One of the most important factors in hair growth is a healthy diet. A widespread diet problem which causes loss of hair is iron deficiency Anaemia. The cause is too little iron in blood, brought on by a diet containing too little meat, eggs, cereals or peas and beans. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also needed to provide vitamin C, which enables the body to absorb iron.

Having a professional and good hair cut can do wonders for your appearance and self esteem. Although cutting the hair is not essential to its well-being, it is easier to keep the scalp clean if the hair is kept reasonably short. Regular cutting does not make the hair grow strong or faster.Hair can be damaged by too much or inexpertly applied perming, dyeing, bleaching and massage. The strength of hair varies from person to person. Allergy to hair dyes and can cause the scalp to become inflamed and swollen. To prevent this occuring, hair dye should be tested by applying it to a small area on the arm. If a patch of inflammation has developed, the dye must not be used on the hair.

When using hair apparel, don't use any rubber band to the keep hair off your face. Rubber bands tend to break or split hair. Instead use a scrunchy or a fabric coated elastic band.

There are more causes for hair loss in women, than men, because female hair follicles are more sensitive to stress. Female hair loss is not usually caused by disease, but is related to aging, genetics and testosterone. Hair loss may be due to a combination of all these factors. There are a variety of hair loss products on the market, as well as other hair loss treatments like surgery or wigs etc. If you are suffering from hair loss, speak to a doctor or hair loss professional as there may be a more serious medical reason behind your hair loss.