My friend is a vegetarian. She has a loss of hair daily. What can she do about it?

Answer 1

it might not even be because of being a vegetarian it could be stress, or if she has really thick hair she will lose more than many people. Or she could even be pregnant it happens to alot of women they lose more hair when they are. Have her ask a doctor if it becomes a problem but i had the same thing going on and it was completely normal cuz i have thick hair. dont worry hun everything is fine if your still worried ask a doc.

Answer 2

She is not losing her because she is a vegetarian. I have been a vegetarian for 12 years and I have more hair than I know what to with. It's actually good for your hair. The average person loses 80-100 hairs a day. If she's losing that amount, she's fine. But if it's more, she should see a doctor. Because of the way her body may work, she may not be getting all the required nutrients. If she ate meat, the same thing would happen. She should go to a doctor, and if he diagnoses her with some kind of nutrient deficiency, she should take his advice and/or see a nutritionist so she can eat the proper vegetarian safe foods and make up for any deficiency she may have. It could also be stress too. Either way, she should see a doctor.

Answer 3

It would depend upon whether or not the loss started within three months after becoming a vegetarian. If she is nearing menopause, she may be losing it due to natural hormonal changes. OR, she might not be eating enough protein, the substance that is most prevalent in the shaft of the hair.

Answer 4

Tips to take care of your hair
It is not recommended to wash hair twice in succession, as often recommended by shampoo manufacturers. The first shampoo will wash your hair and the second will strip your hair of its nutrients. By repeating, you can irritate your scalp and overly dry your hair. HOWEVER, a long rinsing with water is a good habit, even if you are in a hurry; else, the hair will be dull and more sensitive to external irritants (pollution, etc.)
Use cold water as a final rinse; it will make your hair shinier. The cold water closes the scales that the hair has on its surface, which open when washed with hot water. Moreover, if your scalp tends to be greasy, cold water prevents dilatation of sebaceous glands and moderate sebum production.
Use mild shampoos if you want to wash often (they create fewer bubbles but this doesn't mean that they don't wash well; excess suds are more aggressive). Do not use children's shampoos, which are not soft but less galling; they contain over-greasing agents that make the hair more loose.
Use anti dandruff shampoos with care; they are more aggressive, can make hair less lively, irritate the scalp, and can actually increase the production of dandruff.
Dyeing of the hair can cause hair loss; although the products do not attack the root of the hair, they are aggressive to them and can harm the hair.
Brush carefully: strength of hair comes from the root; brushing will not give them more strength but can increase the creation of forks (split ends) and may uproot the hair. However, brushing may distribute the oils produced by the scalp throughout the hair, effectively acting as a natural conditioner and preventing oil buildup on the scalp. Be sure to use a brush with natural bristles, and never brush wet hair.
If you have forked hair (split ends), the only solution is to cut it and use a hydrating treatment to protect the new ends.
Play sports: Physical exertion increases perspiration, helping the skin to release toxins that may accumulate near the roots of hair on the scalp. Be sure to rinse your hair thoroughly after exercise to completely remove them from your hair.

Answer 5

Does she eat raw vegetables or cooked vegetables? If she eats raw vegetables and she has a loss of hair daily, she should see a doctor. If she eats cooked vegetables and has a loss of hair daily, you should tell her to eat raw vegetables as when she eats the cooked vegetables, there are no vitamins and the person who cooked it might have added a lot of salt or other products that make her hair drop. Tell her not to wash her hair with strong shampoo like for example 'Head and Shoulders'. My dog was washed with 'Head and Shoulders' and dropped a lot of fur. We hurriedly changed to other shampoo and my dog stopped dropping that much fur. If she still drops a lot more hair, she should quickly go and see a doctor. Hope that helps! >...<

Answer 6

Did she just become a vegetarian? If so she should go to a doctor and a nutritionist. You can't become a vegetarian over night and tell her to go to the local book store and get a vegetarian cook book, that way she will full balenced meals.

Answer 7

losing hair isn't good... that usually means a lack of protien.. I would see your doctor about supplements you can take or get a book on it.. the net has many answers.. but being a Vegetarian is serious and you have to make sure you get all the things you don't get from meat somewhere else...

Answer 8

I was lossing hair and did alot of research. I bought pure Henna shampoo and conditioner and now my hair never falls out.

Answer 9

hair loss could be due to many reasons and the link below has some hair loss remedies:

Answer 10

We all lose a few hairs each day. It's normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day. She should check with her doctor if it's a problem.