HOW TO PREVENT SLOW HAIR GROWTH

Slow hair growth can be caused by normal genetic trait. However, in most cases slow hair growth is caused by nutrient deficiency ( where he child does not receive the right amount of nutrients, minerals and proteins to support his or her body needs)  We must keep in mind that as we get older our body need greater amounts of certain nutrients and vitamins.

Children must eat a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables, to supply all the nutrients and vitamins required by the body. 'If the body does not get the proper amount of nutrients, the hair will be the last part to receive nutrition and your child will develop symptoms of nutritional deficiencies such as slow hair growth and hair thinning'.

Lack of zinc, protein and B vitamins can cause our hair follicle cells to produce weak hair and slow hair growth. This can  cause lack of moisture and strength, 'The hair looks and feels dry or coarse and easy to break. '

Scalp tension and stress are very common causes for slow hair growth in children, this is often caused by tight hair styles, poor scalp circulation and dehydration. This can certainly prolong the resting phase of the hair and slow down the hair growth phase, causing the hair follicles to produce thinner, shorter hair. 

'Keep in mind that excess of vitamin A in your child's diet can cause hair loss'.

While Vitamin A is very important for hair health and growth, if we take excess of this vitamin, the production of sebum in your hair follicles will increase ( Sebum is in part responsible for our hair health and moisture but if we produce more than the normal amount, can increase the risk of bacteria around the hair  follicle causing hair loss).

KIDS AND TODDLERS HAIR LOSS

Children's hair is constantly being shed and replaced, this is an ongoing process until the child reaches to a certain age. Babies often lose their hair during the first six to eight months, some kids can take even longer according to the child's genetic. 

Once the child lose the baby hair, the new hair begin to grow. this could change according to the child's genetics, but usually by the age of three (3) the child's hair will start to grow at a faster rate. This kind of hair loss is called telogen effluvium is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. 

During the resting stage, the hair remains inside the follicle until the new hair starts to grow. However, there is a common cause of hair loss particularly in young girls, called traction alopecia. This is usually caused by stress or physical damage to the hair.

Kids hair and scalp is quite fragile and does not adapt well to chemical or scalp stress. Certain hair styles especially hair extensions, which adds extra weight, stress and tension, can cause the hair to fall out, especially around the hairline and along the front and sides. You must avoid using barrettes, ponytails, weaving or braiding as they can be extremely damaging to the kids tender scalp. 

When a child's Hair is damaged, complete restoration of hair takes time some times up to a year but in most cases the hair restoration will take less time. Damaged hair follicles needs to heal so, the regrowth process can be slow and you must be careful to Care for her hair gently. 

Avoid consuming excessive amounts of sweets, sodium, starch, and sugary drinks. Avoid hair grease or petroleum jelly. Hair grease is a derivative of crude oil and industrial grease, coats the hair and scalp preventing moisture from getting in to the scalp and hair, it also prevents the release of toxins from our hair.

We often abuse our kid's fragile hair, by using hair grease, synthetic oils and other hair products that are not good for our hair texture. Some times parents also fail to treat their kids hair, mostly because they believe that kids hair does not need to be treated as adult's hair. Untreated curly hair can be difficult to manage and even more difficult to style, due to dehydration which makes our hair feel bristly and rough. 

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHIDS HAIR TEXTURE AND GROWTH.

1-Gently Treat, condition and moisturize your kids hair at least once a week.

2-Trim every six to eight weeks to eliminate split ends. 

3-avoiding braids and tight hair styles, if you must use braids for convenience purpose, two strands twists are the best way to ensure less hair breakage and eliminate dehydration.

4-Avoid changing hair products too often. Stick to one or two hair care lines, unless your hair reacts negatively or you notice hair breakage. 

5-Keep your child’s hair moisturized and tangle free. Use products that can help your Childs hair to retain moisture, use a leave in treatment or styling creams. Nourishing and moisturizing your child's delicate hair will provide protection and elasticity, eliminating breakage, dehydration, and split ends. 

6-Natural oils Massage is recommended.  Hair oils instantly absorbs to improve hair health and growth, eliminate frizz, while enhancing the hair texture.

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Hair Vitamins with An adequate level of these amino acids in our body leads to an optimum production of keratin which, in turn, boosts hair growth. Moreover, amino acids play a major role in the production of red blood cells that supply nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles, thus facilitating hair growth.