Shopping for Hair Growth Products

Like it or not, our hair is an important part of our facial feature, whether you are bald or have a head of crowning glory. Each of us needs to take care of our hair not only for aesthetic reason, but more importantly, to maintain our head’s protection from heat and rain. This is why I go shopping for organic hair shampoos every few months.

The hair basically lasts for two to six years, which is the normal cycle of hair growth. Each hair follicle grows approximately one centimeter per month, and almost all hair grows at the same time. The remaining hair which us usually about ten percent of our total hair, enters a resting phase which is a period of cessation of hair growth. After three months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place. It is considered normal to see some hair after you shower, since shedding is a part of the hair cycle. However, some people may experience excessive hair loss, whether it be a woman, man, or child.

Hair loss can be atirbuted to a number of reasons. Major medical treatments can make a person lose hair for as long as three to four months, a condition which occurs usually before and after surgery. Many cancer patients also lose hair due to the barrage of chemical and radiation treatments. Hair loss related to the stress of medical procedure and treatment are often temporary. I suppose that’s why peopel go shopping for hair loss shampoo.

Another reason for losing hair is due to hormonal problems. If the female or male hormones become unbalanced, hair loss starts to take place. This can also occur in new mothers, where hair loss is noticeable three months after giving birth. Medications can also help in having hair loss, including blood thinners, gout medications, chemotherapy drugs, too much Vitamin A, birth control pills and anti-depressants.

February 14, 2010 | Filed Under beauty