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10 Hair Myths Debunked. Part I

Posted on by Simona Neata
10 Hair Myths Debunked
24 Jul

How many times have you heard that colouring your hair makes it fall and look burnt? Curious if is true or false? Here are the most common myths about hair and the truth about them.

  1. Colouring your hair makes it fall and look burnt

False. The new formulas for the dyes are no longer as bad as they once were. Some contain vitamins and essential oils that care for your hair. If you use professional dye and use it at longer intervals (once every one month and a half), your hair will not be in any way affected.

  1. Stress causes hair loss

True. Stress can affect the nourishment, growth or hair regeneration. During periods of stress, more hair falls, nonetheless the hair always recovers. Hair loss due to stress is temporary.

Keep in mind: Stress may cause hair to go into the resting phase and hair loss will increase. Some argue that losing hair is what causes stress in the first instance. It needs to be pointed out that evidence implies that stress is unlikely to play a major role in causing hair loss, but stressful life events may act as a trigger for starting and/or making hair loss worse. What is the solution to this extra strain? Consider meditation, yoga and just taking the time to breathe more slowly and deeply to reduce stress-see Nutrigro® plan. Enjoy today!

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  1. If you pluck a white hair, two will grow in its place

False. It’s just a superstition, and it’s a bad habit. By pulling your hair, you damage the root and you’ll be predisposed to scalp infections. Pulling your hair will definitely not lead to thicker hair.

  1. Cut your hair when the moon is full and your hair will grow quickly

False. During a full moon, blood circulation is more intense, the root of the hair is better nourished and oxygenated, and hair grows faster. But it grows faster at this phase of the month, no matter if you trim it or not.

  1. Smoking cause premature hair greying

True. Although the hereditary factor plays an important role in this process, studies have shown that the risk of premature hair greying is four times higher in smokers. Grey hair is formed when the melanocytes in the hair follicles stop producing melanin (pigment), usually triggered by hereditary encoding as we age. Studies show that prolonged illness, periods of stress, and some medical interactions can cause the melanocytes to stop producing melanin. As smoking add stress to the body and contribute to premature ageing, it can also be responsible for causing grey hair and hair loss.

  1. Cold water makes the hair shiny

False. Cold water closes the cuticles and the hair will be easier to style, but it does not make it shine. Adding lemon juice or vinegar in the water and rinsing your hair will give this effect. Using a professional natural conditioner or an oil hair will give you the same result.

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  1. Some shampoos will cause dandruff

False. Dandruff is the result of a fungus and has no connection with the shampoo. A dehydrated scalp shouldn’t be confused with dandruff. The difference is that the dandruff is seen on the hair and is in large quantity, falling on your shoulders and clothes while the peels due to dehydrations stand on the scalp. A peeling scalp can be treated with proper hydration and appropriate treatment for your hair type.

  1. More shampoo means cleaner hair

False. The amount of shampoo required is as much as you can hold in the palm of your hand (no more than a tablespoon) and for the long hair a little more. To clean it well, it’s important to shampoo your hair twice.

You might also like to read 10 ways to stimulate hair growth through shampooing

  1. Hair falls because you always straighten it

False. Heat damages burns or dries the hair, which sometimes leads to hair loss, but the lost threads will be quickly replaced by others that will come out of the same root. When the hair falls massively, the cause is not your styling devices, it can be of a hormonal nature, a health problem or a nutritional deficiency.

  1. Brushing your hair will make it beautiful. One of the most popular hair myths

False. Somewhere along the way, people said that brushing your hair 100 strokes a day would keep it healthy and growing long. The truth is excessive brushing damages your hair.  Watch out for synthetic or electric brushes that can break or damage your hair faster than you might think and brushing your hair constantly with them can really damage your locks. Better use a wooden rare tooth comb and pay attention how you brush your hair. If you’re brushing it too often and too aggressively, your hair will be far from beautiful.

 

10 ways to stimulate hair growth through shampooing

Posted on by Simona Neata
10 ways to stimulate hair growth through shampooing
12 Jul

Looking for immediate ways to stimulate hair growth through shampooing? Not as complicated as you might think. Hair is fairly strong and can bear normal grooming. There is a correct technique for washing hair that has been used in India for centuries-follow it to keep your hair for longer. Try this Nutrigro® plan to stimulate hair growth through shampooing.

  1. Brushing hair before washing can make loose flakes of sebum and dead skin build-up. Cleaning the scalp during shampooing would, therefore, be easier.
  2. Use a natural gentle shampoo. Even in shampoos that advertise as “natural”, quite often harsh detergents are present. These can strip away too much oil from the hair, causing shampoo residue to be left behind. Ingredients that help include Aloe Vera, Tea Tree Oil, Sage, Saw Palmetto, Nettle and non-Sodium Lauryl Sulphate detergent.

Choose a shampoo with a balanced pH; a level of 5.5 is ideal. The pH scale runs from 0 to 6.9 for acids and 7.1 to 14 for alkaline, with 7 being neutral. shampoo, conditioner and serum setGenerally, conditioners are not as notorious as shampoos with respect to containing harsh chemicals.

Shampoos with conditioners included should be avoided. Shampoos and Conditioners serve two different functions. Combining the two diminishes the effectiveness of both.

3. Wet the hair with warm water to open up the pores and increase blood circulation in the scalp.

4. Start shampooing from the front and going to the nape with your fingertips. Do not excessively shampoo the hair as this can strip vital minerals like calcium, phosphorus, nitrogen and iron from the hair. When shampooing the hair, pour the shampoo into the hands and rub the shampoo in with your hands rather than pouring it on your head. Pouring shampoo directly into the hair may promote build-up in one particular patch.

5. Shampoo with warm water – removing dirt and grease.      

6. Rinse hair with cold water to open the pores and improve blood circulation. Rinsing with cool water will help shrink the pores back to their normal size. After washing your hair or the thinning area with cold water run your scalp with your fingers deeply. Do this until you feel a tingling sensation in your scalp from the heat you are generating. The heat and rubbing activate the sebaceous glands. These energise blood flow – hence increasing the growth of new healthy hair -this is an old tried and tested method.

7. Massage the scalp gently with your fingertips to loosen flakes and build-up and to stimulate circulation. Avoid using the fingernails as this may scratch the scalp and cause scarring over time.

8. After washing hair, dry the hair by blotting with a towel. Avoid rubbing, particularly with cloth towels. This will pull hair when it is already in a weakened 10 ways to stimulate hair growth through shampooing state due to the wetness.

9. Do not brush the hair when it is wet. Only after drying the hair, brush it. Wetting hair helps straighten and detangle hair much better. However, the stress on the hair shaft is increased.

10. Avoid overuse of hairstyles that pull the hair too tight e.g. ponytails and braids. These may cause traction alopecia or hair loss especially along the sides of the scalp. Leave the hair chemically untreated for a time and leave it in a loose style may be a suitable remedy.

11. Your comb should be even and smooth toothed. Your brush should have stiff and long bristles to increase blood circulation in the scalp.

 

 

Daily Foods That Stop Hair Growth

Posted on by Simona Neata
10 Jul

We have always argued that diet is the basis for our health, but also for the way we look. That’s why all the specialists say we need to pay close attention to what we eat to be healthy. Health can also be seen in the hair, and nutrition is a factor that determines how healthy our hair is.

What are the foods that affect your hair’s health? See below our list with foods that are actually slowing down hair growth:

1.Sugar and sweets

Sugar is one of the number 1 enemies of our health and unfortunately is consumed in super excess in our society. Sugar can interfere with the absorption of proteins in the body, which is very important for our body’s health, for the development of muscle mass that keeps us healthy and, of course, for the growth of our hair. Vitamin E absorption also suffers when we eat too much sugar, and Vitamin E is necessary for having our hair grow and look healthy. Due to sugar, its level decreases which slows the hair growth process down. You do not have to ban sweets from your diet, but try to reduce as much as possible your daily sugar intake.

2.Salt

Salt is no good for our hair, as is no good for our body either when consumed in excess. Salt is generally recommended in daily diets, but keep in mind that the daily amount of salt permitted is 6 grammes. Studies have shown that excessive salt consumption leads to excessive hair loss. Consume foods with as little salt as possible if you want to have a thick and healthy hair.

3.Wheat flour

Most people avoid wheat flour because it is full of carbohydrates and, as we all know, flour will make us gain weight, but too few know that flour can also harm our hair. Products containing wheat can cause hair thinning, so you should take a break from them once in a while – if you should fail to give up on them completely.

4.Alcohol

If you want shiny, thick hair, try to quit alcoholic beverages. They reduce the amount of zinc, folic acid, vitamin B and vitamin C in the body, and hair will lose its shine. Moreover, without the necessary nutrients, the hair will be more fragile and will fall easily.

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