faq's of hairs

8/8/2019 faq's of hairs

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Frequently Asked Questions Q: I started dieting for 6 months and i skipped my meals sometimes. But for the past 1 month Ihave started eating properly and I am taking multivitamin daily.Everyday I loose 20 strandsand when I wash my hair I loose 40-50 strands.Please help me

kokila ()A:It is perfectly normal to lose some strands of hair everyday. 40-50 strands a day is normal. Yes,dieting does lead to hair loss, but since you have stopped dieting and are eating well again, youshould not have a problem. Seafood is excellent for hair, so if you enjoy fish, eat it regularly.

Vidula Chopra RastogiQ: I have a anxiety disorder which is a kind of psychological disorder. Now because of that i

have lost and am loosing quiet a lot of hair. I know that my hair are falling because ofthis disorder. I wanted to ask that if in case i recover from this disorder, will my hair regrow, if itake extremely good care of my hair. I have heard that hair fall due to stress gets regrowtheasily within a year. i wanted to know how much this is true.

Ankit ()A:Hair fall caused due to stress will reduce once stress levels come down. Look after your hair andyour health, eat well, exercise and generally lead a healthy lifestyle, and your hair loss will subside. Ifyou have started balding, the hair may not grow back in the bald sections.

Vidula Chopra RastogiQ: Does wearing a helmet lead to hair loss?

Chaitanya ()A:No, wearing a helmet doesn't lead to hair loss. Be careful when putting it on and removing it.

Vidula Chopra RastogiQ: Hello. I came across the hair faq from a search engine and i thought you would be theperfect person to ask my question. You might have to read a bit to read my explanation but iwould greatly appreciate your help. I am 19 yrs old and a male, i started using hair styling gelin my hair about 4 years ago but after a year or two my hair started coming out. Every time ishowered and dried my hair i noticed a lot of hair on the the floor. My dad kept telling m e itwas falling out because of the gel, so i stopped using it over a year ago. Months later, I stillnoticed alot of hair coming out while drying my hair. I also had a lot of bumps on my head thatwere itchy with a lot of flakes. Assuming it is dandruff i used selsun blue, head and shoulders,t-gel maximum strength to get rid of it. I also used nizoral but it didnt work either, now imwonderng if it is actually dandruff or something else. My scalp is always oily with (acnelike)bumps. This continues into m y forehead. I used acne medication on my forehead and andwas able to control the acne in that area most of the time. The oil in my scalp comes over intomy forehead, (i think) causing bumps on my forehead (acne). I hate the oil on my scalp and iwasnt sure if it too was caused by using gel in my hair years ago. Shampoo and water doesn'tseem to mix with the oil on my scalp and it is diffult to wash every morning. But 6 months ago

I started to use bar soap instead of shampoo and i was able to clean my scalp and have a lessoily scalp. Now, if i dont use bar soap one day to clean my hair, i start to get a really oily scalp,my hair falls out, and alot of acne forms on my forehead. I have to use bar soap every day onmy scalp or it will take me a couple days to get rid the the oil and acne that will form on myscalp and forehead as a result of forgetting to wash my scalp with bar soap just once. I havetried to describe my problem to my doctor but he doesnt understand. He gave me Nizoral but itdidn't do anything. I dont believe this is a normal condition, do you? Do you have anysuggestions? Also, should i never use gel in my hair again? Sorry this was so long but anyadvice you have would be greatly appreciated.

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A:Your scalp seems to be very oily. If you find that bar soap suits you, stick to that. Make sure it isnot a very harsh soap though, because at times using something excessively harsh can cause yourscalp to produce more oil, to compensate. Use a gentle soap, and keep your forehead clean at alltimes. Millions of people across the globe wash their hair daily, and if your hair needs a daily wash, goahead. Don't look for alternate solutions, since you've already found that washing your hair daily withbar soap helps. In a few years the oiliness on your scalp will reduce.

This doesn't have anything to do with gel. Basically, when one applies gel, it should be washed off thenext day. Since you wash your hair daily, there is no problem with applying gel every once in a while.

Avoid daily use of gel.Also, read this article on coping with oily skin and pimples.

Vidula ChopraQ: THIS IS AN S.O.S.i am 23 yrs old since past 2yrs my hair is falling at a high rate i have oilyhair and dandruff throughout the yr please help me i have tried evry thing

Niyati ()A:Wash your hair twice a week. Don't apply conditioner or oil to your scalp if your scalp is oily.Condition just hair strands once a week. Use an anti-dandruff shampoo once a week and a regular

shampoo once a week. Try Selsun shampoo for dandruff.Vidula Chopra Rastogi

Q: There is little you can do to stop premature balding. It could be caused by stress. Try takingup meditation. Certain yoga asanas, especially inverted asans, help. Get adequate exerciseand eat healthy. Your best bet would be to take up yoga. You may also want to look into otheroptions like Rogain, hair weaving, hair transplant etc.

Tal ()A:i am 24 years old male and i have been losing hair since i was 18, but everyone in my family hashair - father grandfather. i dont smoke or drink i try to eat well, what else can i do to prevent further falland the growth of new hairs?

Vidula Chopra RastogiQ: I have naturaly strawberry blonde hair, I dyed my hair dark brown about 5 months ago,when I first dyed it alot of hair fell out, and everysince I dyed it hair has been falling out,everytime i run my fingers through my hair about 3 hairs fall out. Can you help m e

John ()A:Colouring your hair dries it out. As you have been colouring your hair, make sure you applyconditioner after every wash. Don't apply conditioner to the scalp - just to the hair. Also, you could tryapplying egg yolk to your hair once a week. Whip it, mix it with curd, olive or coconut oil, and wash offafter half an hour. This nourishes hair.

Vidula Chopra RastogiQ: Hello. I have had long beautiful hair... in fact there has been so much, when I occasionallyget highlights it takes hours to do. I went three weeks ago and the guy who did it took 4 hourswith the dye in my hair. I think he used different chemicals or something and now my hair hasbeen falling out at a crazy rate. Every time I wash I have hundreds of hairs fall ou t. I can feelthe difference. It is awful. My first question is what do you think happened and will it growback? I am absolutely devastated this has happened to me.

Simone ()A:Always go to a trusted person when applying chemicals to your hair. It is possible that the chemicalhe applied was too harsh, which damaged and dried your hair. Deep condition your hair regularly. Try


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Osmose, L'Oreal. Steam your hair after applying conditioner or oil, so it gets well absorbed.Also, invest in a leave-in conditioner so your hair is always well moisturised. You could try applyingegg to your hair once a week - it's very good. Whip up 2-3 eggs, depending on your hair lenght, andapply to your hair. You could mix it with curd if you like. Leave on for half an hour and wash off withcool water. Avoid heat treatments like blow-drying, ironing, for some time.

Vidula ChopraQ: i am 26 years old i had very thick mane since childhood and my friends used to envy me forhaving such thick hair that was until i was 20 after that it started fallinf now i use loreal nutrigloss shampoo and conditioner i use it twice a week but on the scond day its elf my scalpbecomes oily and when i wash it there is tremendous hairfall.also as result i dont useconditioner on my scalp i also dont oil my hair as its very difficult to the oil out of my headbecoause i have really long hair please help how can i stop my hair fall?

nitasha ()A:Apply curd to your hair once a week as a natural conditioner, and use a shampoo suitable fornormal hair, since your hair seems oily. Apply commercial conditioners only to the ends of your hair,never to your scalp. Go to our beauty section, and read the articles on hairfall for many tips.

Vidula ChopraQ: what is the best conditioner for hair, i used to have long thick hair now its falling thereshardly anything left, i'm only 15 yrs old, what shall i do, it would be greatful if u could pleasehelp!!!! i also stopped straightening my hair and stopped hair spraying! Please could you helpme?!!

zaara ()A:Egg is one of the best natural conditioners for hair. Apply egg to your hair half an hour before awash, and shampoo off with room temperature water. Do this once a week. Different commercialconditioners suit different people. L'Oreal's Osmose is very good.

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Q: SIR I AM CONTINUSLY LOOSING HAIRS I AM ALSO HAVING BOILS IN HEAD WHICH ALSOGIVE ME PAIN I HAVE HARD WATER ALSO IN MY AREA?PLEASE SIR TELL ME HOW TOCONTROL HAIR FALLING CONTINUOSLY.

anirudh ()A:Why do you have boils? Is your scalp oily? If so, don't apply oil, don't scrub scalp vigorously whenshampooing as this stimulates oil production. If the boils don't stop, visit a dermatologist.

Vidula ChopraQ: hello ma'am..i've been working in night shifts for the last 14 months,after i started workingin the night shift,there was a gradual fall in my hair volume..working in night shifts i have nottaken good care of my diet,and i know i've not had food as i should have..i had beautiful longhair,which i still have but the thickness of the hair has been affected.though my hair is still

growing in length..but i have noticed that i am losing hair on the front,actually the a rea that ipartition,and the worst affected area is on both the ends of my forehead..its almost bald,as thehair has become really fine and thin..otherwise i am a healthy person but skinny with no otherhealth issues..hope to get some help!

Shamim ()A:Your diet is the prime cause, and once you get your diet under control, your hairfall will reduce.Also, make sure you eat a multivitamin. Late night shifts definitely do take a toll on your body, and youneed to be extra careful and extra particular with regard to getting enough rest and eating enough,becuase your body is under strain as it is, and when you skip meals, you are only doubling the strain.Please take care of your health. Drink plenty of juices, water, and eat vegetables and your chapatis.


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Vidula ChopraQ: Hello, I tried to find out the solution to my prob in the FAQs but I didnt got,thats why I amasking you the solution to my problem. Since last one and half year I am having boils on myhead(scalp) and I had also lost good amount of hairs in last 3 years. It doesnt goes away. I am27 year old guy. I try to keep my head clean by shampooing (himalaya protein shampoo) and

using eggs. I also rub finger nails and do shirsana(not on regular basis). Is it due to someinfection or anything else? Please give a solution for my prob. And how ill come to know thtmy hair is DRY or OILY (so that accordingly I can use treatments.

Shailesh (Mumbai, India)A:It is possible that your scalp is oily, which is why you are getting boils on your scalp. Try using ashampoo for oily hair, don't apply oil to your hair, and never apply condit ioner or egg to your scalp. Trythis for a month, and if it doesn't help you should show your scalp to a dermatologist.

Vidula ChopraQ: I have normal hair fall - naturally. But since couple of months I noticed that my hair wouldeasily just come out if I tried pulling it out. There is a bit of itchy ness how ever what amazesme is the way it just came out when I tried pulling my hair - this now a very bad habit and Itend to pull out loads and loads of it on a daily basis. WOuld you be able to acess this problem- thanks

Putchu (Hyderabad, India)A:When you say your hair comes out when you pull it, are you pulling your hair using force, or areyou just gently pulling out hair that has already fallen, but is just entangled in the rest of your hair? Ifyou use force to pull hair, it doesn't seem to be a beauty issue. It is more a question of a bad habitthat needs to be broken, like thumbsucking or nail biting. Often, these habits are hard to break, andeven though you realise that you are causing yourself harm, you are unable to stop yourself. Tie yourhair in a plait. This will discourage you running your fingers through your hair and pulling it out. Also,often, if we don't comb hair regularly, our hair stays tangled, and hair that may have fallen staystangled, and comes out only when we run our fingers through our hair and gently pull out these fallenstrands. It is normal to shed 80 - 90 strands of hair a day. If this is the case with you, there is nocause for concern.

Vidula ChopraQ: I have a silky hair from past 3 months I am lossing my hair.

Shilpa (Aurangabad, India)A:Read these articles: Falling HairEssentials for Falling Hair

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi I have a son of 17 yrs he has hair all over his but and is qiute upset about it he also doesnot like hair on the rest of the parts of his body please help me with some permanant sloution

can u tell me some laser clinics in Mubai.Sunny (Mumbai, India)

A:Kaya is very good. Your son should go in for the 4 session package - I doubt if he needs to go infor the lifetime guarantee package. 4 sessions should be enough to drastically reduce hair growth.Also, your son can make a decision after taking the patch test plus one session, so if he finds that hishair has all grown back, he could consider doing the lifetime guarantee package. If he finds asubstantial difference after one session, he need not go in for more sessions, or he can opt for the 4session package. They will always try to sell you the lifetime package, but let your son decide forhimself, after one session.


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Vidula ChopraQ: Hello, I am 24 years old. I had wavy hair initially and therefore I used to straighten my haironce in 6 months. I have done 6 times overall. Now its been a year and a half since I have laststraghtened my hair. Now i m planning to go in for rebonding. Since I am working in theaviation industry, hair should be well groomed enough. Please advice. Is rebonding harmful

for my hair, as I have lost hair especially in my scalp. Please recommend a good parlour inchennai to get my hair rebonded.

Sabreena (Delhi, India)A:Rebonding is no more harmful than regular chemical straightening. However, you could considerX-tenso treatment, which straightens and smoothens hair, and is gentler than rebonding. Try x-tensoat a reputed L'Oreal parlour in Chennai like Anushka.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi, I am 29 yrs female. I am in Singapore for last 3 years. For these 3 years, I am facingseveare hair fall. Intitally I did not notice it much as I had weighty and bouncy hair. There waslot of stress. But now I have taken a break from my job and trying to relax. But for last 6months, I could notice it as my frontal hairline is broadned and there is over all thinning of hairover scalp. I have recently been to India and have visitied Dr Batra's clinic. I have started theirmedicine as well. I am very tensed because of hair fall. Can you suggest some yoga exercisesto stop this hair fall? Also, i am applyin g olive oil once in a week and then wrap hot towel for15 minutes. Is it Ok to do so? Appreciate if you could advice on this.Also, how much timeactually these home remedies take to stop hair loss.

Urvashi (Singapore)A:Essentially, one of the root causes of hair fall is stress. So, if you are stressed, it is very likely thatthis is contributing to hairfall, and external remedies may not help. Continue steaming hair with oliveoil, it is good for hair. Also, consider taking up yoga or meditation to relax.

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Q: As per your advice I have decided to join Dr. Batras', but I have a small doubt whether it canarrest hair fall and dandruff, which I have been suffering for months together. Is there any dietrestriction needed or any of the diet to be avoided for the medicine to effective. Please help

Lakshmi (Chennai, India)A:As I am not a homeopathic doctor I will not be able to give you accurate information regarding this.The doctors at the clinic will let you know. You can try out homeopathy medication to see if it will help- at least there will be no side effects. It should help arrest hairfall, but I doubt if it can really help withyour dandruff. They will let you know if they feel homeopathy will not help.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am 25 years old and my hair falls drastically. I had a very think and bouncy hair 5 yearsback and now it is very thin. About 1/6 of the hair has been lost. I am taking shampoo bath

thrice in a week. Am using nizoral mixed with ultradoux. I dilute thi s mixture and apply. I usehenna conditioner because one of my skin specialists told me that due to egg your hair wouldfall because u apply protein directly to your hair. Then onwards I stopped applying egg to myhair. Now i condition with henna once a mo nth. I apply oil the previous might and take bath inthe morning. This too did not help. Plssssssss help.

Rohini (Indore, India)A:Nizoral is strong, so don't use it three times a week. In fact, shampoo is detergent, so if youshampoo so often, you should make sure that you use a very mild shampoo, suitable for daily use.Also, now use Nizoral just once a week - and no more. You could also try just rinsing your hair once aweek, and shampooing it twice. Also, don't use henna conditioner. Henna (Compound Henna) makes


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the hair soft initially, but it makes hair brittle, leading to breakage. Apply conditioner just to the hair,not to the scalp. Don't comb wet hair and untangle knots very gently. Apply oil to your hair once aweek, and wash off after one hour. Wash hair with cold water as far as possible.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am 23 years old girl. I am leaving in New Delhi. My problem is related to my hair. I had very

heavy and long hair some three years back. But within three years my hair fallen in excess.Now it looks little bald in front. It depressed me. I dont want to lose hope! Now I want to give anice treatment to my hair. I want that you give me a good doctor no. And also please give mesome advice. From one month I am applying almond oil and one ayurvedic oil to my hair. andalso curd to my hair.

Pinki (NewDelhi, India)A:You could continue applying the almond oil and curd. You should consider Dr Batras homeopathyclinic for help with hairfall, as they will prescribe only safe, homeopathy medicines. They also have apowerful brand name and will not mess around with steriods like some homepathy doctors may, andas such, are reliable. You could also apply egg to your hair, to nourish it. Do you tie your hair in a tightponytail or plait? This also causes hair to fall from the front of the head.

Vidula ChopraQ: I staightened my hair 4 years back and I lost almost 3/4th of my hair. I used lotions likeplacentrex mixed with coconut oil to help in regrowth of hair, but my hair never regrew. It isstill falling and is extremely thin. please help me

Jyoi (Mumbai, India)A:Don't go in for any more chemical treatments until your hair gets back to normal. All kinds ofstraigtening is harmful for the hair, but less harmful are the Hair Rebonding and Xtenso treatments.Avoid blowdrying your hair, and apply conditioner regularly to the hair - apply to the ends, not to thescalp. Try applying egg to your hair once a week. Losing 3/4th of your hair however is pretty drastic.You should also visit a doctor to rule out any medical reason for hair loss. Make sure your diet isproper and that you exercise regularly. Taking up yoga can also help strenghten hair.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am having severe hairfall for the past 4 months and iam using scalpe shampoo as it isrecommended by the doctor and I oil my hair with warm alomond oil, but of no use. I think oftaking homeopathy treatment for Dr.Batras clinic. Please give me some suggestion about theclinic and whether i can go into homeopathy treatment. Please help to control my hairfall.ineed some tips to control my hair fall. Please help me. Thank you

Lakshmi (Chennai, India)A:Try Dr. Batras. The reason for hairfall is often internal, and medication may help. Homeopathy isalso often very effective. Oil won't help arrest hairfall unless your hair falls because it is dry.Read these 3 articles:Hair CareFalling HairEssentials for Falling Hair

Vidula ChopraQ: Besides egg application,do you have any other treatment for hair loss?

Danielle (London, UK)A:Egg application only really helps if hair is falling due to brittleness, caused by dry hair, chemicaldamage etc. Egg is a very rich conditioner and it nourishes the hair. However, if hair is fallling due toother reasons such as medical problems, stress, etc, then egg doesn't really help. Then the medicalproblem needs to be first tackled. Hair could also fall due to lack of certain nutrients in the body, in


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which case a balanced diet is essential. Read these 2 articles for more tips on reducing hair loss.

Falling Hair

Essentials for Falling Hair

Vidula ChopraQ: I m suffering from hair loss recently. My hair on the central head is starting to fall off. So Istart applying egg on the hair. But im not sure the egg is applied to the scalp or just the hair?

Danielle (London, UK)A:Your hair is what needs the egg. If your scalp is oily, apply egg only to your hair and avoid rubbingit into the scalp.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi, I die my hair red and it fades very fast so I die every month and im scared I can go baldcan dying cause you to go bald or cause you to go bald faster. I condition and get trims but imonly 20 I dont want to loose my hair thank you.

Brittany (LA, USA)A:Please use an ammonia and peroxide-free brand. Yes, once a month is a bit too often, unless youare using a very gentle herbal hair wash that only deposits colour on your hair and doesnt cause asmuch damage. Try doing it every three months or longer, especially becuase you are just 20. It is bestif you highlight your hair, because then your hair will still look red, and you will be causing lessdamage since you are not colouring your entire hair. In addition, even when your original hair growsout, the roots will not look bad since your hair is highlighted and not dyed. You need to give your hairtime to recover between colour sessions, and you can still do that now, when your hair is not grey.When your hair is grey you will have to constantly keep touching it up anyway, so let your hair recoverbetween colour sessions.

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Q: Hello i have very thin hairs since my childhood. i am 20 female though i have quiet long hairbut they r really thin i want to make them thick. I had a drastic hair loss before due to which myscalp is exposed in only certain part of my head. Like only in that part my hair get parted andmy scalp is exposed so how can i recover the lost part. Please answer both of my question. Mydad is bald man while my mom also have very silky thin hair what do u say ??? Please replyme..

Maria (Goa, India)A:Hair is also an indicator of your health. Just make sure you eat a balanced diet and get enoughregular exericse. Try taking up yoga. Inverted asanas will help with hair growth. Don't brush or combhair when wet, as it will break. When brushing hair, bend forward from the waist and brush backwardsto forward.

Vidula ChopraQ: I'm 18 years old and am almost totally bald. I've been takin Finax and using Minoxidilsolution but for 8 months but cant see any changes. Ankit

Ankit (NewDelhi, India)A:Batra Homeopathy Clinic claims to have homeopathy medication that can cure baldness.Homeopathy medication is completely safe, without side effects, and does not affect your body in anyadverse manner, so I would recommend giving it a try.

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Q: Somebody told me to shave my head often to slow down the problem of Falling hairs. So idid, and shaved my head thrice a week for a "year" But instead of getting rid of the problem ifound out that my hairline has Receeded considerably, might be because of wearing a baseballcap almost Every day for atleast 10 hrs. What should i do?

Gurmeet (Punjab, India)A:Stop wearing the cap all the time, as this causes hair to weaken. Shaving essentially thickens hairgrowth, but cannot prevent you from balding. Men can look good even if they have a receedinghairline. Read this article, The Bald and the Beautiful, for what you can do. Although I have

recommened wearing a cap to hide baldness in the article, you should not wear one very often.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi i m 22 years old and i have ben using hair products such as hair gel for almost 5 years.My hair is very curly and it gets frizzy if i dont use hair gel. But lately i have noticed that myhair is falling out and has gone very very thin. My mum keeps telling me that the hair gel iscausing me to go bold is that true? Can hair gel make you go bold?

Barbara (NewYork, USA)A:Although hair gel companies swear that gel is completely safe, I know of enough people that used

hair gel very often, and have lost a lot of their hair. True, there are various reasons for hair loss, and itmay be hard to pinpoint one particular cause but it is possible that gel is not too good for the scalp orhair. Instead of using gel, why don't you use de-frizz products and then style your hair. If you don'thave time for styling, apply a de-frizz serum and tie your hair into a ponytail when it is still wet. Whenyou untie your hair it will not be as frizzy. You could also apply 2-3 drops of oil mixed with water todamp hair, to counter frizz. Use gel every once in a while instead of using it very regularly.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi there Actually i received a mail from your side that i should take Vitamin A & B to avoidhair fall, can u please suggest me that which are the best Vitamin A & B medicines, pleasesuggest & also they should be available in indian market as i am staying in india.

Manish Yadav (Mumbai, India)A:You will not need any medication. You will find these Vitamins in food. Carrots are rich in Vitamin Aand eggs, poultry, fish, broccoli, yeast are rich in various forms of Vitamin B. You can also take BComplex supplements.

Vidula ChopraQ: Does fibroadenosis cause hair fall. Do we regain the lost hair?

Junaid (Gujarat, India)A:Fibroadenosis should not cause hair fall.

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Q: I have just straightened my hair....and it is falling a lot...help!Mary (Goa, India)

A:Hair does fall after straightening, because hair gets very dry and brittle. The next time you washyour hair, apply a mixture of egg and curd to your hair. Leave it on for around half an hour, andshampoo it off with cold water. This is a great conditioner. Also, follow up with conditioner for doubleconditioning. Try L'Oreal Elvive conditioner (and shampoo too if you like, but conditioning is what youreally need). Try deep conditioning your hair often as well, by applying oil and giving your hair steam.

Never rub conditioner into your scalp, and concentrate conditioner on your hair ends. Just rememberthat at this time your hair is crying out for moisture, and it needs conditioning. Trim your hair regularly


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to keep split ends at bay. Don't colour your hair - two chemical treatments will be harsher. Also, use avery, very mild shampoo and don't shampoo very often. Twice a week at the most.

Vidula ChopraQ: I m 25 female unmarried suferring from telogen effilium. As a result my scalp shows a lot. im having a lot of complex due to it. my haemoglobin level is 10.2gm%.application of mehandi

has made me loss my hair. i have curly hair. i dont use egg due to religion problem.can u plzhelp. will d hair regrow. i m in depression.

Shefali (Mumbia, India)A:First of all, don't be depressed as this will cause more hair fall. Hair loss due to telogen effilium iscaused when a lot of new hair is growing all at once, pushing out the old hair - leading to excessivehair fall. It does not cause complete baldness and will stabilise on its own. There are various causesto this, one of them being low iron content. You appear to have moderate anemia, so you shouldperhaps first increase your iron intake. Stress is another cause, so try and relax. Take up meditationand yoga, it should help. Don't apply mehendi, it dries out your hair. Apply curd to your hair tocondition it before a hair wash, and use a mild shampoo. Also, when you apply oil, give yourselfsteam as well to help the oil penetrate the strands.

Vidula ChopraQ: I Lost 100-150 Hair Daily i have tried even Onion Juice in my scalps but it is not effective to.I have to shampoo daily to cover my baldness. Pls suggest what should i do & main thing isthat my skin is vert oily.

Manish (Mumbai, India)A:Shampoo every alternate day instead of shampooing daily, and make sure you use a very mildshampoo suitable for daily use. Scrub your hair gently while shampooing to increase circulation to thescalp. Eat more Vitamin A, and B Complex supplements. Eat more fish, coconut and eggs. If hairfall isdue to stress, you need to first tackle your stress before anything can be done. Try taking upmeditation and yoga. Upside-down yoga poses which send circulation to the head are very good forcombating hairfall.

Vidula ChopraQ: Somebody told me to shave my head often to slow down the problem of falling hairs. So idid,and shaved my head thrice a week for a "year" but instead of getting rid of the problem ifound out that my hairline has receeded considerably,might be because of wearing a baseballcap almost every day for atleast 10 hrs.what should i do?

Gurmeet (Punjab, India)A:Stop wearing the cap to cover your head - you will only make matters worse. Shaving doesn'treally help combat baldness. Try homeopathy, which has no side effects.

Vidula ChopraQ: Dear Madam, I am 29 yrs old and for past 6 months I am in Taipei with my husband. I have a

lot of grey hair (hereditary) and I usually dye my hair (once in 15 days).I use tata indica herbaldye.For the past I month I am experiencing lot of hair fall whenever i comb or wash my hair. Itake head bath once a week and use mild baby shampoo. I also have slight danruff problem. Ido eat lots of fruits and vegetable and I also take ult ivitamin tablets. Can you please let meknow the reason for hair loss and also kindly give me tips to prevent hair loss and havehealthy hair growth. Is dying hair a cause of hair fall.?

Priya (Mumbai, India)A:Yes, dying hair is definitely a cause for hair fall. You should use a non-ammonia, non-peroxide haircolour. A great brand to use is Clairol Nice n Easy. Make sure you don't apply the colour to yourscalp, and apply egg to your hair once a week.


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Vidula ChopraQ: Hi, I'm 22. I used to have fairly thick hair. Then about a year ago I started using a differentkind of gel, and now my hair is very thin, to the point that I can get glimpses of my scalp whenunder lights. I've stopped using the gel, and started using hair oil regularly. Is there a nythingelse that I should do? Thanks.

Arun (Mumbai, India)A:Eat more Vitamin A, and B Complex supplements. Eat more fish, coconut and eggs. If hairfall isdue to stress, you need to first tackle your stress before anything can be done. Try taking upmeditation and yoga. Upside-down yoga poses which send circulation to the head are very good forcombating hairfall. When you apply hair oil, try and steam your hair as well so that the oil penetratesthe hair shaft. Egg is an excellent conditioner too. Massage your hair regularly to improve circulation.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi, i m a boy 24 yrs old and i have hair falling problems from a long time, many told me that8-100 strands are quite normal but today my hair is gone so thin that if i loose another 100 illhave a big bald patch, i use egg as a conditioner with henna and olive oil all mixed togetherand apply once a week, initially this helped aslo i have a bad dandruff problem and i have triedshampoos like head n shoulders n frutics but they only so ften your hair do not arrest hair fall iuse medimix soap evryday to wash my hair, please let me know which is a mild enough soapor shampoo (nyle?) that i can use everyday to wash my hair with aslo i have started using amedicated shampoo called scalpe which to some extent helps in dandruff problem can i use itlike a ordinary shampoo once a week ? pleasee help me i had great thick hair before todayeven my confidence is down because of my hair fall.

Ronan (Mumbai, India)A:Don't put henna unless you need it to cover grey hair. Otherwise, egg is a great conditioner, and sois olive oil. Henna is a good conditioner too, but it makes hair brittle and easily breakable in the longrun, after prolonged use. Use a very mild shampoo for washing your hair, don't use soap. Petalca is avery gentle, herbal shampoo. Any shampoo will do, as long as it is very mild and gentle. It will keepyour scalp and hair clean. Anti-dandruff shampoos are harsh and should preferably not be used morethan twice a week. At times dandruff is also caused due to an oily scalp. You need to see what is

causing your dandruff. If your scalp is oily, perhaps you can minimise your use of oil. Stress, diet,sleep, all contribute to hairfall, so you need make sure you are eating and sleeping well too, and thatyou are not taking on undue stress.

Vidula ChopraQ: I'm male, 26 and have shifted to Mumbai recently. My hair has been falling a lot since andthere has been dandruff. I use Himalaya anti -dandruff shampoo everyday and it was usefulearlier but no more.Please advice. which oil is good? I have been adviced to apply olive oilevery night but that is too much of a hassle. How often should we apply oil?

Pranav (Mumbai, India)A:Applying oil just once a week is enough. Be sure you apply it to the scalp. This works if dandruff iscaused due to dryness of the scalp, but if this is not the cause for your dryness, applying oil may nothelp that much. Try Selsun medicated anti-dandruff shampoo, and don't use anti-dandruff shampooseverday as they are a l ittle harsh. Twice or thrice a week should be enough. Every once in a whilechange your shampoo to prevent buildup, or alternate shampoos.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am 24 yrs old living in the hotest desert in US. My hair is dropping very badly, I had verythick black hair few years back, but for the past 6/8 yrs its been on the downhill, dropping andnow suddenely its gotten so bad that it falls in locks, and i can see my scalp. It just looksmiserable, and I cannot even show my head out.....Remedy please to stop this. I oil my hair


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once a week with parachute oil before washing, wash only once a week with himalayashampoo and loreal dry hair conditioner.It used t o be straight once, but now its all so wavivyand very curly at the ends....Remedy please????

Nancy (USA)A:It's surprising that you can see your scalp! First, make sure you steam your hair after applying oilso the oil penetrates the hair fibre. Also, apply egg yolk to your hair for extra conditioning before each

wash. Never apply conditioner to your scalp, only to the hair, concentrating on the hair ends. Trimyour hair regularly, just quarter of an inch from the bottom every couple of months, to keep hairhealthy and get rid of split ends. Change to another shampoo, perhaps this does not suit your hair.

Use a shampoo for dry hair. Also, try Redken Anti-snap treatment.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am 23Yrs.old unmarried lady & I am getting bald on the front as well on the sides.whatprecautions can i take to stop its continuance & how can I get regrowth of the hair I lost?

Dolly(Goa, India)A:If you tie your hair in a tight ponytail or plait, it causes hair to break from the front, so stop wearingyour hair so tight and leave it loose. Alternatively if the loss is sudden, you could be suffering fromPCOS, of which hair loss is sometimes the only symptom. Hair loss could also be caused by stress,

recovery from an illness, antibiotics, anemia... There are numerous reasons. You could considervisiting a doctor. Remember that losing 70 to 80 hairs a day is completely normal, but you should notbe going bald as you are saying.

Vidula ChopraQ: I had slightly wavy hair.I went for hair straightening(chemical) and after returning home itouched my scalp and found many bristles like poking out which ius when i realised a lot ofmy hair broke of during this process. Besides this I am having sever hair fall due to thestraightening.Pls advise what needs to be done to stop this hair fall and to help the ahir growfaster.Is ther any particular oil or shampoo i can use to help?Pls advise.

Sreevidya (Chennai, India)A:Egg is an excellent conditioner. Apply egg whipped with curd to dry hair and shampoo off with

COOL water after half an hour. Do this before EVERY wash. Also, condition your hair aftershampooing. Apply conditioner concentrating on the ends, and don't apply it on the scalp. L'Oreal

Osmose is very good. If it is expensive for you, try Flex conditioner. Use a shampoo especiallyformulated for dry hair. The pokey hair feeling is normal after straightening.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am having Hair loss problem. Now it has become big. My hair are going from middle.. I amhaving serious dandruff prob for last 4 -6 years. Suggest me, if there is any specialist ortreatment, which i can take.

Vipin (Mumbai, India)A:Try washing your hair with Selsun, which is a medicated anti-dandruff shampoo and is veryeffective. Also you could take Rogain, which is a supplement for countering hair loss, but I don't thinkit is available in India and you may need to buy it online. You should look it up on the web to see if it isgood for you.

Vidula ChopraQ: How good is henna as a conditioner for your hair. Does it arrest hair fail and greying?

Monalisa (Mumbai)A:No, henna does not arrest hair fall or greying. It does impart a reddish colour to the hair, effectivelycovering the greys. It is not the best conditioner for hair. Egg yolk is possibly the best natural


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conditioner for hair. Whip it, apply it to your hair, perhaps mixed with oil if you so desire, and wash itoff after half an hour. Make sure you use cold water, or your hair will start cooking! If you would like touse henna for grey hair coverage, make sure you add egg to the henna mixture.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi!am ramya...i have lots of splitends and my hair's falling very badly adding this my hair's

becoming very red..plz suggest me some home remedies..and i want my hair very blackincolor

Ramya (Banglore, India)A:Why is your hair turning red? Are you using mehendi? If yes, stop doing so. Hair also lightenswhen you have split ends. The only remedy for split ends is to get them chopped off. Go for a trimthree times a year, and get just the ends chopped off if you are trying to grow your hair. Stopblowdrying your hair for a while. Egg is an excellent conditioner. Apply egg to your hair and shampoowith cold water after half an hour.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hello, I am 26 year old and having a heavy hair loss problem. Due to the same my hair hasbecome very thin and I can clearly see my scalp. I eat good amount of fruits,carrots daily anddo the head massage once a week with the Parachute coconut oil. I take head bath everydaymorning (but uses shampoo once a week). There will not be any sweat on my scalp. Also Icomb my hair every night before sleep. What else can I do to make my hair thick so that scalpshould not be seen. Also importantly, do the excess of "salt and curd (yogurt)" in daily foodincreases the hair fall ? OR if I reduce the quanti ty of these two in my food will the hair lossdecrease ? Thank You in advance.

Nikhil (Mumbai, India)A:In addition, try doing inverted yoga asanas like the Sarvangasana. Reduce salt intake, but continuewith curd. Also, bend your fingers, hold them close and rub your fingernails together for five minutesby the watch, twice a day. Apparently this yogic exercise solves most hair problems.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am a 25 years old. Till 20 I had thick & dense hair. But after that I have been losing hair likenobody;s business. Since my hair is thin now I need to shampoo everyday to work to makethem look volumnous. All say everyday shampooing is bad, but so it showing that you aregetting bald. I have tried almost everything from Brijhrang Oil to Arn ika Plus Triofer, to a tabletcalled Zincovit and a clear liquid solutin that a doctor had adviced. To avoid hairfall I keep myhair short & shampoo them everyday with Sunsilk Black. Can you help me with a solution. I amgoing to stop using a strong shampo o and move to a very mild one. Your help would be highlyappreciated.

Vikash (Mumbai, India)A:Nothing is wrong if you shampoo your hair everyday, as long as you use a MILD, preferably herbalshampoo, suitable for daily use. Eat more amla and take up yoga.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi,I am 31 years old and I liv in Canada. We have 5 months of hectic cold weather. I have athree year old son and since his birth I am loosing my hair. I had a long very thick hair. Afterthe heavy hair fall, I cut my hair shorter. This does not help. Still it is falling and the conditionis getting worse. For the last three years I am having thyroid problems and on medication. Onsome of my nails, I have a dark lines and the doctor told me that this is a symptom of low iron .I also have dandruff and I use only the mild shampoos. I am a working women and I deal withlots of stress everyday at work. Could you please advise me? Shanthi Canada

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A:Stress is a major cause for hair fall. Try taking up yoga and meditation, it will help you deal betterwith stress, and will help you relax. Use an anti-dandruff shampoo every once in a while to counterdandruff, and change shampoo brands reguarly, to avoid buildup, which leads to dandruff. Get a headand body massage done regularly, to de-stress you and flush out the toxins from medication. Eatplenty beetroot.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi i am 22 i am suffering from hair loss for past 3 years is there any way to stop or should ido hair weaving or transplanting .how to do and where to do?

Narayanan (Chennai)A:Hair weaving or hair transplantation are both successful methods of avoiding baldness. You needto speak to a clinic about both methods and find out which is most suitable to you. Check in theclassified section of the newspaper or of magazines in your cities for addresses and numbers ofclinics that offer this facility.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hello madam, I am twenty years old. I used to very thick hair. But for the past one and a halfyears my hair has been droping alot. WHen i bath and also when combing. My hair now looksvery thin and damaged and dried. I used head and shoulders and anti -dandraff shampoos butnot differnce. i still have dandraff. I apply coconut oil twice a week. But still my hair iscontinuing to drop. Everyone looks at my hair and says it is very dry and damaged and lookslike cotton. I have curly hair so the more tangles there are the more hair dropping and looksthin. Can you please tell me a way out? i am very worried...

Catherine (Mumbai, India)A:1. Wet your hair everyday when taking a shower. Curly hair longs for moisture.2. Apply conditioner after wetting your hair everyday, or a couple of times a week, to the ends of yourhair - not the scalp.3. As your hair is dry, try to shampoo your hair just once a week.4. Oil your hair once a week, before you shampoo. You can also apply curd or egg (whipped).5. Buy and use a wide toothed comb. Never brush your curls.

6. Comb hair gently in the shower after applying conditioner, to undo the tangles.7. Don't pile hair on top of head when shampooing or when washing. Just let it hang loose at theback.8. Trim your hair regularly and make sure you have no split-ends.Hope this helps! Get back to me if you have any more questions.

Vidula ChopraQ: First of all....hiiii.I m not having a severe hair loss problem infact i lose only 20 to 30 strandsof hair i think but u see my father is bald so i m scared that maybe even i will go bald becauseof hereditary.so i want to ask if there is a way to avoid this.I use parachute hair oil once a weekand use a conditioner for almost thrice a week.Is there anything wrong that i m doing whichwill increase hair loss and is there something else that i can do to prevent hair loss

Mihir (Mumbai, India)A:First of all, stop thinking that you will grow bald because your father is bald. The more you believeyour own baldness is almost inevitable, the more likely you are to grow bald, so stop expecting oranticipating it. Hair loss is also caused by stress, and keeping stress at bay and looking after your hairwill help. Also, try steaming your hair after applying coconut oil, to ensure that the oil penetrates your

hair.One of the best things you can do is to take up yoga. Inverted posture asanas increase circulation tothe head, and help prevent hair problems.Don't apply conditioner to your scalp.

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Q: Hi, I have a long hair. My hair falls a lot. Whenever I wash or comb my hair, I get a lot of hairin my brush. I have a oily scalp and dandruff. I tried head and shoulders. It did not work. Is itappropriate to massage the scalp with oil to reduce the hair loss. The reason I am asking isthat I am already have a oily scalp with dandruff.

Suneetha (Mumbai, India)A:Since your scalp is oily, massaging it with oil will not help reduce the dandruff. Try using Selsun, amedicated anti-dandruff shampoo. Also, wash your hair more often since your scalp is oily.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi, I used to have healthy wavy hair. However of late i'm facing rapid hair fall which is reallydepressing. My hair has become thin, oily at the scalp and dry at the ends and more curly aswell. It is very depressing as they look very untidy and limp. I've read about the questionsasked on hair fall. In addition I want to ask as to which are the good shampoos in the marketwhich are also mild. I have tried lots of shampoos like sunsilk, pantene, ultra doux andbotanica but nothing seems to work. However i find the ultra doux conditioner to be veryuseful. Could you advise me on the shampoos? Also will it help if i get a oil massage and hairwash in the parlour? if so, how often should i go for it?

Anuja (Mumbai, India)A:Yes, an oil massage in the parlour would help because they massage the oil well into your scalp,and then follow up with steam so the oil penetrates your hair. Once a week is ideal. Over a period oftime you will notice an improvement in hair texture. Take your own shampoo and conditioner at theparlour, and they should charge you less for a hair wash. Or, you can also just get an oil massageand shampoo your hair yourself when you return home, as an economical option.You could try using Ayur Coconut shampoo or Petalca. These are mild and herbal. Concentrateconditioner on ends, and don't apply it to the scalp. Similarly, use very little shampoo, and concentrateshampoo on the scalp and just let it run over the ends of your hair. Your hair doesn't have to becompletely lathered in shampoo like in the advertisements!Get hair ends trimmed regularly.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hello Madam, my hair is falling.I am using egg before shompooing.but i am not sure whichpart of the egg should i use?i can use yellow part of the egg for my hair?my hair soft &long.please help me on this. Thank u

Mugdha (Mumbai, India)A:Use the entire egg. Whip it up and apply it to your hair.

Vidula ChopraQ: What remedies are there to make hair roots stronger?

Miss (Mumbia, India)A:Nourish your hair, eat the right diet, lots of fish, coconut, Vitamin A, oil and massage your hair oncea week and follow with steam so the oil gets absorbed. Make sure your hair is never dry by applyingconditioner regularly or applying egg and curd to your hair. Do yoga asanas like sarvangasana and

sirshasana which ensure circulation to your scalp.

Vidula ChopraQ: Dear madam, I am having the problem with hair fall and also dandruff. every day I used tohave bath on head and the water which is used is borewell water and after bath my hair turnsto just like brownish color and it simple example of like mad person o r a beggar and hair fall


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will be continiously falling and dandruf is fulfilled on the scalp and due to it I am gettingirritation in the scalp and because of this reason my hair become white and brown color anddue to this reason I musing hair oil and that spreads out and my head seems to be bald.Kindlygive me the remedy. Second thing evry day after bath my face skin becomes just like strechedis it because of borewell water. Suppose if I use skin moisture my face will become oily Kindlygive me the solution.

Kiran (Mumbai, India)A:Please do not wash your hair daily. Wash it once a week or once in five days. Before shampooing,apply whipped egg to your hair and wash off with cold water after half an hour. Use a gentle shampoo

and apply conditioner after every hair wash on the ends, not on the scalp. Your hair condition shouldimprove.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi, I'm 35years old female and having one kid. My hair are falling very fast. When I comb Iget a bunch of hair in my comb except this I get my hair everywhere in my house. Can yousuggest me what should I do? I feel tired also. If my hair fall by this speed then I'll loss my allhair one day. Please tell me any remedy. Thanks!

Ritu (Gujarat, India)A:A certain amount of hairfall -around 80 to 100 hair strands a day - is completely normal. First, youneed to find out why your hair is falling. If it is breaking easily becuase it is dry and fragile, you need todeep condition it and oil it regularly along with steam. If this is not the cause, your hair may be fallingdue to stress, tensions or incorrect diet. Eat more Vitamin A, and B Complex supplements. Eat morefish and coconut. If hairfall is due to stress, you need to first tackle your stress before anything can bedone. Try taking up meditation and yoga. Upside-down yoga poses which send circulation to the headare very good for combating hairfall.

If hairfall has suddenly increased dramatically, you may need to see a doctor, as sudden hairfall couldbe a symptom of some other disease.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am a software engineer. For the past few months I was straining a lot and I used to stayawake whole the night atleast once in a week. Recently I am experiencing hair fall to a large

extent. What could be the reason for this? Is there any natural treatment for re-growth.?Seetharaman (Madras, India)

A:One of the main causes for hairfall is tension and stress. No matter how strong your hair, it will stillfall if you are very stressed out. Eat a balanced diet, eat plenty of fish, coconut, Vitamin A and B-Complex supplements. Get an oil massage once a week. This rejuvenates cells and encourages hairgrowth.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am losing my hair line Please tell me, Is it necessary to to use a conditioner aftershampooing hair or oiling will be sufficient.? How does conditioner help in reducing hair fall.Can I use use a soap like Pears for hair wash. Please suggest me a proper Oil and Shampooand a Conditioner for growing healthy hair. Also tell me if I can grow hair at my foreahe adwhich is decresing gradually.

Amit (Mumbai, India)A:Conditioner helps reduce hair breakage due to dryness, because it gives a boost of moisture to thehair. Egg is a great conditioner and fortifier, apply it to your hair once a week before washing, and

wash off after half an hour. Eat more Vitamin A and B Complex. Eat fish, coconuts, eggs. Also, eatfoods that will give you more copper.

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Q: Hi, my hair is falling which vitamin is good for hair? Which shampoo & conditioner is goodfor curly long hair? Thank you.

Mugdha (Mumbai, India)A:Sunsilk has come out with a shampoo especially formulated for curly hair, so you could try that.Make sure you condition hair after ever wash as curly hair tends to be dryer than straight hair, and if itis conditioned, it shines more. For a natural conditioner, apply egg before shampooing, and wash off

after half an hour with CO

LD water - or the egg will start cooking in your hair! Use a wide-toothedcomb, not a brush, to avoid hairfall. Eat coconut and fish, Vitamin E and B Complex.

Vidula ChopraQ: I had a C-Section 6 months before. From past few months after my delivery there is severehair fall for me. Please let me know how can I stop this.? Thankyou.

Madhavi (Mumbai, India)A:It is totally normal to experience hair loss after giving birth or after nursing. Some women alsoexperience hair loss after stopping birth control pills. This is because all these factors cause a changein your hormonal balance, preventing or reducing hairfall during pregnancy. As a result this 'backlog'of hair that should have fallen out but didn't, falls out now. Hairfall will gradually decrease on its own.

Vidula ChopraQ: My hair doesn't break but the whole hair comes out from the roots. Please help me.

Tehsin (UAE)A:Oil your hair once a week, and make sure you steam your hair so that the oil penetrates thestrands. Massage your scalp after applying oil for at least fifteen minutes. 40 to 80 hair falling a day iscompletely normal, so there is no need to worry. If hair is falling from a particular spot on your head,or if a lot more hair is falling than just 40 to 80 strands, you should you see a doctor.

Vidula ChopraQ: My hair is dry/dull and lifeless, and it falls a lot. I live in Finland and since winter is

approaching, my scalp feels more dryer and hair falls easily. I used to have thick hair but notnow. I read that using oil is beneficial to the hair. What kind of oil should I use for dry scalpand for preventing hair loss? When applying oil onto the hair, do I also apply to the scalp aswell?

Felicia (Finland)A:Coconut, olive and almond oil are all very good for the hair. Yes, you should massage the oil onyour scalp as well, and should steam your hair after applying oil so the oil penetrates each strand.Read this article for more tips on Preventing Hair Fall.

Vidula ChopraQ: I have started excercising (going to the gym ) for the past couple of months and my hair isfalling at an alarming rate since then. My hair fall is so much that it now looks very very thin . I

just want to know if excercise could increase hair fall and is there a way to stop this falling andstrengthen the roots and grow more hair so that it becomes thick ? Pleeeeeeeeease help!!

Mohana (Mumbai, India)A:A certain amount of hair fall - around 40 to 80 strands a day, is perfectly normal, but any suddenincrease or decrease in hairfall should be looked into. Hair breakage is generally due to dry hair, andthe only treatment is regular oiling and conditioning. Hair fall from the roots resulting in a visiblereduction in the amount of hair could be evaluated by a doctor. You could try to stop this hair fallyourself by shampooing your hair a little more regularly due to more sweat on the scalp after you havestarted working out. Use a very mild herbal shampoo. Also, you should also increase your nutritionalintake. Eat fish and coconut. Trim your hair regularly. Avoid any chemical treatment for now, and


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avoid blowdrying it till your hairfall stops. Do not tie your hair too tight while working out. This alsocauses breakage.

Vidual ChopraQ: Hi I am 30 yrs old. Last 6 months I am suffering from hair fall. Weekly twice I taking theshampoo for bathing and I put coconut oil too, I am taking the vitamin E tablet too, but still hair

fall, I am worried much, per day 100 hairs are fall.please help me.Hema (Mumbai, India)

A:A certain amount of hair fall is totally normal, so don't worry. Make sure your diet is adequate.Increase your protein intake. Eating more fish and coconut also helps. Trim your hair regularly so youhave no split ends. If your hair is dry, shampoo less often. Try shampooing once in five days or so, oruse a very gentle, herbal shampoo. Try Petalca.

Vidula ChopraQ: When I comb my hair it breaks easily. What can I do about this?

Seema (Mumbai, India)A:Oil your hair once a week, and wash off after half an hour. Apply egg and curd to your hair onceevery two weeks. While shampooing, avoid piling your hair on top of your head as this causestangles. Do not comb your hair when it is wet, as wet hair is prone to snapping. Comb your hair verygently so it doesnt snap. First, remove the tangles from the ends of your hair, and then comb your hairfrom the entire lenght. Condition your hair after every wash. Read more abouthair care here.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hello, We stay in Abu dhabi and the water here full of clorine due to which whenever wehave hairbath we loose lot of hair and moreover my hair is thin and dry so kindly advice good

products/oil which will help me increase the density of hair and texture too and my hair looksdead. due to which i do not even style my hair only a mere clip.kindly help me. thanking you.

Lakshmi (Mumbai, India)A:You should apply olive oil to your hair once a week, and also make it a point to apply conditionerafter every shampoo. If your hair looks dead, you need to style it a little. Highlights add a lot of life tohair, so you should consider getting your hair highlighted. To add body to hair, look for a shampoothat is especially formulated to increase thickness and add volume.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am 21 years old, i oftenly wear a hat on my head. The problem is that on the sides of myfront hair they are quite weak, so i please ask from you what kinds of natural things i can uselike egg for instance. Secondly when i bath my hair, when do i comb them? when they are dry?Because when i comb them lots of hair fall. and to clear things out, i have long hair. thanks.

Chadi (Mumbai, India)A:Comb your hair when it is dry, because wet hair tends to break more easily. You can apply a

mixture of egg and curd to your hair, and wash off after half an hour. This helps strenghten andcondition your hair.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am 38 years old but most of my hair are already white(grey).i now regularly color them andi am loosing my hair they have turned brittle also. Doctor tells me that i am less follicles hencehairline is thinning. Do u hav something for me?

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A:Grey hair tends to be more brittle that black hair, which is why your hair is falling.Don't colour your hair more often than once in six weeks. Make sure you use a good quality haircolour. Don't opt for inexpensive ones, they may be harsh on the hair.Oil your hair regularly.Get an oil massage at least twice a month.Get more exercise and do some inverted asanas in yoga like sarvangasana to increase circulation to

the head.Proper nutrition is important. Get plenty of calcium, which is essential for hair growth.Don't use the hair dryer. Let your hair dry naturally.

Trim hair regularly to avoid split ends.Please read our article on preventing hairfall for many more tips.

Vidula ChopraQ: Hi, Does honey applied to hair turn the hair grey ?

Preetha (Mumbai, India)A:No it does not. That's just a myth. Hair turns white not due to any application of any substance to it,but because pigment producing cells that provide colour to the hair, have stopped doing their job.Thus even if you apply the harshest of chemicals, colours or bleach to your hair, your hair could turn

dry and develop split ends and even fall out, but this is not what will cause it to turn white. In anycase, it is not that good an idea to apply honey to the hair, when there are a plethora of other naturalproducts that are more beneficial like oil, curd, egg etc.

Vidula ChopraQ: I am only 19 years old, but my hair is becoming very thin. What is the reason for this?

Anjali (India)A:Look after your hair, and your health. Are you dieting? If yes, that could be the cause for hairfall.Make sure you are getting adequate nutrition. Massage your scalp with warm oil once a week, andwash off gently after at least half an hour. Trim your hair regularly, and keep it free from dandruff. Usegentle shampoos. Egg and curd are both excellent for the hair, so you could try applying them afteryou have applied oil. Do not keep curd for more than ten minutes, if you are prone to getting a cold.

Inverted yoga poses such asAdho Mukha Svanasana and Chakrasana should be of help, as theyincrease the flow of blood to the head, and strengthen your hair roots.

Q: Hi! I am 28 years old with two years old kid. I am having severe hairfall after my delivery.everyday, when i comb, i lose 25 to 30 hairs. it become more when i take hairbath. pls tell mewhat to do to reduce my hairfall and keep it more healthy. is there any way to strengthen thehair roots, because my hair is very soft. thanks.

Priya (Mumbai, India)A:It is very normal for hair to fall more frequently after delivery, however, 2 years after delivery isanother matter entirely. A deficiency of vitamins B, iodine and iron in women causes hairfall, soincrease your intake of these vitamins. Eat honey, curds, nuts, fruits and vegetables. However, it isnormal for a few strands of hair to fall everyday, but if you feel the hairfall has increased, you shouldstart being more particular. Apply castor oil to your hair; it is very beneficial for hair loss. Massageyour scalp frequently to encourage circulation.

Q: Hi, I am a mom with 2 years old son. I am having severe hairfall, especially when i take hairbath. I apply coconut oil twice a week. I am taking centrum mutlivitamins & citracal (calcium)tablets everyday. my hair gets so tangled when i take hair bath. pls..pls...suggest me how toreduce the hairfall. Thanks.


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Shraddha (Mumbai, India)A:After applying coconut oil, wash it off after half and hour to one hour. Shampoo your hair gently.Why does it get so tangled?Do not use soap.Do not pile your hair on top of your head while shampooing.Do not comb wet hair, as it will break easily.

Apply conditioner to your hair (avoiding the scalp) after shampooing, and wash off with water after 3minutes. This will reduce tangles.Make sure you read these articles:

Tips on washing your hair.Preventing Hairfall

If you take calcium supplements, do not take excessive calcium, or make sure you exercise regulary.If you do not exercise, you may develop calcium deposits in the form of kidney stones.

Q: I am just 29 years old. I have lots of problem regarding the hair loss in a particular fashion.Some doctors told me that it might be a heriditary problem. But i think not at this age. Kindlyprovide me some treatment about baldness...

Parag (Mumbai, India)A:Many men start losing their hair at your age, or even before they turn 29. There is no known curefor baldness. Yoga, especially asanas with inverted postures, are beneficial. Eat a diet rich in green,leafy vegetables and fruits.

Q: Hi my name is Vani and i have been loosing lots of hair for the past few years and now i am1 month pregnant.I am very worried that my situation might get worse during post pregnancyperiod.

Vani (Mumbai, India)A:Look after your hair. Is it dry? If so, oil it regularly, and apply egg to your hair once a week. It is

important that you eat a balanced diet. Fish is excellent for hair, so if you are a sea-food eater, makesure you include enough fish in your diet. Eat plenty of pulses and nuts. Coconut is also very good foryour hair, so try to include it in your daily diet.

Q: I am 29 years, married and a working women. My problem is that I am loosing lot of hair andalso have some grey hair. Please suggest some home remedy / easy to follow method to stopmy hair loss and also which will help in hair growth and prevent graying of hair. I do not havedandruff in my hair. I have also read that egg , curds and brandy is good for hair. Instead ofshampoo, if I make a mixture of the above (2 eggs 1tsp of brandy and little curds) and apply30-40 minutes before washing my hair twice a week will it help me? Your valuable suggestionfor my problem is awaited.

Meena (Mumbai, India)A:Stress and low hemoglobin are the main culprits that cause hair loss. Try some form of relaxationand build up your Hb - Leafy greens/Beetroot/jaggery. Wash and dry your hair softly. Isolated greyhairs might as well be ignored. Home remedy you have mentioned may be tried.

Dr. VivekJainQ: I am a 28 year-old female. I have a two year old baby. I am vegetarian. Since the last sixmonths my hair has been falling heavily. My hair is very long. I oil my hair regularly, and washit twice a week. Every time I comb my hair, a large amount falls out.


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Saraf (Safat, MiddleEast)A:Major cause of hair loss could be some prolonged illness, drastic fall in blood haemoglobin level orstress. Take iron and zinc supplements for 2-3 months. Continue shampooing and oiling your hair asbefore. Your hair should stop falling as much within a month or so.

Q: My hair falls a lot. They are very dry. I cannot even leave them open. Please help me.Julian (USA)

A:Do you have split ends? Trim your hair regularly to avoid split ends. Avoid blow-drying your hair orheat styling in any manner, as this increases dryness... So no heat rollers either! Apply oil once aweek to your hair, and wash off after at least an hour. Apply egg and curd to your hair as well. Use ashampoo for dry hair, and condition after every wash. Cut your hair short, shoulder length, to increasebody.

Q: I am male and I have lost my hair on both the ends of my forehead. What is the remedy forthis?

Aamir (India)A:1. There are some homoepathic medicines you could try which claim to reduce balding in men.You could consult Positive Health Clinic. 2. You could also go in for hair transplant. The hair from theback of your head is transplanted to where you have started balding. This is a permanent procedure.As long as you do not have blood clotting or hypertension problems, You could go in for thetransplant.

Q: My hair falls a lot. It is dry and is greying. I cannot even leave it open. Please suggest a rightshampoo or ayurvedic powder for hairfall.

Seema (India)A:Give your head an oil massage at least once a week. Leave the oil on for about an hour, and washoff. Apply curd and egg to your hair when possible. Use a mild herbal shampoo like Petalca.

Q: I am 28 yrs old. My hair is very scanty and I have lost a lot of hair in the past few months.Please suggest a remedy

Priya (India)A:Here are some tips to strenghten hair:1. Trim your hair at least once in six months.2. When youwake up in the morning, run your fingers through your hair to untangle it.3. Don't brush wet hair. Itbreaks easily.4. Avoid heat treatments like blowdrying etc.5. Only use rubberbands wrapped in cloth,like scrunchies, in your hair.6. Oil your hair once a week with warm oil, and wash off after an hour.7.

Diet also plays an important role. Eat a well-balanced diet.

Q: My hair falls a lot while bathing. Can u please give me a good home remedy to protect it.Sridevi (Chennai, India)

A:Curd is excellent for the hair, and so is egg. Whip the egg and curd together, and apply the mixtureto your hair. Wash off after half an hour. If you apply conditioner, make sure you NEVER apply it to


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the scalp. Conditioner should just be applied to the ends of the hair. Trim your hair regularly to avoidsplit ends. Don't comb hair when wet, as it breaks easily. Be gentle.

Q: I have a severe hair fall problem. I am anaemic. My hemeoglobin is 11.5. What should I do toprevent hair fall? I have a lot of grey hair as well. I am 32 years old.

Pushpa (NewYork)A:Apply a mixture of egg, curd and olive oil to your hair once a week, massage well and shampoo offafter an hour. Almond and castor oil also helps prevent hair fall. Fish is excellent for hair - so if youare non-vegetarian, you should consider eating more of it. Take iron supplements to increase yourhaemoglobin count.

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