Blow-drying, flatironing, highlighting—you probably already know the damage they can do. But your diet, a stressful 9-to-5, and even the air around you can also have an impact. Uncover the sneaky culprits that could be at the root of your hair issues, and learn what you can do to get thicker, shinier, and healthier on top.
THE CULPRIT
YOUR CRAZED DAYS
Work. Deadlines. Kids. Skimping on sleep. “Everyday tension can cause levels of the stress hormone cortisol to increase, leading to an inflammatory response throughout your body,” says Melissa Piliang, MD, a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic who specializes in hair issues. With too much inflammation, your body doesn’t function properly. For hair, this can mean a shorter growth cycle, Piliang says.
Healthy hair fix: Learn to manage your stress. Getting enough sleep and exercising regularly are good ways to start. “Do something every day that calms your mind,” says Piliang. “Yoga, meditation, prayer.”
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YOUR DIET
This story is from the May 2019 edition of The Oprah Magazine.
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