Comprehensive solution for all hair problems
- Written by Dr. Mangesh Mudgal
- Published in Health Articles
Hair is a protein filament that grows from hair follicles found in the skin. Most common interest in hair is focused on hair growth, hair types and hair care.
Because of improper and unhealthy lifestyle, diet, Stress and exposure to harmful chemicals, hair problems like hair fall, graying of hair, split hair, greasy hair, dandruff etc are on rise. And the absence of comprehensive care towards hair problems makes it worst. Ayurveda consider hair as a byproduct of Bone tissue and certain body type of people suffers more often with hair problems than others. For better insight of hair problem, it would be significant to understand Normal hair structure, its type and hair cycle.
Hair types
Andre Walker hair types
There are four types of hair: straight, wavy, curly, and kinky.
TYPE 1: Straight
| 1a | Straight (Fine/Thin) | Hair tends to be very soft, shiny, oily, poor at holding curls but difficult to damage. |
| 1b | Straight (Medium) | Hair characterized by volume and body |
| 1c | Straight (Coarse) | Hair tends to be bone-straight and difficult to curl, Common in Asian women. |
TYPE 2: Wavy
| 2a | Wavy (Fine/Thin) | Hair has definite "S" pattern and is usually receptive to a variety of styles |
| 2b | Wavy (Medium) | Can tend to be frizzy and a little resistant to styling |
| 2c | Wavy (Coarse) | Frizzy or very frizzy with thicker waves; often more resistant to styling |
TYPE 3: Curly
| 3a | Curly (loose) | Curly hair that usually presents a definite "S" pattern and tends to combine thickness, fullness, body and/or frizziness. |
| 3b | Curly (Tight) | As 3a but with tighter curling |
TYPE 4: Kinky
| 4a | Kinky (Soft) | Hair tends to be very fragile, tightly coiled and can feature curly patterning |
| 4b | Kinky (Wiry) | As 4a but with less visible (or no) curly patterning |
- Anagen phase: The anagen phase is the phase of active growth, approximately 80% to 90% o our hairs are in this phase at any given time.
- Catagen phase- Catagen phase marks follicular regression, i.e Hair begins to shut down and eventually stops activity, approximately 2% of our hairs are in this phase at any given time.
- Telogen phase- Telogen phase represents a resting period, approximately 10% to 18% of our hairs are in this phase at any given time
During telogen phase hair root shrivels up and the hair falls out.
Several circumstances or causative factors alter the hair growth rhythm. As a result, as much as 30%-40% of the hairs can cycle into telogen phase
As we have seen, Hairs can be long and wavy, short and straight, frizzy and unmanageable, or smooth and shiny. Hair comes in many different lengths, styles, colors, and textures. Every one of us no matter what kind of hair we have fall victim to at least one hair problem at some point in life.
Common hair problems
- Hair fall- Male pattern and Female pattern
- Dandruff- a. Microbial etiology - yeast Malassezi
- b. Non microbial etiology- Excessive exposure to sunlight and Minimal irritation of scalp due to over shampooing, frequent combing, use of certain cosmetic products, dusts and dirt is known to cause desquamation of the scalp
- Graying of hair- Alteration in secretion of melanin pigment
- Split hair- Thermal, chemical or mechanical stress cause split ends
- Greasy hair- Excessive sebum
- Frizzy hair- lack of moisture
- Head lice-
Factors responsible for hair problems
- Air and water pollutants, minerals in water
- Perms and dyes
- Washing hair too often
- Using a harsh shampoo
- Chlorine in swimming pools
- Phototoxic effects of sunlight
- Hair treatments (Excessive blow-drying or use of a curling iron or straightening iron,
- Chemicals in relaxers, hair straighteners)
- Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenic alopecia)
- Nutrition - deficiencies of Biotin, Protein, Zinc, Iron
- Hypervitaminosis A
- Hormonal changes like those in pregnancy, puberty, menopause and hypothyroidism
- Malnutrition
- Fungal infection
- Folliculitis
- Dissecting cellulitis
- Secondary syphilis
- Demodex folliculorum
- Stress
- Medications-Temporary or permanent hair loss can be caused by several medications, including those for Blood pressure, Diabetes, Heart disease , Cholesterol, Acne, Steroids, Contraceptive pills, Hormone replacement therapy, Chemotherapy
In nutshell all above causative factors lead to following-
Acceleration of normal hair rhythm, Damage to hair matrix, Damage to hair follicle, Damage to melanocyts , Damage to scalp and Altered nourishment.
There are varieties of hair care products in market, which are capable of addressing only one issue at a time and lacking in providing a complete hair care.
What if we have one product, which has comprehensive approach towards all hair problems? A product capable of addressing all hair problems.
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RUDRA HAIR OIL
Concentrated extract of Eclipta alba, Bacopa monniera,Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula,Terminalia belerica, Alovera, Hibiscus, Azadirachta indica, Tulsi, Coconut oil etc.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
- Promotes new hair growth
- Increase hair follicle count
- Increases the percentage of follicles in anagen phase
- Increases hair growth by converting follicles from telogen to anagen phase
- Revitalizes Damaged Hair
- Shield Hair Protein -Fatty acids bind to the protein in hair and protect both the roots and strands of hair from breakage
- Protects Hair from Harmful Sun Light- It is a natural sunscreen forms a protective coat around the hair protecting it against the harmful rays and also saves it from the damaging effects of pollution.
- Provide Nutrients -Rich in vitamin E, vitamin K, B complex and minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and protein
- Treats Premature Graying
- Enhances hair color
- Cures and prevent dandruff
- Strengthens hair strands
- Prevents split ends
- Seal in Moisture
- Contains Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties.
Just one hair product for all most all hair problem.
