The scalp’s hair follicles (commonly known as hair roots) are tiny sacs lined with skin cells which are found in the dermis of the skin & are responsible for hair growth. These follicles are surrounded by a network of capillaries which supply required nourishment to them. Weak hair follicles lead to lifeless, lusterless, thin hair eventually leading to hair loss.
# BALANCED DIETThe first requirement towards strengthening follicles is to have a rich diet fulfilling the need of protein, iron, zinc, vitamins. This will make the follicles healthy and eventually lead to hair regrowth.
# AVOIDANCE OF STYLING/HEATING HAIRHair styling treatments like smoothening, straightening, curling, etc. heat the hair and in the process dehydrate & damage it. Theses should be avoided at all cost.
# CHOOSE YOUR HAIR PRODUCTS WISELYMost of the shampoos, conditioners, serums possess ingredients which are harmful for the hair. Select the products after carefully checking the label, those which will protect & hydrate the scalp and follicles. Once the follicles are repaired, hair regrowth will gradually take place.
# TREAT THE BACTERIA/FUNGUS OF YOUR SCALPComplete treatment of these infections is essential otherwise it will lead to severe damage of the follicles and eventually hair fall.
# USE OF NATURAL HAIR MASKS/CONDITIONERSThere are several natural ingredients that help in nourishing & repairing the follicles, giving new life to our hair. Avocado, Aloe Vera, Fenugreek Seeds, Various Oils are some easy solution to this problem.
# NOT TO USE CHEMICAL BASED HAIR COLORSMany of the hair colors use ammonia which severely damages the follicles, it’s advisable to go for natural hair dyes or those without chemicals.
# PROTECTION FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHTTake care to protect your hair from sunlight damage as it can make it dry, limp & frizzy.