Posted by Rino Jasper
on November 15, 2009 in Hair and General Health
How your hair looks and feels is a pretty good indicator of your general state of health.
If you have periodic hair loss, don’t run for cover—the average person loses between 50 and 100 hairs a day. If you experience a sudden bout of hair loss, or are losing significantly more than usual over an extended period of time, consult your doctor or hair specialist, a trichologist.
A number of factors come into play when it comes to hair loss or thinning hair—diet, certain kinds of medication, mineral and hormonal imbalances or deficiencies, auto-immune diseases, genetics and, last but certainly not least, stress.
Your hair also changes along with your body’s hormonal fluctuations—ever notice how your locks are fuller at certain times of the month and thinner at others? (more...)
Posted by Claudie Jasper
on June 11, 2009 in Hair and General Health
So what exactly is this condition? Dandruff means that the dead skin cells on your scalp flake off and your scalp can become excessively itchy. It generally comes from an overly oily scalp, which can be the result of poor hygiene, an unhealthy diet, hormonal imbalances or, last but not least, stress. Overuse of styling products can encourage dandruff as the build-up of products can cause an oily scalp.
There are several ways to treat dandruff, namely washing your hair regularly (yes, it can come from having dirty hair) and using an anti-dandruff shampoo when needed. Don’t use dandruff shampoo every time you wash you hair; it’s best to alternate with your everyday shampoo. Be sure to massage it into your scalp with your fingertips (without digging your nails into your scalp!).
Try an herbal dandruff shampoo first as many of these contain ingredients like tea tree oil and ginger that do wonders to clear up the condition, naturally. (more...)
Posted by Rino Jasper
on June 11, 2009 in Hair and General Health
A glossary of scalp ailments and nature’s way to treat them
Here’s a list of the most common scalp conditions that inevitably have a knock-on effect on your hair.
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Posted by Claudie Jasper
on April 22, 2009 in Hair and General Health
Although those with a tendency for dry hair suffer most from split ends, any hair texture will see them turn up at one point or another (no pun intended!). Split ends not only make your hair look unkempt, they also mean that the hair shaft is not getting the protein or the moisture it needs to be strong and healthy.
Follow these pointers to keep your hair split-end free.
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How your hair looks and feels is a pretty good indicator of your general state of health.
