Hair Loss

7 Hair Loss Causes and How to Treat Them.

What Causes It?

There are different reasons for hair loss. Identifying the cause can be an important step in figuring out how to stop it, as the cure often depends on the cause.

Genetics

The genetics you inherit from your parents are one of the most common causes. This cause is often called male-pattern baldness and female-pattern baldness. It happens gradually over time and does therefore get more common as we age. The hair loss happens in predictable patterns like a receding hairline, bald spots or thinning along the crown of the scalp.

Illnesses that Cause Hair Loss

There are different illnesses that cause hair loss. Here are some of the most common:

• If you have diabetes, your body does not produce insulin or does not use insulin effectively. When you do not have insulin, sugar can build up in your blood. This excess sugar can damage the blood vessels that deliver oxygen to your hair follicles. And less oxygen means that less nutrients gets delivered to your hair follicles making the hairs fall out.

• Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause hair loss for 2 different reasons. One of them is inflammation around the scalp and hair follicles. The other is lesions that form and leave scars on the scalp. The scarring often damages hair follicles which results in hair loss.

• Alopecia Areata is a common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss. In most cases, the hair falls out in small round patches the size of a quarter. But in extreme cases it can lead to complete loss of hair. The condition can affect anyone regardless of age and gender, but most cases happen before the age of 30. There is no cure for Alopecia Areata, but there are treatments that can help the hair grow back faster and stronger.

• Trichotillomania is a hair-pulling mental disorder. It involves recurrent and irresistible urges to pull hair from the scalp or other part of the body like eyebrows and eyelashes.

Medications

Hair loss is very often a side effect of certain drugs. These drugs include chemotherapy for cancer, some arthritis medications, antidepressants and some medications to treat heart problems and high blood pressure.

Never advice a client to stop taking any kind of prescriptive medications without them talking to their doctor.

Stress

Hair loss can also happen after a stressful event and can be related to both physical and emotional shock. When the body is stressed it releases the hormone cortisol, which affects the hair follicle and results in shedding. Hair loss related to stress will typically happen at least 3 months following a stressful event. This type of hair loss is temporary.

Postpartum Hair Loss

Hair loss both during and after pregnancy is totally normal and happens to around 60% of new moms. It is caused by the hormonal changes happening in the body when pregnant. Postpartum hair loss is also related to stress, because giving birth is pretty traumatic. As the hormonal fluctuations are temporary, so is postpartum hair loss.

Nutrition

An unhealthy diet can result in hair loss because your body is not getting the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients is needs. For example, lack of protein in your diet can damage healthy hair and affect your body’s ability to build new hair follicles. Vitamin deficiency can affect both the number of new hair follicles and the thickness and quality of the individual hair strands.

Hair Treatments

There are different kinds of hair treatments in your salon that can be a little tough on your clients’ hair.  Typically, treatments involving heat like hair straighteners, curling irons and blow dryers will damage the hair strand, causing it to fall out. It is therefore important that you use some kind of heat protection when using these tools. Make sure that the client is also using one when styling their hair at home.

How to Prevent Future Hair Loss

Quit Smoking

Cigarette smoke contains toxic chemicals that causes the blood vessels to shrink and block the blood circulation to the hair follicles. If the hair follicles do not receive the necessary nutrients from blood, the hair will fall out.

Regular Scalp Treatments

Recommending your client to get a regular Scandinavian Scalp Treatment can really stimulate their scalp and hair follicles and keep them healthy and strong. A monthly treatment will clean the scalp of excess oil and build-up of product to let the scalp breathe. The nutrient rich ingredients from the products used during the treatment will both help hair regrowth and prevent future hair loss.

Diet

It is very important to consume a healthy, balanced and nutrient rich diet. This will contribute to the overall health of the hair and scalp. These foods have vitamins that are great for the hair:

• Eggs (protein)

• Berries (vitamin C and antioxidants)

• Spinach (folate, iron, and vitamins A and C)

• Fatty fish (omega-3 fatty acids)

• Sweet potatoes (beta-carotene and vitamin A)

• Avocados (vitamin E, fatty acids)

• Nuts and seeds (vitamins E and B, zinc, fatty acids)

• Sweet peppers (vitamins A and C)

Eating balanced and nutritiousness is more of a preventative treatment. If your client is already in a vitamin deficit and experiencing hair loss, it can be difficult to get a big enough amount through food alone. This is where supplements come in handy, as they will allow your clients to easily get a larger amount of vitamins than food can provide.

Reduce Stress

As hair loss can be related to stress, a logical treatment is to reduce stress. However, this is more easily said than done. De-stressing and relaxation can mean something different to everybody, but some good ideas can be:

• Regular exercise

• Music

• Yoga

• Meditation

• Getting enough sleep (7-9 hours)

Be Gentle with Your Hair

Always advise your client to be gentle with their hair. Tight hairstyles like ponytails can really pull at the hair strands. Using a detangler when brushing their hair can also prevent them from pulling out a lot of hairs when brushing. Our Spray & Leave In Conditioner, Nourishing Hair Cream and Moroccan Argan Oil are perfect for this purpose.

As mentioned previously, heat can really damage the hair. To prevent hair loss, make sure that your clients are using a heat protectant like the NATULIQUE Heat and Sun Protector when using styling tools at home.

When to See the Doctor

As hair loss can be closely related to an underlying medical condition, it is important always see a doctor or a naturopath. Also, do not stop taking medications even if you have a suspicion that the medication is the root of the problem. Instead, ask your specialist for a different kind of medication without the side effects if possible.

‘Credit to Natulique for all this information’

THE NATURAL SOLUTION AGAINST HAIR LOSS

NATULIQUE Anti-Hair Loss System

A clinically proven anti-hair loss system, with certified organic Aloe Vera, Olive Fruit Extract, Almond Oil, Ginger Root, Rose Flower Water, Pure Silk and other highly beneficial oils and natural extracts to help prevent hair loss and stimulate natural hair regrowth.

Certified Organic

Made with certified organic Aloe Vera, Olive Fruit Extract, Almond Oil, Ginger Root, Rose Flower Water, Pure Silk and other highly beneficial oils and natural extracts to help prevent hair loss and stimulate natural hair regrowth.

Patented Scandinavian Bioscience

Advanced Scandinavian anti-hair loss BioScience combines Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Castor Oil, Certified Organic Bitter Orange Oil and Certified Organic Rosemary Oil for a powerful solution that helps to stop hair loss and strengthen the hair roots while regenerating the hair follicles.

Effectively Combats Hair-Loss

A major cause of hair loss is attributed to DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), a chemical derivative of testosterone. DHT undermines the absorption of essential nutrients. The NATULIQUE Anti-Hair Loss System facilitates the effective communication of cells, holding them together to prevent the effects of DHT.

Clinically Proven

Our active ingredients and composition have been clinically tested and approved in the Danish lab.

ANTI-HAIR LOSS SHAMPOO

A combination of selected premium active ingredients helps to penetrate deep into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and keep hair roots strong while increasing the thickness of the individual hair strands.

THE NATURAL SOLUTION AGAINST HAIR LOSS

NATULIQUE Anti-Hair Loss System

A clinically proven anti-hair loss system, with certified organic Aloe Vera, Olive Fruit Extract, Almond Oil, Ginger Root, Rose Flower Water, Pure Silk and other highly beneficial oils and natural extracts to help prevent hair loss and stimulate natural hair regrowth.

Certified Organic

Made with certified organic Aloe Vera, Olive Fruit Extract, Almond Oil, Ginger Root, Rose Flower Water, Pure Silk and other highly beneficial oils and natural extracts to help prevent hair loss and stimulate natural hair regrowth.

Patented Scandinavian Bioscience

Advanced Scandinavian anti-hair loss BioScience combines Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Castor Oil, Certified Organic Bitter Orange Oil and Certified Organic Rosemary Oil for a powerful solution that helps to stop hair loss and strengthen the hair roots while regenerating the hair follicles.

Effectively Combats Hair-Loss

A major cause of hair loss is attributed to DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), a chemical derivative of testosterone. DHT undermines the absorption of essential nutrients. The NATULIQUE Anti-Hair Loss System facilitates the effective communication of cells, holding them together to prevent the effects of DHT.

Clinically Proven

Our active ingredients and composition have been clinically tested and approved in the Danish lab.

ANTI-HAIR LOSS SHAMPOO

A combination of selected premium active ingredients helps to penetrate deep into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and keep hair roots strong while increasing the thickness of the individual hair strands.

A Shampoo to help prevent hair loss and stimulate hair regrowth with molecular anti-hair loss BioScience. A combination of selected premium active ingredients helps to penetrate deep into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and keep hair roots strong while increasing the thickness of the individual hair strands. This unique active Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo with Ginger Root, Rose Flower Water and Aloe Vera is suitable and recommended for both men and women of all ages.

CLINICALLY PROVEN BIOSCIENCE PATENT

Advanced Scandinavian anti-hair loss BioScience combines Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid and other active ingredients at molecular level for a powerful solution that helps to stop hair loss, strengthen the hair roots and generate new hair follicles and hair.

• Apigenin (EWGs Skin Deep Score: 1)
  Function: Antioxidant and Hair Conditioning

  Apigenin is a bioflavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, such as parsley, onions, oranges and chamomile. This flavonoid acts as an antioxidant. Research strongly suggests that apigenin stimulate hair growth.

• Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 (EWGs Skin Deep Score: 1)
  Function: Hair Conditioning

  Biotinyl Tripepdide-1 can boost new hair growth more than 100% along with reducing hair loss by more than 50%.

• Oleanolic Acid (EWGs Skin Deep Score: 1)
  Function: Skin Conditioning

  Oleanolic acid is a natural component of many plants, such as olive trees, and have antioxidant and antimicrobial effect. Oleanolic acid is often used in hair growth products together with Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 and Apigenin.

WITH ADDED CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

Aqua, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract*, Rosa Damascena Flower Water*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycerin*, Apigenin, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Potassium Sorbate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid.

*) Ingredients from Certified Organic Farming

ANTI-HAIR LOSS CONDITIONER

Packed with certified organic Aloe Vera, Almond Oil and Olive Fruit Extract, the conditioner stimulates natural hair regrowth and strengthens the roots with molecular anti-hair loss BioScience.

A Conditioner containing certified organic Aloe Vera, Almond Oil, and Olive Fruit Extract to help prevent hair loss and stimulate natural hair regrowth with molecular anti-hair loss BioScience. A combination of selected premium active ingredients helps to penetrate deep into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and keep hair roots strong while increasing the thickness of the individual hair strands. This unique active Anti-Hair Loss Conditioner is suitable and recommended for both men and women.

Instructions: Apply Conditioner to the hair and work from scalp to ends. Leave for one minute. Rinse with warm water, towel dry and style.

Advanced Scandinavian anti-hair loss BioScience combines Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid and other active ingredients at the molecular level for a powerful solution that helps to stop hair loss, strengthen the hair roots and generate new hair follicles and hair.

• Apigenin (EWGs Skin Deep Score: 1)
  Function: Antioxidant and Hair Conditioning

  Apigenin is a bioflavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, such as parsley, onions, oranges and chamomile. This flavonoid acts as an antioxidant. Research strongly suggests that apigenin stimulate hair growth.

• Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 (EWGs Skin Deep Score: 1)
  Function: Hair Conditioning

  Biotinyl Tripepdide-1 can boost new hair growth more than 100% along with reducing hair loss by more than 50%.

• Oleanolic Acid (EWGs Skin Deep Score: 1)
  Function: Skin Conditioning

  Oleanolic acid is a natural component of many plants, such as olive trees, and have antioxidant and antimicrobial effect. Oleanolic acid is often used in hair growth products together with Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 and Apigenin.

  INGREDIENTS

  Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil*, Cocos Nucifera Oil*, Apigenin, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Silk, Lactic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Benzoate.

  ANTI-HAIR LOSS SERUM

  A clinically proven, ultra stimulating hair growth serum. It nourishes the hair follicles by penetrating the scalp and providing nourishment directly to the hair roots. The non-greasy formula does not need rinsing out, and the scalp therefore has time to absorb all the nutrients.

  NATULIQUE Anti-Hair Loss Scalp Serum is a clinically proven, ultra stimulating, hair growth solution that effectively stimulates hair follicles and increases the production of hair growth factors to encourage new hair growth while also helping to prevent further hair loss.

  Beneficial active ingredients help the serum penetrate deep into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and keep the hair roots strong while increasing the thickness of individual hair strands.

Instructions for home treatment: Apply a small amount of Anti-Hair Loss Serum at night to the roots and scalp. Rinse out next morning. Use NATULIQUE Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo and Conditioner to help stimulate new hair growth.

SCIENTIFICALLY BASED GROWTH FORMULA

• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
  Function: Masking
  EWG’s Skin Deep Score: 1
  The ingredient is a volatile oil obtained from the fresh peel of the orange fruit and is rich in Vitamin C. Increases circulation and blood flow to the hair scalp and thereby stimulating hair renewal.

• Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
  Function: Antimicrobial, Masking and Skin Conditioning
  EWG’s Skin Deep Score: 1
  The ingredient is produced from the leaves of rosemary. It contains antioxidants and can stimulate hair growth.

• Apigenin
  Function: Antioxidant and Hair Conditioning
  EWG’s Skin Deep Score: 1
  Apigenin is a bioflavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, such as parsley, onions, oranges and chamomile. This flavonoid acts as an antioxidant. Research has shown that apigenin stimulates hair growth.

• Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
  Function: Hair Conditioning
  EWG’s Skin Deep Score: 1
  Biotinyl Tripeptide-1 can boost new hair growth more than 100% along with reducing hair loss by more than 50%.

• Oleanolic Acid
  Function: Skin Conditioning
  EWG’s Skin Deep Score: 1
  Oleanolic acid is a natural component of many plants, such as olive trees, and have antioxidant and antimicrobial effect. Oleanolic acid is often used in hair growth products together with Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 and Apigenin.

  INGREDIENTS

Aqua, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil*, Apigenin, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Oleanolic Acid, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Limonene, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenylpropanol, Polysorbate 20