Those who are worried about the condition of their hair.

Factors that cause hair to become squishy include "hair growth is not promoted" and "hair damage is accumulating".

In this article, we will introduce effective ways to promote healthy hair growth and take care of damage while worrying about it.

There are two main causes of scruffy hair

In general, there are two main factors that can be considered as the cause of scruffy hair.

(1) Hair is not growing healthy

(2) Hair is thick and cannot grow long

We will know these two causes and take measures to escape from the "sloppy hair" state.

(1) Advance preliminaries of thinning hair? "My hair is too thick to grow long."

When thinning hair is progressing, there is little hair and it is in a scruffy state.

The cause is that the hair loss symptoms are progressing, so the hair is thinner and shorter, the hair loss is increasing, and the appearance is "lonely volume = hair is squishy".

In any case, if left untreated, the symptoms of thinning hair will continue to progress.

In many cases, the feeling that the hair is scruffy is often realized when you can feel the progress of thinning hair from the bangs. However, there are cases where thinning hair progresses from the top of the head, so it is important to check from all sides.

(2) Hair damage is serious! Split ends and broken hair increase, and "hair cannot grow healthily"

When hair damage accumulates and the protein "keratin" in the hair becomes poor, damage such as "hair breakage" and "split ends" becomes noticeable.

In addition, when the cuticle that covers the hair peels off, the hair physically becomes "dry and dry", causing wavy and broken hair.

If the damage to the hair is serious and the internal density of the hair is reduced, it will cause the hair to become squishy and lose volume.

Factors that stop the progression of thinning hair

One of the reasons why thinning hair is progressing is that the hair in the "growth phase" that grows thicker and longer in the mechanism of hair growth does not grow completely.

Normally, there is a cycle following for hair to grow thick and firm.

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If the number of hairs itself decreases, it is because the "growth phase" of this hair cycle is shortened.

The reasons for the shortening of the growing season may be due to the following reasons.

Hair growth is not stimulated due to the influence of male hormones

If you are a man, you may be strongly affected by male hormones. In some cases, the secretion of male hormones increases after the growth period, and the progress of thinning hair progresses.

Thinning hair progresses when male hormones bind to receptors in the cells that grow hair, and hair growth is not promoted.

Male hormones disrupt the hair growth cycle.

Stress and lifestyle habits cause hair growth to stagnate and hair loss increases

Stress and lifestyle habits can cause hair growth to increase because hair growth is not promoted, which is another factor that makes hair squishy.

Here, we will introduce the factors that cause hair growth to stagnate.

1. Stress

When there is stress, the sympathetic nervous system becomes dominant, and nutrients that lead to hair growth are not transported and growth is stagnant.

The sympathetic nerve dominance constricts the capillaries, which causes the nutrient vessels of the hair at the ends of the body to constrict, reducing the efficiency of nutrient transport.

2. Eating habits

In order for hair to grow healthily, it is also important to take in the necessary nutrients properly.

Important nutrients for hair are protein, vitamin C, B vitamins, and zinc. People with disordered eating habits may not be getting enough nutrients for hair growth, which may not lead to healthy hair growth.

3. Lifestyle habits

Beware of people whose lifestyle habits are disturbed due to "busy work" or "fulfilling private time". Sleep deprivation, in particular, is a great enemy for hair growth.

During sleep, a lot of hormones necessary for hair growth are secreted.

If you don't get enough sleep, or if you don't get a deep sleep and fatigue accumulates, thinning hair may progress, which may lead to a "hair-scraggling" state.

How to improve the problem of "hair squeezing" that stops the progress of thinning hair

Now I know that there is a reason why my hair can't grow healthy.

If the hair does not grow properly, the result will be "an increase in thin and short hair, a decrease in hair density, and a scruffy hair". Let's review our own living environment to promote healthy hair growth.

In addition, if thinning hair is progressing due to the influence of male hormones, medical intervention may be necessary.

In some cases, the effects of male hormones require medical intervention

If hair loss is progressing, it may be affected by the male hormone "testosterone". The reason why testosterone plays a role in the progression of thinning hair is that it "binds to the receptors of cells that try to grow hair".

If you are under the influence of hormones, an oral medication called "Propecia R (MSD)" that inhibits this function is effective.

Recently, there are cases where internal medicine is also prescribing, so if you are concerned, it is a good idea to search for a nearby clinic and consider visiting a hospital.

Reduce stress

With the diversification of social life, everyone feels more than a little stress.

Stress not only disrupts the transport of nutrients in the hair, but also affects the secretion of hormones that promote hair growth by reducing sleep and making it less visible.

It may be difficult to reduce the stress you feel to zero, but it is important to be aware that you can find your own hobbies, ways to change your mood, and refresh yourself so that you can reduce the effects of stress even little by little.

It is also a good idea to set aside time for yourself slowly, or to vent through sports.

Review the balance of your diet

The nutrients that are good for hair are "protein, vitamin C, B vitamins, and zinc". Take vitamins with a focus on vegetables.

Speaking of zinc, "oysters" are used, but it should be difficult to take them easily on a daily basis. From beef thighs and liver, you can get zinc and protein together.

Soy products such as tofu and natto can easily supplement with high-quality protein without excess fat.

Let's find foods that can be easily ingested in our daily lives and actively incorporate nutrients that are good for our hair.

Review your lifestyle habits

The secretion of hormones that promote growth is essential for healthy hair growth. For this reason, it is important to have a good night's sleep, but if your lifestyle is disturbed, the quality of your sleep will deteriorate.

It is important not only to secure sleep time, but also to be able to sleep soundly.

It is important to wake up in the morning, get plenty of morning sunlight, and sleep well at a fixed time at night. A certain amount of fatigue is also necessary for a good night's sleep.

If you stay in the futon until noon just because you are on vacation, your lifestyle will be disrupted as a result and you will not be able to expect healthy growth of your hair.

I want to be conscious of waking up in the morning and getting a good night's sleep and living the right lifestyle.

Reduce hair damage! Review your usual hair care routine

Once the hair is damaged, there is no way to recover.

If you have long hair, cut off the damaged areas in small portions. Even if it is short, it is ideal to cut and grow the damaged area little by little while growing healthy hair from now on.

To do this, review your usual hair care routine and aim to reduce damage.

If your regular hair care routine is damaging your hair, you may need to rethink your shampooing routine and outbath care.

The right shampoo

Shampooing can also damage your hair if done in the wrong way. Considering the burden on the hair, it is actually very important to prepare before shampooing.

Let's practice the referral method to reduce the burden of daily life.

(1) Brushing before taking a bath Comb your

hair before it gets wet to remove dust and debris from your hair. Combing your hair makes it easier for the pre-wash water to penetrate and wets your scalp thoroughly.

(1) Pre-wash before shampooing Be aware of rinsing your entire hair and scalp in the

shower for about <> minute. While changing the position of the shower, wet the back of the hair and the forehead side thoroughly.

(3) Shampoo washes the skin thoroughly Scrubbing the hair also increases the burden on the

hair. Shampoo only needs to be gently washed on the scalp.

There is no need to scrub your hair.

If you have long hair, gently wrap it in shampoo foam and then rinse off the shampoo.

Incorporate treatments

Some people may rinse immediately after shampooing.

The rinse acts like a membrane that covers the surface of the hair. If possible, treat and nourish yourself before that.

Let's aim to take care of damaged hair with treatments. The post-shampoo treatment is the best time to treat the hair because it is free of dirt and contains moisture.

Use an out bath treatment to protect your hair from dryer damage

Has anyone finished with natural drying after washing their hair?

Natural drying causes friction between the hairs, which can cause damage. When this happens, the cuticle peels off and becomes dry, broken, and split ends, which causes the hair to become squishy.

It is important to dry your hair thoroughly after the bath.

However, the heat of the dryer is also a factor that damages the hair. If you're concerned about damaging your hair, protect your hair from the heat of the dryer with an out bath treatment or hair oil that you don't rinse off before the dryer.

Be aware of drying your hair with a hairdryer while being careful not to overdry. If you apply the hair dryer at an angle of 45° diagonally to the upper side of the hair, there will be less strain on the cuticle.

Summary

To summarize again, the cause of hair becoming squishy is

(1) When the growth of the hair itself is stagnant

(2) When the healthy growth of the hair is not promoted

There are two of them.

If you can think of both, there is a possibility that the situation will progress further. By starting hair damage care from the day you notice it, you can aim for recovery as soon as possible.

If you're wondering, "Is it getting scary?", If you can think of any of the factors introduced this time, let's take measures immediately.

Just worrying about it won't improve your sloppy hair. Taking action is the first step to improving your current situation.

Fight the damage as soon as possible and get your ideal hair.