Let’s be honest; we all want beautiful, healthy locks that make others jealous, but like most things, this is a feat that’s easier said than done.
Hair growth can be tricky, with things like genes – looking at you, male pattern baldness – taking time to combat. If you’re looking for ways to help slow hair loss and stimulate follicles for better growth, especially after a hair transplant surgery, these five tips straight from our Advanced Medical Hair Institute are for you!
Enhancing Terminal Hair
Before we get into our five helpful hair growth tips, let’s first go over what kind of hair we’re talking about. Here’s a quick crash course:
- Hair is made of keratin.
- Keratin is a protein comprised of layers of flat cells.
- Those flat cells make up the hair shaft.
- The hair shaft grows from a hair follicle that’s on your scalp.
- When the hair shaft grows long and thick, it’s called terminal hair.
- When the hair shaft grows short and delicate, it’s vellus hair.
This article will focus on stimulating terminal hair, as that’s what will help produce the full, thick head of hair we’re all looking for. Now we’re ready to dive into our five tips!
Tip 1: Avoid Harsh/Aggressive Treatment
What’s one of a hair follicle’s biggest enemies? Harsh treatment! Things like dyes, bleach, and extreme temperatures can wreak havoc on your lovely locks. When looking to protect and stimulate those follicles, it’s best to avoid these things whenever possible.
If you must treat your hair with chemicals and dyes, do so with caution! Also, be sure to protect your hair with special sprays as much as possible, especially when dealing with curling and flat irons.
Tip 2: Pay Attention to How You Wash
An often overlooked aspect when it comes to stimulating follicles for growth? How you wash.
We tend to overwash our hair, which strips it of its natural oils and can dry it out. The result? More brittle, fragile, delicate hair. Depending on your hair type and how quickly it can get oily, aim to shampoo only a few times a week.
It’s also important to rinse your hair with cold water after you’ve shampooed. Why? Because it helps seal the follicle, strengthen it, and even combat oiliness. Once you’re all set, be gentle with your wet hair, as it’s more prone to damage. If you brush right out of the shower, use a brush that’s specifically made for wet hair to help prevent pulling and breakage.
Tip 3: Massage
We could all benefit from a massage, and hair follicles are no exception! A scalp massage has a few benefits. For starters, it helps get your blood following, and those dilated blood vessels encourage hair growth.
Secondly, it’s believed that scalp massages stretch the cells of the hair follicles. That alone stimulates the follicle to produce even thicker terminal hair. Plus, scalp massages have the added benefit of releasing stress and tension!
Tip 4: Stay on Top of Upkeep
When it comes to hair growth, don’t underestimate the power of brushing! By regularly brushing your hair, you ensure the oils get distributed all over, which helps protect the hair by locking in moisture. Brushing can also act as a mini scalp massage, stimulating blood circulation and, thus, growth.
While we’re on the topic of upkeep, it’s also important to stay on top of hair trims. Snip off ends before they can split to avoid losing volume, shine, and smoothness.
Tip 5: Switch to Silk Pillowcases
A lot of damage actually happens to your hair while you sleep, especially if you toss and turn during the night. The constant rubbing and friction on a cotton pillowcase leave strands vulnerable to damage. Help combat that by switching to a silk pillowcase. It will not only help reduce breakage, but it will help keep your locks tangle-free.
Jump-start your hair growth today!
While all these tips can certainly help stimulate hair follicles for better growth, it’s unrealistic to expect to reverse hair loss with these tips alone. For that, you’ll need to turn to professionals like those here at our Las Vegas hair restoration center. With help from Doctor Joseph Williams, every day can be a good hair day!
With several hair transplant options offered, it’s easy to find the best, most effective solution for your specific restoration needs. Our Las Vegas hair transplant center will provide specific tips and ways you can protect your new head of hair once your surgery is complete so you can maintain your results for years to come. Ready to get started? Schedule a consultation at our Las Vegas, NV or Reno, NV location now!
