BEAUTY SCENE n HAIR HEALTH
By ElonTheStylist
aking care of your hair can seem
like a full-time job, but it doesn’t
have to be! While styling can
seem like a priority, the most
important thing we must consider is the
health of our hair and it’s overall wellness.
One thing many people don’t realize is
that healthy hair starts from within. Are
you drinking enough water throughout
the day? Are you eating a healthy amount
of vegetables and protein? Exercising reg-
ularly? All of these things not only impact
our overall health, but surprisingly impact
the health of our hair as well. As many
times as we have all heard this before,
the fact still stands. The human body truly
does need about eight glasses of water
per day to function at it’s peak. It may be
a challenge to eat a healthy diet, especial-
ly with the holidays coming up, but if we
make a few sacrificial changes, our hair
will reflect what’s within.
Even more surprisingly, a major factor
that impacts the health of our hair is our
emotional and mental health. Any time a
client comes to me and asks what could
be causing hair loss, the first thing I always
ask is, “Have you been experiencing a lot
of stress lately?” Most of the time they say
yes, and I let them know that stress can
absolutely cause hair loss in many cases.
If they are not on any new medications, I
begin my attempt to pinpoint the cause of
this new stress in their life. Sometimes all
it takes is a listening ear to make someone
feel a bit of relief. It is proven to help by
just having someone to talk to at times.
In many other cases, it certainly helps to
discuss possible solutions to whatever the
problem may be. One thing I always share
with anyone dealing with stress, worry, or
anxiety is that stressing about it can never
change the outcome. Either we trust God
with our lives or we don’t. Stress is a sign
of a lack of trust in Him because ultimately,
He is the only one in control. It’s as simple
as that.
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Another aspect to consider when dis-
cussing the health of our hair is styling.
If you are experiencing hair loss around
the perimeter of your hairline, it could be
due to stressed styling. Tight ponytails,
braids, etc. on our edges can easily cause
them to break. Also, repeating chemi-
cal treatments without proper care can
cause damage to our hair, as well as the
hair follicles, which can, in return, cause
the hair to stop growing in certain areas.
For instance, when a chemical treatment,
such as a relaxer, is not done professional-
ly, it can cause burning to the scalp which
could cause permanent damage. If chem-
ical services are wanted, it is best to seek a
licensed professional stylist.
Once we pinpoint our specific struggle,
we can know where to make adjustments.
If you already know that you aren’t eating
right, getting enough exercise, or drinking
enough water, then create some simple
goals for yourself to get started. Increase
your water intake by one bottle per day,
and maybe replace an unhealthy snack
with a fresh fruit. If emotional or mental
health is an issue for you, seek a trusted
friend or a professional that you can talk
to. Faith Assembly of God is a church in
the Orlando area that offers free profes-
sional counseling. Never be afraid to seek
the help that you need. Making these sim-
ple changes can drastically affect the over-
all health of your hair, and will have you
glowing with joy and beauty from within!
ElonTheStylist
678-920-1273
www.elonthestylist.com
Healthy
Hair
Makes T
Them
Stare!