This article was co-authored by Courtney Foster and by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure. Courtney Foster is a Licensed Cosmetologist, Certified Hair Loss Practitioner, and Cosmetology Educator based out of New York City. Courtney runs Courtney Foster Beauty, LLC and her work has been featured on The Wendy Williams Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, and in East/West Magazine. She received her Cosmetology License from the State of New York after training at the Empire Beauty School - Manhattan.
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There are a lot of potential reasons that people lose hair, but unfortunately, it’s usually genetic. If your body is going to lose all of its hair naturally, there isn’t much you can do outside of getting a hair transplant. However, there are actually a ton of ways that we often damage our hair without even realizing it, and you may be able to curb the rate at which you lose your hair depending on why it’s falling out. In some instances, you may even be able to prevent the hair loss entirely!
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QuestionIf experiencing hair loss, what are some of the ways to control it?Courtney FosterCourtney Foster is a Licensed Cosmetologist, Certified Hair Loss Practitioner, and Cosmetology Educator based out of New York City. Courtney runs Courtney Foster Beauty, LLC and her work has been featured on The Wendy Williams Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, and in East/West Magazine. She received her Cosmetology License from the State of New York after training at the Empire Beauty School - Manhattan.
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QuestionHow can I get my hair to be long, silky, and soft?Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MSLuba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
Board-Certified Family Nurse PractitionerEat a well-balanced diet that includes quality protein, healthy fats, and green leafy vegetables. Wash your hair every third day. Apply olive or coconut oil hair treatment masks before washing it. You can leave the olive oil treatment overnight. Exercise and trim your hair every 6 to 8 weeks to keep it healthy and strong. -
QuestionWhat medication can I take to stop hair loss if I am a young woman?Chris M. Matsko, MDDr. Chris M. Matsko is a retired physician based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of medical research experience, Dr. Matsko was awarded the Pittsburgh Cornell University Leadership Award for Excellence. He holds a BS in Nutritional Science from Cornell University and an MD from the Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Matsko earned a Research Writing Certification from the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) in 2016 and a Medical Writing & Editing Certification from the University of Chicago in 2017.
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To prevent hair loss, start by limiting your use of hair dryers, flat irons, and curling irons as they can weaken hair. Additionally, avoid perms, dyes, and bleaches that can damage your hair. Another cause of hair loss is pulling your hair into tight braids, cornrows, plaits, and ponytails, so try to avoid using these hairstyles too often. In order to actively care for your hair, use a mild shampoo, a soft brush made of natural fibers, and coconut or almond oil for a scalp massage. For more tips from our Medical reviewer, like how to eat right for healthy hair, keep reading!