Natural Shampoo And Hair Loss

Hair loss can be caused by various causes.  Beyond the genetics and nutritional problems that often lead to hair loss, is the care for your hair. 

Poor hair care can easily cause damage, which may lead to thinning or a loss of too much hair.  If you are dealing with hair loss, then making sure that you care for your hair properly. 

One of the important considerations to make is about the shampoos that are being used.  Knowing what is in them, and what they will do with your hair can help you to prevent hair loss. 

Before deciding on a specific shampoo you will need to consider your hair’s pH.  Shampoo is not only used as a cleaning ingredient, but also to balance out the pH levels in your hair. 

Usually, hair is considered more acidic, with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5.  This will be in relation to the balance of the rest of your body.  The pH level can be altered with shampoos as well as through ingredients from things such as dyes. 

For example, when you bleach your hair, it causes the cuticles in your hair to lift.  The cuticles are used to protect your hair; however, when dyeing your hair, it will change this. 

Because of the pH level in shampoos, it is important to consider which one will benefit your hair the most, and which can prevent hair loss.  Natural shampoos are the first type to consider.  Most of these will be soap based and may include various oils in them. 

Natural shampoos will also add sodium or potassium hydroxide to the oils.  The result of this mixture creates an alkaline-based shampoo, which has a pH of seven.  This is known to not balance out your hair, but cause it to have an imbalance of nutrients that are on the acidic side of the pH scale. 

The problem with natural shampoos is that they will leave the hair looking duller than it is.  Because of the high amount of acidic pH in the shampoos, it will cause the hair to dry, and the protective layer on the hair to be removed.  Often, those who used to use these types of natural shampoos would also use lemon or vinegar to restore the pH in the hair.  The other types of natural shampoos that could be used are soapbark, soapwort, or soapberry.  These are known to have a lower pH for your hair. 

While natural shampoos are often considered healthier for your hair, they also may lead to an imbalance in your hair’s pH.  This may then lead to more hair loss and your hair will not have the desired look.  If you are considering any shampoo, you should also consider the pH level that it has and how this will affect your hair.  Checking this will result in healthier hair that will help you to look and feel better.