Hair Color Effect

One of the biggest reason women are afraid to take the leap into a new hair color is because they are afraid in the end the color will end up damaging their hair. If you’re one of those women don’t be afraid because if your color is done the right way you will not damage your hair.



Of course each case is different, but if you overprocess your hair and are using color incorrectly you do risk damaging your locks. Which is why I always suggest getting your hair professionally colored. Things such as color, relaxers, flat irons combined can really mess up your hair. Especially if you use these items on a daily basis. In order to prevent damage from happening you should get process done every 4-6 weeks, and color highlights every 2-3 months. You should always try to moisturize your colored treated hair with color treated shampoo and conditioner and always get hair masks or deep conditioner treatments at least once or twice a week to keep your hair healthy.

Head Massage

It is actually a lot of work to keep the body healthy as you age because more and more toxins accumulate and old energy should be released daily. Even without the beginning signs of aging there are many practices you can undertake to prevent ailments and conditions that tend to occur later in life such as baldness.

Shiro Abhyanga, Head massages, are a perfect end or beginning to any day. In the Ayurvedic medicinal system from India this treatment is said to maintain health and wellness. They can be given in the traditional way massaging the shoulders, (arms, hands), neck, scalp, face and ears. Also, a scalp massage can be incorporated into a body massage or even used as part of a self-healing modality.



I have long hair and because I am active and sweat a lot I tend to pull my hair back often. Because of this constant tying of the hair and restriction I felt at times my hair had become weak and fallen out excessively. Hearing my story, my friend recommended head massage and since then I have been doing scalp massages weekly in the shower.

Hair loss can result from stress, illness, poor circulation, genetics or age. Head massages are a way to prevent or restrict hair loss. Not everyone will benefit from this practice; results will depends on how far along hair loss has developed before you begin the treatments, how often you engage in this massage, how thoroughly it is undertaken and your body’s unique composition.

A healthy scalp should be encouraged from childhood and head massage techniques can be taught to calm the mind, body and spirit.

I incorporate a head massage from time to time while teaching yoga and people love it! A nice head massage provides relaxation and eliminates fatigue from mental and physical stress. Working along the top three charkas it helps put the whole body in alignment.

Other benefits of head massages are increased energy and mental clarity and better sleep. As with any new practice give yourself time to repeat the process to experience all the benefit.

There are many different herbs you can add to your oil to promote healthy hair. Such as: the essential oil of rosemary, which is invigorating for the scalp or sandalwood, which is warming. Choose one of the two since they are not good in combination. Henna helps create shiny hair. Brahmi herbs help to revitalize nerves and brain cells.

Gather a few items for your head massage:
- Any kind of vegetable oil; such as: coconut, olive, almond or sesame. Sesame oil contains phosphorous and calcium that benefits the hair shaft and is the traditional oil used in India.
- Any of the herbs that were aforementioned
- Towel
- Low back chair

To Begin Head Massage:

The massage starts at the top of the crown using small, circular motions with your thumbs and fingers. You can apply varied pressures finding something suitable for you. Work your way slowly down and out each side of the skull. Go back to the top of the skull and keep moving down and out until the entire skull is invigorated.
Apply pressure with the base of the palms and then massage the temporal lobes which relaxes the senses of hearing and vision.
Pull the hair from the root upward which loosens the scalp and increases the circulation at the scalp.
Next, work down the base of the neck on both sides.
Continue with the shoulders, warming the trapezious muscles. Then you will move out along the arms and down into the hands.

Take your time and massage with the intention of relaxation it will greatly increase the enjoyment and effectiveness of your massage.
This can be a self-massage: you would use one hand for the opposite side at a time.
Most treatments last about a half hour.

Scalp Massage to Prevent Hair Loss

A common medical problem is hair loss. Millions of people all over the world are putting their efforts to stop their hair loss. How ever, most of them did not spend a couple of minutes learning what the reasons behind their hair loss are and how to handle this problem properly. Read this article to learn the basics about hair, hair loss and hair loss treatments.

One important fact to know is that an average scalp has about 150,000 hair follicles and hairs, in them more than 90% of them grow continuously. Hairs arise from these hair follicles that are present in the scalp. When these scalp pores (hair follicles) gets blocked, it leads to hair fall or growth of bad textured hairs.

Causes of Hair Loss

There may be many reasons behind hair loss. So it's tough to list all of them here. This article will tell you only the major causes which are normally seen.

Hormonal Imbalance- One major cause of hair loss may be the hormonal imbalance brought on by something like a thyroid disease. Correcting a hormonal imbalance like the excess of androgens or estrogens could cause hair loss.

Genetic- Another big cause of hair loss is the genes being passed on from generation to generation.

Pregnancy- Many women begin to lose hairs a few months after pregnancy due to the imbalance in their hormones. This is usually cured on its own several months after the hormones return to normal.

Long Illness- Another common causes of hair loss is a long illness or a very stressful period of family strife. Stress can cause many problems with your body with one being the excessive loss of hair.

Infections- Certain types of fungal infections or degenerative diseases can also cause hair loss. To overcome the fungal infections that cause hair loss, you need to purchase an anti-fungal shampoo or lotion.

Poor diet- Lack of vitamins and minerals in your diet also leads to hair loss. You diet should contain proper nutrients to help you hairs grow healthy and keeps them strong.

Diet to Prevent and Cure Hair Loss

Protein is a vital food element required by all human beings and serves to the body in many ways. Natural sources of protein are milk, buttermilk, yogurt, soyabean, eggs, cheese, meat and fish. Normally 60 grams is required for women, between 80 to 90 grams for men and 80 to 100 grams of protein for adolescent boys and girls.

Hair problems like falling of hairs and premature graying of hairs may be caused by deficiency of some of B Vitamins, iron, copper and iodine.

A well balanced diet containing an adequate quantity of vegetable seeds, nuts green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, egg and milk should taken when a person tends to lose hair.

Prevent Hair Loss through Scalp Massage



An effective method to prevent hair fall and to promote hair growth is scalp massage. It's easy, safe and free from side effects. Massage your scalp regularly for 5 to 10 minutes. Massage gently with the help of your finger tips. One thing should always be kept in mind that never massages your wet hairs. Allow it to dry by itself or blow it dry.

Scalp massage improves the blood circulation of the scalp thereby supporting the proper nutrition to the scalp. Secondly it helps in getting rid of dead cells and improves the hygiene of scalp and hairs. These methods in turn help in supplying nutrition to the hair follicles and leads to hair grown. Massage also helps in opening blocked scalp pores (hair follicles) and thus promoting hair growth.

Though massage is very essential to achieve hair growth but the massage should be done with the help of some nutrient and supplement that are essential for hair growth. These can be hair oils, hair creams and hair packs etc.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

Hair Care Myths

For those with extremely oily hair who shampoo twice a day, cut back to once. Wash your hair less often; if you shampoo daily, try every other day. It takes two to three weeks for your scalp to adjust the amount of oil it produces. If your hair feels uncomfortably oily in the meantime, wear a ponytail or a thick headband―and think about what you’ll do with all that extra time in the morning.



Use just two shampoos! You might have heard that hair can become “bored” with a shampoo and conditioner if you’ve used them for too long. And it’s true that hair can seem lifeless after a month or more of the same routine. A buildup of conditioners may be the culprit, says salon owner Johnny Lavoy, but “the good news is that you don’t need to fill your bathroom with four bottles of shampoo to rotate every week. Using a clarifying shampoo twice a month or so should correct the problem.”

If your hair is looking more like a wire fox terrier’s than a champion golden retriever’s, you should consider your eating habits. Biotin, a B vitamin found in many whole grains, liver, rice, milk, and egg yolks, “is a key vitamin to make your hair stronger,” says dermatologist Marianne O’Donoghue. Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins E and A can also have an impact on the overall health of the scalp. They can be found in fish, vegetables―oh, and kibble.

Hair Damage

What caused your hair to look thin? Discoloured or aged? Factors such as styling appliances and vigorous brushing, as well as sun damage, colouring and hormonal imbalances will all contribute to ageing your hair. We've found the best way to manage bad hair so you'll only end up with healthy, luscious hair every day.



Styling tools

Problem: Too much blow-drying or straightening can leave hair dry, thin and brittle. Unprotected heat styling draws out moisture from the hair cells making it age
a lot quicker than normal.

Solution: Always apply a thermal styling aid before using any heat appliances, and never use an iron or curling tongs on wet hair. To give your hair a break, let it dry naturally from time to time.

Colouring and highlights

Problem: Colouring, highlighting and bleaching hair too much can dry it out and cause breakage. Stick to the same hair colourist and never put colour over colour.

Solution: To stop hair from discolouring, use a maintaining shampoo and conditioner to keep your natural colour vibrant and to help artificial colour from fading. For best results, apply a protecting treatment once a week.

Hormones

Problem: Hormones not only affect our skin but they affect our hair as well. Whether you're going through puberty, a menstrual cycle, on a contraceptive pill or have started menopause - locks will become oily as your hormones produce excess sebum.

Solution: There is really nothing you can do that will stop your hormones from ageing your hair, but by colouring hair, you can dry it out so that it's not always looking oily and limp.

Pollution

Problem: The fumes of environmental pollution and smoke can leave your hair dull and smelly.

Solution: Like your hormones, there's very little you can do to prevent pollution from damaging your hair. You can wash it daily with a detoxifying shampoo and conditioner, which is especially good if you're a smoker. Also apply a treatment that's packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

Stress

Problem: Stress ages your locks, causing it to grey and, in extreme cases, fall out.

Solution: To reduce stress from affecting your hair, gently massage conditioner into your scalp and apply a scalp mask once a week to increase the blood circulation, which will help to reduce hair loss.

Poor diet

Problem: If you're not eating a healthy balanced diet, high in protein or iron-rich foods, your hair will eventually become thin, which can cause premature hair loss.

Solution: Eat a well-balanced diet, and if your iron levels are low, take a good multivitamin supplement. Also, use thickening shampoos and conditioners every day, which should help to combat thinning. Use styling products that add more volume to your hair.

Sun and swimming

Problem: Salt water and chlorine will dry your hair out, causing it to break, and it can also discolour hair, especially if it's bleached.

Solution: When out in the sun, slather on a sun-protecting mask to your hair that locks in the moisture. Wear a sun hat at all times and invest in a swimming cap for diving in to the ocean.

Split ends

Problem: Most people think that having long hair means you never have to cut it. But regular trims will help to prevent your hair from splitting at the ends.

Solution: Visit your hairdresser every six to eight weeks to cut off dead ends that may be splitting. While you're at the hairdresser's, ask for a heavy-duty salon treatment to revitalise your locks.

Pregnancy

Problem: While most women find their hair is thick and healthy during pregnancy, the opposite can happen after giving birth, especially while breastfeeding. Many of the nutrients go to the baby leaving mum with weak hair.

Solution: Make sure you continue to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet high in protein, and check with your doctor if you can take any multivitamin supplements while you're breastfeeding.

Hair Damage

What caused your hair to look thin? Discoloured or aged? Factors such as styling appliances and vigorous brushing, as well as sun damage, colouring and hormonal imbalances will all contribute to ageing your hair. We've found the best way to manage bad hair so you'll only end up with healthy, luscious hair every day.



Styling tools

Problem: Too much blow-drying or straightening can leave hair dry, thin and brittle. Unprotected heat styling draws out moisture from the hair cells making it age
a lot quicker than normal.

Solution: Always apply a thermal styling aid before using any heat appliances, and never use an iron or curling tongs on wet hair. To give your hair a break, let it dry naturally from time to time.

Colouring and highlights

Problem: Colouring, highlighting and bleaching hair too much can dry it out and cause breakage. Stick to the same hair colourist and never put colour over colour.

Solution: To stop hair from discolouring, use a maintaining shampoo and conditioner to keep your natural colour vibrant and to help artificial colour from fading. For best results, apply a protecting treatment once a week.

Hormones

Problem: Hormones not only affect our skin but they affect our hair as well. Whether you're going through puberty, a menstrual cycle, on a contraceptive pill or have started menopause - locks will become oily as your hormones produce excess sebum.

Solution: There is really nothing you can do that will stop your hormones from ageing your hair, but by colouring hair, you can dry it out so that it's not always looking oily and limp.

Pollution

Problem: The fumes of environmental pollution and smoke can leave your hair dull and smelly.

Solution: Like your hormones, there's very little you can do to prevent pollution from damaging your hair. You can wash it daily with a detoxifying shampoo and conditioner, which is especially good if you're a smoker. Also apply a treatment that's packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

Stress

Problem: Stress ages your locks, causing it to grey and, in extreme cases, fall out.

Solution: To reduce stress from affecting your hair, gently massage conditioner into your scalp and apply a scalp mask once a week to increase the blood circulation, which will help to reduce hair loss.

Poor diet

Problem: If you're not eating a healthy balanced diet, high in protein or iron-rich foods, your hair will eventually become thin, which can cause premature hair loss.

Solution: Eat a well-balanced diet, and if your iron levels are low, take a good multivitamin supplement. Also, use thickening shampoos and conditioners every day, which should help to combat thinning. Use styling products that add more volume to your hair.

Sun and swimming

Problem: Salt water and chlorine will dry your hair out, causing it to break, and it can also discolour hair, especially if it's bleached.

Solution: When out in the sun, slather on a sun-protecting mask to your hair that locks in the moisture. Wear a sun hat at all times and invest in a swimming cap for diving in to the ocean.

Split ends

Problem: Most people think that having long hair means you never have to cut it. But regular trims will help to prevent your hair from splitting at the ends.

Solution: Visit your hairdresser every six to eight weeks to cut off dead ends that may be splitting. While you're at the hairdresser's, ask for a heavy-duty salon treatment to revitalise your locks.

Pregnancy

Problem: While most women find their hair is thick and healthy during pregnancy, the opposite can happen after giving birth, especially while breastfeeding. Many of the nutrients go to the baby leaving mum with weak hair.

Solution: Make sure you continue to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet high in protein, and check with your doctor if you can take any multivitamin supplements while you're breastfeeding.