Does Bad Hair Mean Bad Health?

Is your hair trying to tell you something about your health? Maybe. Some conditions and medications can affect your body as well as your hair. In other cases, you may just need to take better care of your hair or scalp.


I recently was talking about this to my 7 year old daughter, yes I know it sounds like a mature conversation, but I feel children need to know at any age how important is it to take good care of themselves.  Last year she was struggling with getting her hair clean in the shower.  It made her just not want to shower at all.  We finally got past it and are now dealing with the time issue, but  I would much rather deal with long showers verse a stinky, unclean girl.  Honestly, it never got to that point, but it did remind of that movie with Adam Sandler, Big Daddy.  Nobody wants to be the stinky kid in class.  : )

White Flakes Pose No Health Risk

Dandruff isn't contagious. So how do you get it? Doctors aren't sure, but one theory is that it may be due to an overgrowth of a fungus. Other possible risk factors include oily skin, stress, obesity, cold, dry weather, and having eczema or psoriasis. Although it's embarrassing -- and the itching can be bothersome -- dandruff isn't harmful.


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Luscious Locks Need Nutrients

Could a crash diet cost you your hair? In extreme cases, it could. Your hair needs protein and iron to stay healthy, along with omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamin A, but not too much -- which can promote hair loss. Very low-cal diets are often lacking in sufficient nutrients and can stunt hair growth or leave hair dull and limp. If the nutritional deficiency is big enough -- like for someone with an eating disorder -- hair can fall out.

A Hair- and Heart-Healthy Diet

Help keep hair shiny by eating salmon and walnuts for omega-3 fatty acids; spinach and carrots for vitamin A; brazil nuts for selenium; and oysters and cashews for zinc. All help maintain scalp and hair health, as do low-fat dairy, whole grains, and vegetables. Double the results: foods good for your hair are also good for your heart.

Are these all foods you love to eat? Fish is not my favorite food, but I love hearing that carrots are not only good for your vision, but also for keeping your hair shiny.

Premature Gray Hair Is Genetic

Going gray isn't always related to aging. If you're not yet 40 and see more than a few gray hairs, chances are it runs in your family. Gray usually isn't a sign of poor health, though anemia, thyroid issues, vitamin B-12 deficiency, and vitiligo can cause premature graying. You can highlight or color hair to cover the gray, but beware: some people are sensitive to the dye's chemicals. The result could be an itchy, burning scalp.

I started to gray when I was in my early 30's.  It never really bothered me until I colored my hair.  Sound funny?  I colored my hair just for fun I guess.  I am naturally dark brown and I slowly changed the color to black.  Now, for me it is a must to cover up those gray hairs.

My husband had a few gray hair before the age of ten, yes 10.  When we met he was 19 and had just a small strip of gray down his head.  Now at 32 he is fully gray.  I actually love is gray hair and would not change it.  He wants to color it, but I think he looks handsome just as he is!

Do you color your hair?  Avon has some great products for color treated hair. I have used the Shampoo and Conditioner and  I love the smell feel and they really do make my color last longer.  Try Avon's NEW Advance Techniques Color Protection 3-Piece Pack (362-422)  Nourish, protects and helps extent the life of your hair color.  Shampoo, Conditioner and Lock-In Treatment all for $12.99.  

Overstyling Weakens Your Hair

Blow drying, using a flat iron, coloring, bleaching, even over-brushing -- all can damage the outer layer (cuticle) of your hair. When the inner core of hair is exposed, your locks become dry and dull. Although it doesn't cause any permanent health damage, you can over style to the point that your only option for healthy hair is to cut it off and start over. When it comes to your hair, doing less leads to healthier tresses.

If you have hair that has been subject to all of this, keep it healthy by using Avon's NEW Advance Techniques Damage Repair 3D Rescue Leave-In Treatment (194-875) This is a must try product.  with Avon's 100% guarantee, what do you have to loose?  It will instantly repairs the 3 major types of damage we all put our hair through.  Chemical (color treatments, perms), Thermal (blow dryers, curling irons) and Mechanical (combing and brushing).  Avon's Advance Damage Repair 3D targets your hair's most damaged areas, strengthening your hairs internal structure, instantly mending split ends and nourishing hair from within.  

The old wise tale that brushing your hair 100 times a night isn't necessarily true.  It is also better to use a wide-spaced tooth comb when brushing to prevent pulling while brushing.  Avon has there Advance Techniques Detangling Comb (288-910) on sale for just $2.99. With it's wide-spaced teeth it will make detangling wet or dry hair super easy.  

Scalp Massage Feels So Good

There's no evidence that massaging your scalp will slow hair loss or improve any scalp conditions -- but it can do wonders to relieve stress. Your scalp is covered with nerve endings that make it super-sensitive to touch. Rubbing your scalp may help release tension. Massage may also trigger the release of feel-good hormones like dopamine and serotonin.

I know growing up my Aunt always told me to be sure to massage my scalp good.  She said this would help my hair grow much faster.  I am not 100% if this is true, but she is a cosmetologist and she is one of the best cosmetologist I know.  All I know is during high school I had some beautiful, long hair!

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