Losing your hair can be a traumatic experience, especially when it is sudden or unexpected. If you are properly caring for your hair, it may be hard to understand why you are experiencing hair loss. Unfortunately, there are a lot of surprising factors at play when it comes to the health of your hair. Here are five:
- Your Genes
You may have heard that the gene for baldness is inherited solely from your mother. If your mother and her family all have full locks, you could be stunned when you begin to experience hair loss like your father. The truth is that the genes passed down from your mother do play a role in baldness, but so do the ones from your father.
- Your Stress Level
While it is no surprise that stress is bad for your mental health, prolonged or extreme levels of stress can actually lead to physical ailments. From headaches to an increased risk of heart disease, stress has many effects on the body. Among this list of stress-induced conditions is a surprising one: hair loss. High levels of stress can alter the chemistry in your body, which in turn, interrupts the natural rest and growth phases that your hair goes through.
- Your Hairstyle
If your regular hair-styling regimen includes the use of heated tools or hair ties, you have probably noticed some mild hair loss. Heated tools, such as blow dryers or curling irons, are notorious for damaging hair to the point that the hairs actually break off. Likewise, hair ties, when used to tie hair tightly in place, can damage locks. Unfortunately, removing hair ties can also accidentally pull out several strands of hair.
- Your Post-Partum Hormones
Many women report that their hair has never looked thicker or more luxurious than it does during pregnancy. This widespread phenomenon is a result of both prenatal vitamins and a change in hormones. An increased level of estrogen actually extends the life cycle of a pregnant woman’s hair temporarily. After a woman gives birth, she may experience rapid hair loss as her hormone levels return to normal.
- Your Shampoo
It is estimated that the average person loses around 50-200 strands each day, and this loss may be most noticeable while you are in the process of washing your hair. If you are losing more than an average amount of hair, your shampoo may be to blame. Some ingredients found in shampoos, such as sodium chloride or polyethylene glycol, strip your hair of its moisture, which makes hair loss much more likely.
Whether you are just starting to experience baldness or are in the most advanced stages of hair loss, at Genesis II, we can help with our full spectrum of professional treatment and hair restoration options. To schedule your free, confidential hair loss evaluation click here.
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