Means for strengthening and growing hair

From an evolutionary point of view, hair is a clear atavism. Previously intended for heating and protection, today they have lost these functions. Having acquired, however, a new task: to decorate, seduce and emphasize the status of its owner. But if most men understand the true meaning of their forelock only when there is nothing left of it, then women … Women from a young age have to resort to all sorts of tricks to make their hair as attractive as possible. And if it is simple to adapt to stylish trends today, then not many can boast of healthy and strong hair.

Do not fall

Every year, at the beginning of September, a pack of ampoules appears in my bathroom, the contents of which I anoint my head with enviable regularity. It takes time, a little annoying, but without this ritual, I will not winter. More precisely, not me, but my hair. Having missed the beginning of the “autumn molt” – the period when hair begins to fall out seasonally, I risk that it will turn into winter. This has happened before, and not only to me. Hair loss is the most popular beauty topic after aging, perfumery and cellulite. And not only from my friends, but also on the forums of cosmetic sites. Young ladies are no less interested in new means for strengthening hair than in aroma trends and anti-aging technologies. Complaints about the fact that the hair is weakened, “climb” and grow poorly, I listen to all the time. Moreover, each friend has her own concept of loss. Someone is driven into panic by a couple of extra hair on the comb, and someone is forced to vacuum the bathroom after styling. And if in the latter case I strongly recommend going to the doctor, then with a slight thinning of the hair I give out a whole list of recommendations.

Samoyedstvo

Trichologists say that 80% of city dwellers have hair shortages of iron, calcium, vitamins and other substances. And if it is not possible to eat right every day, then swallowing a pill in the morning is within the power of everyone. Dietary supplements for hair Inneov, Sheviton and Nutrikap have proven themselves well. As a bonus, they also strengthen the nails. Vitamins for pregnant women also work: they have a lot of trace elements, and the effect appears after a couple of weeks. By the way, the hair is more active in assimilating the nutrients that arrived before lunch. So those who skip breakfast have worse hair than young ladies who find time for a bowl of muesli or yogurt.

Without extremes

There are many ways and means to strengthen your hair. From special shampoos to mesotherapy. Believe me, they are quite effective. And don’t panic. Not so long ago, I spent a whole hour dissuading a friend from mesotherapy. She wanted to apply a cardinal technique to her thirteen-year-old daughter. Due to hormonal changes, which are frequent for her age, the girl began to lose her hair. After a consultation with an eminent specialist, she was prescribed special dietary supplements, massage and professional scalp care. This gave a good result. But my mother wanted the maximum. I had to use my oratorical gift to dissuade her. Mesotherapy is used for adolescents only in cases where other methods are ineffective, and hair loss is associated with a serious metabolic disorder. It is always worthwhile to soberly assess the condition of the hair, if necessary, contact specialists (preferably several) and be sure to bring the course of care or treatment to the end.

Look at the root

Previously, trichologists, in other words, highly specialized dermatologists on hair (“trichos” in translation from ancient Greek means “hair”), worked only in government agencies and prescribed pills and talkers approved by the Ministry of Health (and ineffective). Times have changed. Now superbly equipped offices of trichologists have opened in many beauty centers. I really enjoyed the Trichology Department at Westmed Clinic. State-of-the-art equipment, precise diagnostics. And not only external. A lot of tests are meticulously collected from the client and only then treatment is prescribed. By the way, the first and still the only hair research center in the world was opened in London more than a hundred years ago. Today different specialists work here: biologists, physicists, chemists, nutritionists, etc. All of them proudly call themselves trichologists and consider their main task to provide us with stunningly beautiful hair. Most of the hair care and treatment products released on the world market pass the strictest tests within the walls of this institution.

A relic of the past

Cosmetics for strengthening hair have existed for a long time: ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek, old Russian recipes. Hair was treated with herbs, lapping and various culinary masks. I remember that as a child, our neighbor, a very sleek, by the way, lady, went on weekends with a turban made of a towel on her head. “Burdock, onion, castor oil, pepper are the best appetizers for hair,” she joked, “especially with cognac. The main thing is endurance! ” Once I decided to follow her advice and applied the recommended cocktail on my head. Horror! The skin burned so that the head had to be washed several times. The neighbor laughed: “Why did you mix everything at once? Three components are enough, of which only one should be burning. ” But once again I did not dare to arrange a “culinary duel” on my head. Although I collected recipes from professional interest. Just think, hair growth could be enhanced with a salt scrub, strong tea, burdock oil, brandy, pepper and the ubiquitous onion. Because of him, funny things happened in hairdressing salons: during the then fashionable permanent curling, the hair began to exude a terrible stench, which embarrassed both clients and masters.

Do not panic!

The life cycle of hair is directly dependent on estrogens – female sex hormones. When the level rises (during pregnancy or taking birth control), the hair stays in place longer and the head of hair becomes thicker. With a decrease in the amount of estrogen, hair, which should have left its shelter a long time ago, falls out. This is especially noticeable after childbirth. It’s unpleasant, but over time everything will return to normal.

Wellness indicator

Today, few people practice kitchen self-medication. After all, you can buy more effective means. A whole army of specialists is engaged in the development of strengthening cocktails, and there is no doubt about the effectiveness of the drugs. Repairing lines work both with the hair itself, strengthening its shaft, and with its root. More precisely, with the scalp. Despite the fact that the cells of the follicles are productive, they are not so important for survival. Therefore, the necessary components from the body are received last. It is no wonder that diets, stress, vitamin deficiency, diseases, etc. are immediately reflected on them. In one ancient Chinese medical treatise, hair is called the tail of blood. The meaning is this: if the composition of the blood changes (as any disease gives a signal to the body), the hair reacts to it. Any chronic disease, even caries, is displayed on the hair. They lead a kind of chronicle of our life. From day to day, recording what climate we were in, what water we drank, what we ate, what we thought about. Through the hair, as along the line of life, one can find out the past and the present. For example, the stress experienced six months ago will be indicated by the weakening of the hair at a distance of 6-7 centimeters from the scalp (I saw this with my own eyes on the screen of the hair diagnostic device in the Articoli salon). But the plots that grew during the holidays are full of vitality. Having studied this feature, trichologists were able to outwit the hair. If you supply her with the necessary substances from the outside and from the inside, she will feel like on vacation. Therefore, I am not lazy to rub serums into my head and take dietary supplements. It pays off handsomely.

Public favorites

Everything about hair serums inspires confidence. And serious ampoule packaging, and strict dosage, and methodical rubbing, and the chill that drugs give. Immediately you feel: the work has begun. Apply them plus or minus in the same way: massage a few drops of the product into the parting. Make another parting, rub in, and so on all over the head. When the ampoule is distributed, the skin needs to be massaged for five minutes. This will increase blood flow and speed up the action of the ingredients. It is not for nothing that in renowned salons, even shampooing is accompanied by massage. Aldo Coppola masters spend about ten minutes on branded manipulations. And this is a shortened version. Still, the delights of the Aldo Coppola massage can be experienced during the Natura Magica procedure. Rubbing and kneading is performed during shampooing, applying an anti-hair loss mask and active serum. Feelings are enchanting. The result is also. A weekly course, coupled with home care, can not only reduce hair loss, but also enhance hair growth. The masters laugh that by the fourth week clients have a “undercoat” of newborn hairs. The Rénovateur massage at Beauty SPA Carita deserves admiration. For forty minutes, a peeling paste based on sunflower seeds and essential oils is rubbed into the hair and scalp. At the end, the product turns into dust and shakes off. The head is washed and Cure Anti-Chute serum, Le Cheveu, Carita is applied. Even when used at home, it strengthens hair tremendously.

Lost souls

I often face a lack of trust in anti-hair loss remedies. Arguments: “continuous chemistry”, “profanation”, “inflicted a couple of times – and to no avail.” What can you say here? For the most part, firming serums consist of natural extracts (sage, rosemary, horsetail, birch, etc.). Herbal extracts are completely absorbed by the skin, stimulating blood circulation and cell function. “Chemistry” is the active molecules, over the creation of which dozens of scientists have fought. It is absurd to think that their task was to release a worthless product. The largest scientific centers cannot entirely consist of crooks. It is necessary to treat the results of the work of the pros with great trust and respect. For example, almost a decade ago, L’Oréal laboratories synthesized the aminexil molecule. It prevented the growth of collagen within the follicle. It is this process of “internal scarring” of the hair roots that causes hair loss in both women and men. Aminexil has shown remarkable effectiveness and is now part of many strengthening elixirs (Aminexil SP94, Dercos, Vichy; Intervention Antichute, Kérastase; Aminexil Advanced, L’Oréal Professionnel). Some serums, such as the new Revitalizing Concentrate, Valmont, contain the same ingredients as anti-aging face creams (DNA, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins). That is, they provide the cells with proper nutrition and energy, thanks to which they produce healthy, strong hair.

For vaccination

Mesotherapy (microinjection of therapeutic cocktails into the scalp) solves the problem of alopecia most of all. The procedure is unpleasant, if not painful. But suffering pays off. A well-formulated cocktail can stop even catastrophic hair loss. The main adherents of this technique are men. Rubbing in serums, doing massage and masks seems to them to be frivolous ladies’ entertainment. But the syringe, injections and pain are quite masculine attributes. Moreover, the result is obvious. For example, the editor-in-chief of MAXIM magazine, Alexander Malenkov, described his struggle for a hairstyle in the following way: “I noticed that my hair is thinning. I realized that I don’t want to be bald and that I believe in science. I went to the specialists. I took the prescribed medications, rubbed something into my head, endured a course of mesotherapy. The hair recovered and became even thicker. I endure the course regularly. But you don’t have to choose. Either a comfortable bald spot or painful curls. ” I completely share his opinion. However, I limit myself to meticulous care and taking food supplements. But maybe that is why mesotherapy is not needed for my hair yet.

Useful addresses:

Aldo Coppola: st. Novy Arbat, 19, TD “Vesna”, minus 1st floor, t. 661 7373.

Salon items: st. Petrovka, 10, Petrovsky passage, t. 921 1511.

Beauty SPA Carita: st. Tverskaya, 26, Marriott Grand Hotel, t. 507 0550.

Westmed: st. Autumn, 11, t. 781 5353.