, but there is no medical evidence to suggest so. Colds are caused by viruses. In fact, the real reason why sleeping with wet hair is bad for you actually comes down to the health of your hair. When your hair is wet, it’s in a ‘compromised’ state. This is why you need to take extra care of your hair straight after you’ve washed it. Just as you shouldn’t tug or pull your hair with a comb or brush while it’s wet, you also shouldn’t be tossing and turning in bed with a head of wet hair. Each time you do, you risk over stretching your hair shaft, which can lead to damage.

Myth 9: Washing your hair with beer will make it softer

The malt and yeast in beer is supposed to react well with the hair proteins, keeping it strong, shiny and bouncy. Unfortunately, the disadvantages prevails. Alcohol dries out your hair more than the proteins repairing it.

Myth 10: Shampoo first, conditioner second

This isn’t always the case. A growing number of brands are promoting ranges that require you do the opposite. Conditioning before you shampoo is great for adding nourishment to fine hair without weighing it down. Using a conditioner first may also promote a longer lasting blow-dry and primes the hair for cleansing, allowing an even distribution of shampoo.

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