Hair Health And Beauty

Healthy and shining abundance of hair complements to one’s beauty. By a perfect hair style that suits your face and figure you can make your own style statement. But you can experiment with your looks and appearance only if you have healthy hair.

Hair covering most of our body and 25% of our head is made up of keratin. It contains no nerves or blood vessels but embedded in the living skin from where it draws nutrition that contributes to hair luster and color. The life span of a hair is 3 to 7 years. Those who are scared to find a couple of hairs daily on their comb don’t worry its normal to lose about 100 hairs everyday.

Some facts on hair health and beauty

Combing is less damaging than brushing
Good shampoo does not de-moisture your hair
Humidity increases hair length
Washing only cleanse your hair , not the cause of your hair loss
In summer hair grows faster than winter
Cutting hair has no effect on hair growthCauses of hair loss

Hair loss is a common problem both among men and women. There are different reasons for hair loss listed below.

After illness or major surgery
Excessive tension and stress
Hormonal problems, especially thyroid disease
If male(androgen) or female (estrogen) hormone is out of balance
Post pregnancy in women
Side effects of certain medicines
Fungal infection of the scalp
Lupus or diabetes can also cause hair loss
Improper care of hair
Hot oil or chemical treatment for perming or hair coloring
Use of tight rollers or electric hair drier
Split ends has to be cut
Rubbing or combing wet hairs increases hair loss