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Hair is the crowning glory of your personality. But sometimes due to excessive hair fall, women and men as well get stressed and rush to a salon for hair treatment. With a little precaution you can prevent hair fall and need not invest in an expensive hair treatment.

Here are a few tips to prevent hair fall

Give your scalp a hot oil treatment at least once in a week. Massage your scalp to keep the blood circulation going in your scalp. Health scalp will prevent hair fall.

Use a mild shampoo to cleanse your hair. Harsh chemicals in certain shampoos remove natural oil from the scalp, leading to breakage of  hair strands.

Use a soft towel to dry your hair. Be gentle on your hair and dont rub vigorously, while towel-drying, as it can lead to undue breakage.

Avoid combing your hair when it's wet as the chances of breakage are more. Brush your hair only when it's dry.

But if situation warrants you to comb before your tresses are dry use a wide-toothed comb. These combs help to detangle your hair gently, reducing hair breakage while combing.

Keep your hair brush and comb clean. Make sure that you clean them whenever you wash your hair. Dirty combs can also lead to hair loss.

Avoid hair styles that require use of strong chemicals as they damage your hair. Also stay away from tight ponytails as thay strain the roots of your hair.

Most important, adopt a balanced diet. Healthy hair requires a diet rich in proteins, iron, zinc, vitamins A, B complex, C, E, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Hair loss is a sign that your body lacks in these essential nutrients.

(AW: Pratima Tigga)