hair loss prevention tupelo mississippi

Hair Loss Prevention: What to Do & Not Do

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There are few things more alarming than a noticeably thinner hair line or lackluster locks that appear to have lost volume. If you are beginning to experiece hair loss or thinning hair, you’re not alone, in fact, “the American Hair Loss Association has stated that by the age of thirty-five “roughly two-thirds” of American men will have noticeable hair loss and by the age of fifty, about 85 percent have significant hair loss” (Source).

Though it is normal to lose a few strands of hair a day, more than that can indicate a larger issue.While genetics can play a large role in hair loss, your lifestyle can also negatively impact your hair’s health. Unfortunately, baldness is not easy to reverse, yet there are many steps you can take towards preventing it. By being proactive with your hair and scalp care, it’s easier to keep your hair thick and healthy.

Check out this amazing infographic by Svenson, which details the Do’s and Don’ts of hair loss prevention.

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One concern that we frequently address more than any other is a general desire for thicker, fuller hair. Many people who are only in the beginning stages of hair loss find that while they are not necessarily experiencing baldness, their hair is becoming far more sparse than they would like. Unfortunately, there is no magic, universally effective method to ensure fuller, thicker hair; rather, the treatment must be carefully tailored to suit the specific form of hair loss involved.

When hair is particularly fine, it can often appear to be thinning despite the fact that it maintains dense coverage over the entire scalp. Damaging hair care practices, like heat styling or harsh chemical treatments strip away some of the hair strand’s outer layers, making it more likely to break and split and appear thin. More seriously, the earliest stages of androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as genetic pattern baldness, begin by shrinking the affected hair follicles, causing them to produce increasingly thin hair until they eventually stop producing hair altogether.

Fortunately, the process of thinning hair can often be halted, or in some cases, even reversed with non-surgical hair restoration treatments like low light laser therapy, platelet rich plasma injections, or with topical medications.

Stopping & Preventing Hair Loss

At North Mississippi Hair Loss Solutions, we offer a variety of hair restoration and hair loss treatment programs for men and women of all ages and hair types. If after a thorough hair loss evaluation, we determine that you are a viable candidate for this type of treatment protocol, we will make a recommendation based on the outcome of your consultation.

We invite you to schedule your free, confidential hair loss replacement consultation today. Meet with a trained hair restoration professional at our state-of-the-art hair replacement center in Tupelo, Mississippi.  Call (662) 842-1222 today.

Nutrition & Healthy Hair and Scalp

A Healthy Diet: Feed Your Hair (Among Other Things)

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Nutrients: A Direct Link to Healthy Hair

Nutrition & Healthy Hair and ScalpWhen it comes to healthy hair, one of the first places to start is with improving your diet. Often times, dull looking skin, hair without shine, or even thinning hair stems from a poor diet. It does not have to be hard to make changes to your diet to see results, though. These tips will help:

  • Eat a variety of vegetables. A rainbow of colors is critical to your diet. Each color of vegetable represents a different set of nutrients. The more vegetables you eat, the more nutrients you get. Switch to whole grains. Instead of eating simple sugars in “white” carbs, eat whole grains instead. Making this switch can help in numerous ways, including helping you to lose any extra weight you may have.
  • Add in a multivitamin to your diet. Doing so will give your body even more of the nutrients you are lacking.

The best foods for great looking hair include the following. Add these to your diet to ensure your body is getting the nutrients it needs for great looking hair.

  • Salmon
  • Walnuts
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Eggs
  • Lentils
  • Oysters
  • Spinach

Food is a great place to start, but it may not be enough to transform your hair into a healthy, strong, and thick mass. You’ll also need to focus on other areas of health management.

Detox Your Body

Sometimes it is not the lack of good nutrition going into your body, but also the buildup of toxins in your body. By eating more nutrient-rich vegetables, you’ll get antioxidants that will help to flush out these toxins. However, for faster results, you may want to do a three to five day detox.

Detox diets can help to cleanse your body of the toxin buildup present. Be sure to look for one that is more of a “green” detox. This way, your body is getting those all important nutrients and antioxidants through the process.

Have Your Hair and Skin Professionally Cared For

You may not realize it, but the chemical treatments, colorings, and other over the counter products you put in your hair are damaging it. You probably realize that the various makeup products, cleansing products, and sunscreens are also loading up your skin. One of the best ways to improve this is to seek out professional help.

By seeing a professional hairdresser or salon with the tools to help you to strip your hair clean and remove the buildup present, it will begin to look great sooner than you think. The same goes for your skin. Seek out a dermatologist and you’ll notice your skin feels better and looks great.

Know the Risks

Finally, be sure you know what any problems are with your hair and scalp. You can and should talk to professionals about any areas of concern you may have. However, it is a very good idea to invest in a one-on-one discussion about any problem areas present.

For example, you may be using curling irons or other hot tools on a regular basis. This could be the cause of damage to your hair. You may be using the wrong products in your hair. Ask your technician about the products you are using on your skin, too.

Fall In Love With Your Hair

At North Mississippi Hair Loss Solutions in Tupelo, Mississippi, we offer a variety of amazing hair loss solutions for both men and women with thinning hair and hair loss. If you are experiencing thinning hair or balding, or have concerns about your hair, we invite you to contact us to schedule a free, private consultation to find out what’s going on and to find an affordable solution that meets your needs. We can be reached at (662) 842-1222.