What to Do with Male Hair Loss

Of course, men are not immune to the problem of hair loss either. Male pattern baldness caused by genetic factors can be a natural sign of aging for many men. However, lifestyle factors can exacerbate the problem.

“Young men often experience hair loss due to stress, pollution and heavy smoking and drinking,” Ivonne, manager of the Kerastase line of salon products, states.

Actor Nicolas Saputra, 27, said his busy lifestyle has caused him to experience premature hair loss.

“I have a very sensitive scalp,” he said. “It often becomes a serious problem when I’m traveling. Change of water quality and temperature irritates my scalp and causes hair loss.”

Nicolas said the problem escalated three years ago when he started working as a video show host, a position that required him to travel to many different countries.

“I was often dismayed when I saw tufts of hair floating on the bathroom floor after taking a shower,” he said.

Ivonne recommended that those concerned about their level of hair loss should consult a specialist at a salon.

“Everyone has their own unique hair type and condition,” she said.

“It has to be treated accordingly to minimize hair loss.”

Hair specialists use a magnifying instrument to examine the density of the hair follicles and the condition of the scalp.

According to Ivonne, a pore on a healthy scalp usually contains two or three hairs.

“When a pore contains only one hair, we know we have a serious problem,” she said.

Once the hair type and condition has been determined, treatment can begin using special shampoos and tonics. Some products are enhanced with glucolipids—made of fats, carbohydrates and glucose—to optimize nutrition distribution from the roots to the ends for stronger, healthier hair. Others can be used to stimulate thicker hair growth.

Intensive treatment can take from two to six months, depending on the severity of the problem.

Nicolas chose to seek help at a Kerastase salon, using their new line of hair loss treatments. He said he gradually started to notice an improvement.

“I still travel a lot these days, but I don’t suffer from the same problem anymore,” he said.

The products can be expensive, but Nicolas said for him, it’s worth it.

“I believe that healthy hair signifies good health, a healthy lifestyle and a great personality,” he said.

Four Simple Steps to Keeping Your Hair Healthy

Prevention is always better than cure. While no one can escapes the ravages of age, everyone can improve the condition of their hair by choosing to lead a healthier life. Ivonne Vania shared some useful tips for preventing hair loss:

1. A well-balanced diet. “Some women choose to avoid carbs and fats to get slim,” Ivonne said. “But their hair will suffer because of it. We all need a well-balanced diet to have healthy hair and scalp.”

2. Avoid alcoholic drinks and cigarettes.

3. Get enough sleep. “When we sleep, our hair rejuvenates and recovers from the stresses of the day,” Ivonne said. “Sleep also stimulates healthy hair growth.”

4. Regular exercise. “Regular exercise promotes good circulation, providing much-needed nutrition for your hair,” she shares.