Hair Care From the Inside Out

(Newswire.net — May 5, 2018) Cheyenne, Wyoming — Beauty is more than a multibillion dollar industry with hair care, extensions and products accounting for a great portion of the market. Hair has always been associated with feminine sex appeal, masculine virility and largely a status symbol so it’s no surprise that people are willing to shell out thousands upon thousands of dollars in their pursuit for the ultimate head-turning look. What’s surprising is how little people invest in enhancing their natural hair and overall health, starting with its pH levels. 

“Potential of Hydrogen, or pH, is the measurement of how acidic or alkali a substance is. It is judged on a scale between 0 and 14,” explains NaturalGirlsRock.com. “Anything between 0 and 6.9 is acidic, 7 is neutral, and anything between 7.1 and 14 is alkaline. Human hair and scalp oil, sebum, has a pH balance of between 4.5 and 5.5. This natural hair acidity prevents fungi and bacteria in the hair and scalp, and keeps the cuticle closed and healthy. Many of the hair products that people use disrupt the natural pH of the hair. A substance that is too alkaline will cause the hair cuticle to open, while a substance that is too acidic will cause the cuticle to contract.” 

The #1 hair care rule is also the simplest to follow which is that less is more. Less chemicals, less acid, less products equals less hassle. It’s a simple equation that solves a modern day complexity. Scientists have established that there are approximately 100,000 follicles on the scalp of people with black hair while blondes are thought to have 10% more follicles and redheads possess 10% less. Each and every day hair falls out and makes way for new growth so each day is a chance to enhance the quality locks on one’s head, but how exactly? Well, committing to a minimalist hair care routine is a good start but the real difference will be through a change in diet. 

“It is an imbalance of acidity and alkalinity that allows unhealthy organisms to flourish, damages tissues and organs and compromises the immune system,” explains Dr. Axe. “Normally, the kidneys maintain our electrolyte levels, those of calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium. When we are exposed to acidic substances, these electrolytes are used to combat acidity. High degrees of acidity force our bodies to rob minerals from the bones, cells, organs and tissues.” 

So a poor diet is at the root of all hair evils. An inadequate diet can even cause hair thinning and eventually total hair loss, furthermore it’s highly unlikely that any product currently available will contain just the right mix of equal parts of crocodile fat and hippopotamus dung as ancient Egyptian scroll prescribes for stimulating hair restoration. A more palatable solution is to look within and learn how pH balance can be regulated to boost hair growth. 

Most acid producing foods are typically really tasty or just plain convenient to most people, stuff like sweets, meats, alcohol and pastas. A concerted effort must be made to eat more alkaline producing foods which are for the most part fruits, vegetables, yogurt and nuts. 

Observing pH levels as dietary transitions are made is vital to understand just how much of what is being consumed actually aids or hampers one’s internal chemical balance. The HealthyWiser™ pH Test Strips are excellent for keeping tabs on pH changes as the easy to read color chart shows results with 99% accuracy within seconds.