Hair Loss

The average person has a natural loss of around 90 hairs a day, although there are a range of factors that can significantly increase this loss.

Asides from genetic reasons, two of the main reasons hair can be lost are stress and diet.It is important to keep stress levels at an acceptable level as stress can cause the tiny blood vessels of the scalp to constrict, resulting in a lack of oxygen and vital nutrients to the roots.

The diet is an important part of maintaining healthy hair, and to keep keratin levels high, a diet rich in proteins must be taken; lean meats, nuts and seeds are good sources of protein. People who suffer with anorexia often find they lose hair in large amounts.

The scalp is very rich in copper levels and with age comes a fall in the quantity of copper available for the scalp, therefore hair is at a higher risk of falling out.