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The 1,2,3's of Hair Growth

My mother told me that I should make the basics of hair health easy. So I thought what's easier than learning your abc's and 123's. First the 123's:

There are 1, 2, 3 stages of hair growth:

1) The Anagen phase is known as the period of active growth. It can last up to eight years, this is determined by genetics. The longer the hair stays in the anagen phase, the faster and longer it will grow. About 85% of the hairs on one's head are in the anagen phase at a given time.

2) The Catagen phase determines when the anagen phase ends and the catagen phase begins. The catagen phase, also known as the transitional phase, allows the follicle to, in a sense, renew itself as it prepares for the resting phase. During this time, which lasts about two weeks, the hair follicle shrinks due to disintegration and the papilla detaches and "rests", cutting the hair strand off from its nourishing blood supply.

UNA Oxygenating Treatment

Below is the description of this product and what it does:
UNA is a product line made by the Rolland company in Italy. This product line is used in many Dominican hair salons. The UNA Oxygenating Treatment is specific cosmetic treatment against all forms of hair loss, improve tissues oxygenation, extend the hair growth phase, stimulates the peripheral microcirculation, nourishes the hair bulb. Increases the oxygenation of tissue, stimulating micro circulation on a periferic level. Nourishes the hair bulb. Prolongs the hair growth phase. It comes in a bottle with a dropper and you squeeze the drops on the areas of your scalp

Basically it stimulates the scalp which helps with blood flow to the scalp, which nourishes the hair bulb/follicle, which makes the roots stronger. It wakes up the sleepy or half dead follicles. Massaging it in is good because scalp massage also stimulates scalp and blood flow to the scalp. Because it contains It is drying to your hair so you want to make sure you moisturize your hair especially your ends to prevent breakage. DIRECTIONS: Cleanse and apply without drying the hair. Apply for at least 4-6 consecutive weeks. 3 times a week.

I'm using this product now - I'll let you know if it makes a difference.

What Causes Premature Gray Hair

Gray hair is hair that has lost its melanin (the cells that provides color to hair strands).

WHAT CAUSES PREMATURE GRAY HAIR?
Genetics
Graying hair occurs naturally as a part of the aging process and doesn’t normally indicate an underlying health problem. As you age, your body slows the production of the pigment called melanin, which gives your hair color. Lower levels of melanin make your hair appear gray or white. Genetics determine the start and rate of melanin production decline. Going gray before the age of 30 in Caucasians or 40 in African Americans is considered premature graying, according to the University of at Alabama Birmingham Health System. Talk to your parents or grandparents. If they started to go gray at an early age, you’re probably just genetically predisposed to premature graying. Other causes:

Nutrition:
Some claim inadequate nutrition may contribute to the graying of hair. The B complex vitamins, especially biotin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B-6, are thought to directly affect hair health and prevent graying. Eating a balanced diet and taking a daily multivitamin may prevent or slow graying hair, although little scientific research has been conducted in this area to confirm or refute this theory.

Illness
Certain medical conditions, diseases and illnesses can expedite graying hair.

Sulphur For Beautiful Hair

My sister-in-law in Chicago, first mentioned Sulphur to me. I visited her and noticed her hair was gorgeous, healthy, thick, and very long. She attributed her healthy hair to sulphur and no longer getting her hair relaxed. I appreciate her sharing her "secret" with me. I've found that Sulphur truly is the "beauty mineral". Sulphur is a mineral present in all cells of the human body. It is most concentrated in hair, skin and nails. Sulphur has been called a “beauty mineral” and a “healing mineral” because of its ability to promote circulation and decrease inflammation. These qualities support the theory that when your body has the adequate amounts of sulphur, you can jump-start hair growth in people with sulphur deficiences that may be causing thinning hair or hair loss.

How to Thicken Hair Instantly and Naturally

As we age our hair tends to thin over time. For some the change is subtle, for the rest of us it can be dramatic. The first thing to do is to schedule a doctor's visit. Thinning hair can be related to perimenopause, poor diet, stress, digestive issues, etc. Check it out. Then fight back. There is a natural simple way to thicken your hair immediately.

The Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil for the Hair

The benefits of virgin coconut oil for the hair
Cost: about $10 per 14 oz jar

For people interested in growing their hair longer and thicker, virgin coconut oil helps to keep the hair well moisturized and the hair shaft strong. This will prevent breakage of the hair and allow it to grow longer and thicker without looking damaged. It can also be used as a very effective hair conditioner daily, to help keep hair strong and damage-free.