One of the major worries for people over the ages has been the loss of hair as hair is closely associated with the beauty of an individual. People resort to all kinds of things to hide their not so glamorous scalp including buying wigs and exotic potions! In order to solve this problem effectively we first need to know about what exactly causes hair loss and then move on to find remedies to prevent it. Studies have shown that the most common reasons for hair loss of men come from hormone related or from genetic factors.

The major culprit for hair loss in men seems to be the hormone called DHT (dihydrotestostrone). As the level of this hormone increases in the body, the hair loss pattern also catapults high up resulting in the thinning of hair leading to eventual permanent damage of the hair follicles. This develops the dreaded syndrome of balding and robs an otherwise positive man of his confidence. In women too, this testosterone derivate hormone DHT plays havoc and leads to hair loss even though the results might not be as extreme as the ones seen in men. In the case of women, two more factors accentuate hair loss. The first one is triggered off by a traumatic situation in her life, disturbing the normal hair growth pattern and is called Telogen Effluvium. There is a general thinning of hair in this case. Another major condition which seems to be promoting hair loss in women is Alopecia Areata. In this rare condition, there is loss of hair in patches not only from the scalp but also from various other body parts. Thankfully, there is a wide variety of hair loss remedies available to prevent hair loss.

The most famous, affordable and effective method to prevent hair loss is to massage the scalp several minutes every day. It is proved to stimulate hair follicles as it intensifies the blood flow in the scalp. Oiling the scalp also helps to restore the hair as it strengthens and thickens the hair. Olive, coconut and jojoba oils are proved to have hair nourishing and growth promoting effects. Specialists say, that washing your head in cool water and keeping head cool also stimulates hair growth. Our diet also means a lot as the significance proper nutrition is obvious. So if your food is rich of minerals, fats and proteins and balanced properly, you may be sure, that your hair is strong and beautiful. Raw Palmetto extract lowers the concentration of DHT hormone in the body thus helping to avoid problems with hair loss.

Apart from the above said the use of the wonder plant Aloe Vera can help to reduce the pH levels when its gel is applied on the scalp. A relatively new found compound called Polysorbate-80 is also believed to decrease the DHT levels in the body thereby preventing hair loss. Keeping the body clean from the inside as well as the outside is a major key to prevent hair loss, detoxification activities must be carried out to keep oneself clean and maintain a glossy mane. Exercises are also good for hair as they indirectly help in prevention of hair loss by improving the blood circulation and distribution of oxygen in the body.