giving your hair the opportunity to grow back healthier and stronger.
4. You don’t show your scalp enough TLC
Just think about it – your scalp is just an extension of the skin that covers your body. And just like we’re taught to practice good ol’ hygiene and avoid things that irritate our skin, the same goes for your scalp.
Case in point: Not washing hair regularly and/or using products that irritate your scalp can lead to conditions like dandruff and dermatitis – which studies have shown can cause or exacerbate hair loss.
The bottom line is, that a healthy scalp is a happy scalp, and a happy scalp leads to healthy hair growth. So make sure you regularly cleanse your hair and scalp and also treat your scalp from time to time with a massage.
A bit of aromatherapy can work wonders too. FYI, tea tree oil and rosemary oil are two awesome essential oils that can help soothe the scalp and promote hair growth!
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5. You’re a stress magnet
If you’re the type of individual who constantly stresses over anything and everything, don’t be surprised if your worry-wart approach to life starts to take a toll on your hair.
Also, if you’ve experienced a recent traumatic event, like a divorce or a breakup, this can further push your stress levels off the charts and cause your hair to fall out.
Now the good news here should be quite obvious – for most people, your hair will start to grow back once the stress is reduced or eliminated. And all you have to do to speed up the recovery process is simply chill out a bit more and start learning to channel the negative energy of stress into more healthy, zen-like activities– like exercising, journaling and even meditating.
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Dr. Phoenyx Austin, M.D. is a Sports Medicine Specialist, Bestselling author, Communications Consultant, and founder of the “FitBeauty” movement for women who love natural beauty, fitness, and healthy living. Find Dr. Phoenyx on her website, YouTube , and Instagram.