6 Cheap Ways to Prevent Hair Loss
December 18, 2009
According to a story published in the Washington Post, Americans spend more than $3.5 billion dollars a year on hair treatments! This could mean a lot of money out of your pocket if you are suffering from hair loss and wish to try an expensive treatment program. However, fear not! If your pocketbook isn’t big enough for the expensive programs, there are still treatments you can use that save you money.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is a known degreaser. Hair follicles can lose hair when they become clogged with dirt and other naturally-produced body oils. Rub a little olive oil on the parts of your scalp that is showing signs of thinning before going to bed each night. Be sure to wash and rinse in the morning.
Saw Palmetto Extract
Saw Palmetto extract is taken from the small fruits grown from the small palm tree known as the Serenoa. Saw Palmetto extract is high in fatty acids and is helpful with DHT inhibition. DHT is the converted testosterone hormone known to cause hair loss in both men and women.
Green Tea
The ingredients in green tea are also known to be DHT inhibitors. Plus, green tea also contains catechins, which are believed to help promote healthy hair growth as well.
Nettle Root Extract
Nettle Root is also an effective DHT blocker. Though the nettle plant is known to be an irritant if contacted with skin, the root is commonly extracted and sold as an oral supplement.
Gingko Bilboa
Gingko Bilboa is found in many types of herbal supplements that has many health benefits. One of those benefits is the improved circulation to the skin which can help hair follicles stay healthy and active. With the improved blood circulation properties contained in Gingko Bilboa, it is also believed to be a good product for re-growth of hair.
Algae Extract
Another type of supplement easily found in health stores is algae extract. Algae is known to contain important amino acids, vitamins, and minerals all essential for the production of hair.
Hair treatment doesn’t need to break the bank. If you are showing early signs of hair loss, try these thrifty treatments and save your hair, as well as your pocketbook.
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