Coloring your hair can make it look thicker, yet, if it is not done properly, it can cause hair loss to worsen. If color is not applied according to directions, it can cause hair to break. Bleaching your hair is not recommended, if you are already losing hair.

Do your best to avoid alcohol. Not only is alcohol high in calories and sugar, it can lower your blood levels of zinc, vitamin C and vitamin B. Loss of these vitamins on a regular basis can result in hair loss because growth depends on those chemicals. As you lose those vitamins you end up losing your hair.

Maintain a balanced diet, including plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Keeping your whole body healthy will also keep your hair healthy, and healthier hair is likely to last longer. In addition, keeping your hair healthy will result in sleeker and shinier hair, improving your appearance.

Angelica, or Dong Quai, can be highly effective to treat hair loss and to help strengthen the hair you already have. Coupling Dong Quai with Stinging Nettle in a home made tonic or bought as an ingredient in an existing product, as long as the both are present, is an extremely effective treatment.

If hair loss is inevitable due to cancer treatments, illness or heredity, shop for a wig while you still have plenty of hair so the wig specialist can see and feel the texture of your hair and how you typically style it. The more time you can give to the specialist, the more options she will be able to find for you to ensure a seamless transition and get the best fit for your new wig.

If you have particularly coarse hair, you need to make sure that you do your best to keep it moisturized. Coarse hair has a tendency to become dry and break off very easily. Keeping it moist will ensure that your hair does not break off nearly as much.

One important factor to consider in preventing hair loss is diet. A well balanced diet containing green vegetables, whole grains, protein foods and good fats is essential to healthy hair. Since your hair is made up of protein, it is important to consume the recommended amount of protein to prevent hair loss. Other vitamins in vegetables and food also contribute to the health of your hair.

Use castor oil on your hair and scalp. Castor oil can make your hair strong and thick. The best way to prevent hair loss is to have healthy hair. Mix a teaspoon of castor oil with your shampoo then wash your hair. You can also add this to your conditioner.

There are some medications that are designated for hair loss, and this often have great results in helping to prevent further hair loss, but you should not expect miracles. Hair loss can only be stopped, it can not be reversed. This does not mean you should lose hope, only to not expect miracles.

You can take all of the above advice and develop an action plan to save your locks. Some level of hair loss will effect almost everyone, so you are not alone. You just have to latch on to what will work for you and you hair type.

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