10 Legit Ways To Deal With Hair Loss Problems


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Last Updated on 2022-10-21 , 2:10 pm

Imagine going on a first date, everything is going well and your date seems to like you a lot.

Except that she had asked you to remove your cap and you told her your hair was too messy to be shown.

In fact, you’ve been having hair loss problems recently so you were trying your best to cover up.

But you can’t cover up forever, can you?

Not to worry, here are ten tips to help a buddy out.

You can thank me later.

1. Regularly Wash Hair with a Mild Shampoo

I know this is Captain Obvious, but some people have no common sense so here goes: It is important to wash your hair regularly to keep your hair and scalp clean. This helps to lower the risk of getting dandruff which might lead to further hair breakage or loss.

Keeping it clean means fewer problems for your scalp.

2. Drink More Water

Keeping yourself hydrated helps with the growth of healthy hair. It’s essential to drink at least four to eight cups of water a day to give your hair what it needs to grow.

Yes, your hair is like grass.

3. Avoid Brushing Wet Hair 

The hair is in its weakest state when it is wet. If you brush it when it is wet, especially for long hair, there is a higher chance for it to break and increase hair loss.

If you must brush, do it with your fingers gently or use a wide-tooth comb. This way, there won’t be too much pressure exerted on your hair to break it.

4. Avoid Frequent Heating and Drying 

Especially for ladies, the hairdryer and iron curler are our best friends. However, they can cause hair loss as heat weakens your hair proteins.

This can lead to fragile hair that breaks easily, hence causing hair loss. You can use it, but not every single day.

5. Say No to Chemicals 

Be it permanent or semi-permanent hair colour products, they are all quite damaging to your hair.


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Hence when you start experiencing hair loss, it is definitely wise to stay away from these products.

6. Add Protein to Your Diet

Diet is the main source to obtain nutrients we need to grow the cells in our body, particularly, our hair.

Hence, eating more proteins such as lean meats, fish, and soy helps to promote hair health and curb hair loss.

7. Reduce Alcoholic Beverages 

Here’s a piece of not-so-good news, buddy. Alcohol reduces hair growth.

Sure, you can still go drinking on Friday nights. However, you should reduce your alcohol intake if you are experiencing hair loss.


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Your liver will thank you too.

8. Avoid Smoking

If you have the habit of smoking, it might be one of the causes of hair loss too.

Smoking results in a reduction of blood flow to the scalp, hence the reduction in hair growth.

9. De-Stress 

Honestly, the biggest culprit of hair loss is stress. That’s right, you heard me. Stress.

According to Mayo Clinic, stress does cause hair loss.

Both physical and emotional stressors are called telogen effluvium, where large amounts of stress push hair follicles into a resting period.


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This results in shedding and the appearance of thinning. Our hair is closely tied to our lifestyle, hence it is important to manage our stress.

Watch some cat videos regularly, maybe?

10. Increase Physical Activity 

With that, one of the ways you can manage your stress is to increase your physical activity.

Exercising at least 30 minutes a day helps to balance hormonal levels, reduce stress levels and hence reduce your hair loss. That sounds like killing two birds with one stone to me.

Most of these tips are lifestyle changes, so don’t expect overnight results. Build your habits in 21 days and your lifestyle in 90 days, and your hair will thank you.


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