Even though hair loss can be linked to genetics, there are certain lifestyle choices that can affect the health of ones hair. These include:
1.Skipping meals
when you skip meals, the body directs its energy to other imporatnt function. To combat hair loss, eat balanced diet rich in protein like lentil, fish, eggs, meat etc.
2. Stop using hot water on hair
Hot water dehydrates hair strands leading to dry, brittle hair that’s more prone to snap and fall out while washing out the hair. It also washes away oil and strips the scalp of all nourishment, causing more shedding.
3. Mishandling wet hair
At this stage, the hair is prone to breakage due to its fragility. Brushing or combing hair in the shower, then following with aggressive towel-drying, leaves the hair susceptible to breakage.
4. Tight hair styles
Hair follicles become stressed and eventually damaged when there is excessive tension from tight hairstyles like ghana weaving. In serious cases, it can even result in alopecia.
5. Using excessive heat on hair
When the scalp is subjected to intense heat every time blow dryers or heated styling products are used, the hair is prone to breakage. High temperatures damage the hair protein and cuticles, leading to hair thinning.
6. Using too many hair products
Due to high alcohol content in hair products, they can make hair dry and brittle. Once one combs or brushes their hair, the residue will cause hair breakage.
7. Taking drug medications
Certain medications (like statins, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety agents, anti-hypertensive medications) or hormones (like thyroid replacement drugs) can cause hair loss, as well as birth control pills. They disrupt or interfere with the normal cycle of hair growth.