How to Keep Track of Your Hair’s Growth and Overall Health
PAGE
By PAGE Editor
Hair is a big part of people’s day-to-day life and can showcase personality and style. When things go wrong with hair, like hair loss or a decrease in volume and thickness, people want to find solutions that last. As you try techniques to regain hair growth and health, follow these steps to keep track of your progress.
Measure Hair Growth Regularly
If you feel like you aren’t seeing much progress in your hair growth, start measuring your hair length once per week to calculate how much it is actually growing. This can help you gauge if you need to try new treatments or help you have some peace of mind that your hair is growing, even if you don’t feel like it is.
You can measure your hair in a number of different ways including using a measuring tape and writing down the length each time and taking clear photos of your hair from the back every few weeks.
Keep a Hair Journal
Because you live in your hair, you may not notice any gradual changes right away. If you want to keep track of the health of your hair, keep a hair journal. You can write in the journal weekly or monthly to note any changes in texture, length, or thickness. This is a fun way to track all of the different hairstyles you have throughout the years and it is something to look back on in the future to see how your hair has evolved.
In the journal, you can also note what products you are using at the time as well as foods you are eating and vitamins you are taking, and talk about how they are affecting the health of your hair. If you are following your current hair loss and trying to figure out if it has to do with the products you are currently using, you can look back at healthier journal entries to see what you were using to make your hair look and feel good. This will get you back on track to soft, thick hair again.
Monitor Hair and Scalp Condition
Using a comb, check your scalp often for flaking, bumps, and other issues that may be happening on your head. With regular scalp checks, you can familiarize yourself with the skin on your scalp and you will be able to notice if something like a new growth pops up. If your scalp ever becomes dry, flakey, or irritated, it may be related to the changing seasons or it is time to try out a better shampoo.
Moving down past the scalp, check your hair texture for frizziness or texture changes. This can sometimes happen if you dye it, style it with heat, or start using a product that does not agree with your hair. If you start to notice changes to your hair, re-evaluate the products you are using and start trying to style your hair with heatless options to give your hair a break.
Follow a Healthy Routine
Healthy hair does not come from just the products you put in it but also from what you eat and how you tend to your hair. By establishing a healthy routine, your hair will look better than ever. Start by establishing a consistent hair-washing routine. Ideally, you should start a new hair care routine for four to six weeks before you decide if it is right for you or not. Once you have found a routine that works for you, it is important to stick to it so that your hair remains healthy.
As far as what you put in your body to make your hair stay healthy, taking supplements like fish oils and biotin as well as eating lots of protein and foods with Omegao-3 fatty acids will nourish hair follicles and give your hair a natural shine. You can also take keratin and collagen supplements to fortify your roots and make your hair thicker.
Seek Professional Help
If you have tried all of the methods above and you are still trying to figure out why your hair is falling out or has grown thinner and duller, then you may need to talk to a professional. Hair issues often stem from medical issues like thyroid problems. If you notice a drastic change in the state of your hair, it is better safe than sorry to ask your dermatologist or general doctor what could be the cause of the issue.
Healthy hair is something most people aspire to, but it does not come naturally to everyone. Establishing a healthy routine for your hair and eating the right foods and vitamins to boost its appearance, texture, and volume will help you have beautiful hair for years to come.
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT FASHION?
COMMENT OR TAKE OUR PAGE READER SURVEY
Featured
For years, investing has meant real estate, stocks, or bonds. In today's world, luxury fashion is a global commodity, and your wardrobe could be worth more than you think.