20 ways to reduce hair loss in men

Regularly wash your hair with mild shampoo

Regular hair washing is a part of preventing hair loss by the way of
keeping hair and scalpclean. Doing so, you are lowering the risk of
infections and dandruff that may lead to hairbreakage or loss.
Moreover, clean hair gives the impression of more volume.
Vitamin for hair loss
Vitamins are not only healthy for overall well being but also good for
your hair. Vitamin Aencourages healthy production of sebum in the
scalp, vitamin E betters blood circulation in the scalp to help hair
follicles remain productive and vitamin B helps hair maintain its
healthy colour.

Enrich diet with protein

Eating lean meats, fish, soy or other proteins promotes hair health
and in turn helps curb hair loss.

Scalp massage with essential oils

Those who have been experiencing hair loss for quite some time must
massage the scalp with essential oil for couple of minutes. It helps
your hair follicles remain active. You can add lavender in an almond or
sesame oil.

Avoid brushing wet hair

When hair is wet, it is in its weakest state. So avoid brushing wet hair
because the chances of hair loss increases. But if you must comb wet
hair, use a very wide-toothed comb. Also avoid brushing hair too
frequently as doing so can injure hair and increase loss. Use your
fingers to undo tangles, not a comb or brush.

Garlic juice, onion juice or ginger juice

Rub one of the juices on your scalp, leave it overnight and wash it out
in the morning. Do itregularly for a week and you will see noticeable
result.

Keep yourself hydrated

The hair shaft comprises one quarter water so drink at least four to
eight cups of water in aday to stay hydrated and for the growth of
healthy hair.

Rub green tea into your hair

Studies have shown that rubbing green tea into hair may help curb
hair loss problem. All you need to do is brew two bags of green tea in
one cup of water, leave to cool and thereafter, apply it to your hair.
Rinse your hair thoroughly after an hour. To see results, practice this
regularly for a week to ten days.

Know what is bad for hair

If you want to keep hair healthy, you must know how to take care of
them. Avoid rubbingyour hair dry with a towel. Rather, let hair dry
naturally.

Reduce Alcoholic Beverages

If you are experiencing hair loss than lessen your alcohol intake
because drinking alcoholreduces hair growth. So decrease or eliminate
alcohol to see an increase in hair growth.

Avoid Smoking
Smoking cigarettes reduces the amount of blood that flows to the
scalp and this causes areduction in hair growth.

Physical activity
Make time for physical activity every day. Walk, swim or bike for 30
minutes a day helpsbalance hormonal levels, reducing stress levels
besides reducing hair fall.

De-stress
Studies in the past have found medical evidence to link stress with
hair loss. De-stressyourself; one of the ways of doing it is by practicing
meditation. Alternative therapies such as meditation and yoga not
only reduce stress but restores hormonal balance.

Avoid Constant heating & drying

Don't subject your hair to frequent, constant heating and drying
procedures. Heat weakenshair proteins, and constant heating and
drying can lead to weakness and fragility that causes hair loss.

Keep your head sweat free

Men with oily hair, experience dandruff during summer due to
sweating and the chances ofhair fall increases. Using shampoos that
contains aloe vera and neem can keep the head cool and prevent from
dandruff.

Also, men who wear helmet experience major hair loss in summer. As
the sweat accumulates in the pores and weakens hair roots causing
hair loss in men. So wearing a scarf/ bandanna over your hair or a
terry cloth headband can prevent hair loss.

Change how you style your hair (for men with long hair)
If you are losing your hair lately, you must loosen up your hair.
Hairstyles such as ponytails, braids and artificial hairstyles pull hair or
tug hair follicles, and can eventually cause baldness.

Take care of your health

Health problems are harbingers of hair loss. Ensure you deal with
chronic illnesses, highfevers and infections properly to ensure healthy
hair.

Keep a watch on medication

Certain medications may have side-effects, one of which could be hair
loss. Consult a doctor to ask about conditions that you may have. Let
him know if the medication is causing hair loss and if that is the case,
ask him to change the medication.