Be careful with wet hair. When combing out wet hair after the shower, do so with a wide-toothed comb. Never curl or flat iron wet hair and be gentle when toweling off hair to prevent breakage. Some people think that the hiss and crackle of a hot iron on their tresses means it is working. It is working -- working at frying your tender tendrils right off! The machine does the same job on dry hair. With dry hair, it is not forcing the moisturizer out of the follicle and creating pockets of severely damaged hair.
If you regularly wear your hair up in a ponytail or clip, give your locks regular breaks by letting it down and massaging your scalp. Wearing your hair twisted or pulled back for long periods of time can cause it to break, fall out and thin. This goes for falling asleep too. Some women prefer to pull their hair away from their faces while they sleep to avoid added oil to their faces, causing acne breakouts. To preserve your soft, luxurious hair and your pretty face, try gently wrapping your head in a bandanna while you sleep or simply changing your pillow linens more often.{relatedarticles}
If hair loss is your issue, it may not be happening by accident. According to Medline Plus, certain medications may be associated with hair loss, examples include:
- retinoids (may be used to treat acne);
- birth control pills;
- beta-blockers;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); and
- even some antidepressants.
