Hair                

All the hair you’ll ever have on your head is determined at birth. That’s because hair
 

grows from a root in your scalp and the number of roots cannot be changed. Each hair
 

grows from the root to a certain length depending on your unique genetic makeup, then
 

slows down, then stops naturally. At some point, it’ll die and be shed. You lose about 100
 

hairs every day from this life cycle. The lost hair will be replaced by a new-growth shaft.

 

You can help make your hair grow longer by taking good care of each shaft: gentle
 

brushing, using a mild shampoos, giving your self gentle scalp massages regularly, and
 

limiting coloring and perms. You can increase the volume of individual hairs, and thus
 

make your hair appear more full, with protein shampoos and conditioners that coat each
 

shaft.

 

Your hair is mostly made of water. To be shiny and supple, your hair needs to be
 

adequately hydrated. You lose water from the sun, too much processing, and blow-
 

drying. Oil from your scalp coats each shaft and acts as a barrier against evaporation.
 

Your hair also needs proper blood circulation to remain strong, which can be increased
 

with brushing and scalp massage.

If you wear your hair pulled back in a French Twist or ponytail, give your hair a break once
 

in awhile by letting it hang freely. Those styles put a lot of pressure on the hair, especially
 

at the front hairline. Also, don’t use any uncoated elastic bands in your hair! Elastic grabs
 

at the shaft and will break it.
 

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