Approximately 15% of women and 35% of men suffer from premature balding. While scientists associate premature hair loss with genetics, there is also evidence showing that how you take care of your hair contributes in balding.
While premature hair loss is dreadful-especially to women, the good side is that you can prevent it. Here are tips on how to do it.
Take vitamin rich foods
Hair requires nutrients to grow and a good source of these nutrients are vitamins. In your diet, you should ensure that you have vitamin B12, B6 and vitamin D. Other than these vitamins supplying the body with the necessary nutrients, they also help the body in balancing hormones.
Hormone imbalance is a noted cause of premature balding; therefore, when your hormones are balanced, you have low chances of balding. In addition to vitamins, your diet should also include zinc, iron, calcium, protein, soy, and gelatin protein.
Stay away from hairstyling chemicals and other products
According to hair experts, hair styling products evoke stress onto your hair resulting to hair loss. To ensure that your hair is intact, you should stay away from hairsprays and dyes that contain chemicals that have the potential of damaging your hair.
Instead, you should use natural conditioners and shampoo which contain natural ingredients which are usually harmless.
Reduce stress levels
Numerous research studies have shown that high stress levels greatly contribute to hair loss. This is because high stress levels provoke increased production of cortisol which other than making you look old, it also plays a great role in making you bald.
To be on the safe side, you should make every effort to reduce your stress levels. Great ways to reduce stress levels include: socializing with your good friends and exercising.
Protect your hair from chlorine and salts
These two have been shown to damage hair follicles resulting to premature balding. Chlorine is used as a disinfectant in swimming pools and tap water. While you can't avoid showering with tap water, you should buy a shower head that will filter chlorine thus protect your hair.
If you like swimming, you should avoid wetting your hair in the swimming pool. A great way to do is to wear a shower cap that will protect your hair from coming into contact with the pool water.
Salt is found in high amount in ocean water; therefore, if you live near the ocean, you should not go swimming without a shower cap. If it's difficult for you to prevent your hair from coming into contact with the chlorinated or salty water, you should ensure that you thoroughly rinse your hair with a natural conditioner immediately you come out of the water.