Your hair goals are possible to achieve only if you keep your scalp in good shape. Blood circulation ensures that your scalp derives all the essential nutrients and oxygen to be healthy.
When there are fewer red blood cells available, the body has difficulty transporting oxygen to the various organs and tissues. This can cause a range of problems, including anemia and hair loss
Subcutaneous blood flow helps in the anagen phase of the hair, making them grow longer. However, the duration of this phase depends on the nourishment of the hair follicles and genetic factors. Your hair follicles derive their nourishment from the blood which delivers oxygen and hair-building nutrients. Proper blood circulation in your scalp ensures a steady supply of blood to the hair follicles, thus ensuring a longer anagen phase.
On the contrary, poor blood circulation implies inadequate nutrition to the hair follicles, resulting in shortening of the anagen phase. The hair follicles fail to function properly without adequate nutrients and oxygen and finally leads to the production of short, brittle hair strands and follicle miniaturization.
Increased blood flow and oxygen is also linked to decreased hair loss.
Symptoms Of Poor Blood Circulation:
· Hair fall - more than normal
· Weak, brittle hair strands
· Lustreless hair
· Rough, dry hair
· Hair strands lose density, becomes thinner.
· Decrease in hair volume
How To Increase Blood Circulation to the Scalp.
1. Massage Your Scalp
Massaging your scalp can be one of the best ways to stimulate blood circulation. You can simply massage your scalp with your fingers using gentle pressure. This opens and prompts the blood vessels to supply more oxygen and nutrients to your hair follicles, boost metabolism in the papillae at the base of your hair follicles, etc. Use a hand held head massager to stimulate blood flow to the follicles.
You can consider using castor oil for massage. Castor oil is enriched with phytoconstituents that promote healthy hair growth. Essential oils like lavender, thyme, rosemary, cedarwood and peppermint are believed to help in blood circulation to the scalp. Besides, these oils also prevent certain microbial infections of the scalp.
2. Cleanse Your Scalp
Scalp buildup can sometimes obstruct blood flow under the skin. It is crucial to have a clean scalp for the blood to flow normally. Wash your hair every 1-2 days if you have an oily scalp and every 3-4 days if you have a dry scalp. Use a clarifying shampoo or scalp cleanser twice a month to get rid of dead skin cells, dirt, excess oil and product buildup on the scalp.
3. Use Hair Growth Stimulator serums
Hair growth stimulators are potent serums with ingredients from recent research and backed by ancient science. Biotin energizes hair follicles and promote a healthy scalp .
4. Eat A Proper Diet
Diets rich in vitamins like biotin, Dex panthenol and amino acids help in increasing blood circulation to the scalp. Niacin or vitamin B3 increases blood flow to the scalp and has anti-inflammatory properties. Chicken, beef, fish, mushrooms, brown rice, peanuts, green peas, avocados and turkey are high sources of niacin. Besides niacin, vitamin A[4], B3, zinc, iron and protein are great for the hair. Eat a balanced diet to promote healthy hair growth.
5. Take A Cold Shower
As a cold stream of water hits your scalp, it causes the blood in the deeper tissues to circulate faster. This helps in maintaining the ideal body temperature. Haircare experts recommend rinsing your hair with cold water after you've shampooed with lukewarm water.
6. Add Ozone therapy to your treatments
Ozone therapy for hair has widely been acknowledged for its effectiveness in treating damaged hair and scalp problems like dandruff, hair fall, hair thinning and hair damage. Ozone rejuvenates the roots of the hair strands and fortifies the hair follicles to strengthen and nourish the hair and improve scalp health. This therapy improves blood circulation, provides hair rejuvenation, and eliminates any microbial infection present in the scalp and hair.
It stabilizes the scalp and treats dandruff issues, aids in regeneration of new hair, promotes hair growth and thus helps to create smooth, soft, radiant and beautiful tresses.
7. Water
Water is important for transporting oxygen to the cells and tissues. You may experience dull, rough hair when dehydrated. Thus, make sure to drink adequate water to ensure proper blood flow to your scalp.
Your scalp feeds on nutrients and oxygen while blood helps transport them. Massaging, essential oils, cold showers and all the above methods help increase blood flow to your scalp. While you do these, also figure out and stick to a healthy hair care routine, consisting of basics like washing, conditioning and protecting your hair from heat.
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