Do you know how many reasons there are for male pattern baldness and hair loss? Many of the reasons for hair loss cannot be fixed by your own efforts. As an example, your genetics are a simple factor that can’t be changed. However, simply maintaining hair health can have huge impacts on the speed at which one goes bald. Keeping the scalp and the hair healthy can help cut down on preventable hair loss. In this article we discuss a few things you should do to have the best hair possible for as long as you can.

Do believe all the articles out there that might advise you not to wash your hair everyday. This is because your scalp produces oils that are great for protecting your hair. Simply unbelievable is the fact that this only protects the existing hair and has no bearing on the new growth. Your follicles and scalp however are not benefited in this manner. In order to maintain a better scalp and hair health you need to wash at least once each day to minimize on the bad oils. Avoid chemical shampoos or strong shampoos as these can be harsh on your scalp and your hair alike. Men, you need to focus on your overall scalp health and not just the health of your hair.

Don’t rub your hair dry. Instead, shake your head to get excess water out. You need only pat or squeeze the remaining excess water out. The extended drying time will soon show it’s benefits in the health of your hair. Rubbing only causes tangles which put you at a high risk for damage. Air drying is best for your hair after you’ve gotten the bulk of the water out. Try it out for a week or so and see if you can tell a difference.

Drying out your scalp often happens with excessive blow drying. You can help prevent hair loss and clogged pores by avoiding this at all costs. Should you find it necessary to do so you can use the cool or low setting on a good blow dryer to minimize the effects. Heat is what drys out the scalp. Do not cause overheating or over drying, instead keep at least 6 inches from the scalp at all times. The only time you should use a blow dryer is if you legitimately can’t wait for hair to air dry.

Proper hair care will not totally prevent men’s hair loss. It will most likely give you the feeling of accomplishment to know you are doing something to slow the progression even if it will never completely diminish. In many cases you will see reduced rates of thinning and loss and increased health of the scalp and underlying conditions that may diminish hair growth which might be just the cure you need. Do yourself a favor and make sure that your hair and scalp are as healthy as they can possibly be.

About the author: Catrina Rogers writes a blog exploring sports health products such as hemp protein and creatine supplements.

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