Tips for preventing Hair loss

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Losing my hair is one of my biggest fears (after losing my teeth) and every time I brush my hair and see loose strands, it baffles me.  It is apparently common place to lose between 50-100 hairs a day, not that I take time out of my busy schedule to count them.  For many of us, our hair is something that defines us, for some of us it is a way to stand out from the crowd and for most it is their pride and glory, regardless of colour, length or style.

There are of course many reasons why our hair might fall out more than normal - stress, post-pregnancy, menopause, over-styling, poor nutrition, hereditary genes and age can all impact on the health of the hair and hair growth.  But there are ways in which we can try to help prevent hair loss. Consider using Calecim's stem cell serum, applied through micro-needling. It is known to significantly help with hair growth, as a powerful men's and female hair loss treatment. 

1.  Scalp Massage - My hairdresser always tells me that a good scalp massage can have amazing effects on your head and hair (and it is incredibly relaxing).  Activiating and stimulating blood  circulation in turn channels more nutrients to the roots of your hair to give the best starting conditions for every individual hair.

2. Hair Growth Vitamins and Supplements - There are many products out there on the market which promise to transform your locks.  There is obviously no magic cure but what supplements can do is nourish your hair and the hairs follicle which in turn leads to hair looking and feeling much healthier, stronger and vibrant.

3. Hair Care - Alongside vitamins, there are many hair products which can help your hair.  Whether it is a thickening shampoo and conditioner, a hair supplement such as KeraNew or even something for the scalp, anything that leads to your hair looking and feeling much better is a good thing. This also goes for regular trimming of the hair and one thing I will always do is use a regular deep conditioning hair mask and heat protection products when styling my hair, the last thing my hair or anyone else's hair needs is to become brittle, straw like and snap.

4. PRP Hair Treatment - PRP or platelet rich plasma, is a non-surgical treatment for hair loss in which the scalp is injected with a client’s own platelets as obtained from a blood sample. This is a relatively new treatment which is clinically proven treatment with several studies showing PRP injections reduced hair loss, increased the diameter of the hair and improved overall growth density.

5. You are what you eat - You hair consists of keratin, a protein which is made up of amino acids. In order to new hair to grow, your body needs to produce these amino acids: high-protein diets are therefore great for your hair, so make sure that you are including to your diet ingredients like eggs, meats and even dairy products like yogurt. Besides proteins, it is very important to remember that beauty is a reflection of what you eat, so be sure to stick to an overall healthy diet.

6. The specialists - If your hair loss is something that is worrying you then you can seek professional advice.  Shuna Hammocks from Sussex Trichlogy is  a qualified and experienced trichologist.  Trichology is the study of the hair and scalp, in both health and disease. This may range from hair loss, genetic thinning, flaky or oily scalp, to hair that is just out of condition and in need of some attention!  Shuna says:

 "I am so passionate about my profession, hence being in the business for over 12 years, that I would like to raise awareness about trichology so that it’s the first port of call when an individual experiences changes in their hair. I completely understand how the negative appearance of one’s “crowning glory” can destroy a person’s confidence and sexual identity.” 

Do you suffer from hair loss? Have you ever sought help? 

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