Dr Amir: Tips for dealing with hair loss Whether you're battling thinning strands or struggling with bald patches, hair loss can be a distressing reality for many. Not only can it affect a person’s physical appearance, but also self-esteem and overall well-being, and can be caused by a number of factors - including an unbalanced diet or higher stress levels. Hair care guru and specialist Gina Conway told Alt Index what people can do to tackle hair loss and the reasons they may be experiencing it.
Gina reveals that after the age of 45, 20 percent of us "could lose up to 50 percent of our hair" and explained that hair loss could be down to higher levels of stress, medication, genetics, an unbalanced diet and poor scalp health. There is one easy method that can help you tackle hair loss and it takes just as little as five minutes per day. READ MORE Peace lilies bloom faster than ever with 1 kitchen item - works on orchids too [LATEST] An expert has revealed a five minute method for thicker hair (Image: Getty) Gina said: "You need to know whether you are producing oil or underproducing oil, and we need to get that balance back.
We naturally have an acid balance and if our acid balance is out of sync, we are potentially more susceptible to allergies or a bacterial infection on our scalp. "One of the best things to do for our scalp is a scalp massage. Even if it's five minutes a day, or when you're in the shower, do some slow deep movements, as well as some fast, vigorous movemen.
