THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT HAIR LOSS

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THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT HAIR LOSS

• Tatyana Booz

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Introduction

• Maybe youve noticed hair strands on the bathroom
  floor. Did you know that its normal to shed
  between 50 to 100 strands per day ?
• According, to the American Academy of
  Dermatology, hair loss or breakage occurs when
  something stops the hair from growing.
• It can be disturbing to witness a lot of hair
  strands go after washing your head. Hence,
  anxiety level increases and stress is attributed
  to hair loss. So, how do you tell the difference
  between shedding and breakage?

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What is Shedding

• Hair shedding is a natural process of getting rid
  of dead hair from your scalp. Our hair naturally
  cycles in and out of seasonal phases. If your
  hair is shedding excessively you will want to
  identify potential reasons as to why.

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Determine the Cause of Excessive Shedding

• Have you made changes to your diet/routine ?
• Are you taking any new medication ?
• Are you undergoing hormone therapy ?
• When was the last time you conditioned or
  detangled your hair ?

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Excessive Shedding is Common in People Who

• Lost 20 pounds or more
• Gave birth
• Undergone a change that includes a lot of stress
• Undergone an operation
• Stopped taking birth control etc.

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What is Breakage

• Breakage is not natural and is an indication of
  some imbalance or mistreatment of the hair.

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Some Common Causes of Hair Breakage or Hair loss

• Hereditary
• Over-processing
• Neglect
• Too much tension on the natural hair from weave
  hair
• Ponytails
• Braids
• Lack of protein
• Overactive immune system
• Compulsive hair pulling etc.

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How Do You Determine If Your Hair is Damaged

• When styling your hair and you see short hair
  strands around your sink, there is a good chance
  you are experiencing breakage

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Self-tests to Determine Hair is Damaged

• Follicle Test
• Sink Test
• Porosity Test

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Treatment for Hair Breakage

• Consult with a hair professional to guide you to
  healthy hair. However, there are a few things
  that you can do at home.

• Use
• Moisturizing Shampoos and Conditioners
• Leave-in Conditioners

• Avoid
• Sulfates
• Alchohol
• Glycol

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Treatment for Hair Breakage

• Detangling is key for African American
  hair...make sure your ends are lubricated before
  you start the process. Be patient and treat your
  hair with love and kindness. Use a wide tooth
  comb and detangle at the tip of the hair strand
  and work your way slowly up to the root. If your
  hair is thick, it is best to section it off.

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Treatment for Hair Breakage

• Heat dries out your hair and is a leading cause
  of hair breakage. If you must apply heat, make
  sure to use a heat protectant before you begin.
  When drying, set your blow dryer to blow cool.

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To avoid shedding or breaking, I suggest a
protective style to keep your hair healthy and
strong.

• Tatyana Booz