Fantasia Salon / Spa and Wig Specialists

If you have mild to moderate hair loss, it is important to weigh the immediate stressors in your life against how much support you are giving your body. Start with an honest inventory of your health and not-so-healthy habits. Then, take some positive steps toward shifting the balance to the support side. Here are some recommendations.

• Eliminate dietary causes of hair loss. Eat a balanced diet comprised of whole, protein-rich foods, the more organic, the better.
• Avoid or limit refined sugar and other simple carbs which wreak havoc on insulin.
• Address vitamin deficiency hair loss. Take multivitamins daily that include vitamins B, C and E, the hair-healthy vitamins. Other important nutrients are calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron. A fish oil supplement with vitamin D and essential fatty acids will help boost immunity and soothe inflammation.
• Consider herbal supplements such as kelp supplements which add iodine to the diet. Iodine assists in the manufacture of thyroid hormones. Ginko biloba increases blood flow to the scalp.
• Scalp massages and acupuncture can be helpful in stimulating blood flow to the scalp and support follicle function.
• Balance your hormones. If you are premenopausal, consider gentle endocrine support to help naturally re-balance your hormones.
• Examine your emotional health and your relationship with anger. Rage may be associated with higher levels of testosterone. Finding healthy ways to express yourself and your anger can go a long way toward reducing stress. If you are under severe psychological stress your hair loss should improve a few months after the stress is relieved.
• See a healthcare provider if your hairloss does not improve with these measures after about six months. Have tests and ask where you fall in the range of normal. Talk to your doctor about targeted supplements or treatments for hair growth.

It’s always important to pinpoint the cause for your hair-loss. It may be temporary or it may be permanent but getting to the root cause is very important. Should you find you need a solution for hair loss, the team of professionals at Fantasia would be happy to help you.