Treatment of hair loss and dryness

 

Treatment of hair loss and dryness

Hair brittleness and dryness

Whatever the length of the hair, and whatever its nature; The problem of hair breakage and dryness increases as a result of many factors, including using a hair dryer frequently, or when exposing hair to chemicals in abundance, or as a result of pollution, in our article we put a set of tips, methods, and recipes for treating damaged hair due to split and dryness. 

Causes of dry hair

There are many reasons that lead to dry hair , including: [2]

Hypothyroidism: which is the insufficient production of thyroid hormone . Which causes dry hair.

Hypothyroidism: which is the lack of production of the parathyroid hormone, which causes a decrease in the level of calcium in the blood, which is the main key to healthy hair.

Anorexia nervosa; As it can lead to malnutrition, which in turn causes dry hair and other complications.

The scalp does not produce enough of the auxiliary oils to moisturize the hair . [3]

Treatment of hair loss and dryness

There are many home remedies for treating hair loss and dryness, and the following are some of them:

Hot oil bath

The hot oil treatment is one of the simplest and most effective ways to treat dry hair, and its method is: [1]

Ingredients:

Two tablespoons of almond oil.

Two tablespoons of olive oil.

Two tablespoons of jojoba oil.

Two tablespoons of coconut oil .

How to prepare:

Mix all the previous ingredients together in a bowl, and heat the mixture over a fire, taking care not to heat it to a high degree. Because that causes damage to the scalp.

After that, a hair massage is done with the previous mixture, and covered for 30 minutes.

Then wash the hair with a mild shampoo.

This method is repeated once a week.

Recipe egg yolk and water

Egg yolk is an effective treatment for dry hair, as it is useful in moisturizing the ends of the hair, and the following is how to prepare this recipe: [1]

Ingredients:

Two egg yolks.

3 tablespoons of water .

How to prepare:

Separate the yolks from their whites, add 3 tablespoons of water, and mix with the yolks until we get a frothy mixture.

Then we put it on the hair for 30 minutes, then wash it with cold water.

Recipe eggs, honey and yogurt

Egg yolk contains proteins and fats that moisturize hair, and egg white contains enzymes that remove bacteria that remove unwanted oils, and yogurt helps to strengthen the hair from its roots, and the method of this recipe is: [1]

Ingredients:

Two eggs.

A tablespoon of honey .

Two tablespoons of yogurt.

How to prepare:

We mix the two eggs with each other in a bowl, then add honey and milk, and mix them well until we get a smooth mixture.

Put the mixture on the hair for at least 20 minutes, then wash the hair with cold water.

Avocado and Banana Recipe

Avocado helps moisturize the hair, while bananas increase the elasticity and strength of the ends of the hair. The method of this recipe is: [1]

Ingredients:

One banana .

An avocado.

How to prepare:

We mash the banana and avocado well until we get a mixture free from large particles, then we put it on the hair for at least 30 minutes.

Then wash the hair with cold or lukewarm water.

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise contains a large proportion of protein, which is needed to make hair more smooth and shiny, and its method is: [4]

Ingredients:

One cup of mayonnaise.

How to prepare:

Apply a thick layer of mayonnaise to hair with little moisture and scalp.

Then massage the scalp with it up to the ends of the hair.

Cover the head with a plastic cap for one hour.

After that, the hair is washed with lukewarm water, and then the shampoo is applied as usual.

This recipe is repeated weekly to moisturize dry hair.

hair care

General advice

There is a set of important tips and steps in hair care in general, including: [5]

Not combing the hair while it is wet. Because the hair is weaker while wet, and use a wide tooth comb when necessary.

Wash hair twice a week, and avoid washing hair frequently. Because that causes dry hair.

Use a shampoo that is free of the chemical substance, such as sulfate, and is appropriate for the nature of each hair, for example, dry hair needs a shampoo that contains glycerin and collagen to restore its moisture.

Use a conditioner suitable for the nature and length of the hair, with each use of shampoo for the hair.

Be careful using hair products that are very rich in protein.

Rinse hair with vinegar before shampooing twice a year, as this helps increase the shine of the hair and treats dandruff.

Moisturizing hair with various oils.

Avoid using a hair dryer to dry it, wrap the hair in a cotton towel and let it dry naturally.

Regularly trim the ends of the hair about half a cm every 6-8 weeks.

Eat a healthy diet, especially that is rich in vitamin C, which helps to strengthen hair, iron helps transport oxygen to blood vessels, zinc helps tissue regeneration, and omega-3 helps in healthy hair growth.

Reducing stress, because it causes hair loss, and practicing some different types of sports help in that, such as: yoga and cycling.

Care for oily scalp and dry hair

There are a number of ways to help balance an oily scalp with the ends of dry hair, and they are: [6]

Use the appropriate shampoo for hair, as most often the treatment shampoo for oily scalp with the ends of dry hair is designed for mixed hair (English: Combination Hair)

Mixing some drops of aloe vera with shampoo, it calms the itchy scalp due to dandruff.

Avoid using hair styling products that contain alcohol. Because it increases the dryness of the ends of the hair.

Eat a diet rich in vitamin B12, such as dairy products, meat, eggs, and fish. Vitamin B12 deficiency has been shown to contribute to an oily scalp problem.

References

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