If your hair seems to have stopped growing or started falling out, you’re not alone. Slow growth, thinning and hair loss are all common concerns and accepted as a fact of life for many, but there is a solution—red light therapy.
Why does hair growth slow down
Lifestyle
Nutritional deficiencies can deprive follicles of the essential protein, vitamins and minerals needed to fuel growth, while high stress levels and a lack of sleep can increase cortisol levels, a stress hormone known to disrupt the hair growth cycle and reduce blood supply to the follicle.
Genetics
Genes determine your sensitivity to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a hormone known to cause follicles to shrink and hair to grow progressively shorter and finer. This sensitivity is more common in men than women, as female sex hormones help to balance the effect of DHT and maintain the hair growth cycle.
Scalp care
The health of your scalp impacts hair growth. A scalp that is dry, inflamed, or clogged with dead skin cells, oil and product build-up can lead to reduced growth, as follicles are unable to function effectively. Tight hairstyles or the use of chemical-heavy products can also damage the follicle and leave strands vulnerable to breakage and the appearance of thinning.
Natural ways to stimulate hair growth
Natural hair growth strategies centre around improving scalp health and creating a supportive environment for follicles to thrive.
Nutrition
A healthy, balanced diet ensures follicles are supplied with the vital nutrients needed to function. This includes vitamins, minerals and protein (hair is made almost entirely from a fibrous protein called keratin).
Scalp massage
Just a few minutes of gentle scalp massage a day helps to boost circulation, increasing blood flow and supplying hair follicles with the oxygen and nutrients crucial for growth.
Reducing stress and improving sleep
Both managing stress levels and prioritising sleep are key strategies for reducing cortisol levels and activating the body’s resting state, during which follicles are able to repair and regenerate, preparing them for healthy growth.
But, if you’re looking for a high-tech solution, look no further than red light therapy to restore hair confidence, without the need for expensive appointments or invasive treatments.
How red light therapy stimulates hair growth
As red light wavelengths penetrate the scalp, light energy is absorbed by cells with rejuvenating and energising effects, improving follicle function and leading to increased hair growth by:
Energising cells
Red light wavelengths provide follicles with the energy to produce new, healthy growth, while reactivating those that have become inactive.
Extending the hair growth cycle
This added energy allows follicles to stay in the anagen (growth) phase of the hair growth cycle. This means the hair is able to grow longer and the shedding phase is delayed.
Boosting circulation
Red light therapy improves circulation, enhancing blood flow to follicles, delivering essential nutrients to fuel a longer growth phase.
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