hey everyone and welcome to top think today we're going to learn about the
top five hair loss solutions for men now let's begin number one daily mistakes
let's start with the three common mistakes that are accelerating your hair loss many people aren't
familiar with the ins and outs of hair care but these hair care mistakes could be the number one
reason why your hair is getting thinner or falling out first let's talk about brushing your hair you
may brush your hair in the morning to smooth down your bed head but the way you're brushing could be
damaging your hair follicles your hair follicles are pretty strong but they get weaker over time
they lose follicle strength and they don't grow as quickly when they fall out
so when you brush your hair you might notice little tufts of hair caught in your brush what
that means is you're brushing too hard you're actually ripping your follicles out of your head
if your hair is healthy then they might grow back but if you're struggling with hair loss this bad
habit could create bald spots and permanent damage our second hair care mistake has to
do with your hairstyle tight hairstyles can be a huge problem for people with thinning hair
if you constantly wear your hair pulled back it creates tension and stress on your hair follicles
that stress inhibits growth and encourages hair loss the technical name for this condition is
traction alopecia you can develop traction alopecia by repeatedly pulling on your hair
hairstyles like ponytails buns and braids can all cause traction alopecia
that brings us to our third and final hair care mistake do you use chemicals to smooth color
and style your hair chemicals and heat may improve the way your hair looks but they're detrimental to
the hair's health many people get in the habit of blow drying their hair on high heat every morning
blow drying gives your hair a nice lift but your hair follicles aren't designed to survive so much
heat on a daily basis the same goes for bleach and chemicals bleaching your hair does not directly
cause hair loss the same can be said for styling chemicals but bleaching may increase your risk of
hair thinning and hair breakage both of which can worsen hair loss over time so how do you
avoid these hair care mistakes you pay attention to the way you treat your hair you don't have to
develop an expensive hair care routine to keep your hair healthy all you have to do is treat
your hair with the care it deserves luckily the damage you've done isn't always permanent many
hair conditions can be neutralized or reversed by avoiding these common hair care mistakes
mild cases of traction alopecia for example may be cured by simply changing your hair style
by adopting a less abrasive looser style you give your hair follicles the chance to relax
and regenerate so be mindful of the way you treat your hair if you're gentle and careful with your
locks they may last for years to come number two laser treatments alopecia is a word you're going
to hear a lot in this video alopecia refers to a wide range of hair loss conditions anything
from gradual thinning to large bald patches but alopecia isn't the only reason that people lose
their hair some people lose their hair as they age others lose their hair because of their genes
their hormones or big changes in their lifestyles whatever the root cause of your hair loss may be
there are modern solutions available to stop your hair loss in its tracks your hair may never look
the way it used to but you may be able to stop your hair loss from getting any worse
so what procedures are available for someone with hair loss conditions like alopecia
laser therapy is a new and effective treatment that has recently picked up steam
laser therapy also known as red light therapy directly targets the tissues on your scalp
it reduces redness and inflammation and that encourages the growth of new hair follicles
but laser therapy doesn't work for everyone in a 2013 study from the journal lasers and
surgical medicine researchers tested low-level laser therapy on a group of 48 participants
the treatment didn't work for all 48 people but it did lead to significant hair growth in just under
40 of the trials participants laser therapy is not a foolproof solution unfortunately nothing on this
list is going to work 100 of the time for 100 of the people but with the right combination of
treatments and lifestyle changes you can discover a path to hair restoration that works for you
number three hair transplant what if laser therapy doesn't work for you what other options do you
have laser therapy was designed to replace an older method of hair repair called a hair
transplant a hair transplant is exactly like it sounds the doctor will remove some of your hair
from one part of your head and transplant onto another if you've lost most of the hair on the
front of your head for example a doctor might take care from the back of your head and move
it to the front this procedure is popular among men suffering from male pattern baldness which is
the most common cause of hair loss among men but do they actually work there are so many horror
stories about hair transplants out there but they seem to work for a small population of people
hair transplants have seen tremendous success with some hair conditions and zero success with
others because the procedure you need really depends on the type of hair loss you experience
men struggling with male pattern baldness are often great candidates for hair transplants
as well as people with individual bald spots but people with widespread hair loss tend to see very
few results with hair transplants they just don't have all that much hair to move around on top of
their heads so you need to learn a little bit more about your hair loss is it hereditary is
it stress related are you balding or is your hair just getting thinner if you can figure
why you're losing your hair then you may be able to stop your hair loss at the source number four
alternative oils medical procedures aren't the only ways to restore thinning hair and
cover up those pesky bald spots many studies have experimented with natural remedies to slow hair
loss and encourage hair growth among those natural remedies several different plant oils have shown
extraordinary results the first alternative oil comes from a 2014 study from the journal
toxicology research researchers experimented with peppermint oil to increase blood flow
in the scalp ideally the application of peppermint oil strengthens your hair follicles by supplying
those malnourished hair follicles with a steady supply of blood rosemary leaf extract is another
promising natural remedy instead of improving blood flow this yellow scented oil kills bacteria
and fungi that may be infecting and damaging your hair while not all individuals with hair
loss have bacterial or fungal infections a 2013 study from the journal phytotherapy research
suggested that rosemary leaf extract could be used to treat male and female pattern baldness
several other oils like coconut oil castor oil and even olive oil have seen positive results for
people struggling with hair loss outside of oils natural supplements like biotin can also make a
huge difference this comes from a 2012 study in the journal of clinical aesthetic dermatology
they found that biotin replenishes necessary nutrients in your hair follicles luckily you
don't need any special medicine to increase the biotin in your diet biotin can be found in common
foods like eggs sweet potatoes and many kinds of nuts in addition to curbing your hair loss
several of these natural remedies have important secondary side effects some are natural stress
relievers while others improve the health of your scalp while these side effects don't directly
impact your hair follicles they're equally important in preserving the health of your hair
number five lifestyle shifts our last solution isn't a treatment or a procedure but a daily habit
that keeps your hair strong and healthy if you want to stop your hair loss in its tracks then it
may be time to change your lifestyle because your lifestyle plays a significant role in the health
of your hair for example individuals with highly stressful careers tend to experience greater hair
loss than individuals with less stressful jobs the same can be said for people in strenuous
environments and taxing relationships hair loss depends on your body's ability to function
and regulate itself when you're mentally overwhelmed the functionality of your body
suffers you experience more stress and your hair pays the price but stress isn't the only element
of your lifestyle that affects your hair if you don't wash or clean your hair regularly there's
a good chance you're going to see thinning hair follicles and pattern baldness especially if it
runs in your family you should include a hair care routine in your daily and weekly grooming habits
washing and conditioning your hair is a good start but there are other products you can use to give
your hair a necessary boost the products you need largely depend on the type of hair that you have
some products work better for thick curly hair and others are made for thin brittle hair follicles
so do a little research and find the right products for your individual hair
once you've found the right products for you then work those products into your daily routine
because it's never too early to start caring for your hair you may not care much about your hair
right now but if you lose it oh you'll wish you'd started caring for your hair sooner hey thank you
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