| Hair loss is as common among African American men | | | | help the strands retain the moisture that is vital for |
| and women as it is for other segments of the | | | | strength. |
| population but the way problem is addressed should | | | | Massage olive oil into the strands and scalp to |
| be a little different. This is why an African American | | | | stimulate blood circulation. Put a plastic cap on your |
| hair loss remedy should be used along with the | | | | hair and let it stay on for about one hour. This is a |
| traditional products which help the strands grow. First, | | | | good way to get your strands growing. You can give |
| it is important to understand some of the causes of | | | | yourself an even better treatment by leaving the |
| hair loss that are unique to African Americans. | | | | olive oil in overnight. Coconut oil can offer similar |
| Damage from Products | | | | results. |
| Many African Americans have strands that are tightly | | | | Other Treatments |
| coiled. They will often straighten them out by using | | | | You can reverse thinning and grow a longer and |
| lye relaxers, hot combs, flat irons, and blow dryers. | | | | thicker head of hair by using other treatments along |
| These styling techniques put a lot of stress on the | | | | with products made for African American tresses. |
| strands which can dry them out and cause breakage. | | | | This includes products such as Minoxidil and herbal |
| Tight braids can pull too hard on the strands, causing | | | | remedies such as rosemary. These products block |
| them to separate from the follicles and fall out. | | | | the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a |
| Ideal African American Hair Loss Remedy | | | | hormone that damages the follicles and causes the |
| A good hot oil conditioner can go a long way in | | | | strands to fall out. Find the right treatment for your |
| repairing damaged strands and promote growth. This | | | | particular situation as soon as you notice the first |
| type of treatment has proteins and other natural | | | | signs of thinning. This will increase your chances of |
| ingredients that stimulate the follicles for growth and | | | | success. |
