Surprisingly, there are certain hairstyles which can in fact cause hair loss, and permanent hair loss at that.
Some extreme hairstyles that place constant pressure on the hair follicles can cause problems with hair loss in women (and men).
Hairstyles with cornrows and ponytails can put excessive pressure on your hair and cause a permanent hair loss condition known as traction alopecia Continue reading
Thinking of buying your best friend or one of your loved ones a special hair care Christmas present this year?
Here are a few things for you to consider. Continue reading
Dandruff
Contrary to popular belief, dandruff (pityriasis capitis) is not dry scalp. Most dandruff is oily so there is no point in putting on oil and rubbing it in, to cure your dry scalp – it will only make the oily flakes oilier – and stickier. Continue reading
Winter is the worst time for Dandruff . Many people notice their scalp gets more irritable, with an increase in itching/flaking or just general discomfort. There are two main reasons for this: stress and a change in diet On the plus side though, common dandruff is a pretty easy annoyance to remedy. Continue reading
Iron deficiency is a common underlying cause of hair loss in women. Correct iron and ferritin (stored iron) levels are essential to hair growth as they support healthy hair cell proliferation and help to keep your hair in the growing (anagen) phase. Iron deficiency anaemia, be it mild or severe, can cause your hair to enter the shedding (telogen) phase sooner than it should, leaving you with excessive hair fall and also hair is not growing to the length it used to. Continue reading