Ask anyone, male or female, what they don’t like about their hair, and get ready to hear a long list of hair concerns. The number of causes of hair problems is equally lengthy. To save you hours of research, we’ve distilled this sea of information to help you get back to loving your hair.
Top 10 Hair Problems
Beyond hair styling trends, everyone experiences hair and scalp wellness issues at some time in their life. What are common hair problems? Many people struggle with dandruff, weak, damaged hair, breakage, split ends, dullness, frizz, oiliness, thin hair lacking volume, and graying. But hair thinning and hair loss seem to be people’s biggest concern today.
● Hair loss: Hair thinning and hair loss can affect anyone, with research showing that nearly 50% of women and more than 80% of men will experience hair loss in their lifetime. Not just an older age-related problem, it is estimated that by age 30, 35% of men and 12% of women are affected. It is not a new problem, either. In fact, hair loss remedies have been discovered dating back to 4000 BC.
Factors that affect hair loss include genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions, nutritional deficiencies, stress or traumatic events, medications or treatments, age, and hair styling practices. While most of these factors are beyond your control, there is much you can do to prevent hair loss progression.
Managing hormones, medical conditions, and medications with your doctor, adopting stress-reduction techniques, starting therapy to deal with life’s varied challenges, and consuming a healthy, well-balanced diet are essential for scalp wellness and hair growth. Combining these efforts with clean products for hair thinning and scalp health can have a significant impact!
The Hair Energize Collection features the safest and most effective ingredients to reduce hair loss. Biotin, Saw Palmetto Berry Extract, Nettle Extract, specially formulated Encapsulated Caffeine, and Pumpkin Extract are found in each of the products for hair loss prevention and care due to their multitasking benefits:
❖ Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, reinforces Keratin and promotes hair thickness, strength, and growth, helping reduce hair loss.
❖ Saw Palmetto Berry Extract is a soothing, antioxidant extract that helps inhibit the enzyme responsible for “shrinking” hair follicles. 83.3% of patients in Saw Palmetto clinical trials experienced increased hair density, 52% had stabilized hair loss progression, 27% showed visible improvement in total hair count, and 60% demonstrated positive effects in overall hair quality.
❖ Nettle Extract boosts growth and reduces hair thinning while enriching the scalp with polyphenols (antioxidants). Together with Saw Palmetto Extract, it inhibits the androgen hormone DHT and reduces excess sebum that clogs hair follicles and causes hair loss.
❖ Encapsulated Caffeine formulated within a natural Oligomer Hydrophilic Complex that boosts bioavailability, effectively reduces hair thinning and promotes hair growth and density by counteracting the DHT (dihydrotestosterone) action in hair follicles that influence hair loss. This is backed by a scientific study revealing that its topical application increases hair density by 55% after 8 weeks.
❖ Pumpkin Fruit Extract is clinically known to reduce the effect of DHT on hair follicles, plus provides Vitamin A, C, and E, and Zinc that are essential for hair growth and scalp health.
The following hair loss powerhouses are found exclusively in our highly concentrated hair growth serum for women and men.
❖ Pea Extract, a nutrient-rich source of vitamins, protein, and amino acids, is essential for strong hair development. Research proves Pea Protein can help stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss and scalp irritation.
❖ Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract is a Peptide that inhibits DHT and reduces excess sebum that clogs hair follicles, improving scalp health and hair thinning. Combined with the Encapsulated Caffeine and Saw Palmetto Berry, this trio reduced hair loss by 50% over a period of 12 weeks.
● For dandruff: Pesky white flakes, known as dandruff, can be embarrassing but can be treated naturally without harsh, stripping products. Our Hair Energize Extra-Strength Shampoo features Celery Seed Extract that is clinically proven to restore the scalp’s integrity, control scalp microflora, soothe itchiness, moisturize, and decrease excess sebum production, helping manage hair loss, as well. Combined with Nettle Extract, it prevents dandruff and improves scalp health through polyphenols that improve capillary health, making it essential in products for hair growth. Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract in the hair serum also helps diminish flakiness.
● For weak, fragile hair: Encapsulated Caffeine, Marine-sourced Keratin, Amaranth Extract, and Biotin in our new shampoo, conditioner, and serum for hair thickness penetrate deeply, recharging follicles and improving strand strength, diameter, and flexibility. Collagen Polypeptides and Phytantriol (plant based Chlorophyll) in the revitalizing shampoo fortify damaged hair. At the same time, Rosemary Extract in the advanced rejuvenating conditioner contains antioxidants and moisturizing essential fatty acids that reduce dryness and brittleness, promoting lusher, healthier hair. Sesame Seed Oil in the serum is an excellent natural oil for moisturizing and strengthening the hair shafts.
● Damaged hair: Breakage, split ends, brittleness, dullness, and frizz due to harsh over-processing (hair color, bleach, hair treatments, chemical relaxers, and permanents), heat styling, low-quality hair products, and exposure to sun and chlorine have long frustrated consumers and hair professionals. Fortunately, our new, effective, clean beauty hair care routine counteracts these measures.
Research has shown that hydrolyzed Keratin can reduce hair breakage by up to 50% and improve hair elasticity by up to 30%. As it strengthens the hair cuticle, adds shine, and improves hair flexibility and manageability, it is included in each of the Hair Energize products for hair breakage and loss.
Phytantriol in the shampoo preserves keratin, reduces breakage, and improves water retention, damage, texture, frizz, and shine. Not just for skincare, Marine-derived Collagen Polypeptides in the shampoo and serum are rich in vital amino acids that increase hair flexibility and strand strength, condition, and reduce breakage.
While dullness and frizz leave hair unhealthy and unmanageable, our intensively moisturizing products for hair shine include Celery Seed Extract, Amaranth Extract, Pumpkin Fruit Extract, and Panthenol to give your hair a glossy, youthful-looking sheen. Panthenol acts as a natural lubricant, softening and smoothing strands, while Rosemary in the conditioner improves texture and shine for the perfect finish.
Our innovative hair growth serum recipe features Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, a peptide from Antarctic mud containing Glycine, Histidine, and Lysine amino acids able to regenerate and protect the scalp by retaining moisture and increasing collagen and elastin production, while supporting a healthy scalp microbiome.
● For oily hair: Oiliness due to overproduction of oil, scalp irritation, and imbalance triggered by stress can be controlled with our Sulfate-free pH balanced shampoo. It removes excess oil and impurities while supporting the structure of hair strands and the scalp surface, preventing rebound oiliness. In addition, the Hair Energize Extra-Strength Conditioner features a precise blend of natural Botanical and Marine-derived ingredients that work synergistically to improve manageability, support hair and scalp health, and eliminate oily residue.
● For thin and thinning hair: Amaranth, a Peptide extract throughout the Hair Energize collection, delivers amino acids (Phenylalanine and Histidine) and other micronutrients which increases hair strand diameter by 13.8% after three applications, leaving hair thicker, fuller, and more voluminous. With Marine Collagen Peptides in the shampoo and serum that improve hair elasticity, this pair boosts hair volume, bounce, and movement. Rosemary in the condition and serum also promotes strand thickness and volumizes.
● For graying: Graying is a natural part of the aging process due to pigment (melanin) loss in your hair. While some new serums and supplements on the market indicate they halt or reverse graying, the jury is still out. Instead, we can accept this natural progression or choose to blend or camouflage our grays with hair color and bleach.
Diet and Hair Health
Diet and hair loss are closely intertwined, as hair thinning and breakage commonly occur with insufficient nutritional intake. Fortunately, your nutrition is something you can control to help improve hair and scalp health.
As hair contains 19 amino acids and is 97% keratin and 3% trace minerals, it is understandable that your mane needs a hefty amount of proteins and minerals, along with vitamins and healthy fats, to stay healthy. Here are some healthy diet and hair growth suggestions to support a healthy scalp and hair:
● Eat protein aplenty - A carnivore diet and hair loss are hair’s friends, as meat, eggs, fatty fish, and milk are great protein sources to counteract hair thinning. Eggs are also a good source of Biotin required for producing Keratin. These foods are also rich in Vitamin B12 necessary for growing healthy hair. For a vegan diet and hair loss concerns, eat fortified cereals and other foods, mushrooms, nutritional yeast, and some algae to get your Vitamin B12.
● Eat iron-rich foods, cereals, whole grain bread and pasta, legumes (chickpeas, lentils, mixed beans, white beans, and soy products), nuts, seeds, dried fruit, dark green leafy vegetables, and dark chocolate are good choices for vegans, otherwise, clams, oysters and organ meats are excellent sources.
● Eat berries and other fruits and vegetables high in Vitamin C and other antioxidants. Vitamin C helps safeguard follicles against the damaging effects of free radicals. It also helps with iron absorption. If you are avoiding fructose, go for Spinach! This exceptionally hair-friendly food contains iron, and antioxidants (Vitamin A and Vitamin C), checking off two boxes!
● Zinc isn’t just for sunscreen or acne! Zinc deficiency is a prime factor involved in diet and hair thinning. Increasing intake of the top sources, beans, cereals, dairy, nuts, shellfish (mainly crab and lobster), and other whole grains, can help restore DNA and RNA production and cell growth to improve hair regrowth. Some sources indicate that it helps regulate hormone levels as well! Don’t worry if these aren’t on your personal menu, as the National Institutes for Health cited a study that shows 66.7% of study participants with low amounts of zinc experienced positive therapeutic results with zinc oral supplementation.
● Eat foods high in Vitamin D, like fish (Salmon, Sardines, Swordfish, and Tuna), Beef liver, Cod liver oil, milks, and juices fortified with vitamin D.
DISCLAIMER: Be sure to always check with your physician before starting a new diet or supplement routine.
Treat it Right
Once you have addressed the causes you can use these grooming tips and more can help save your strands from undue stress:
● Wash your hair regularly to free your scalp of excess oil and styling products.
● Don’t skimp on conditioner! Allow it to penetrate while bathing to help prevent tangles.
● Use a comb instead of a brush to detangle wet hair.
● Allow hair to air dry and wear au natural instead of blow drying and heat styling with curling irons and hair straighteners.
● Style with soft hold, brushable styling products.
● Wear your hair loose instead of ponytails and tight braids.
● Leave your hat off. Tight caps can diminish blood flow to follicles, cause tension on your strands, and may induce sweating which can cause irritation.
● Embrace your natural texture in lieu of relaxers, perms, and damaging hair color.
● Avoid excessive brushing, playing with, and stroking your hair. If hair loss and stress are causing you to manipulate and pull your hair, redouble your de-stressing efforts!
● Sleep on a silk pillowcase to limit friction.
● Remember: Your scalp is skin too! Show your scalp the same attention you do your skin by making serum for hair density part of your nightly self-care regimen! Right after washing your face, toning, and applying your face serum and moisturizer, massage the hair serum into your scalp with intention. Done in tandem, it’s all over care for hair, scalp, and skin! And once this becomes automatic, you’ll start seeing results and you won’t forget!
If you’ve been searching for products to help with hair loss, thinning, oiliness, dandruff, and damage, we encourage you to give our science backed natural formulations a try! This product line trio is color safe, sulfate, paraben, alcohol, artificial fragrance, cruelty, and silicone free solutions, with only the safest and most proven effective ingredients to help combat hair loss and hair thinning.
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