Can Too Little Protein Cause Hair Loss?

 Hair typically grows about half an inch per month, although this process slows with age. Each hair stays on your head for two to six years and grows continuously for most of that time.

But many factors can interrupt this cycle. The result can be that your hair falls out prematurely or does not replenish itself.

A new discovery has been made by finding out what actually causes hair loss, which is the hardening of collagen. In people who do not suffer from hair loss, the collagen is elastic, and in people who are beginning to show signs of hair loss, the collagen is hardened. The hardening of collagen interferes with the healthy functioning of the hair roots. The vital metabolic process of the hair follicle cycle is interrupted and the hair suffocates.

But what causes hair loss?

Diet – Too little protein in your diet can lead to hair loss. So maybe too little iron. Bottom line: Dieting too hard can lead to hair loss! If you want to lose weight, do it wisely, especially if you have a problem with thinning or falling hair in the first place.

Childbirth: Some women lose a large amount of hair within two to three months after childbirth.

Hot tips!

A great tip: after washing your hair, dry it in the usual way. Then turn your head, shake it vigorously, and, coming back to a standing position, "comb" your hair with your fingers, not a brush or comb. You can also use a hair clip to style your hair. Flipped upside down, the shake also gives more fullness to fine hair that would otherwise look flat. You'll be amazed at how nifty you can be with your fingers without pulling at the roots of your hair!

To protect your hair, it is recommended that you only shampoo it when it is dirty. Because fine hair gets dirty faster, people with fine hair need to shampoo more often, although fine hair breaks more easily.

For this reason, fine-textured hair benefits from a good volumizing shampoo and conditioner.