I’m so excited to write the Creations Hair Salon latest blog. Recently I have found so many people have been suffering hair loss, thinning or poor condition hair.
Your hair and nails get the last 2% of any surplus vitamins in your system, so it’s totally understandable that after a seasonal cold, Covid, or flu your body really is not at it’s best.
Temporary hair loss is normal after a fever or illness.
Fever is a common symptom of COVID-19. A few months after having a high fever or recovering from an illness, many people see noticeable hair loss. While many people think of this as hair loss, it’s actually hair shedding, which is natural… good news eh!
79% of us have said that post COVID-19 we noticed hair shedding after 6 weeks for up to 3 months.
Pandemic-induced hair loss is most likely a condition known as telogen effluvium, a disruption to the hair’s normal growing and shedding cycle, “causing there to be less hair in the growing phase, and more in the resting and shedding phases”.
So let’s talk supplements!
Does Your Hair Vitamin Contain Biotin?
The contents of hair vitamins can vary dramatically when compared, but one of the most important is vitamin B7, also known as biotin.
Biotin is one of the most helpful vitamins for growing hair. It can help with the length of your mane, increasing the volume of your hair, improving scalp health, and decreasing the number of strands you shed.
Most people get enough biotin from their diet. You can find it in foods like:
- Egg yolks
- Whole grains
- Meat
Iron
Red blood cells need iron to carry oxygen. Low levels can cause something called iron deficiency anemia. Symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, and hair loss.
You’re at risk for low iron if:
- You’re a woman who gets heavy periods
- You have a chronic disease
- You’re a vegetarian or vegan
Some foods that are naturally rich in iron include:
- Red meat, grass-fed
- Leafy greens
- Legumes
Vitamin C
Is essential for your gut to absorb iron. Some good sources of it are
- Citrus fruits
- Leafy greens
- Bell peppers
Vitamin D
You might already know that vitamin D is important for bones. But did you know that low levels of it are linked to hair loss? Your skin makes vitamin D when you get sunlight, but many people can’t get enough from sun alone.
You can boost your levels by eating fatty fish or drinking fortified milk. You can also ask your doctor to recommend a supplement. Taking magnesium with Vitamin D will enhance bioavailability.
Zinc
Zinc can play a key role in making proteins in your hair and other cells. Your body can’t make it, so you need to get it from food or supplements. Signs of low zinc levels include hair loss, poor wound healing, and a weak sense of taste or smell.
You’re at risk for low zinc if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have a bowel disease or severe diarrhoea
- Have kidney disease
you can get zinc from whole natural foods like:
- Shellfish
- Meat
- Beans
- Nuts and seeds
Get Help Now!
Don’t wait. The sooner you address the symptoms of hair loss, the more likely you are to prevent irreversible damage.
If you would like to book a consultation with one of our hair loss experts, contact us HERE
