Stress, genetics, eating poorly, chemicals, coloring and bleaching make hair thin. Thinning hair needs certain care.
Women are constantly worried about the appearance of their hair. Being a crucial part of our self-esteem, caring for them is a constant priority. However, thinning hair can ruin the dreams of healthy hair.
Basically, thinning hair is very common among women aged 30 to 40, as aging is always the aesthetic enemy of women. Thus, dermatologists claim that complaints about this are usually accompanied by complaints about scalp flaws.
Firstly, it is necessary to identify what makes the hair thinner and differentiate whether it is the number of strands or whether it is damaged and unhealthy hair. Therefore, it is important to consult a dermatologist and find out the causes of thinning hair. In short, genetics, chemical treatments, lack of vitamins and even stress can cause this.
Thinning hair, why does it happen?
Before knowing what can make your hair thin, it is important to understand its characteristics and why it looks that way. In short, thin hair is like this because it has less mass. Basically, this is what gives the yarn its texture and size.
The smaller amount of hair mass occurs because the hair is lacking keratin. Keratin is the protein responsible for most of this mass. In this way, it is present in the hair, nails and skin, giving elasticity or rigidity whatever is needed.
As a result, due to the lack of keratin, thinning hair tends to be more brittle, which makes combing difficult and also worsens hair loss.
What can cause thinning hair?
Many different things could be causing thinning hair singly or together. Therefore, we need to know these possible causes.
Genetics of thinner hair
Genetic tendency, inherited from the family, is the first determining factor of what your hair will be like. Firstly, it defines texture and quantity, crucial factors. However, this doesn’t mean that we can’t change the texture, as there is a solution for almost everything. Stay calm!
Chemical procedures
There are a range of options when it comes to hair. Thus, there are products for straightening, such as formaldehyde and botox, coloring, progressive, permanent and more.
Most of the chemical procedures we do on our hair act at the root of the hair, on its structure. As a result, the texture changes and causes the hair scales to open, to let the product penetrate the hair, and this is how we lose hair mass.
Finally, the loss of hair mass becomes even worse if post-treatment care is not carried out. In short, this occurs because after a chemical treatment, the hair scales do not close and leave the hair exposed to all types of damage and may become thin as a result.
- An important addition: excessive use of hairdryers, straighteners and curling irons can also cause more hair loss and make it thinner.
Dyes and discolorations
Dyeing or bleaching your hair is also a chemical procedure and many women like to change their look frequently. However, excessive coloring and bleaching also weaken the strands, as the fats and proteins in the hair are lost with these techniques.
Ammonia, present in most hair dyes, penetrates the strand and opens the scales to fade the color present in it as another color enters. Therefore, this procedure is aggressive for the health of the hair.
Bad eating habits
When we don’t eat well, we lack basic nutrients that are essential to the body. As a result, the hair bulb also suffers and is unable to grow strong hair. Therefore, a diet low in proteins and certain vitamins such as A, C and E will make your hair thin.
Aging
Age never stops and it also affects our hair. Hair aging also makes hair thin because, according to research, hair growth is slower.
This way, the thread reaches its death more quickly. Furthermore, as the body slows down in general, vitamins and proteins are also produced in smaller quantities, which affects hair thickness and hair health.
Stress
Emotional problems such as stress facilitate hair loss. In short, this occurs due to several internal changes in the body, such as the immune system becoming weak, resulting in hair loss, weakening and inhibition of growth.
Diseases and allergies
Finally, there are also certain diseases that can affect hair growth. Psoriasis, dermatitis and alopecia areata are the main ones. In addition to this, allergic processes may also be occurring in the skin that are causing the hair to fall out.
Solutions for thinning hair
Consult a professional
When it comes to thinning hair, do not hesitate to seek out a dermatologist or a trichologist (a professional specializing in hair health), as various causes such as dandruff, allergies, diseases and external factors may be affecting the quality of your hair and making it thin. .
It is these professionals who can assess as correctly as possible, with examinations, whether thinning hair can be treated with specific products or certain medications.
Get rid of oiliness
When hair is very oily, oxygen, water and nutrient distribution are compromised on the scalp. This way, the cables tend to become thinner and could possibly fall out more easily. Therefore, it is a good idea to buy shampoos that contain zinc pyritonate, salicylic acid and ketoconazole to improve the situation.
Furthermore, there is a cleaning method that became famous in salons and gained popularity in basic hair products. The detox treatment, which performs a deep cleanse and removes impurities (pollution and cosmetic residues), facilitates the entry of nutrients, as it cleans the scalp well.
More expensive, and therefore less common, is having a hair peel. Basically, this procedure provides a light exfoliation at the roots of the hair, allowing greater oxygenation and, therefore, preventing it from becoming so oily.
Specific products for thinning hair
When your hair is thinning, using shampoos and exfoliating creams removes dead cells, allowing new bulbs to appear thanks to greater oxygen intake.
In addition, hydration, reconstruction, nutrition and finishing masks help to add more mass to the hair depending on the frequency of use, as they make it healthier. Finally, washing your hair in hot water should also be avoided to avoid damaging the follicles at the root.
Good nutrition and dietary supplements
When the body lacks vitamins, hair can become weak. Therefore, it is important to have a healthy and complete diet with all possible nutrients. However, the vitamins and components below are the most essential for hair health:
- Zinc: present in seeds such as linseed, milk and oysters
- Vitamin A: orange-colored foods
- Lycopene: common in tomatoes
- Selenium: present in rice, beans, eggs, cheese and chicken
- Vitamin C: common in dark green vegetables and citrus fruits
- Vitamin E: walnuts, chestnuts and almonds
If you are unable to follow a diet that is rich in these nutrients, you can always consult your doctor and ask for a supply of vitamins. They are generally sold in pharmacies in the form of capsules or tablets (vitamin complex from A to Z).
Avoid too many dyes and straightening treatments
As already mentioned, these procedures do not allow hair to grow completely healthy. Therefore, it is important to leave time between coloring and bleaching (about 2 months).
Choose toners, as they are products that harm the hair less and have an effect similar to ammonia. As for straightening, why not opt for a hair transition and try to make your hair more natural and healthy?
Hair schedule for thinning hair
Specific hair care is perfect for those who want to say goodbye to thinning hair. However, it’s even better if you can combine several of them into a kind of hair self-care calendar.
The hair schedule routine does not need to be done by spending a lot of money in salons. By purchasing the right products, you can do it at home in three steps: hydration, nutrition and hair reconstruction.
These three steps together can leave your locks healthy and alive. Even though reconstruction is the most important of them to treat thinning hair, the others complement it. Remember: each hair needs a specific hair schedule.
But volumes
Some tricks are great for those with thinning hair, as they can add extra volume. For example, when cutting your hair, try more frayed and layered cuts, as they leave the ends of the strands more out and give the impression of volume.
Furthermore, the dryer can also add more volume when used with the head facing down. Therefore, point the dryer from the back of your neck towards your forehead. This will give your roots more volume. Finally, waving your hair can also make it appear fuller.
Sources: Cabelo.com, Haskell Cosméticos, Cabelo.com, UOL, Ibero
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