 Dr. Ameenah Roshan, India

Normally people have between 100,000 and 150,000 hairs on their head.

The number of strands normally lost in a day varies, but on average is 100. In order to maintain a normal volume, hair must be replaced at the same rate at which it is lost.

The first signs of hair thinning that people will often notice are more hairs than usual left in the hairbrush after brushing or in the basin after shampooing. Styling can also reveal areas of thinning, such as a wider parting or a thinning crown.

Tips for healthy hair are- 1. Trim your hair every six to eight weeks. It is not relevant if you are growing your hair or not – the ends need to be removed every six to eight weeks to maintain the condition. 2. Use a good quality shampoo and conditioner. Yes, every time you shampoo you MUST condition your hair. If it makes your hair too flat then you are using the wrong one or you may be using it the wrong way. Shampoo the scalp and hair and condition ONLY the hair and not the scalp.

Tips for healthy hair are- 3. Avoid oil massages at all cost – WHY? Well, oils can coat the hair shaft and clog the follicles on the scalp. Very few oils are water-soluble and need to be washed off with a detergent. If the oil stays on, it will wrap itself on the hair and over time will build up and create a barrier that will draw the moisture out of your hair and make it feel like straw! If you rub your hair strands together whilst reading this and you can hear a rough noise, then you have to stop using oil right now! Detox your hair and scalp. Speak to a professional about this and the right products to use.

Tips for healthy hair are- 4. Colouring normal hair or colouring over previous coloured hair should be done with extreme caution, and by a professional. Just because the roots are being done, don’t be the one to demand that the left over colour be rubbed through to the ends. This is not the correct way to colour or freshen up already coloured hair.

Tips for healthy hair are- 5. Eat a healthy diet that includes all foods like – fresh fruits, raw salads, sprouts, nuts, yoghurt, cottage cheese, beans, lentils, fish and lean meats and drink plenty of water.

What is equally important for the hair and skin is the eight-hour sleep at night! Have a healthy hair years ahead!  Dr. Ameenah Roshan, India