hair-problem-solutions

How to Take Care of Hair Under the Weave and Solution of Weave Hairs or curly Hair

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:06:51 +0100

While a weave affords you a lot of versatility, and protects your hair at the same time, you can't neglect your own hair while wearing one. Taking care of your hair when it's weaved away will ensure that once the weave is removed, your new growth is healthy and lush. So when wearing hair extensions, you need to:

Shampoo and Condition

Yes, you still need to shampoo your hair on a regular basis. Concentrate the shampoo on your scalp and work it in with the balls of your fingertips. Then work the shampoo down the weave hair, but do not ball it up on the top of your head. Instead, work your fingers straight down through the hair to the ends. Let the water help guide the shampoo down. It's important to keep the weave hair as straight as possible to prevent matting and tangling.

Apply Oils to Your Scalp

Your hair and scalp still need nourishment. Work natural oils beneath the weave onto your scalp and massage them in. If the weave is made of human hair, getting a little product on it won't hurt it, but synthetic hair doesn't require additional products, so you'll have to be careful not to get oils on it.

Don't Neglect the Weave

Also, when caring for your hair, you must care for the weave hair as well. Just because you'll eventually remove it doesn't mean you can neglect it. Besides cleansing, weave hair needs to be combed to work tangles out. It should be secured at night, either under a satin cap or scarf.

Remove it After Six to Eight Weeks

Your hair will likely grow about ½ to 1 inch beneath the weave. Near the end of the recommended time frame for wearing it, the hair growth will cause it to be looser. Listen to your stylist's advice on how long to leave a weave in. If you extend this time too much, not only will your weave begin to look old and ragged, your new growth may begin to mat and loc.

Use New Hair Loss Treatments - Is the Hair Loss Treatment You Are Using Outdated?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:23:15 +0100

For a person to have healthy hair, he or she should have a regular intake of vitamins, nutrients, protein, amino acids, and regular efficient high-quality external cleansing and care. There have been new hair loss treatments nowadays which have been providing the optimum environment for healthy growth since it revolutionizes in the early 80s to millions of people all over the world. These new hair loss treatments make your hair look better and feel better by invigorating the scalp and revitalizing it as well as allowing natural growth which will result in the healthiest hair possible.

One of the new hair loss treatments today is organic hair loss treatment products. These deeply clean, condition, and strengthen hair by removing growth obstacles and providing the important nutrients that are necessary for healthy and consistent growth.

These products are made from organic products which are cautiously made to deep clean, removing dirt and oil from the hair and scalp. This product is intentionally low-siding and leaves no residue after rinsing with water. It is also pH balanced that is why it is very gentle to any type of hair which makes it safe to use daily with absolute confidence.

New hair loss treatments nowadays are formulated to be absorbed by the scalp where deep cleansing is needed. It contains moisturizing agents which provide a proper balance for healthy hair and scalp, facilitating the natural growth of your hair. The deep cleansing action of the Cleanser/Conditioner makes your hair and scalp healthy, clean, and looking its best.

Other new hair loss treatments on the other hand, specialize on the thinning hair course and other areas of the hair care field. It contains the exact formula developed by conventional hair care treatments and provides the hair follicles with the deepest cleaning possible. It pays particular attention to the hair loss areas that need it most. Regular use of these products creates the ideal environment for the growth of healthy hair. These products create an illusion making hair appear thicker and fuller, as well as, healthier and easier to manage. Customers of these organic products report remarkable results when organic products are used in addition to the Shampoo and Cleanser/Conditioner.

Most customers can expect and experience significant results after using these new hair loss treatments. They are made with only the finest ingredients and contain no drugs or harsh chemicals. It is good to know that nowadays, there have been a lot of consumer product companies that indulge themselves on researching for the latest and most efficient organic product unlike before wherein the industry is focused on utilizing harsh drugs in order for a remedy product to be effective.

Are you using new hair loss treatments or the old outdated kind. Go to http://buyhairlosstreatment.net/ and step into the 21st century.

How to Care For Biracial Hair. Treatment For Biracial Hairs, How do I Style Biracial haire, How ...

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:43:36 +0100

This guide is written to give you a little education on biracial hair care and to answer some of the questions we get most often. These tips on Biracial hair care should be helpful in developing a regimen to give you healthy hair. After a short introduction, we will move into a question and answer format.

Unfortunately, I can't tell you exactly what's best for you or for your child. I purposely avoided a cookbook approach in the original guide because proper maintenance of hair is more of an art than a science. Every person's hair is slightly different and therefore requires a slightly different maintenance routine. Even my two daughters, with the same father and mother, have different hair types. I find that an oil that is great for one is too heavy for the other. After years of trial and error that I have developed regimens that work best for each of the three of us. While my own children are not biracial, I do have several biracial nieces and nephews and have helped many people with biracial children. So, I do have hands-on expertise in this area. I am still tweaking the routines for my daughters as I find new products and as I gain more experience. But, I will share my tips and routines with you. These should be useful starting points for you to develop your own routine. Biracial hair care can be even more difficult to figure out than African hair care. We are often approached by White mothers who have given birth to children with hair very dissimilar to theirs and what they are used to. Interracial (actually, transracial) adoptions are becoming more common, creating the same situation. Most African Americans are multi-racial. So, African American hair has a wide variety of textures and needs. Biracial hair care must cover an even broader range of textures and needs.

Expectations for Biracial Hair

The number one complaint we get about black hair is that it looks dry or dull. We get the same complaint about biracial hair, followed closely by complaints of "frizzyness" and difficulty in combing. Before you go too far to make your natural hair full of sheen and shine, it's best to have the proper expectation. Natural Black or African hair will not be as shiny as permed hair or Caucasian hair. A major part of what makes hair shiny is the structure of the hair, not just the amount of oil or moisture it contains. If the cuticles lay flat (smooth hair), the hair will reflect light better (translated will appear shiny). If the cuticles are raised, the hair will absorb light (translated will appear more dull). Without changing the structure of the hair (as in getting a perm or relaxer for us African Americans), our hair will only be so shiny. By applying a lot of grease (see below for the types of oils I recommend) to make it shinier, you could end up damaging the hair. Having said that, natural African hair can appear healthy, smooth and have a nice healthy sheen. As I said, the second complaint we get most often about biracial hair is that it is too curly or too frizzy. There are some things you can do to control frizzyness and curliness. But, if you want to effect "permanent" (permanent until it grows out anyway) changes, you are looking at a chemical process. One thing we often advise mothers about though is please do not expect your child's hair to be like yours. And, please do not make her feel as though something is wrong with her hair because it's "frizzy" or curly. You should picture your child's hair as a collection of fine fibers. You should treat it as gently as you would a fine washable silk blouse. The better you treat her hair, the easier it will be to grow and the better it will look. You should be aware that African hair and biracial hair tends to be drier than Caucasian hair. The structure of our hair makes it more difficult for the oils to work their way from the scalp to the ends of the hair. Because our hair is kinky, it tends to tangle more and pulling these tangles out can cause breakage. In spite of appearances, black hair and biracial hair tends to be more fragile than Caucasian hair. The lack of moisture and elasticity and the kinks that get grabbed when styling or combing make for hair that can be broken easily. Someone once asked me if natural hair is meant to be combed. Actually, the answer probably is no. I don't think our hair was structured to be combed at all. So, as long as we're going to do it, we have to do it causing the least amount of damage possible. Both of my daughters have natural hair. We receive a lot of compliments about their hair. They are technically not biracial. We have a mixed heritage (as do most African Americans). But, many of the same things I do for them can be adapted for biracial hair care. Here are my "secrets".

Tools For Biracial Hair Maintenance

Wide tooth comb or pick or brush made for African American hair. We like "detangling" combs and the Kakakiki Kombbrush
Good moisturizing shampoo and cream conditioner
Moisturizing solution or spray
Deep conditioning treatment or hot oil treatment for once a month application
Satin sleep cap and/or pillow cases
Spray bottle to spritz hair before styling
Microwaveable or Electric Heat Cap

How do I comb out kinky biracial hair?

This section will be particularly important to those of you who have not worked with kinky hair. Never try to comb out kinky hair while it is dry. Use a moisturizer to provide elasticity to the hair and to reduce friction. Be sure you have a wide tooth comb. You might want to look for a "detangling" comb. If you're used to fine tooth combs, it might look a little strange to you. But, generally speaking, the farther apart the teeth the better. I generally do not use bristled brushes because I find they tend to grab the hair. I have a Kakakiki KombBrush, which does a great job on the girls' natural hair. It's a combination comb and brush in one device. It's shaped like a brush, but has round teeth more like a comb. Be patient and gentle when combing kinky hair. If your daughter is screaming, you might want to consider that you are pulling too hard. I begin by working in sections. I part the hair and tie off the part I am not working on at the time. I gently grasp the hair near the scalp with my free hand and work the comb against that hand, rather than against the scalp. Comb gently beginning near the roots and work your way up- until all kinks are free. I then tie that section off and start on the next section.

How do I wash biracial hair?

You should begin by washing hair about once a week. In the winter this might stretch out a little longer. I wash more often in the summer when the kids are playing outside and sweating. But, one of the commonly made mistakes non-African parents of Biracial or African children make is to wash their children's hair too frequently. Many of my Caucasian friends wash their own hair daily because they have fine hair that gets weighed down with their natural oils. In a biracial child, overwashing can lead to dullness and dryness. For biracial hair care, you may want to consider washing a little more often than once a week. But, you will rarely want to wash more than a couple of times a week. I like to use different shampoos to eliminate the possibility of build-up from a particular shampoo..

Between washings

If your child swims or sweats from her scalp, you may be tempted to wash too often. One way to stretch out the time between washings is to just rinse the hair with warm water, condition and go from there.

Washing an infant's hair

If your child is very young (too young to keep her eyes closed), use a no tears baby shampoo. These shampoos contain agents that keep the eyes from stinging. These shampoos can be drying, especially for African or biracial hair care. So, transition to a nice mild shampoo as soon as possible.

How do I dry biracial hair?

Wash gently, but thoroughly, massaging the scalp while washing. When you dry, blot with a towel rather than rubbing vigorously. Avoid heat as much as possible for drying. Allow the hair to air dry or you can even use a conditioning cap to drive some of the moisture out before blasting the hair with forced hot air.

How do I condition biracial hair?

Immediately after washing, condition the hair following the directions on the bottle of conditioner. If the bottle doesn't have directions, apply a small amount of conditioner to the hair, working it through. Allow to sit on the hair for at least 1 minute and rinse out.

How do I deep conditioner biracial hair?

At least once or twice a month, after shampooing, deep condition the hair. I use one several products. Put one of the deep conditioning products on after shampooing and use either a microwave or professional heat cap for 30 minutes or so. The gentle moist heat from the caps allows the cuticles of the hair to open and the moisturizer to penetrate the hair shaft. A good hot oil treatment could be done here instead.

How do I moisturize biracial hair?

The most important key to healthy African American or Biracial hair care is moisture. Because of the structure of our hair, it tends to become dry easily. Dry hair lacks elasticity and therefore is brittle. Moisturize with good products and do it often. Moisturizing is not necessarily the same as oiling. And it is certainly not the same as putting on what we used to call "grease" (see below). After the Deep Conditioning or Conditioning I moisturize. I recommend moisturizing at least twice a week. I moisturize whenever I style and often in-between, if we happen to be wearing a leave in style for several days.

Should I put oil on biracial hair?

The subject of whether to oil or not is controversial in African or biracial hair care. You'll have to decide for yourself. My experience has been that, for my daughters, and me, oil is good for our hair. The right oil though is of vital importance. We only use all natural oils, mostly plant oils. We avoid mineral oil and petroleum based products. The one notable exception to the plant oil rule is emu oil (an animal oil). I love emu oil! Not only does it soften and lubricate, it contains essential fatty acids and reduces inflammation which helps hair grow. However, oiling is one of those places where you'll really have to experiment. One of my daughters can use a heavier oil than the other. She can even use pure Shea Butter. The other daughter's hair is too thin and looks weighed down with Shea Butter. My biracial nieces have different needs. One has very fine, smooth hair and needs no additional oils at all. The other can use a light oil which really helps control the frizziness.

To apply the product, I put a little of the product in the palm of my hand (and melt it, if it's a solid product). I then rub it on the hair and massage into the scalp. I will not use anything that doesn't melt at body temperature. If I happen to use something with a little beeswax (which has a relatively high melting point), I make sure it still melts at body temperature so that it doesn't build up. I often mix a couple of the products. To be safe, I mostly use products that are liquid at room temperature. Some of my favorite oils are:

Shea Butter Oil- has the wonderful properties of Shea Butter, but in a much lighter, liquid form. We began our company selling nothing but Shea Butter products. That was before Shea Butter was as popular as it is now. It's still a key ingredient in many of our hair and skin care products. We use Shea Butter as the main carrier oil in several of our products.
Emu Oil- unbelievably good for scalp health. Improves circulation, reduces inflammation and has natural antiseptic properties. All help promote hair growth.
Jojoba Oil- the closest thing to natural sebum itself. Jojoba oil is technically a wax, not an oil. It can actually make oily skin less oily and dry skin more oily, In other words, it helps bring skin into balance. In the case of biracial hair care, we are generally seeking to add oil to the scalp.
Castor Oil- nice all natural plant oil that helps humectify (draw moisture to) the hair and scalp

How often should I moisturize biracial hair?

This is very important. I repeat the Moisturize and/or Oiling steps above on a daily basis when I'm combing/styling the girls' hair. Even if we're in a non-comb style (like twists), I'll touch them up just about daily, with something. I'm careful to avoid build-up and I don't use a lot of product. You will have to experiment with your hair to see how often it needs to be moisturized and what weight of product you should use.

How do I style biracial hair?

Generally, I style the girls' hair without the use of styling products. Since they are young, mostly, they're in ponytails, plaits, braids or the like. But, I mix it up and am very cautious about overly tight styles that can lead to scalp damage and even a certain type of hair loss. I especially avoid any styling products that might be drying to their hair. You'll want to be very careful with hair sprays, mousse products, gels etc. But, there are a few aids I use for certain hair styles to provide hold or some straightening.

How do I keep those beautiful ringlets in my hair?

Many biracial people have naturally beautiful curls when their hair is wet and would like to keep that look once the hair dries. If you have naturally soft curls, one of our clients has suggested a way that she styles her biracial hair that works for her.

For those with softer, natural curls who just want more definition, this is a great technique. This hair style is well suited to bi-racial hair types. For soft springy curls here is the procedure.

Wash hair at least 1x per week (the other days just rinse)
Detangle hair each day
Put in a leave in conditioner. Whatever helps detangle and leaves hair feeling soft. SheaMoisture Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioner is great for this step.
Saturate hair with Black Earth Protective Mist Bodifier
Put Treasured Locks Locks of Curls Curl Defining Pomade & Gel or other styling gel in hair
Apply a little hair oil
Let air dry if possible (you can put your hair in a ponytail to stretch it a little or just let it air dry
In the winter- use a blow dryer on the lowest temp, gently stretching the hair as you dry it.

How do I control "frizziness" or curliness in biracial hair?

As I said earlier, expectations are important when it comes to hair. Most of the time biracial children are not going to have hair that is as smooth as Caucasian or Asian children. So completely eliminating frizziness and/or curliness may require drastic methods and send a message that the natural hair is undesirable. But, we do have products that will help reduce the frizzyness, to an extent. Natural-Laxer MIX is a treatment that can be applied about once a month. It is all-natural and works to gently tame wild hair. We've had people of various ethnicities who are very pleased with it. It does not actually alter the structure of the hair like a relaxer would. It can be applied in the home and wears off after several weeks. For those looking for a more permanent solution, a mild relaxer, a texturizer or a kiddie perm might be something to consider. Before you do though, please read our precautions when it comes to permanents/relaxers (see below). If you're not familiar with them, please be informed before you make that decision.

What about perms (relaxers) for biracial hair?

We often get questions concerning perms for young girls. Generally, we recommend against perms for prepubescent girls. Their hair and skin aren't fully developed and changing their hair texture this early in life (especially a permanent change) can send the message to them that their hair isn't good enough. Our nine year old is proud of her natural hair and says she will never perm it. But, our six year old says she will. Ironically, it's the older one who has the thicker hair. When they are old enough, they can decide on their own. I use Natural-Laxer MIX on our older daughter. It has made her hair much more manageable and improved the texture. I can comb her hair in about half the time it used to take and I've seen a large reduction in the amount of hair left in the comb after combing. Perming or relaxing the hair might seem like an easy solution to the kinky/frizzy/hard-to-comb problem. But, there are several things you should know before heading down this path. We've seen unaware mothers actually make things much worse by not knowing this before getting started. Consider the following before you start perming.

We do not recommend home box perms. People often ask us to recommend specific perms to them. We do not recommend any perms because we do not sell any. A beautician has told us that they are not the same quality as the salon perms. I don't know if that's true. But, even if it is not, a chemical relaxer or perm is a process that is best performed by a professional. Serious damage can be done to the hair (that can never be repaired, it has to grow out). A relaxer, improperly applied can do permanent damage to the scalp. The only compromise we would even contemplate on this would be to take your child to a local beauty school, if you just cannot pay the money the salons are charging. At least they'll get the perm under professional supervision. And, the cost is usually a pretty small fraction of the cost in a salon.
If you insist on applying perms at home, please read and follow the instructions carefully. Do not keep perming the part of the hair that has already been treated. Only apply the perm to the new growth (the kinky stuff underneath). Perming the same part of a strand of hair over and over again thins it a little each time. Eventually, it will break. This is not an "if" question. It's a "when".
If you begin to relax your child's hair, you must keep on doing it. When the natural hair reaches a certain length underneath the relaxed hair (hair grows from the root), the hair begins going through a transition stage. At this point, the hair is very vulnerable to excessive breakage. Generally speaking, a perm will be required every 6-8 weeks unless you are prepared to transition back to natural hair. Transitioning, without taking proper precautions can be very traumatic because of the breakage.

If you relax your child's hair, you weaken the hair and reduce the ability for the scalp to naturally oil itself. Permed hair is especially delicate and must be cared for even more diligently than natural hair. But, it's better to perm hair than to fry it with excessive heat trying to make it straight or to end up breaking it off by combing it too aggressively.

How should I handle pony tails?

As I mentioned earlier, these bound hairstyles are great for little girls. They keep the hair from going wild and from tangling. I can often get a few days out of a style, too. But, these bound styles can lead to hair disaster- as in severe, and even permanent, hair loss. Here are some dos and don'ts you will want to be aware of:

Don't- use common rubber bands to hold her hairstyles. Also, avoid the bands with the metal clips, which grab and break kinky hair. Rubber bands cause too much friction on the hair and will eventually cause breakage. Buy covered bands or smooth bands made especially for hair.
Do- remove any bands from the hair every night before bed time. Even the best bands should be removed before retiring for the evening.
Don't- pull the hair too tight. While it may be attractive, if you see your daughter's eyebrows arching like she's just had a face-lift you could be doing damage to her scalp. If you start to notice bumps around her hairline or elsewhere on her scalp, you could be causing traction alopecia. Normally, changing the hairstyle easily reverses this. But, if it is continued, this practice can lead to permanent hair loss.

What should I do when sleeping?

As instructed above, please remove tight bands from hair before sleeping. Using a satin pillowcase or a satin sleep cap will reduce friction with the pillow and help retain moisture in the hair.

Should I trim my ends?

The ends of the hair are the oldest parts because hair grows from the root. If the ends are neglected, they can begin to split; causing damage even further down the hair. It may be counterintuitive. But, trimming the ends can actually lead to having longer hair. If you notice the ends of the hair are very dry, you might want to make sure you are doing a good job conditioning. If you notice they looked frayed, more tangled than normal or split, have them trimmed. I neglected this for a long time with my girls. But, since starting, I immediately noticed an improvement in the manageability of their hair. It was actually easier to comb just after trimming the ends.

How can I make my hair grow faster?

I take a supplement for hair strength and another for hair growth.. I have had a noticeable improvement in the condition of my hair and nails since using these supplements. Proper nutrition is essential to good hair health.Supplements can certainly help with that. However, we do not recommend these products for children under the age of 13. They are formulated for the needs of an adult. I can recommend the use of Treasured Locks H2G Hair Growth Serum. I use it for both myself and the girls. The blend of essential oils and emu oil help promote hair growth by stimulating the scalp and by keeping the hair well oiled and soft.

Summary

I hope you find this guide useful. We know that what you really want is a cookbook approach. But, for the reasons we stated at the beginning, that just isn't possible. If you follow these general guidelines and learn how to look for signs of hair health, you can easily begin to make your or your child's hair more manageable and healthy. After a few days, weeks and months of using the right products and the proper techniques, you will see a noticeable improvement. If you have any questions after reading this, please do not hesitate to contact us. We're glad to help. At our website, we have another version of this article with detailed information on the products we sell that might be useful to you.

Causes of care dray hairs and dry hair solution at Home

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:49:44 +0100

Some of us are complaining about oily hair, others about dandruff and many people have problems with their extremely dry hair. No need to worry take action instead. Today we’ll give you some simple, home-made top tips for dry hair treatment. The good news is that these remedies won’t cost you a lot of money, you can easily purchase them in any store or on the market.

Dry hair can cause serious damages in your hair: split ends, frizziness and dullness, a hair that is difficult to comb and handle. The dryness of the hair can appear due to external factors such as: sun, wind, pollution, chemicals, hair dye, frequent use of blow dry and curling irons. There are some internal factors also, such as illnesses and genetics. It is obvious that your fragile hair needs instant help. Find out more about how to treat you dry hair in order to get a glossy-looking, healthy hair.

# Frequent shampooing can be harmful for your hair. Over washing your locks cleans off the natural, protective oils that our scalp produces. Use mild shampoo and wash your hair with it less often than you used to. When washing your hair, do an energizing scalp massage, to activate circulation and stimulate oil glands. It is also effective to rinse your hair with pure water in between two washes.

# Use hair conditioner on a regular basis, preferably once in a week, after every shampoo. Try to avoid those conditioners that may contain alcohol, these may dry your hair even more. Usually conditioners with no alcohol have very little fragrance or even no fragrance at all. Intensive conditioning is very important, therefore you can apply overnight conditioners and put on a shower cap before you go to sleep.

# Hot-oil treatments used in every 3 or 4 weeks are also great solutions to your hair problem. Put on a shower cap, and keep the hot oil for 5-15 minutes on your hair than wash it out and rinse. You can try it with olive oil also. Massage half cup of warm olive oil into your scalp, wrap it in a shower cap and after 30 minutes wash your hair with shampoo.

# As a great natural conditioner use one tablespoon of fat mayonnaise, massage gently and work it into the scalp and leave it on for 15-20 minutes before washing your hair with shampoo.

# A balanced diet is also key to having a shiny, healthy hair. Eat lots of food rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, proteins, omega-3 fatty acids (fish and fish oils). Try to add some flax seed oil to salads and other foods. Consume plenty of water every day.

# Reduce the use of hair mousse, styling gels and hairsprays, hot rollers and try to avoid heat as much as possible. Blow driers can rapidly dry-out your hair. Try to allow your hair to air-dry. If you do use a hairdryer, keep it a good distance away form the hair and use it on a cooler temperature.

# Prepare a home-made mix of a mushy avocado, a ripe banana and one egg yolk. Spread it in your hair, you can even massage it gently. Wrap the hair with a shower cap for 20-30 minutes then rinse with warm water. Eggs are rich in vitamins, they moisturize and improve the structure of the scalp, also giving your dry hair a beautiful shiny look and natural softness.

# Snip off split ends, because they are a major cause of dry hair. Have regular haircuts or trims at least every 6 weeks in order to keep your hair healthy, shiny and to avoid damages

Best Damaged Hair Treatments at home

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:47:27 +0100

Yes, there are a multitude of products, home cures and salon therapies geared toward being the best damaged hair treatments. Some work better than others and a few may be too expensive to even consider. So let's examine a few that most people can use.

Home Remedies as Damaged Hair Treatments

Chances are you won't even have to leave your house to find a few damaged hair treatments that actually work. Try rinsing your hair with beer after you shampoo it. Combine bananas and avocados and massage the mixture into your hair. You can also work mayonnaise into your hair and cover it with a cap and leave it in for 30 minutes before rinsing it out.

Use Hot Oil as a Hair Treatment

There are many hot oil products you can buy at the supermarket or drug store. Be certain to follow the instructions on these products and then wash your hair thoroughly after you are done. You may have to shop around and sample a few of these products before you find the one that works best for your hair.

Don't Bully Your Damaged Hair

Out of all the damaged hair treatments this one should be the easiest to follow. Just be kind to your hair. Don't over brush your hair - forget about the 100 strokes a night deal; that just fractures your hair and causes more damage. Take it is easy with the blow-dryer. If you must use one then keep the heat to a minimum. When you are washing your hair be gentle, there is no need to scrub it unmercifully.

Massage Your Damaged Hair

Instead of scrubbing your hair gently massage it. This is known to stimulate the oil glands on the scalp, which will help nourish your hair and give it the vitality that you desire. Use your fingertips while you are shampooing your hair but don't dig into your scalp; use some finesse.

Use Vitamins For Healthy Long Hair Growth

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:32:17 +0100

Good Hair Nutrition to Promote Optimal Growth

Having the necessary vitamins in our daily diets is essential to healthy hair growth. Discover which vitamins are critical to achieving healthy hair growth.

For years people have sought ways to make their hair grow faster from the use of "miracle grows" scalp treatments to hair vitamins. Unfortunately, there is no product that can make your hair grow fast. However, certain vitamins can enhance or promote hair growth, especially for those with thinning hair. Discover the combinations of vitamins that will promote healthy hair growth.

Hair Growth Cycle

There are three phases to the hair growth cycle, the growth phase (Anagen), resting phase (Catagen) and shedding phase (Telogen). The length of each phase is primarily determined by our genetics. However, environmental factors and health conditions can affect any one of these phases either temporarily or permanently. Our overall health plays the most significant factor to each of these phases. An important part of obtaining healthy hair that grows properly is via consuming the appropriate amounts of vitamins and nutrients daily.

Beta Carotene and Vitamin A

Beta carotene and Vitamin A (retinol) go hand in hand as beta carotene is converted into vitamin A in humans and other mammals. Both beta carotene and vitamin A are crucial in protecting cell membranes and stimulating bone growth. This cell membrane protection is what makes beta carotene and vitamin A beneficial to maintaining the healthy hair inside and outside of the hair follicle

Vitamin B Family

Five vitamins within the vitamin B family, or as it is often called vitamin B complex, are crucial for healthy hair growth B-6, biotin, choline, folic acid, and inositol. B vitamins are essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA and cell reproduction. Since the Anagen phase is the longest phase in the hair growth cycle, these vitamins promote healthy hair growth via their necessity in cell reproduction and RNA synthesis.

Vitamin C

According to Merck Pharmaceuticals, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is crucial in the formation of, growth of, and repair of bone and connective tissue which includes blood vessels and skin. A deficiency in vitamin C can result in dry, brittle hair. How this relates to hair is linked to the scalp which is made of skin and a multitude of blood vessels.

The scalp holds the hair follicle and the blood vessels that carry nourishment to the hair. The scalp also secretes sebum or oil to moisturize the hair. Vitamin C helps to nourish the hair follicle so hair can grow properly and keeps the scalp healthy so it can produce enough sebum to keep the hair moisturized and prevent it from breaking.

These vitamins in combination with other nutrients such as flaxseed oil, magnesium, sulfur and zinc promote hair growth. Be careful not to take more than the recommended daily allowances of these vitamins as an abundance of certain vitamins such as vitamin A can cause hair loss. Many of the vitamins the body needs are in the food one eats. If you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, it is likely you are getting all, if not more than the vitamins and other nutrients your hair needs.