Hair loss is thought to be an inevitable part of aging, but the fact is that people of all ages can lose their hair. Telogen effluvium is the name used to describe a thinning of scalp hair. Some types of hair loss, such as male pattern baldness, may not be preventable. However, hair loss that is associated with stress or vitamin deficiencies may be prevented through dietary and lifestyle changes. Always check with your doctor before beginning a new diet or home remedy for hair loss to be sure it is safe for you to use.
Step 1
Massage your scalp daily to promote circulation among the hair follicles and skin cells on your scalp to prevent hair loss, explains WHFoods.org, a nutrition information website. The massage does not need to be a professional treatment; simply working your fingers through your scalp as if you were washing your hair will do.
Step 2
Follow a healthy diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables, fatty fish such as salon and sardines, and lean proteins to prevent hair loss that stems from vitamin deficiencies. According to the American Hair Loss Association (AHLA), a lack of iron and B vitamins can cause telogen effluvium in some people.
WHFoods reports that keeping yourself hydrated by drinking water and consuming omega-3 fatty acids contribute to scalp health, which can prevent hair loss as well. If you have nutritional deficiencies and cannot resolve them through diet, ask your doctor about taking omega-3 supplements and a multivitamin.
Step 3
Manage the stress in your life to prevent hair loss. The AHLA reports that both physical and emotional stress can cause you to lose hair. Participating in a form of relaxation, whether it is yoga, exercising or a warm bath, is an easy home remedy that can help you keep a full head of hair and relax your mind at the same time.
Step 4
Limit the amount of hair products and heat you introduce to your hair and scalp. Using a lot of heat and chemicals on your hair, including hair dryers, perms and hot oil treatments, can damage your hair and cause it to shed, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Hairstyles that require tight pulling or manipulation of your hair, such as corn rows or braids, can also lead to hair loss.
Tips and Warnings
- Talk to your doctor if you are taking blood thinners or antidepressants and experience hair loss. Medications of this kind can cause hair shedding in some people. Transitioning to a new drug may help stop hair loss and prevent further shedding.
Things You'll Need
- Omega-3 supplements
- Multivitamin
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