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My hair seems to have become thinner. It just is not as thick as it used to be (and it has nothing to do with my age because I am only 20). I don't know what caused it to be thinner, because I do not have a perm. Others can't tell that it has thinned out but I have, and it causes me much pain. Are there any products out there I should be using, and do you have any advice that you could provide?
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Before you add anything to your hair or start considering quick fixes, I would to suggest that you consider the natural factors in your body care and management that may be causing your hair to thin.
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One of the major factors for hair problems is stress. Stress caused internal chemical imbalance that can be as devastating to the hair as chemotherapy, perms, and illness. One thing we tend to overlook when we feel that we are experiencing hair problems is the possibility that we are mentally causing the hair problem. Have you ever observed the behavior of someone whose hair is falling or thinning? The first thing they do is run to find a product to fix it. The frustration of finding the right product itself adds more unnecessary stress, so the problem seems to worsen. So, my suggestion to you is to first STOP STRESSING!! Yes, that's easy for me to say. It can also be easy for you to say if you realize that your hair is actually fine. How is your hair fine? Your hair is fine because your body contains all the nutrients, oils and vitamins that your hair needs to be fine. All you have to do is to calm down, let these chemicals fall into balance, and let them do their job. Once you realize that you can appreciate and enjoy it more and you will be amazed at how healthy it will be.
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Poor nutrition is a common factor for thin hair. You might notice that eating disorders such as anerexia and bulimea caused hair to thin because the body is not getting the propper amounts of nutrients. So, try to eat wholesome and well balanced meals to improve the health of your skin, nails and hair.
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If you have little stress, you are eating propperly and you are in good health, and your hair is still thinning, consider the way you are caring for your hair.
- How are you wearing your hair? Is it entirely virgin hair or do you have strands of treated hair?
- Cut of all treated strands if you plan to go virgin.
- Are you styling your hair with LOOSE braids?
- If you braid your hair, braid it loosely because tight braiding from box braids stretch the hair and damage it. Also consider styles give the hair strands the ability to relax. Crochets and sewed weaves are good options for those who want to take the corn-rolling approach over box braiding.
- Cornrolls
- Corn Roll styling methods--Crochets and weaving.
- Twists-- Double twists for long hair and single twists for short hair.
- Are you giving your hair enough of your stressless attention?
- Are you washing your hair biweekly to clean out the poors so that the hair follicles can breath?
- Are you clipping the ends at least ever 12 weeks to ward off split ends?
- Are you lubricating your scalp at least twice a weak to add nutrients and oils that may be lacking (WARNING: this does not mean trying expensive products. Least expensive products such as Dax or good old petroleum jelly mixed with old fashion caster oil will do the job just fine.)
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My Advice:
- Use caster oil to lubricate scalp about 3-4 nights per week. You cannot find castor oil in a regular beauty supply store, but Miss Antilles does carry it as part of their product line. Give your hair up to three weeks before making a judgment, and don't think too much about it (for example don't keeping cheking for progress until the three weeks is up) because you will only be adding unecessary stress to yourself.
- After washing your hair, apply Fermodyl's treatment for limp hair and fine hair (this treatment usually comes in a glass tube). Use this treatment only if your hair is actually limp or thin. If you are the only one perceiving it as thin, the suggestions preceding this last one should bring your hair back to its whole grain texture.
- Be patient and loving to your hair!
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