How To Reduce Male Hair Loss
MEN’S HAIR CARE – HOW TO REDUCE HAIR LOSS
Expert Advice from the Top Hair Replacement Salon in London's Holborn
Hair loss is a really common problem worldwide – this is put down to genetics, diet, stress, pollution, and even continually wearing a cap! However for some men, this can be the cause of extreme unhappiness, so this article will guide you through ways to reduce hair loss and prevent hair from falling out…
What Causes Hair Loss?
Hair loss reasons are extremely varied from poor nutrition causing eating disorders such as anorexia that causes this side effect, to rapid weight loss and faddy diets. Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss and there are many different symptoms and causes. Male-pattern baldness is the most common type affecting almost half of all men by the time they reach 50. It generally follows a pattern of receding hairline, thinning of hair on the crown and temples, and sometimes complete baldness -this condition is hereditary.
What To Avoid
Learning what’s bad for your hair is a positive first step. Drinking alcohol actually reduces hair growth, and smoking lessens the amount of blood flowing to the scalp which can also affect growth. Try not to brush your hair when it’s wet, as this is the time the hair is weak and can be pulled out easily. Run your fingers through to get rid of tangles, or use a wide-toothed comb. Let hair dry naturally rather than rubbing it with a towel or hair dryer as constant subjection to heat weakens hair proteins and makes hair fragile and brittle. Switch to a brand of shampoo that doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals and that care for the scalp.
Men who work in an industry that requires wearing of a helmet may benefit from wearing a cloth headband underneath, as sweat that stays in pores can rapidly weaken hair roots. Hairstyles that need the application of braids can tug on follicles which eventually cause baldness.
What To Eat
Deficiencies in nutrients can contribute significantly to increase hair loss as weakened shafts cause breakage and slow re-growth. Sources that offer a diet rich in Vitamin A include oranges, red peppers, and dark green vegetables – eat plenty of liver, fish, and eggs too. Healthy and strong hair also relies on a constant blood and oxygen supply, so make sure you get enough Vitamin B found in meat, chicken, and soybeans. Folic acid can be obtained through leafy vegetables, orange juice, and cereals.
Vitamin C produces collagen that holds hair tissue together – so make sure you eat plenty of foods each day that contain this vitamin. The best sources are oranges, berries, peppers, melons, and tomatoes. For cell production, hair needs Zinc best found in seafood and poultry. Nuts and seeds also contain Zinc, but not in such an absorbable form.
High-fat diets cause increased testosterone levels which have been linked to hair loss so try to eat lean proteins such as fish, low-fat cheeses, eggs, and yoghurts. Without an adequate protein intake, new hair can’t be made to replace that hair that has shed. Hair is kept healthy by drinking lots of water – so just remember to keep to a balanced diet with proper hydration.
Professional Hair Loss Help At Cochrane & Co in London
Bespoke hair salons will be able to provide you with the latest hair replacement systems on the market. This procedure is non-surgical and developed to restore lost hair, and you’ll be able to sleep, shower, swim, and exercise in it for up to 15 weeks! This is due to a membrane base combined with real human hair providing you with lifelike results as it bonds to the bald scalp. When you visit you’ll get all the expert advice and support you need to get you through – men’s hair care is their speciality.
