We lose them: how to strengthen hair

Even wrinkles and cellulite do not scare us as much as hair loss. Losing up to 100 hairs a day is considered normal. But if there is more on clothes and a comb, you need to urgently figure out how to strengthen your hair.

Causes of hair loss

Healthy curls are very strong: a strand of 10 hairs can withstand weight up to 10 kg! But if the hair is weak, brittle, then sometimes they cannot survive even ordinary styling – they begin to crumble like autumn leaves … There are many reasons why they behave this way.

Hormonal imbalance. The most striking example is postpartum alopecia, when a young mother’s hair begins to come out in bunches. You should not panic: it will take about six months for the hormones to “come to their senses”. In most cases, the hair during this time again becomes thick and lush.
Stress. Due to strong excitement, a spasm of capillaries occurs, which supply the hair roots with nutrients. If the stress is constant, the “starvation” of the hair becomes chronic and the hair follicles suffer.
Wrong hairstyle. Hair loss is provoked by hairstyles that strongly tighten hair – tight braids, high tails, etc. And also styling in one parting – you need to change it more often so that all hair receives a uniform load.
care mistakes. How many times have they told the world: you can’t style, comb or braid wet hair! And you can’t go to bed with wet hair: from friction against each other and against the pillow, they break, tangle and fall out faster. And it is also unacceptable to wash them often with aggressive shampoos, ignore balms and conditioners, and wash off care products poorly. Not to mention the fact that it is very harmful for the hair to walk in the cold or hot season without a hat.
Lack of vitamins and minerals. Sometimes, to strengthen hair, it is enough just to establish nutrition. Include in the diet foods rich in vitamins A, group B, selenium, iron, magnesium, silicon, iodine and zinc. All of them are necessary for the normal development of skin cells. These same vitamins and minerals contribute to the formation of keratin, the main structural protein of hair. In case of severe hair loss, contact a trichologist or therapist – the doctor will prescribe treatment.
Taking medications. Drugs can be the cause of hair loss. Analgesics, anticoagulants, antibiotics, drugs to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol – if you have recently taken any of this list, your hair may have reacted.
disease, for example, the thyroid gland also provoke hair loss in women. In this case, hair can be strengthened only by diagnosing the problem and undergoing treatment.

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Proper hair care to strengthen them

How and how to strengthen hair at home, is it real? Will help you:

quality nutrition (let it contain more protein, vegetable fats and omega-3 fatty acids);
vitamins that we have already listed above (but you should definitely consult a doctor about taking them);
healthy sleep and regular rest;
competent care.

How to properly wash your hair

Dermatocosmetologist, trichologist Maria Nevskaya advises:

wash your hair as it gets dirty (if the hair is oily, every day or every other day, if normal – once every 3 days, dry – once every 4-5 days);
choose a suitable shampoo (for oily skin – intensively cleansing, against excessive oiliness of the scalp, for dry – moisturizing and lipid-restoring);
comb your hair before washing, but in no case do this during washing and immediately after (it is possible only after the strands have dried);
massage the scalp with soft circular movements, distributing the shampoo – in no case rub it or scrape it;
rinse the curls with water at a comfortable temperature – if you want to strengthen the hair roots, it should not be either hot or cold;
Rinse the shampoo thoroughly so that not a drop remains on the hair.

For more information on how to properly wash your hair, read our article.

How often do you need to wash your hair? Our test will help you find out.

How to dry your hair without harming them

Best done naturally, without the use of a hair dryer (you can find some original tips on how to do this quickly here). If you want to strengthen your hair and save it from falling out, at home it is better to abandon thermal appliances altogether. Just immediately after washing, gently blot your hair with a towel, lightly shape the strands with your hands, wait until they dry, and then gently comb. The advice applies to both women and men.

How to comb properly

What should be done to prevent hair from falling out? Learn to comb them very carefully, carefully.

Do not rush, do not tear, do not tear your hair with a comb – this damages the already fragile, brittle curls.
Separate the hair into small strands and comb each one, starting from the tips and gradually rising up.
If the hair is very tangled, sprinkle it with a special product (or choose the right conditioner to use after shampooing). They will become smoother and more supple, it will be easier to get rid of tangles.
Use a wooden comb with wide-set teeth or soft plastic. In no case not iron and not with natural bristles: they damage the hair.

How to restore and strengthen hair at home

To prevent hair from falling out, you must, firstly, follow the doctor’s recommendations (take vitamins, take tests to understand the causes, etc.), and secondly, choose the appropriate care.

Garnier Expert Creator Evgeny Sedoy advises to use a shampoo, focusing on the type of scalp, and select additional care according to the type of hair: “If the scalp is oily, and the curls are brittle and damaged, you need a shampoo for oily hair, and balms, conditioners and masks for damaged ones. At the same time, it is important to “observe subordination”: apply shampoo only to the scalp, and care products – along the length of the hair, without affecting the roots.

Shampoos

Of course, one shampoo is unlikely to solve the problem. But a remedy from that category marked “for strengthening and growing hair” should still be in your arsenal! Its active ingredients will help restore the structure of the curls and help strengthen the hair. Here are the shampoos that we at Healthy-Food think are the best for this purpose.

Shampoo against hair loss “Castor oil and almonds” Botanic Therapy, Garnier

After using it, the hair becomes thicker and stronger. The secret is in the shampoo. Castor oil fights breakage and strengthens hair follicles, while almonds make curls smooth and radiant.

Tonic shampoo against hair loss and thinning Dercos Aminexil, Vichy

The shampoo is enriched with Aminexil molecule and vitamins PP, B5 and B6. Together they work on the quality of the hair, making it stronger and more elastic, and affect the scalp, helping to strengthen the hair follicles.

Balms

If shampoo is needed for cleansing, then the balm takes care of the strands after washing and, as it were, envelops each hair with a protective film. Curls become silky and smooth, perfectly combed and easy to style. Despite the fact that additional care products are applied exclusively along the length of the hair, and balms or conditioners, as a rule, do not even affect the roots, they significantly improve the appearance of curls, increasing the volume and increasing the density of the strands.

Firming conditioner Fructis “Thick and luxurious”, Garnier

The solo molecule is fibrocelan, which increases the volume and density of the hair. And pomegranate extract helps her – moisturizes, softens hair, makes it silky. As a result, the hair looks lush and healthy.

Firming conditioner Fructis “Triple Recovery”, Garnier

A set of vegetable oils (olive, avocado, shea butter) and triglyceride help restore hair, nourish hair, restore softness, smoothness and shine.

Masks

These cosmetics are classified as additional care. But no matter what problem you face (brittleness, hair loss or dryness), it is advisable to use masks regularly – 1-2 times a week. The fact is that, unlike a balm or conditioner, the mask is able to act on the cortex (the main layer of the hair, which provides all its physical properties – strength, thickness and color): and therefore, to work accurately, quickly and efficiently.

Mask against hair loss Botanic Therapy “Castor oil and almonds”, Garnier

Restores hair from the roots. Castor oil nourishes and improves their structure, while almonds make curls more elastic and shiny.

Elseve Power Mask against hair loss “Ultra Strength”, L’Oréal Paris

Biotin, vitamin B5 and arginine are a great trio of active ingredients that fight hair breakage and hair loss. The product does not contain silicones. It can be used both as a mask and as a leave-in treatment.

Additional care

If we made up the rules for hair care, then they would certainly have a clause: “Use leave-in care products at least once a week.” The Healthy-Food editors have a few favorites that are just fantastic to improve the appearance of hair, and, instantly.

Lotion-activator “Growth in full force”, Garnier

Apply after shampoo from roots to ends, leave for 1-2 minutes, rinse and enjoy the result. Gradually, the hair becomes stronger and more elastic.

Complex remedy for hair loss Dercos Aminexil, Vichy

In our opinion, this is the best hair strengthening product on the market today. In ampoules – an incredibly effective concentrate with aminexil. This molecule strengthens the hair roots and slows down hair loss. There is a version with a slightly different composition, designed for men.

Salon treatments for strengthening and hair growth

In addition to home care, salon procedures will help strengthen hair follicles. However, in order for the hair not to fall out, they will have to go through courses of 2-3 sessions with a break of 3-6 months.

Mesotherapy

Its main effect is the “awakening” of the hair follicles and the restoration of the water-fat balance of the scalp. But you have to be patient: after all, we are talking about injections of vitamins, trace elements and other substances that accelerate hair growth. A “cocktail” for mesotherapy is always selected individually – there are even compounds with which you can simultaneously get rid of dandruff. And there are only two drawbacks – the presence of contraindications and cost.

Massage

It can be manual and hardware – it all depends on the indications and preferences. Regarding both, it is better to consult with an experienced specialist. And if you have not yet decided to go to the salon, you can try to master one of the “home” techniques and combine it with other strengthening procedures – masks, body wraps, herbal rinses.

Cryotherapy

Under the influence of cold, dormant hair follicles are activated, metabolic processes in the scalp are improved, which has a good effect on the health and growth of hair. Contraindications for cryotherapy are pregnancy, epilepsy, thrombosis, migraine, cardiovascular and oncological diseases, as well as inflammatory and infectious processes in the active stage.

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Will folk remedies help to strengthen hair?

To be honest, we at Healthy-Food do not really believe in folk remedies for strengthening hair. Perhaps they can only be used as an addition to massage, procedures and ready-made care products – at least the effectiveness of the latter has been proven. Keeping hair from falling out with only “grandmother’s recipes” is not a very reliable undertaking. But still, there are no direct contraindications to their use, and even we ourselves use them – for example, when our favorite shampoo or mask ends, but more often out of curiosity, to share our experience with you.

Cognac shampoo

Ingredients:

2,5 Art. l cognac;
2 egg yolks;
2,5 st. l. onion juice;
2 capsules of vitamin A.

How to prepare and use.

Mix the contents of the vitamin A capsules with the rest of the ingredients.
Apply to hair, hold for 10 minutes.
Rinse with lemon water (1 tablespoon of juice per 1 liter of water).

herbal shampoo

Ingredients:

1 tsp sage leaves;
1 tsp chamomile flowers;
1 tsp. linden color;
1 tsp nettle leaves;
1 egg yolk.

How to prepare and use.

Brew a mixture of herbs in 0,5 liters of hot water.
Cool the broth, strain.
Add egg yolk, mix well.
Use like regular shampoo.

What do you need to strengthen your hair? Quality food, rest and, of course, proper care.

Summary results

Briefly about the main thing.

Why is hair falling out?

The reasons may be different. Main:

stress;
health problems;
hormonal imbalance;
improper care;
poor nutrition.

How to strengthen hair at home?

Changing your diet and proper care will help improve the condition of your hair. Everything is important in the latter:

buy suitable shampoo, balm and mask;
learn how to gently wash, comb and style your hair.

Is it possible to strengthen the roots with the help of salon procedures?

Yes, it’s real. The most effective methods are massage, mesotherapy and cryotherapy (but you should definitely consult a doctor about contraindications and contraindications).

Do folk remedies work to strengthen hair?

We advise you to use “homemade” shampoos and masks only as an addition to basic care, because their effectiveness has not been proven.