Hair Loss From Straighteners or Dyes
Ladies, over-treated hair is the leading cause of hair loss
in women. Take a break from hair dyes, perms, relaxers, and
the likes. According to the FDA, over the counter dyes and
chemical treatments tend to be the highest of all complaints.
Are you one of the many people that dyed their hair, only to
have it fall out in clumps? You're not alone. It has happened to
many people. Now, what can we do about it?
Stop using relaxers. Whether these products contain lye, or are
lye-free, they still do serious damage to you hair. Both
products contain chemicals that 'fry' your hair. While that may
sound harsh, it's simply the truth. If you must use a relaxer,
take precaution. Read the directions and follow them thoroughly.
If you have sensitive skin, apply a thin layer of petroleum
jelly to the calm to prevent irritation.
Unfortunately, there's very little you can do to bring your hair
back to its natural state. If you've noticed thinning and bald
patches from excessive hair dying, stop dying your hair! Let
your hair heal itself. It will take several weeks before you
notice hair re-growth, unless, of course-you do more damage
during the healing process. Then it will take longer. The moral
of the story: be good to your hair, and it will heal itself over
time.
Carefully comb wet hair, avoid brushes. Do not rush through the
combing process. Whipping a comb through your hair pulls on the
hair's follicles. As does eleastic bands or pony tail holders.
Remobve them carefully. Do not yank them out of your hair. In
addition, do not use curling irons or blow dryers on a regular
basis. Especially if you've noticed thinning or bald spots.
Absolutely need gel or hair spray? Try alcohol-free styling
products. The alcohols in gel and spray only makes dry damaged
hair more susceptible to further breakage.
Should you decide to dye your hair. Try a semi-permanent hair
dye, which will wash out in six to eight weeks. You should
ALWAYS avoid metallic hair dyes. These are the culprits for a
lot of hair related horror stories. Leave all dyes on for the
specified amount of time. If the bottle tells you twenty-five
minutes, don't leave it on for thirty. Those extra five minutes
can actually take its toll on your hair, promoting further
damage. Always do a strand test to make sure that you're not
allergic to the dye you purchased.