Natural Ways to Combat Hair Loss
If you want a full head of healthy hair, any kind of hair loss can be stressful and upsetting. There are many different causes of hair loss, some more common than others. Luckily, there are a few different ways to combat hair loss using naturally derived products and at-home methods. Read on below to learn more about some of the more common causes of hair loss, and how you can combat them.
Common causes of hair loss
Although there are many different causes of hair loss, these three are the most common:
Stress related hair loss
Seasonal hair loss
Age-related and genetic hair loss
(If you are concerned about your own hair loss, be sure to visit your doctor. They can help to determine what type of hair loss you have, and rule out any other causes.)
Stress-related hair loss
Each of your hairs goes through its own growth cycle. At any given time, most of your hairs are in a growth phase. At some point, they stop growing, and then eventually are shed. Unfortunately, when your body is under high levels of stress, it can prematurely stop this growth phase. When this happens, hairs stop growing and are shed sooner and in larger quantities than usual. The good news is, stress-related hair loss is not a permanent condition. Though there will be a waiting time for healthy hair to grow back and make your hair full again, there is no lasting damage to your hair. Focusing on the causes of stress and also supporting your hair with the right products can reverse stress-related hair loss.
Natural ways to combat stress-related hair loss
Supporting yourself by decreasing stress is one of the key ways to prevent stress-related hair loss. For some people, things like yoga, meditation, getting fresh air, and improving your diet can make a big change in stress levels. You can also seek the help of a licensed therapist or counsellor who can help you manage your stress levels. Many people feel that they can thrive under stressful conditions, but if you are noticing physical symptoms such as hair loss, it might be a good time to take better care of yourself (and your hair!) To speed up the regrowth of your hair, try Davines’ Energizing Seasonal Superactive. This regenerating lotion reduces hair loss by approximately 30% over 2-3 months while also improving hair’s density and body. You can use the Energizing Seasonal Superactive every second day to soothe your scalp and see an improvement with your stress-related hair loss.
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Seasonal hair loss
Though cycles differ for different people, many experience seasonal hair loss in the fall, and sometimes spring. Though there is no particular known cause other than a changing of the temperature or the seasons, seasonal hair loss results in many hairs stopping their growth phase. This leads to a higher than usual number of hairs being shed at once. Much like stress-related hair loss, the good news is that seasonal hair loss is a temporary condition that does not cause lasting damage to your hair. Below are some tips for minimizing and managing seasonal hair loss.
Natural ways to combat seasonal-related hair loss
The best way to combat seasonal related hair loss is to take good care of your hair and scalp all the time. Some of the best things you can do for your hair and scalp to keep them healthy are:
Use an exfoliating scalp product one or twice per month
Minimize heat styling (and use a heat protectant product on your hair)
Eat a well balanced diet rich in protein, iron, and vitamins
Brush your hair regularly but not too vigorously
Change up your hair styles and don’t use accessories that put too much strain on your hair
Sleep on a satin pillowcase to minimize damage
Don’t shampoo your hair every day – try every 2-3 days, or even longer in between washes to retain hair’s moisture levels
Use Davines’ Seasonal Energizing Superactive and the whole Superactive line to maintain the healthy growth of hair prone to seasonal hair loss.
Age-related and genetic hair loss
As we age, gradual hair loss happens to most people over time. Some people are also predisposed to genetic factors that cause hair loss, such as pattern baldness. There is a wide array of symptoms and causes for natural and genetic hair loss. The good news is, there are ways to care for your hair that can help you minimize this type of hair loss.
Natural ways to combat age-related and genetic hair loss
General care for your hair listed in point form in the last section can make a big difference in the amount of hair loss you experience. You can also use salon-quality products that are specifically formulated to minimize hair loss, such as Davines’ Energizing line below ⤵️
Davines Energizing Shampoo is ideal for thinning and breakage-prone hair. It gently cleanses the hair while giving a sensation of energy, vigour and wellbeing to the scalp. It also stimulates circulation in your scalp using caffeine phytoceuticals and improves hair elasticity, preventing loss.
Davines Energizing Gel gives strength and body to fine and stressed hair, providing a revitalizing cosmetic effect. It moisturizes and invigorates the hair, creating a light styling effect. It also has a balancing action on the scalp. Davines Energizing Gel is a great leave-in product that soothes the scalp and deeply penetrates to stimulate new hair growth.
Davines Energizing Thickening Tonic is a leave-in tonic that increases the diameter of the hair fibre, expanding it from the very first application by up to 10%. Hair looks shiny and full bodied, but not weighed down. The Energizing Thickening Tonic also regenerates and invigorates the scalp.
How to make thinning hair look fuller
If you want to make your hair appear thicker and fuller, the good news is that there are plenty of products to help. Starting with shampooing and conditioning, choose these hair-care basics with your hair’s volume in mind. Kevin Murphy’s Plumping Wash is a densifying shampoo that thickens every strand from root to tip without weighing the hair down. Pair it with Kevin Murphy’s Plumping Rinse, which transforms fine or aging hair into thicker, fuller locks with incredible shine and silky soft texture. You can also use leave-in thickening treatments like Kevin Murphy’s Body Mass, a leave-in plumping conditioner that uses eyelash thickening and lengthening technology.
When it comes to styling, you’ve got plenty of options to create volume in your hair. Check out our section of the General Store specifically curated for thinning hair.