Hair treatment

Treatment should be carried out individually, according to the type and structure of your hair. It is important to choose a comprehensive care that will restore natural shine, give hair vitality and energy.

Causes of hair diseases

Since ancient times, hair has been considered a source of beauty, self-knowledge, independence, and magical properties have been attributed to it. Hair problems indicate internal diseases. In addition to serious illnesses, frequent stress, and long-term use of medications, alcohol, smoking, and abuse of tea and coffee affect the beauty of hair. Smog from industrial cities with active ultraviolet radiation adds additional troubles.

Poor ecology, poor quality food, frequent stress, fatigue, sedentary lifestyle, vitamin deficiency in the body can lead to hair diseases. Hair treatment should be carried out not only with the help of external means, but also taking medications internally - such complex therapy will allow the body to recover faster, and hair - to shine with health.

The most common hair diseases are:

• alopecia – hair loss that threatens baldness. Causes – hormonal imbalances, heredity, adrenal dysfunction, thyroid dysfunction, gastrointestinal diseases, dysbacteriosis, prolonged stress;
• premature graying – due to severe shock, diseases of internal organs, lack of important microelements (calcium, sulfur);
• trichoclasis nodosa - formation of nodules on the hair, in this place the hair breaks. Increased hair loss may occur;
• dandruff, seborrhea - occurs with active reproduction of the fungus. Due to changes in the composition of sebum secretion, severe itching, peeling and redness of the skin appear;
• eczema - develops against the background of seborrhea, characterized by itching, peeling, spots on the skin, increased dryness of the scalp. The disease can appear with allergic reactions, as a result of internal diseases;
• psoriasis - symptoms are the same as eczema, rashes take on pink or red hues, exfoliated epidermis is white.

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Hair Treatment Products

It can be difficult to choose effective hair treatment products on your own. It is not surprising to get lost among the many modern methods and newfangled technologies. Even when choosing professional cosmetics, it is not clear which brand to give preference to and, most importantly, not to make a mistake in your choice. Science comes to the rescue - trichology. Hair treatment, as trichologists say, with external means should be accompanied by therapy for internal diseases of the body. Otherwise, you will only waste a lot of time, effort, money and will not achieve any radical changes. Of course, if you do not have a problem of global baldness, then you can turn to traditional medicine and be quite happy, having received the expected result after a series of healing procedures.

Hair treatment products can be divided into two groups – surgical and conservative. Decorative hair cosmetics are a temporary, intermediate method. Modern hair treatment products are represented by creams, ointments, liquid substances that are applied directly to the scalp. There are products specially designed for oral administration, there are solutions for local injection into the problem area. Massage and traditional medicine recipes are widely used. All the described products constitute a conservative method.

Before starting treatment with a specific remedy or method, you must:

• consult a trichologist about the advisability of using a particular remedy/method;
• Carefully study the ingredients of the hair treatment and its benefits;
• familiarize yourself with contraindications, side effects, and the possibility of combining with other medications;
• pay attention to whether the product is intended for men or women (this is an important point);
• what will need to be changed in hair care when treating hair with this product.

How is problem hair treated?

The science of scalp and hair treatment knows many ways to rid a person of hair problems. The most common methods are:

• Hair treatment at home.
• Professional hair treatment
• Hair treatment with folk remedies

Each method represents an individual hair treatment, depending on the specific problem and specific characteristics of the human body.

Hair Treatment Products

Often, doctors recommend dietary supplements (biologically active additives) to restore hair vitality. This hair treatment is explained by the close connection between healthy hair and the balance of minerals and vitamins present in the body. Spectral analysis of hair helps diagnose a deficiency of a particular mineral or vitamin in the body. Hair treatment drugs should be selected depending on the patient's gender.

Hair treatment for men is based on reducing the androgen hormone in the blood. Viagra is prescribed as an additional remedy. This is how most drugs work.

The drug "Regaine" (rogaine, regaine) with the active substance minoxidil (aminexil) is the most common throughout the world, excluding China. When used, it gives good results, but has many side effects, after the end of use, the hair returns to its original level. The products "Vishy", "Decros" and others are based on minoxidil, as a result, a noticeable effect only with constant use.

Created only for men, the drug "Propecia" (proscar, finasteride) is designed for a six-month course on the frontal part of the head. Efficiency is observed in 70% of cases. May cause problems with potency. In women, it leads to fetal malformations, so it is prohibited for use.

Hair growth can be restored with the help of the drug "Cromacalin", originally developed as a medicine for hypertension. Preparations for hair treatment in China are represented by the "101" series. It is based only on natural components that restore hair growth and prevent hair loss. No clearly positive, lasting effects have been found after stopping the use of the series.

Hair treatment for women is based on taking "Cyproterone acetate" followed by "Ethinyl estradiol" in combination with the hormonal contraceptive drug "Diane-35". However, after the end of the course of treatment (when the drugs are discontinued), the situation returns to the previous level or becomes even worse.

Often used are preparations based on palm fruits - "Saw palmetto", "Serenoa repens". The remedy "Prostaplant" consists of the fruits of the Sabal palm, "Utrica dioica" - an extract from the rhizome of stinging nettle, also common for hair treatment.

Russian-Israeli specialists have developed a plant preparation "Satura rosta" with nitrogen-containing seaweed. Thanks to an innovative method of processing biological raw materials, the product is rich in live bacteria - nitrogen fixers, which makes the preparation as effective as possible and increases its cost.

Vitamins for hair treatment

A simple, relatively inexpensive and effective way to treat hair is to use vitamins. Three steps to healthy hair:

• nutritional balance;
• use of vitamins;
• use of vitamin-enriched masks.

Vitamins for hair treatment are divided into groups, among which folic acid (B9) should be highlighted. Use shampoos, conditioners, masks with this active substance. Peas, legumes, fruits and greens contain a large amount of folic acid.

Vitamin A, like B9, prevents hair loss. Beta-carotene, which is part of group A, protects cells from free radicals. It is found in dairy products, butter, sea buckthorn, fish oil, etc.

Nicotinic acid (B3) affects hair growth. Found in legumes, nuts, eggs, bran.

Vitamins are just as necessary for hair as minerals and microelements – magnesium, zinc, iodine, sulfur, phosphorus.

Hair treatment with dimexide

The medical substance dimexide accelerates hair growth and prevents hair loss. When used in masks, it increases the effectiveness of other components. It shows positive results in the treatment of alopecia and seborrhea. However, if dosages and recommendations are not followed, it can lead to the opposite reaction - baldness. Hair treatment with dimexide should be carried out carefully, in compliance with all instructions, and always in a diluted form.

Dimexide can be used as a base for masks:

• take a teaspoon of each product - slightly warmed burdock and castor oil, dimexide, oil solutions of vitamins A, E. Add a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil. Keep the mask for half an hour, having previously wrapped it up, then wash your hair with shampoo. The recipe is good for hair loss;
• for oily hair - a teaspoon of oil solutions A and E, lemon juice (you can use vodka, cognac) and dimexide.

Dimexide is combined with brewer's yeast, henna, herbs, etc.

Hair treatment with nicotinic acid

Nicotinic acid, better known as vitamin B3/PP, helps to expand the walls, strengthen blood vessels (blood flow and oxygen saturation). It is this property that made hair treatment with nicotinic acid popular. The course of treatment is up to a month. An ampoule with acid is enough for one procedure. Make partings on your head and rub nicotinic acid into the skin with your fingers in small drops. Hair should be washed and dried in advance. The vitamin evaporates when in contact with air. Therefore, use the contents of the ampoule immediately after opening.

Hair treatment with nicotinic acid can cause allergic reactions, so use no more than one ampoule per day. You can dilute the vitamin in half with water.

Hair plasma treatment

Hair treatment with blood plasma is safe and effective. Platelets contain growth factors that trigger restoration processes in hair follicles. The method does not cause allergic reactions, viral or bacterial damage.

Hair treatment with plasma is prescribed for alopecia, noticeable thinning, thinning, split ends. The method is contraindicated in blood diseases, inflammatory or chronic skin diseases, oncology, immunosuppressive conditions, pregnancy, lactation, and mental illnesses.

Several days before therapy, taking anticoagulants and alcohol is prohibited.

Cosmetics for hair treatment

External hair treatment is based on the use of balms, masks, ointments, shampoos, serums, rinses, growth stimulants, etc. These products are selected individually only by a trichologist familiar with a specific hair problem. A drug purchased independently can do a disservice, because only a doctor knows which product can eliminate a particular cause of hair disease. An incorrectly selected product sometimes not only does not eliminate existing problems, but also adds new ones.

Cosmetics for hair treatment are divided into groups:

• mass market – presented in the cosmetics department of any store;
• medicinal – sold in pharmacies;
• professional – distributed through beauty salons;
• homemade – made by yourself based on traditional medicine recipes.

It should be noted that each of the four groups is subdivided according to its purpose: strengthening, anti-dandruff, nourishing, adding shine, against split ends, increased oiliness of the scalp, etc. There are also therapeutic and prophylactic agents.

That is why you first need to establish a correct diagnosis, which is easier to do by contacting a specialist. And then move on to choosing effective cosmetics for hair treatment. It can be very difficult to independently determine whether you have seborrhea, scalp eczema, allergy to water or detergents due to the similarity of symptoms. Sometimes suitable cosmetics for hair treatment are not selected the first time, through trial and error.

Cosmetics for hair treatment are produced in the form of shampoos, balms, conditioners, rinses, leave-in products, masks, special ampoules, etc.

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Lebel hair treatment

Japanese cosmetics "Lebel" is considered a leader among manufacturers of professional luxury products. The Japanese get to the root of the matter, claiming that healthy hair is only possible with a healthy scalp.

Lebel hair treatment is a combination of the latest technologies with the traditions of Japanese quality. Among the company's products: products for lamination, restoration, care for colored hair. Nanotechnology has become a reality, a magic product enclosed in a bottle, which has no analogues among competitors.

Grateful hair sparkles in the sun, is nourished from within, strengthened. And the names of the series - "happy hair", "new life", etc. speak for themselves.

Lebel treatment is displacing European manufacturers and not by chance: the composition of Japanese cosmetics includes unique medicinal extracts of plant origin. In combination with centuries-old knowledge of Eastern medicine, the most effective products appear, the only drawback of which is their high cost.

Hair Treatment Mask

A hair treatment mask can be purchased at a professional cosmetics store or made at home. All masks are usually applied to the hair roots and then distributed along the length of the curls. The active time of the mask can vary from 20 minutes to 5 hours, sometimes the mask is applied overnight. The composition is wrapped in film and insulated with a towel. The mask is usually washed off with warm or cold water without the use of detergents.

The mask is selected individually - according to the hair type and the problem. Homemade masks are supplemented with favorite essential oils, this is especially relevant for masking the unpleasant smell of onions, garlic, castor oil.

Hair Treatment Shampoo

The shampoo for hair treatment is chosen based on the existing problem and hair type. Be sure to read the instructions before use, as some types of shampoos should be kept on the hair for some time to achieve results. Therapeutic shampoo is used in courses, like any other medicine. The uniformity of color and consistency indicates the quality of the shampoo.

Alerana products are used for prevention, treatment and daily care. They treat alopecia. If your scalp is prone to allergic reactions, pay attention to the Swiss manufacturer. Hypoallergenic shampoos "Freederm" are produced with tar, zinc and pH balance, which is used between treatment cycles. "Nano Pharm" contain active components to protect the hair bulb and shaft, increase immunity, improve blood circulation, normalize the secretion of the sebaceous glands. Ampoule lotion of the cosmetic series "Simone G" is used for seborrhea, various dermatitis, dandruff, excessive dryness or peeling, as well as hair loss. Progressive baldness can be treated with British cosmetics "Nanogen" in the form of a serum for the growth of vascular endothelium. The Italians have released the Biomed Hairtherapy line for everyday, preventive, health-improving and therapeutic use. The lotion from the Italian manufacturer Revivexil regulates metabolism, slows down the aging process, activates hair growth, strengthens hair follicles, thereby reducing hair loss. The American brand Nioxin has divided its product range into eight areas, which allows for an individual approach to a specific problem for a specific hair type. The Node hair treatment shampoo from the French laboratory Bioderma allows you to solve most scalp problems, eliminating itching, flaking and other irritations. Indian products, which have absorbed the centuries-old experience of Ayurveda, as well as Chinese and Japanese cosmetics, are becoming increasingly popular.

As you can see, the list of brands and products is very wide. But remember that quality hair cosmetics are not cheap. Hair treatment shampoo will not be an exception.

Hardware hair treatment

Hair treatment with ozone therapy, laser therapy and electrical stimulation refers to hardware treatment methods. Each method is prescribed individually depending on the presence of specific hair problems. Each hardware treatment method has its own advantages and disadvantages compared to other methods.

Ozone therapy provides powerful stimulation of the deep layers of the epidermis, intensive nutrition of hair follicles and bulbs with vitamins and microelements, stops hair loss, saves from dandruff, and effectively combats seborrheic dermatitis.

Laser therapy involves treating hair with several types of lasers that have low radiation intensity. With the help of laser therapy, intracellular biochemical processes are accelerated, cell membranes are restored, cell growth and division are activated, and tissues are supplied with oxygen, as a result of which hair begins to grow quickly, stops breaking and thinning, and becomes shiny and strong.

Electrical stimulation of hair is an effect on the scalp tissues using pulsed currents produced by special devices. The currents have a beneficial effect on the vascular walls of the scalp, activate metabolic processes in the skin, unclog reserve capillaries, and also have a positive effect on nerve receptors. Thanks to electrical stimulation, hair loss stops, vascular and muscle tone increases, lymphatic drainage function and local metabolism are normalized. Electrical stimulation is often used as a preventive measure.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is one of the most modern, innovative methods of treating hairy areas of the head. Mesotherapy promotes the intensification of blood microcirculation and improvement of metabolic currents of the scalp. The treatment method is as follows: vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients, various metabolic substances and microelements are introduced into the scalp by means of microinjections, which have a positive effect on the very base of the hair (follicles and bulb). In the presence of androgenic or other forms of baldness, drugs are included in the treatment "cocktail". Such hair treatment allows you to accelerate their growth, and make the hair itself shiny, strong and beautiful. By the way, mesotherapy is often used for patients who have undergone chemotherapy - this once again proves its high efficiency in hair restoration.

Manual therapy

Manual therapy is understood as a massage of the scalp, which has a positive effect on the blood circulation of the skin, hair growth points, increases the sensitivity of the skin and enhances the nutrition of the hair follicles.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy effectively combats hair loss, improves scalp tone, accelerates metabolic processes in the skin, and enhances microcirculation of blood and lymph.

Hair treatment after perm

Luxurious curls obtained by perming require additional care. Hair treatment after perming comes down to restoring the structure of damaged hair. This is achieved by using moisturizing masks, special products, shampoos with zinc, copper, iron, which return shine and elasticity to the curls. Massage, ozone and mesotherapy also help to restore hair health. After perming, it is necessary to use creams for split ends.

Hair treatment after perm is carried out with chamomile, nettle decoctions or bread infusion. The recipe for masks is simple and does not require special skills:

• heavy cream (1 tbsp) is mixed with 2 tbsp. castor oil, one yolk, yeast is added in the amount of 5 g. The composition is heated in a steam bath. Rub into the hair roots with massaging movements. Leave for half an hour and wash off with shampoo, then rinse with herbal decoction;
• take 1 tbsp. of liquid soap and castor oil, add 1 tsp. of aloe juice. Heat the solution in a double boiler. After cooling slightly, nourish the hair roots with the product. Keep for about 30 minutes, wash with shampoo and rinse with water and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (1 tbsp. of vinegar per liter).

Treatment of colored hair

Treatment of dyed hair should begin immediately after dyeing, due to indelible alkaline residues that can destroy hair from the inside. For this purpose, purchased products or homemade healing masks, shampoos, rinses, etc. are suitable.

Hair treatment is carried out with mud, which is rubbed into the skin after washing the head, and washed off with water after 15-20 minutes. Good results are achieved by both independent massage for 10 minutes and with the use of nutritional products. Experts recommend taking medicinal substances containing phytin, phosphorus, lipocerebrin, etc. internally. The diet should contain enough vitamin A.

Treatment of dyed hair is carried out with bread gruel (preferably rye bread), poured with boiling water and infused for up to 6 hours. Dyed hair is well rinsed with water with vinegar or lemon. An egg mixture will help strengthen the hair, wash your hair once a week: pour the contents of two chicken eggs with warm water, stir constantly. Apply the mixture to wet hair, hold for a few minutes, rubbing into the roots, then wash your hair thoroughly. Hibiscus tones, relieves inflammation, gives a unique shade to chestnut-reddish hair color. Henna perfectly cleanses, heals, makes dyed hair thick and silky.

Dry Hair Treatment

Dry hair can be caused by a lack of fluid in the body. Hair looks dull, loses elasticity, scales appear. Drink at least 6 glasses of clean water per day. Make sure that your diet contains enough vitamins A, F, H.

Dry hair can be treated with masks, decoctions or infusions. A mask of yolk, 1 tbsp. heavy cream and 1 tsp. ginseng in the form of tincture is rubbed into the hair roots and kept for up to 2 hours. Wash off without using shampoo. A mixture of egg yolk with a spoonful of castor oil gives excellent results.

Treating dry hair involves using a shampoo that suits your hair type and avoiding excessive use of hair dryers, straighteners, bleaching, and perms.

Treatment for oily hair

Treatment of oily hair often comes down to solving the problem of excessive sebum production. Experts recommend using only shampoos that are suitable for your problem. Before washing your hair, it is useful to rub aloe or carrot juice (not suitable for blondes) or sour milk into the scalp. Rinsing oily hair with herbal decoctions is good - chamomile with lemon for light tones or a solution of water and vinegar for dark hair.

Treating oily hair with a mask of one orange and a glass of kefir is an excellent remedy. Treating oily hair is good with mustard diluted in a small amount of water. Rub the gruel into the scalp, leave it until the burning sensation is bearable, and wash it off with cool water.

Hair Treatment for Dandruff

Hair treatment for dandruff can be done both with professional means and with folk medicine methods. There is no single effective method, often you have to achieve the expected effect by trial and error. Those who do not want to experiment, go to a specialist and undergo hardware treatment.

Hair treatment for dandruff should be performed with dietary adjustments - avoid fried, spicy, sweet and fatty foods. Include fiber, vitamins A and B. Attention should be paid to restoring the water balance in the body.

Treatment of hair against dandruff includes the use of cryomassage and darsonvalization techniques.

Hair treatment is not a difficult task, but it requires patience and sometimes considerable investment. However, a healthy and active lifestyle, rational diet and rest will help the body cope with most scalp and hair problems on its own.