Three Reasons Your Hair Is Damaged

Part of a dermatologist’s expertise is treating diseases of the hair – namely brittle hair or hair loss. While it’s important to get your hair examined by your dermatologist, it’s also important to learn why your hair is damaged in the first place. Here are three reasons why that could be:

• You are too rough with handling your hair – Whether its high top knots, hard shampooing, or brushing your hair too hard, your can be too rough with the way you’re handling your hair. Tight ponytails and other hairstyles that can put pressure on the hair follicles can end up in them getting pulled out. Over time, this can definitely lead to permanent hair loss. To minimize this from happening, you should wear your hair in loose ponytails and braids. Do not  use a hair brush with fine teeth to untangle your hair, especially when it is wet. When shampooing, you should use a kneading motion on your scalp rather than scrubbing through it with your fingers.
• You are not protecting your hair from the sun – Yes, the sun can be a reason why your hair is damaged. Just like any other part of your body, you need to protect your hair when you’re out in the sun. UV rays can alter and damage the way your hair is structured. To counteract this, you can wear a hat when you know you are going outside and the sun is shining brightly, or you can use a leave-in conditioner that contains SPF or UV shield.
• Your diet is not right – Biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair follicles, or even hair loss. It is a type of vitamin B that builds healthy tissues, including your hair and nails. Besides biotin, protein is also pretty important for your hair’s health, seeing as it is the building blocks of hair. Foods like eggs, lean meat, cottage cheese, and fish like salmon or tuna are a great source of protein. Iron supplements can also improve the appearance of your hair, and it is found in foods like spinach and some red meat.