Hip Length Challenge 2010

[LadyPaniolo]

Very nice What do you wash your henna & indigo out with? What do you mix them with?

Thanks! I mixed the henna with a bit of white vinegar, and I mixed the indigo with table salt and water. I mostly just rinsed them out with water, though I did reach for some cheapo dollar store conditioner to help rinse it out. I was in the shower all day! I've heard that others use pectin to make henna easier to wash out but I didn't feel like going on a safari in the basement with our food canning stuff to find it.

 

[Candy828]

Relieving Stress and some other problems.....

Lavender – Peppermint Foot Soak

From: http://aromatherapy4u.wordpress.com/category/home-spa-tips/
Wordpress.com
Cool, soothe and relieve painful and swollen feet after a long day with this Lavender – Peppermint foot soak recipe.
Be sure to mix your essential oils with the epsom salts first as this will help disperse the essential oils evenly in the foot bath water.
This recipe also makes a terrific gift – simply mix the essential oils with epsom salts until well blended and put in a glass jar, decorate with pretty label and ribbon.
Lavender – Peppermint Foot Soak Recipe
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Peppermint
2 drops Chamomile
1/4 cup Epsom Salts
LAVENDER: (Lavandula angustifolia) is the most versatile of all essential oils. Therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for the skin. Lavender has been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing physically and emotionally.
1. Rub Lavender oil on the feet for a calming effect on the body.
2. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep.
3. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
4. Put 2-3 drops of Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain.
5. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to stop the bleeding.
6. Mix several drops of Lavender oil with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and use topically on eczema and dermatitis.
7. To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on the end of the tongue or around the naval or behind the ears.
8. To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of Lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops (do not freeze the lip or gum).
9. Rub a drop of Lavender oil over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts.
10. Rub Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin.
11. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.
12. To reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage Lavender
oil on and around the affected area.
13. Rub 2 to 4 drops of Lavender oil over the armpit area to act as a deodorant.
14. Rub a drop of Lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
15. Rub several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
16. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and place in your linen closet to scent the linens and repel moths and insects.
17. Place a drop of Lavender oil in your water fountain to scent the air, kill bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings.
18. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer, which will deodorize and freshen your laundry.
19. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore.
20. Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies.
21. Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain.
22. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria.
23. Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to a rash to stop the itching and heal the skin.
PEPPERMINT: (Mentha piperita) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. Jean Valnet, M.D., studied peppermint’s effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Other scientists have also researched peppermint’s role in affecting impaired taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint’s ability to improve concentration and mental accuracy. Alan Hirsch, M.D., studied peppermint’s ability to directly affect the brain’s satiety center, which triggers a sense of fullness after meals.
44. Rub 4-6 drops in the palm and rub over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
45. Add a drop of Peppermint oil to herbal tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn.
46. Massage several drops of Peppermint oil on the area of injury to reduce inflammation.
47. Apply Peppermint oil immediately to an injured area (bruised shin, hit on the foot or hand) to relieve pain. If there is a cut, apply the Peppermint oil around (not on) the open wound.
48. Rub several drops of Peppermint oil on the bottoms of the feet to reduce fever.
49. Apply a drop of Peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin to stop itching.
50. For poison ivy or poison oak, apply Peppermint oil on location neat or dilute with Young Living’s V-6 Mixing Oil.
51. Inhale Peppermint oil before and during a workout to boost your mood and reduce fatigue.
52. Massage several drops of Peppermint oil on the abdomen to relieve nausea.
53. To relieve a headache, rub a drop of Peppermint oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (stay away from the eyes) and on the back of the neck.
54. To stop hiccups, apply a drop of Peppermint oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra (up three notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck).
55. Place two drops of Peppermint oil on the tongue and rub another drop under the nose to improve alertness and concentration.
56. Diffuse Peppermint oil in the room while studying to improve concentration and accuracy. Inhale Peppermint oil, when taking a test, to improve recall.
57. Rub 4 drops of Peppermint oil on chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness.
58. Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to relieve congestion from a cold.
59. Add Peppermint oil to food as a flavoring and a preservative.
60. To deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches, place two drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place along the path or point of entry for these pests.
61. Mix one 15 ml. bottle of Peppermint oil into a 5 gallon can of paint to dispel the fumes.
62. Place a couple of drops of Peppermint oil in a cup of hot water and enjoy in place of coffee.
63. To kill aphids, add 4-5 drops of Peppermint oil to 4 ounces of water and spray the plants.
64. Drink a drop of Peppermint oil mixed in a glass of cold water to cool off on a hot day.
65. Rub Peppermint oil on joints to relieve arthritis or tendonitis pain.
66. Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue to stop bad breath.
67. Inhale the fragrance of Peppermint oil to curb the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.
68. Remove ticks by applying a drop of Peppermint oil on a cotton swab and swabbing the tick. Wait for it to unhedge its head and remove from your pet.
69. Mix Peppermint oil in a footbath to relieve sore feet. Keep water agitated while soaking feet.

 

[Candy828]

Using Hair Sticks:
From http://hair-long.blogspot.com/2007/05/chignon.html

The chignon (images below)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pd5YeDbbPgQ/RkmbAgMzqpI/AAAAAAAAAHw/h5yQD3oj8kg/s1600-h/car107.gif

1. Brush hair carefully and evenly to the point on the crown or the nape of the neck where you want the chignon to rest. Secure into a pony tail using a coated elastic band or a piece of thin ribbon.

2. Twist the pony tail into a spiral, using both your hands.

3. Coil the pony tail down around the base, making it as large or as small as your hair length dictates. Tuck the loose ends into the outside edge of the chignon and pin carefully, using fine hairpins.

 

[LadyPaniolo]

^^ I already do the chignon with my hair, and I don't even need hairsticks to make it stay Though I do have a ton of cute hairsticks I'm going to start wearing.

 

[Lucia]

Well I flat ironed, it was an all day, Protein, DC heat cap, session. I took down my install and I didn't really see much difference from Sept 09 pics, so no more installs for me.
The new pics are up in my fotki. I'm thinking about dropping out of this challenge though cause I'm still @ WSL.

 

[winnettag]

Well I flat ironed, it was an all day, Protein, DC heat cap, session. I took down my install and I didn't really see much difference from Sept 09 pics, so no more installs for me.
The new pics are up in my fotki. I'm thinking about dropping out of this challenge though cause I'm still @ WSL.

Um, you still have an entire year for your hair to grow. Seems a little premature to consider dropping out....especially since your hair is longer than mine and I had the nerve to join lol. Off to check your fotki!
HHG!

 

[Lucia]

Um, you still have an entire year for your hair to grow. Seems a little premature to consider dropping out....especially since your hair is longer than mine and I had the nerve to join lol. Off to check your fotki!
HHG!

*HHG*
I'm just a little disappointed that the install weave didn't get me passed WSL and closer to HL already. Also I'm prob still tired from the marathon hair-care session, I usually don't do all those things in 1 day I did all that cause I just took down the weave.
I usually keep it simple, quick and easy.

 

[Candy828]

*HHG*
I'm just a little disappointed that the install weave didn't get me passed WSL and closer to HL already. Also I'm prob still tired from the marathon hair-care session, I usually don't do all those things in 1 day I did all that cause I just took down the weave.
I usually keep it simple, quick and easy.

Please don't give up! Your hair probably just needs to breath.... Step up your scalp massages, try using carrot-tea tree oil on your scalp for a month.... Don't get me wrong... I don't claim to be an expert or anything like that... I just want to offer you encouragement too!

 

[Candy828]

How to Trim Your Own Hair

From: http://www.long-healthy-hair-advisor.com/trim-your-own-hair.html

 

[Lucia]

How to Trim Your Own Hair

From: http://www.long-healthy-hair-advisor.com/trim-your-own-hair.html

Thanks soooo much, for posting this, I learned something new. Now I don't have to worry about going to a stylist to trim my hair and getting major progress cut off, I'll even the hemline up myself.

 

[LadyPaniolo]

Hey Lucia, don't you dare drop out! Sometimes our hair doesn't grow at an even rate. You could be due for a growth spurt right now!

 

[Lucia]

Hey Lucia, don't you dare drop out! Sometimes our hair doesn't grow at an even rate. You could be due for a growth spurt right now!

Ok, I'll stick to it-you ladies convinced me not to give up so quick. Your probably right I had to go back and look @ my past growth pattern it's always thickens 1st, then uneven and scraggly then it grows like weed grass overnight. It's just at the scraggly stage now and it looks worse than it really is, I mean I looked for splits and could barely find any, not even 1 strand knots. If it wasn't for my old pics I'd probably be cutting back to BSL/mid-back out of frustration right now. TLC, patience, and no crazy decisions with the shears

 

[LadyPaniolo]

I have some positive news to report... since I have started taking gelatin, I can clearly see that my nails are growing faster. They seem stronger too. I am really hoping :crossfingers: that the same will happen with my hair.

 

[Lucia]

I have some positive news to report... since I have started taking gelatin, I can clearly see that my nails are growing faster. They seem stronger too. I am really hoping :crossfingers: that the same will happen with my hair.

Where are you getting the gelatin cps from?

 

[LadyPaniolo]

I got them from Puritan's. I had heard some ladies on here had been mixing gelatin in with shakes but it got all gunky and gross... so I think the capsules work better. It's food grade gelatin in there, but I don't have to worry about tasting it.

I have indigo stains on my nails from Tuesday when I indigo'd my hair, and already, less than a week later, I can see crescent moons of pink nail growing in underneath the stained nail. It's only like a quarter of an inch, but for less than a week's time that's pretty good.

 

[Candy828]

Hair Growth Cycle
From: http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Hair

Hair grows in cycles of various phases. Anagen is the growth phase; catagen is the regressing phase; and telogen is the resting, or quiescent, phase. Each phase has several morphologically and histologically distinguishable sub-phases. Prior to the start of cycling is a phase of follicular morphogenesis (formation of the follicle). There is also a shedding phase, or exogen, that is independent of anagen and telogen, in which one of several hairs from a single follicle exits. Normally up to 90 percent of the hair follicles are in anagen phase while, 10–14 percent are in telogen, and 1–2 percent in catagen. The cycle's length varies on different parts of the body. For eyebrows, the cycle is completed in around 4 months, while it takes the scalp 3–4 years to finish; this is the reason eyebrow hairs have a fixed length, while hairs on the head seem to have no length limit. Growth cycles are controlled by a chemical, signal-like, epidermal growth factor.
Hair growth cycle times in humans:

• Scalp: The time these phases last varies from person to person. Different hair color and follicle shape effects the timings of these phases.
  • anagen phase, 2–3 years (occasionally much longer)
  • catagen phase, 2–3 weeks
  • telogen phase, around 3 months

• Eyebrows, etc:
  • anagen phase, 4–7 months
  • catagen phase, 3–4 weeks
  • telogen phase, about 9 months

Head hair

Head hair is a type of hair that is grown on the head (sometimes referring directly to the scalp). This is the most noticeable of all human hair, which can grow longer than on most mammals and is more dense than most hair found elsewhere on the body. The average human head (an average scalp measures approximately 120 square inches or 770 cm²) has about 100,000 hair follicles (Gray 2003). Each follicle can grow about 20 individual hairs in a person's lifetime (About 2007). Average hair loss is around 100 strands a day. The absence of head hair is termed alopecia, commonly known as baldness.
Anthropologists speculate that the functional significance of long head hair may be adornment. Long lustrous hair may be a visible marker for a healthy individual. With good nutrition, waist length hair—approximately 1 meter or 39 inches long—would take around 48 months, or about 4 years, to grow.
Hair density is related to both race and hair color. Caucasians have the highest hair density, with an average growth rate, while Asians have the lowest density but fastest growing hair, and Africans have medium density and slowest growing hair.
Average number of head hairs (Caucasian) (Stevens 2007)

color ​

number of hairs ​

diameter ​

Blonde ​

146,000 ​

1⁄1500th to 1⁄500th inch ​

17 to 51 micrometers ​

Black ​

110,000 ​

1⁄400th to 1⁄250th inch ​

64 to 100 micrometers ​

Brown ​

100,000 ​

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Red ​

86,000 ​

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Texture
Hair texture is measured by the degree of which one's hair is either fine or coarse, which in turn varies according to the diameter of each individual hair. There are commonly four major categories recognized for hair texture: Fine, medium, coarse, and wiry. Within the four texture ranges hair can also have thin, medium, or thick density and it can be straight, curly, wavy, or kinky

 

[Candy828]

What Causes Scalp & Skin To Be Sensitive & Tingling or Tingly?

From: http://www.scalp-health.com/tender.htm

Hair Cleaning:
From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_care
Shampoo is helped by warm temperature water, which helps open the cuticle of the hair and release any oils or other substances beneath. Pure water has a pH of 7, and when shampoo has removed the slightly acidic sebum from the hair, the pH on the surface of the scalp is raised. Freshly shampooed hair can feel tangled or rough, and hair which is left to dry after a shampoo only can be excessively dry and coarse. To smooth the hair, conditioner is often used. Conditioners may employ ingredients of an acidic nature to balance the hair and scalp pH. Many modern conditioners also contain plant oils or synthetic ingredients such as plastics to coat the hair shaft and smooth it out. Acidic rinses or chemical conditioners can help with hair de-tangling and manageability, which helps prevent damage.
The sebaceous glands increase or reduce their secretions in order to maintain proper skin protection and pH. When the skin is regularly stripped of its natural sebum, the sebaceous glands respond with an overproduction. People observe that they “must” wash their hair, for example, once every other day, otherwise their hair becomes oily; however, their sebaceous glands have simply adapted to their hygienic cycle. Changes to the hygienic cycle result in changes to sebum secretion.
Western cleaning products and methods</SPAN>

A more alkaline rated (meaning a high pH) shampoo is stronger and harsher to one's hair. This can mean that the hair will be left dry and brittle. Shampoos containing citric, lactic or phosphoric acid are most likely balanced. Oily hair might require a more acidic pH shampoo. Anti-dandruff shampoos have been implicated in irritation of the scalp, and an increase in the production of dandruff. Anti dandruff shampoos may be available over-the-counter or on prescription, based on the strength of the medicine. Dandruff, despite common belief, is more often related to too much, or an issue somehow with, sebum production and not dry scalp skin. Not all flakes are dandruff and only a qualified physician can determine not only that one indeed does have dandruff; but also, what type of dandruff one may have. If one is experiencing redness of the scalp skin, bumps on the scalp skin, and any weeping from sores and/or bleeding in addition to flakes, professional medical diagnosis should be sought.
Conditioner choice is greatly dependent upon hair type and hair status, such as colored, permed, dry, and the like. Commercial conditioners contain a variety of ingredients such as plant oils, pro-vitamins, acidic compounds, plastics, stabilizers, thickeners, emulsifiers, and fragrances.
Conditioners may sometimes add weight to hair, creating an adverse effect in the shampooing/conditioning process. Some conditioners, especially those containing a silicone compound, may coat the hair and lead to build up on the hair, making it dull, and lead to harsher shampoo use; in a sense, an endless cycle of shampooing and conditioning. When used correctly, however, conditioners are helpful in temporarily coating the hair to increase shine and ease tangles.
Build up is when the hair has a sticky or gummy feel, the conditioner choice seems to work less well, or the hair may be more prone to tangling. Buildup occurs when the minerals from water and/or products are not rinsed away during shampooing. A clarifying shampoo may be required to remove it. Clarifying removes all things on the surface of the hair strands, essentially leaving the hair without moisture. Failure of conditioning as part of a clarifying hair wash process may lead to excessive drying of hair.
Viable natural ways to condition the hair include rinses with lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar. The use of acid rinses may assist those who have itchy scalps, depending on the cause for the itchiness. Hair which is lacking sebum may also be softened using plant oils such as olive oil and coconut oil.
From previous post….
“Tea-Tree Oil – Many, many uses! It is anti-bacterial, antiseptic and fungicidal, meaning that it will free hair follicles of any bacteria and fungus that is clogging them. (Fungus in hair follicles is sometimes the reason for slow hair growth!) It blends easily with other natural oils that your body makes, so it is absorbed easily. Tea-Tree Oil also reduces dandruff, itching and any sores and lesions you may have on your skin/scalp”
From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_care
[FONT=굴림]To improve the hair health and further prevent issues with dryness and buildup, people can use a shower head filter that will remove the minerals found in most city waters. However, hard water minerals and the sanitizing agents like Chlorine and Chloramine can also deposit in or on the hair, building up over time. The chemical and mineral content of water varies by geography. Filtering water through very fine mesh cloth may help to remove larger deposits in the water. Many enjoy collecting rain water, although acid rain is an increasing issue in many parts of the world.[/FONT]

 

[Candy828]

My two cents worth......

Something I started doing ..... is I only handle my hair with clean hands and I don't allow people to handle my hair if if their hands are not clean...

 

[Candy828]

Hair Vitamins & Hairstyling Tips: 8 Hair Growth Secrets
From: http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip180045.htm
Karen Marie Shelton
Date: 06/30/2006

 

[Candy828]

Hair Vitamins & Hairstyling Tips: 8 Hair Growth Secrets
[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]From: http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip180045.htm
Karen Marie Shelton
Date: 06/30/2006

 

[Candy828]

I really like this woman's natural hair.... Her hair must be cut into a layer to give this kind of effect! I found her picture online....

(picture removed by candy828)

 

[schipperchow1]

Well I flat ironed, it was an all day, Protein, DC heat cap, session. I took down my install and I didn't really see much difference from Sept 09 pics, so no more installs for me.
The new pics are up in my fotki. I'm thinking about dropping out of this challenge though cause I'm still @ WSL.

. Thanks for posting your updates. Please don't drop out:Rose: December is still 11 months away. It seems as though thickness comes before length. Stay encouraged & keep growing
- Since it sounds like you're not going to be using weaves moving forward, what methods will you be using to protect your ends & encourage growth?
- Do you typically have noticeable growth between Sept & Dec? I don't usually expect too much at that time because I usually have a big shed around Oct/Nov. I think it's my scalp adjusting to the temperature change.
- Don't forget to enjoy your hair!!

 

[Lucia]

. Thanks for posting your updates. Please don't drop out:Rose: December is is still 11 months away. It seems as though thickness comes before length. Stay encouraged & keep growing
- Since it sounds like you're not going to be using weaves moving forward, what methods will you be using to protect your ends & encourage growth?
- Do you typically have noticeable growth between Sept & Dec? I don't usually expect too much at that time because I usually have a big shed around Oct/Nov. I think it's my scalp adjusting to the temperature change.
- Don't forget to enjoy your hair!!

:hugs: Thanks for the encouragement, I'm going to stick it out I mean we just started this challenge. I don't think I've had major growth Sept-Dec, just maintaining and thickening-usually spring, summer is growth spurt time for me looking @ my previous progress pics.

I'm going to bun mostly, ponytail, and wear it down sometimes maybe more depends. I'm oiling and massaging my scalp, moisturizing oiling length and ends nightly or every other night, cover nightly, try to co-wash 2x/week-wish I could co-wash daily but it's cold outside, DC weekly minimum.

I'm actually going to be trying out some new products simplifying my regime I almost have it completely simplified the way I want it product usage and routine wise. I'll have to update my reggie once I get it together.

 

[Garner]

I will be watching this thread! I will get there one day. I wish all of you ladies the best!!! No doubt, you will succeed!!!

 

[LadyPaniolo]

God I am getting so impatient! I feel like this process is taking forever and a day!

 

[mariofmagdal]

Although I have joined the TBL challenge, I am going to continue to participate in this one, as I did join it first. I am not at full hip length, but I don't expect it will take the entire year. So, when the TBL challenge began, naturally I joined in.

There is a wealth of valuable information being shared in this thread. The atmosphere here is one for growing so let's make it happen ladies!

 

[LadyPaniolo]

^^ I'm a member of that challenge as well. I think it's perfectly ok to join both. Given my growth rate I fully expect to reach BOTH hip and tailbone this calendar year, and so I joined both. I don't think it's an either/or proposition.

 

[Candy828]

“My thoughts….Interesting article….. What do you think?”

Sex & Your Hair
From: http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip1230.htm

Karen Marie Shelton & Dr. Howard Rosenthal Ed.D.
Date: 7/14/2002, 10/29/2004

 

[Candy828]

Finally Reasons On Unexplained Hair Loss Revealed
From: http://ezinearticles.com/?Finally-Reasons-On-Unexplained-Hair-Loss-Revealed&id=916355

By Jim Hampton​

So you've checked your family tree and you can find no one with balding or even receding hair. You've checked both your mothers and fathers side of the genealogy tree and nothing. So you have unexplained hair loss and you can't find any good reasons why you are experiencing this.
This article will go into something that probably you never thought of before that might be the culprit in the recession of your hair.
It's all around us and you probably don't even know the ramifications but if you cannot find any reason for your unexplained hair loss then maybe you ought to investigate the environment that you currently live and work in on a daily basis.
Toxins surround us in the environment that we live by the materials that use everyday. A lot of emphasis is taken on the genetics of the situation when someone loses hair. But because we live in a society that is constantly experimenting with new drugs and ways to grow food and increase productivity in materials that the level of toxicity has risen to a level that may have affected certain people.
If you are experiencing unexplained hair loss and you have done your due diligence in researching your family tree and have come up with no solid foundation why it's happening then you might want to switch your focus to your environment.
Because we live in a high paced society with constant changes in our environment we are surrounded with poisons and toxins that before we never considered to be dangerous which may cause fatigue, make us sick and could also be the reason for our hair loss?
Toxins exist in heavy metals and metal salts which if inhaled over a long period of time can cause hair loss. I know that seems like a far fetched idea but it is proven that this type of situation can cause hair loss. Why do you think there is so much emphasis on cleaning up contaminated waste areas left by industry? Toxic waste is all around us and it seems invisible with visible effects upon us.
Other chemicals that may contribute to our unexplained hair loss are gold, arsenic and mercury.
One of the silent killers of this day and age is the advent of arsenic. Arsenic comes in a variety of forms you probably didn't even think of. Arsenic exists in glassware, fungicides, insecticides and in wood preservatives that is sold in handyman stores.More than likely arsenic is one of the ingredients in the chair that you're sitting on right now. Arsenic has been one of the ingredients in weed killer as well.
When we use these products we are in physical contact with toxins and prolonged use will definitely affect our health. You need to be aware of this fact when diagnosing your condition of unexplained hair loss. Take a look at your environment and that could be the key to understanding your hair loss.
Because a lot of emphasis is mentioned in the field of staying healthy with the proper amount of vitamins for our body in order to provide enough protein to our scalp, having too much of a good thing may be detrimental. I am talking about the vitamins that we may ingest and we might just be taking too many of them.
Research has shown that taking an over abundance of vitamins may be a contributing factor in hair loss. That is a hard fact to swallow but it's true specifically when it comes to vitamin A. Consumed in large quantities which is over the regulated amount can be counter productive to your health so you also must take heed on that fact as well.
This article has shown you that unexplained hair loss can definitely be linked to something and if all else fails make sure that you check your environment that you live and work in on a daily basis.
If you are looking for alternatives to growing back your hair there are some herbal remedies that might pique your interest in finding out more information as well.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jim_Hampton

“Very interesting article…So always check..check..check..double check the ingredients of anything you purchase! Be an aware customer and consumer and know what is going on around you at all times! I know some things are out of our control, but we can make good and informed choices!”

 

[Candy828]

One other point to make..... If you are working in a building that is under construction.... wear a covering on your head (cover all of your hair, not just a cap)....wear a mask in these areas as well, to cover your nose and mouth. The same goes for your apartment building or street.