Vitamins for Hair Growth

Vitamins for Hair Growth

Thursday, 25 September 2014 / No Comments

If having a bad hair-cut is not bad enough, then the slow hair growth will simply make your life miserable. Yes, there are many fashionable hair wigs in the market, but who want it if you can have your hair flown naturally? So, do not panic if your hair growth is slow because I am here to tell you how you can speed up your hair growth by taking the appropriate vitamins such as:

(i) Vitamin E

Vitamin E helps to improve blood circulation to the scalp, to stimulate the immune system and eventually speed up the hair growth rate. This vitamin can be easily obtain by consuming the sunflower seeds, almonds, dried apricots or simply the Vitamin E capsule that can be bought in any pharmacies.

(ii) Vitamin B

I would suggest you to take one capsule of vitamin B or B-complex which is enriched with B2, B6 and B12. Vitamin B2 is one of the best vitamins for hair growth because it is related to the growth and cell respiration and also a catalyst for vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 will improve your hormonal balance and help to prevent depression and stress which are the main agents for hair loss. On the other hand, vitamin B9 or folic acid helps to reproduce cells and improve mental health. Finally, vitamin B12 helps to produce red blood cells and later enhance cell growth. Besides taking the capsule, you may also find these helpful and beneficial vitamins in natural foods; for instances, vitamin B2 can be found in natural foods such as cheese, almonds and mackerel.

(iii) Vitamin C

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is not produced by the body but it s required for many functions in the human body. One of the major functions of the vitamin C is that it is connected to cell and tissue growth; so, it is required for hair growth. Similar to vitamin B, you may obtain this vitamin by taking either the capsule-form vitamin C (maybe chewable or dissolve in water type) or from natural fruits such as oranges and lemons.

(iv) Vitamin H

Vitamin H does not only promote cell growth but also enhances metabolism which is vital to maintain healthy skin and hair. This vitamin is obtainable either by taking in a capsule-form or natural foods such as liver, chicken, clams, eggs, mackerel, oatmeal, almonds, green peas, peanuts, walnuts, and soybeans.

Besides taking those vitamins, you may also use hair products such as shampoo, conditioner and hair serum that is enriched with Vitamin B, C and H. In fact, you may want to try one of those hair products that are formulated specifically for hair growth. By doing so, you will likely to promote hair growth and healthy hair internally and externally.

Top Tips For Faster Hair Growth

Top Tips For Faster Hair Growth

Wednesday, 10 September 2014 / No Comments

For many people, their hair is an important part of their personal identity. It may sound superficial to say it, but it's a fact that experiencing the common problem of hair loss can have a real effect on a person's confidence.

If your hair is weak or has a tendency to fall out, you may be wondering what you can do to make it grow back faster or stronger. Here, to help you, are some easy tips to follow:

Healthy Lifestyle: To make your hair stronger, you need to look after your overall physical wellbeing. This means regular exercise and getting enough sleep €" at least seven to eight hours a night. It is also important to keep stress levels to a minimum. Exercise can help with this, but you could also try meditation or just taking time out by yourself for a few minutes each day €" particularly if you have a high-pressure job.

Good Diet: The food you eat also has a big impact on the condition of your hair. If you eat plenty of oily fish like salmon, dark green vegetables, wholegrains and eggs it will boost your natural immunities and your hair will benefit. Make sure you eat at regular intervals as well to keep your metabolism steady.

Oils or Capsules: You can buy specially formulated hair oils or capsules from online companies or over the counter. These will contain natural ingredients such as herbs and plant oil extracts which have been proven to have a positive effect on hair growth. It takes time to see the difference so don't expect miracles right away, but natural hair growth remedies are really worth trying and it's certainly better than using chemical treatments.

Regular Trims: It sounds counter-productive, but you have to cut your hair to make it grow. Regular trims of an inch or two will get rid of split ends, which can slow hair growth and give it a generally unhealthy appearance.

Scalp Massages: It has been shown that a daily scalp massage of around 4-5 minutes can stimulate circulation in the scalp which will in turn encourage you hair to grow. Keep it up, and do it in combination with the natural hair growth remedies mentioned above and you will gradually begin to notice the difference.

Avoid Chemicals Or Styling: Chemical products such as parabens are bad for your hair and long-term can cause it to grow back thinner or even fall out. Heating tools such as straighteners or tongs will also weaken the hair if used often, particularly in combination with chemical styling products, so use sparingly or not at all if you can help it.

Hair Straighteners: Top 5 Tips

Hair Straighteners: Top 5 Tips

Sunday, 31 August 2014 / No Comments

Hair straighteners are considered a necessity by many of us, but not everyone with their own straighteners is making the most of them. Here are the top five tips for using hair straighteners and keeping your hair in the best condition possible.

1. Use the right hair care products

To achieve the kind of glossy, high shine finish you see in magazines, you need to make use of the right hair care products, like Tigi [http://www.shoprush.co.uk/tigi] and Kerastase [http://www.shoprush.co.uk/kerastase]. After washing your hair, use a small amount of a professional blow drying hair care product which will act like a facial moisturiser for the hair. This will work to minimise the appearance of split ends and replenish the hair, which will help to achieve that smooth, shiny finish once your hair is properly blow dried and straightened.

2. Perfect your blow drying technique

Before straightening your hair, using the best possible blow drying technique will help to ensure an immaculate finish. For the perfect blow dry, work on small sections of the hair one at a time. Use a round barrel brush and be sure to use a nozzle on your hair dryer - keep this pointed down the hair shaft. When you take your time blow drying your hair you will see the best results.

If your hair is naturally straight, and you have your blow drying technique perfected, you may find you don't need to use straighteners at all to achieve that smooth, sleek finish. If not, simply run your straighteners through the lengths and ends of the hair after blow drying - not forgetting to use protection spray - for a really polished look.

3. Tame the frizz

If you have naturally frizzy hair then using the right hair care products, such as a professional shining serum, can really help to flatten and tame your hair, adding shine for a great finish. Simply take a pea sized amount of serum and rub it between the hands. Apply the serum to the mid-length and ends of the hair and work up to the roots for overall shine and polish. In addition to shining serum, obedience cream can work wonders on frizzy hair. This needs to be applied while the hair is wet.

4. Protect your hair

Protecting your hair while using straighteners is easy with the right hair care products. Make use of some of the professional moisture replenishing shampoos and conditioners available - this will help to prevent the hair drying out from the heat of straightening irons. A thermal protector, applied to wet hair, will also help to protect the hair from the heat. Polishing serum, added at the end of your hair care routine, will add shine to the hair and keep frizz at bay. Always use a small amount of products like these (about the size of a 5p piece usually does the trick).

5. Work with your style

Getting the style right will also improve the finished look of straightened hair. Ask your stylist which cut will work for your face shape and be sure to keep the hair neat and tidy with regular trims.

Women Hair Loss

Women Hair Loss

Thursday, 28 August 2014 / No Comments

There is a general belief that hair loss only happens to men. Women are expected by society to carry a full head of hair all their lives. People believe that men are the only ones susceptible to hair thinning or balding, especially if there is a family history.

Hair loss statistics, however, can disprove this theory. A survey done by the American Academy of Dermatology shows that at least 30 million women are facing hair loss issues in the United States. Another study published in Dermatologic Surgery says that a lot of young and middle-aged women suffer from hair loss problems. Moreover, the incidence of female hair loss is continually increasing.

Causes of Women Hair Loss

But what causes hair loss in women? To best understand that, it is important to know the hair growth cycle. Scientists say that our hair usually grows at the rate of half an inch a month. This growing phase, called Anagen, usually lasts for two years but it can last as long as six years. After this long period of growth, the Catagen phase comes. This is the transitional period in which the hair stops growing. Finally, Telogen occurs, which is the last resting stage of the hair. This lasts for about five to six weeks. Near the end of Telogen, new strands of hair in the Anagen phase develop and pushes out the old Telogen hair. Around 90 percent of our hair are in Anagen, while the remaining 10 percent are in Telogen.

In those with a genetic predisposition to hair loss, hormones called androgens interfere with the normal hair growth cycle. These androgens are found in men in large amounts and in women in smaller amounts. When testosterone, an androgen, comes in contact with the enzymes found in our hair, it is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), an androgen that disturbs the hair growth cycle. DHT induces hair loss since its build up causes hair follicles to shrink and eventually die. For a long time, scientists believed that this is the cause of balding for both men and women. 

However, more experts now believe that other types of enzymes and hormones are involved in female balding. What gave rise to this new theory is the difference in the balding pattern between men and women. In females, balding begins at the top of the head and spreads out. In males, however, balding occurs in the different spots - the crown, sides, and back of the head. Moreover, it has been found that male hair loss is usually the result of family history. With women, hair loss can occur at any point of their lives.

Treatments for Women Hair Loss

Thus, hair treatments for women are different than those for men. Hair loss drugs, such as finasteride or dutasteride, are commonly prescribed for men. Hair treatments for women, on the other hand, lean more on surgical procedures, such as hair transplantation, and other methods, such as hair extending or weaving. This is because prescription drugs usually have harmful side effects on pregnant or potentially pregnant women; they may bring about deformities in male fetuses. It is thus recommended that permanent hair loss in women be treated through hair weaving (addition of hair by braiding synthetic or human hair to root of original hair) and hair transplantation (transferring bald-resistant scalp areas to a bald area). But before you consider any procedure for hair loss treatment, it is a must to consult your physician.