Loosing your hair can be devastating and have a massive impact on your self esteem. There are many causes for hair loss and it is important to understand what is happening and the cause so you can pick the right products. Hormonal imbalances, illness and aging are the most common causes.
What kind of hair loss are you experiencing?
Hair fall - As it sounds, hair fall refers to hair that is coming out from the root.
Hair thinning - Generally caused by a build up of sebum, a natural oil, the hair follicle can become clogged. This gives the hair less space to grow and results in finer hair.
Breakage - Breakage refers to breaks through the lengths and ends of your hair and can be caused by many factors.
Causes:
Hormones - Hormonal changes such as pregnancy, menopause and thyroid conditions can all impact your hair.
Stress and illness and medication - Physical stress and illness can impact how the body regulates. It is quite common to experience changes in your hair when your body is under pressure or going though change.
Genetics - There are some genetic factors, such as male or female pattern baldness that can contribute to hair loss or thinning
Nutrition - A lack of essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, biotin and vitamins can impact the bodies ability to produce healthy hair
Aging - It is normal for hair to thin and hair follicles to become inactive as we age.
Environment - Pollutants, uv and exposure to chemicals can impact our hair growth
Heat and Chemical processes - Lightening, coloring, straightening, perming and styling your hair all impact the integrity of your hair and can cause hair breakage
