Women's Health Solutions

Archive for the ‘Healthy Hair’ Category

The gray hair which appears at young age is because genetic factors or genes. Gray hair occurs because the pigment does not exist anymore. On Asians, they have a hair pigment that is called eomelanin. Because pigment eomelanin colored dark or black, then it is not only the skin, but hair is also colored dark. In addition there are some people whose bodies can not produce pigment. For example in the case of albinism (albio) and vitiligo. So that their hair can not even be colored black.

Nutritional deficiencies can also lead to reduce the levels of pigments. So that the hair will become blond and white, gray. In addition, someone who suffering from anemia pernicious immunological disease, which is the type of anemia that can cause gray hair. Last is the using of chemical substances, such as hair dye or using shampoo that containing many high sulfur.

Prevention. Do not use the hair dye too often. Especially if your scalp is sensitive, because this condition can trigger contact dermatitis or eczema on your scalp. Use a shampoo that doesn’t have too much alkali (too frothy) which only made the hair gets too dry. Better if you are using hair conditioner separately.

Hair is the women’s crown. Unfortunately, many women have the crown that is dull and poorly maintained. You probably already tried various shampoos and conditioners, but the results remain unsatisfactory. It’s time for you to try an effort to make healthy your hair from the inside with food. If the food that is rich with nutrients gets into the body then it will quite influence and produces a healthy body and hair. Iron is needed to transport sufficient oxygen to your hair.

Without enough iron, the hair and its bags would be having lack of oxygen. Foods that are rich in iron are like red meat, dark leafy vegetables, legumes. Zinc is very important to prevent hair loss and build the protein of the hair which can found in foods such as meat and seafood that contains high levels of zinc. Copper is also needed in the pigmentation of hair so your hair will have a natural color. Foods that are rich in copper are like shellfish, liver, fresh vegetables, beans and meat.

Retin-A cream, the kind of derivative of vitamin A, prescribed by several dermatologists for the treatment of hair loss. Vitamin A can be found many in fruits and vegetables like carrots and cantaloupe (kind of watermelon).

Special formula shampoo has a duty for lifting the residue due to hair product usage. Also need to remember that do not use it more than once a week. Because the detergent in the shampoo is also helped clean up the hair cuticle. Usage of special formula shampoo is recommended only if the hair has been using the hard products. As after using a hair bun or get a lot of hair spray, pomade, mousse, and gels.

If the hair classified as dry or oily, it doesn’t matter if it is wash everyday, but must using a mild shampoo. If the hair needs a conditioner treatment do not use the two in one product, aka a shampoo that contains moisturizing ingredients. Because both of the chemical content can not be combined in one bottle.

If the hair is oily, it is suggested to use conditioner only from the part near the ear to the tip. The next myth is to change the brand of the shampoo regularly. Hair is a static body parts, change the brand of the shampoo wouldn’t had an affect. If you are already stick to a certain brand, why should change it to others.

Read the rest of this entry »