Tips to Stop Hair Loss

I found this article while searching for reasons why my hair might be shedding...thought i would share it with you all.

1.Massage into the scalp and hair with coconut milk or Aloe Vera gel. Leave it for ½ hour, then rinse with hearty water. Repeat 3 times a week.

2.Massage into the scalp and hair honey with egg yolk. Leave for a 1/2 hour, then rinse.

3.Massage almond lubricator on scalp 2-3 times a day, daily. This will stop further hair loss.

4.Rinse hair with a mix of apple drink vinegar and chromatic tea to help hair grow

5.Scrub the denudate portion with onions till it becomes red. Then administer honey.

6.Grind half a cup of black dal lentil with one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds (dana methi) to a uncouth powder. Mix well half a cup of yogurt into the powder and message over the scalp. Leave for 2 hours then rinse.

7.Mix coequal amount of hearty castor and almond lubricator and massage over scalp at small erst a week.

8.Make a hair pack by mixing amla (Indian goose berry) powder with one egg. Apply it to your hair and leave for half an hour. Wash hair.

9.Grind lime seeds and black pepper in coequal number in whatever liquid and administer on the scalp regularly.

10.Place raw mango pulp in whatever lubricator for a year. Massage this lubricator on the scalp frequently.

11.Apply a paste of hot olive oil, honey, and 1 teaspoon bark powder before clean and keep for 15 minutes.

12.Apply a mixture of Aloe Vera with herbal powder triphala to the hair for a punctuation of threesome to six months. It will result in growth of new hair.

Question from a reader: "OKAY...SO HELP"

Q: Hi Trendsetta, I took out my braids last night after I steamed and DCd my hair only for ½ hr. And of course there was a CLUMP of dead/shed/broken hair. I am also starting to think that my hair is just shedding too much and it could be the Mega Tek tek and Ovation Cell Therapy. I mean I couldn’t really blame it that much b/c I’ve always had a shedding problem or always noticed a huge clump whenever taking out braids that were in for a long time. Plus I stopped taking my biotin and I was off my regi a couple of wks so maybe that added to it. But I am also thinking that the lace still has been pulling on my front and sides because it has shed and broken off a lot!! I am soooooo upset and so scared to get my hair pressed because I feel its going to look too thin, especially the front, and will be broken on the sides even more and I've been trying to grow them back in for like 3 yrs now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m praying it’s not as bad as it seems but I highly doubt that. I can see what I see…

So now I’m considering doing like you and coming off the Ovation Cell Therapy and Mega Tek Tek even though I just restocked and just using the sulfur faithfully each day…and also not wearing the lace for at least a month to see if there is a difference. But I am so not enthused to be wearing no natural styles! Especially when its time for me to dress up and go out.

How long have you been protective styling now? Do you see a major difference – more particularly to your front & sides??? How do you still co-wash and do all those applications now that your hair is not braided?? And my hair is not permed so that would mean I have to deal with my natural hair will be soooo much work especially with my regi. HELP!

A: First I’m sorry to hear about your setback. My hair has stopped shedding when I stopped using my Mega Tek Tek….I’m faithfully using my Boundless Tresses and it seems to be doing some good to my hair. I’ve been protective styling ever since I started my healthy hair journey….my protective styles were and is weaves, half wigs, wigs, cornrows and buns. My sides grew a lot when I used Mega Tek Tek, peppermint oil and castor oil (only on the bald spots). On a daily basis I moisturize and seal and then I part my hair in sections….oil it and then massage it in for 2 mins (sometimes I oil it every other day). I will either wrap or bun my hair at nights and tie it down with a silk scarf. This method does not weigh my hair down at all. The GNC Ultra Nourish-Hair vitamins have helped a lot with my growth. Can you bun for a month? I believe bunning will allow your hair to take a break from all the stress your lacefront gave to your edges. If your hair isn't long enough, try adding some fake hair to it.

Hope this helps!

Hair Advice: Help...My Hair Won't Grow??? What am I Doing Wrong?

Have you ever wondered why your hair will not grow? It might be that you have bad hair habits that is preventing it from growing long and healthy. Here are some tips you can follow so that you can be on the road to healthy long hair in 2010!

Brushing your hair harshly
Brushing your hair too hard when detangling your mane can rip and tear your hair. Try using a silicone-based detangler on wet hair, and instead of using a fine-tooth comb, use a brush with a cushioned ball tip. Make sure you hold the hair very gentle and start at the ends and work your way up. My fellow longhaircareforum.com members swear by Denman Brushes. They rave that this brush is great to use to blow dry and detangle their hair. The Denman Classic Styling Brush D3 is currently on sale right now for $8.99.

Not Trimming your hair
I know, i know....black women hate to cut their hair...especially when you've been trying to grow it for years and it's now starting to touch your back! Well ladies, in order for your hair to grow long AND HEALTHY, you MUST TRIM! You have to trim your hair every eight week or when you see a need to, if not your hair will start to split. The split will continue up to the strands and start to break off. If you don't have the time and money to see a stylist to get a decent trim, a good product to try is Aphogee Gloss Therapy Hair Polish until you're able to see a stylist who can nip those split ends in the butt.

Tight Ponytails...A NO NO!!!!

We all love the look of a slick and neat ponytail, but did you know that you are breaking your hair as your pulling and tugging it into that clip? Pulling the hair tightly back puts stress on a delicate area and can cause thinness to your hairline (which is not cute). If your using a rubber band to keep your hair in place you are cutting your hair. If you are suffering from hair lost around the edges, trying mixing peppermint oil with your castor oil and apply it ever night to the balding edges. As you apply, massage the oils into the scalp. When putting your hair into a ponytail, try to use a gentle, cloth-covered elastic band instead to secure your style. My favorite brand to use is Goody.

Putting your curling or flat iron on a high setting

The hotter the iron, the better the style? I don't think so. Your hair will curl just as good when your setting is on low....actually I find that the style looks better when curled on a lower setting. If your hair sizzles when you put the iron on it, you are frying aka breaking your hair. Try using a piece of white tissue paper to do a heat-test. If the paper makes a sizzling sound, turn the setting down. Also note, curling the same section of hair over and over again can also cause damage to your hair. If you want curls, try buying a hot curler set instead of a curling iron. It is much safer on your hair and you can even apply your makeup while the hot roller are setting your hair! I use Conair Instant Heat Multi-Sized Hot Rollers with Heated Clips.

For those ladies who are already suffering from heat damage, you can try L’Oréal’s Everstrong product line to help repair your hair back to health. This new EverStrong Sulfate-Free line contains L’Oréal’s patented Bio-Ceramide complex, which strengthens hair after just one wash. A product I recently purchased that I fell in love with is the EverStrong Overnight Repair Treatment. The leave-in formula that penetrates the hair fiber while you sleep to improve strength after just one use and absorbs quickly without leaving residue on your pillow.