How your hormones determine your hair growth
We’d rather be rid of those annoying hairs on our legs, armpits, and pubic area, but we certainly wouldn’t mind a beautiful full head of hair.
In fact, hair usually can’t grow fast enough there!
And do we perhaps have a say in this ourselves? Read on to find out.
What are hormones?
Hormones. We all suffer from them at times, and when we’re in a bad mood for no apparent reason, they invariably get the blame.
But what actually are they?
A hormone is a chemical signaling substance produced by cells in the body that travels through your bloodstream to regulate the activity of other cells.
So they have a regulatory function in the body and influence many things, such as growth and behavior, but also skin and hair.
The sex hormones
As the name suggests, sex hormones are released by the gonads.
A few examples of events that can trigger hormonal changes are the menstrual cycle, the contraceptive pill, pregnancy, and menopause.
Female hormones
– What are they?
You’ve probably heard of estrogen. This is the most important sex hormone for us women and, together with progestogens (another important female sex hormone), it is produced in the ovaries.
They keep your skin and hair young, prevent excessive hair growth, regulate your menstruation, and are responsible for the growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues, among other things.
They are also indispensable on a mental level, as they keep you mentally sharp and ensure a positive feeling.
However, from the age of 35, estrogen production begins to decline, which often leads to symptoms of the transition.
During menopause, estrogen levels then drop even further. This is a natural and unavoidable transition for all women, and weight gain, hot flashes, and night sweats are some typical symptoms.
– Possible consequences of a hormonal imbalance:
- thinning hair
- hair loss
- hot flashes
- night sweats
- weight gain
- vaginal dryness or itching
- lower libido or loss of libido
Male hormones
– What are they?
Androgens is a collective name for male hormones, the most famous of which is the hormone testosterone. DHEA-S is also a well-known androgen hormone.
Many people think these hormones only occur in men, but we women also produce them in small amounts in the ovaries and adrenal glands.
In return, we get strong bones, muscle building, and a good fat metabolism.
And testosterone is also important on a mental level because it increases your self-confidence and has a positive influence on your mood. Just like our estrogen levels, our testosterone levels also decrease over time.
– Possible consequences of a hormonal imbalance:
- hair loss
- hirsutism or excessive hair growth (thicker and darker hair growth in unusual places, such as the face, chest, and abdomen)
- acne, irregular or absent menstruation
The thyroid hormone
The thyroid is a hormone-producing gland at the base of the throat.
The thyroid is very small, but don’t underestimate it, because this butterfly-shaped organ regulates almost all systems of our body and can consequently cause many problems.
There are many types of thyroid disorders, and hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) is one of them.
About 3% of Dutch people suffer from it, and the condition occurs mainly in women.
Dry skin, brittle nails, fatigue, and hair loss are possible consequences.
This is because an underactive thyroid causes poorer blood circulation, which can result in a poor supply of nutrients to the hair and hair loss.
Do we have any say in this?
So, it’s normal that our hair becomes increasingly brittle over time.
And yes, that might be nice on our bodies (less shaving!), but on our heads, we naturally still like to have a beautiful, full head of hair.
That’s why I’d like to share these two tips with you:
1. Eat healthy and varied: When we hear the word “hair care,” we usually think of the products we apply to it.
But just as true beauty comes from within, hair must also be cared for from the inside out. Food that is rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals makes your hair happy.
Is your body experiencing a long-term lack of the right nutrients? Then this can encourage premature hair loss.
Fun fact! Because hair follicles are so-called non-essential tissues, they are last in line during the distribution of nourishing ingredients. That’s why poor nutrition often has a visible negative effect on your hair first.
2. Reduce stress: Keep calm, get enough sleep, and clear your head completely.
Because an abundance of stress hormones is anything but good for your hair growth, and in extreme cases, it can even lead to hair loss.
Will these tips make my hair grow faster?
Again, there is a difference between what we want on our bodies and on our heads. Because while we curse as those annoying stubbles reappear after less than a day, it sometimes seems as if the hair on our heads grows at a snail’s pace.
How nice would it be if we could determine all this ourselves? Many people actually believe that by eating healthy and applying the right products, they can make their hair grow faster. But this isn’t entirely correct!
While these tips will improve the condition of your hair and potentially prevent hair loss, they won’t influence the speed of your hair growth. How fast your hair grows (both on your head and your body) is determined by genetics, and on the head, this is usually about 1 cm per month.
What applying the tips will do is indirectly influence hair growth. Because you will have fewer split ends, the hairdresser won’t need to trim as much. Furthermore, your hair will also be less likely to break off.
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