It’s not always easy to sport a dreamy mane. Drug treatments, illnesses, problems linked to certain periods such as menopause which can thin the hair, use of heating devices: so many reasons which sometimes lead to thinning hair or which have difficulty growing. Rest assured, there are solutions to achieve this, provided you are very rigorous in following the advice.
What do you eat to stimulate hair growth?
” In terms of food, the composition of the plate matters a lot. It is necessary to ensure an adequate intake of iron (red meat, lentil offal, etc.), protein (meat, egg, fish) in biotin (liver, kidneys, mushrooms, eggs) and in zinc (meat offal, seafood, shellfish, nuts, whole grains, etc… advises Dr. Mostefa Rafaa, dermatologist in Paris.
More generally, if you adopt a varied and balanced diet without excess sugar or fatty or processed foods, it is quite possible that this program will reflect on the quality of your hair.
What actions promote hair regrowth?
Apart from the plate, the massage is an excellent solution, which guarantees relaxation as a bonus. You can practice a massage during the shampoo: you exert pressure with the pulp of the fingers (not the nails) without rubbing. We make small circles on all sides of the head. The operation can be repeated every day even without shampoo. ” Massaging promotes blood circulation of the scalp which will stimulate regrowth “. explains the specialist. The more the scalp is irrigated, the more the hair bulb regains vigor. 2 minutes a day is enough. You can override them if you want.
For the frequency of washing, we limit ourselves to 3 shampoos per week (unless you have extremely oily hair, in which case you must first tackle this problem before considering the question of regrowth).
What are the hairstyles to avoid?
It is also essential to avoid certain hairstyles. ” Very tight hairstyles such as a very pulled bun or ponytail cause what are called alopecia traction. warns Dr. Rafaa. This is hair loss that affects the forehead area, the temples, the area around the ears, sometimes the entire scalp. And they are due to styling habits that damage the hair roots. At first, there is a small hair loss, some irritation or inflammation of the scalp. Be careful to act quickly at the risk of losing even more hair. So before you get there, look at the contents of your plate and pamper your hair as much as possible.
Last tip, check the temperature of heated styling appliances: hair dryer straighteners, curlers, etc… The higher the temperatures, the more you risk breaking your hair and thus preventing perfect regrowth.
Thanks to Dr Mostefa Rafaa, dermatologist in Paris.