Teen's Health-Hair Care

Hair Care

You have between 1,00,000 and 2,00,000 hairs on your head. The roots of hair are made of living cells and grow out of the dermis. A hair grows out of a follicle, which is a small packet that holds the root in the dermis. Through the follicle the root is supplied with blood and nerve tissue. Hair normally grows at about 6 inches per year. You can lose between 25 and 100 hairs daily.

Some hair tips

  • Wash your hair regularly.
  • If possible, let your hair dry naturally.
  • Brush well once a day.
  • Massage the scalp with the brush to promote circulation and hair growth.
You can improve your hair’s appearance by eating a good, well balanced diet rich in vitamins but especially rich in Vitamin A, B and C as well as the mineral zinc. Refer to the Nutrition section for additional nutritional information.

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