Q&A for How to Get Healthy, Strong Hair

Avoid washing your hair every day and limit your use of heat styling products as much as possible. Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner designed for your hair type, and be gentle when you're drying your hair. The fewer styling tools and damaging products you use in your hair, the healthier it will be in the long run.

It depends a lot on what you are already doing. Eating a diet rich in vitamins and protein, using high-quality sulfate-free hair products, and massage your scalp can all make a big improvement.

You can't change the density of your hair (the number of hairs your scalp produces). You can improve the strength, volume, and luster of the hair by keeping it hydrated, treating it gently, and eating a balanced diet.

Vitamins A and the spectrum of B vitamins are important for hair growth as well as vitamin K, vitamin C, and iron. Biotin, a B vitamin, is especially important for improving strength and growth.

Eating a balanced diet and increasing circulation to the scalp both help strengthen follicles. Give yourself a daily scalp massage to maximize your scalp's circulation.

Hair grows in cycles, and some shedding is natural. The average person looses 100-150 hairs a day. This is healthy and allows the follicle to rest between producing fresh strands. These loose hairs often shed from the gentle tension of combing. If you are pulling out hair that is still growing you will feel pain at the scalp.

Try taking a biotin supplement. It will lengthen the follicle, making hair stronger. Scalp massage is also great for increasing circulation and stimulating growth.

There are lots of reasons why this can happen, and you will need to consult a doctor.

Identify the cause of the hair fall (see your doctor to confirm you are losing hair). Shampooing hair every day can strip natural oils from your hair, oils that maintain healthy roots and may be part of the problem. The problem could be temporary; if so, eat healthily, treat your scalp, be patient and your hair will grow. Exercise regularly and eat a variety of healthy foods: fruits, vegetables, etc. Remain calm during stressful events, as sometimes stress can cause hair loss. But once again, speak to your doctor first.

Just washing your hair is not enough. Also make sure you massage your hair well with something moisturizing like coconut oil or olive oil. Massaging promotes better blood circulation in the scalp area. Do watch your diet, too.

Try using coconut oil or olive oil. Olive oil is very helpful for making your hair thick, long and strong. Wash your hair just twice a week.

Unless you have some kind of medical condition that prevents it, your hair should grow back just fine.

Apply the oil before swimming. Melt it then smooth it on to the scalp and ends, then use a wide tooth comb to distribute it.

Swimming in the ocean will eventually damage your hair, as the salt in the water will leach moisture from your hair. Try taking some preventive measures, including using leave-in conditioner and wearing a swim cap.

To help reduce stress, work on exercising regularly, sleeping at least 7 hours each night (8.5 hours if you’re a teenager), and doing things that help you relax. Some things that may help you relax include meditation, socializing with people who make you feel good, taking baths, or taking up a fun hobby (e.g., book club, music, dance, recreational sports).

Not exactly. It's a big part but the main source of finding out whether your hair is healthy or unhealthy is split ends.

It could mean you are being too rough on it. Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner, and be gentle when washing and styling.

Hair loss may be related to poor diet, stress, lack of sleep, pollution, aging, medication, or a hormone imbalance. You should see your doctor; he/she will be able to help you discover the underlying reason and help you correct it.

Deep condition your hair once a week, or use leave in conditioners after you shampoo. Make sure to target the ends the most.

Coconut oil works the best and keep massaging your scalp with the base of your fingers each day.

Washing your hair 2 - 3 times a week would be best. Just don't wash your hair every day with shampoo or conditioner; a cold rinse for your hair actually makes your hair silkier and stronger.

Yes, unless you have a permanent balding condition. This might mean that your hair is not healthy enough. Make sure to only wash your hair two times a week, only brush it for five minutes, add natural oils and massage your scalp.

For some people, coconut oil can cause hair loss. Try different oils until you find the right one.

You could be using the wrong oil for your hair type. Some people have bad hair loss after using coconut oil. Also, you should check the ingredients in your shampoo. It's possible that it contains a chemical that could be causing this. I suggest using an all natural product. If there's anything in the ingredient list you cant pronounce, don't buy it.

Wash your hair with cold water and then do an oil treatment. I also suggest putting coconut oil and banana in your hair to soften and strengthen it.

I recommend massaging it daily and applying some castor oil. However, hair growth only comes with time. You can't do anything but try to keep your hair healthy and avoid breakage.

Yes. Castor oil helps moisturize and protect your hair, and can help thicken it and stimulate growth if you apply it at the roots.

No. It's like taking two cookies out of a jar every day and adding one to the jar on the same day. It will eventually just give you shorter hair and cutting your ends may also give your brain a signal to slow down on growing.