1 Corinthians 11:15 "But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair is given to her for a covering" (NKJV).
As a stylist with 21 years of experience, I have to say the primary questions I receive and the main challenge I face are always about hair growth and hair loss. These two topics are like Siamese twins; everyone desires hair growth, usually in response to some type of loss. Hair loss occurs for various reasons, but I want to focus on two key internal deficiencies that cause hair loss and impede hair growth. During consultations with my clients, whether new or returning, I always pose two vital questions that determine the long-term overall health of their hair:
Let's explore each deficiency individually to see how, when both are low in the body, severe hair loss is inevitable.
How does iron deficiency cause hair loss?
Low iron levels have been linked to a condition called telogen effluvium, which leads to increased hair shedding and stalled hair growth. The combination of these two things results in hair thinning and more noticeable hair loss. Hair follicles cycle through three phases to grow hair: - Anagen phase: This is the active phase of hair growth, where the follicle is making hair. - Catagen phase: This is the transition phase, where hair stops growing. - Telogen phase: This is the rest phase, where your hair strand falls out, and the hair follicle stops forming hair for a few months Each hair follicle operates on its timeline as it goes through these cycles, preventing all the hair on your head from falling out at once.
- What is in your hair? - When was the last time you had a physical?
Can you guess which question they have no answer for? If you guessed, "When was the last time you had a physical?" you are correct! Once I establish that they have not had one or don't recall the date of their last physical, I delve into iron deficiencies (anemia) and Vitamin D deficiencies. Individually, these deficiencies cause hair loss, and if you suffer from both, it can lead to severe hair loss. This significantly impacts the long-term health of the hair. As a stylist, I am limited to topical solutions that stimulate growth, whether it be products or tools. However, this is akin to putting a bandaid on something that requires much more.
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