Prevent Hair Fall with These Step-by-Step Guide
Hair fall affects many people. Say goodbye to hair fall by following the steps in this guide.
Your hair is one of the first things people notice about you—it's called the crowning glory for a reason. However, your crowning glory can look either lustrous or dull. One culprit for the latter is hair fall.
Here, it's essential to differentiate between hair loss and hair fall. Hair loss means excessive shedding that results in bald spots. The medical terms for it include alopecia and telogen effluvium, among others.
Meanwhile, hair fall is a more prevalent condition, where you shed between 50 and 100 strands of hair a day. While it's not a major cause for concern, it nonetheless requires some form of intervention; that is, if you want to keep your tresses thick and strong, ready for anyone willing and able to climb your tower of isolation aided by no more than your braid. But that's taking it too far.
Let's stay grounded by first discussing the common causes of hair fall.
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Stress - Too much stress wreaks havoc on your bodily functions. It can manifest via hair fall.
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Nutritional deficiencies - If you lack Vitamin D, you're more susceptible to hair fall. The same goes for protein, iron, copper, and zinc deficiencies.
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Thyroid issues - Insufficient or excessive production of thyroid hormone can affect the hair growth cycle.
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Hormonal imbalance - Women in their 30s go through changes in hormone production. This may trigger hair fall, or worse, hair loss.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - PCOS, a hormonal imbalance, is notorious for thinning the hair on the afflicted person's head and triggering facial and body hair growth.
Those are just a few of the usual culprits for hair fall. Other potential triggers include birth control pills and excessive use of hair styling products.
Here's a step-by-step guide to preventing hair fall.
1. Lead a healthy lifestyle
Hair health begins with what you put inside your body. Eat meals rich in protein, iron, zinc, and copper. Your hair needs those to grow and shine. Get your dose of Vitamin D by exercising under the sun. That's another crucial ingredient to hair fall prevention. Just make sure you drink lots of water; dehydration will make your hair frizzy and dry.
Avoid vices like smoking or excessive drinking. They result in not only lackluster hair but lackluster skin, too. Lastly, rest whenever possible. If you're stressed out, your hair will be one of the first casualties. Practice yoga or meditate to keep anxiety at bay.
2. Choose the right shampoo and conditioner
Base the hair products you pick up from the grooming aisle on your hair and scalp type. Stay away from shampoos containing silicone, paraben, and sulfate. They will make your hair brittle and breakage-prone. Choose a fall-resistant conditioner.
If you have a dry scalp, do not overwash your hair. If you have an oily scalp, do not underwash. Both can trigger hair fall. Tailor your hair washing routine on, again, the type of hair and scalp you have.
3. Experiment with homemade remedies
Consider concocting your own hair fall home remedy. That is, if store-bought products don't cut it or you want to supplement the hair products you use with something more organic. You can use kitchen staples such as coconut oil and green tea to curb hair fall. If you're feeling fancy, you can explore the honey and Greek yogurt mixture or pick some fresh aloe vera and apply the juice directly to your scalp.
4. Massage your scalp with essential oils
Pamper your scalp with essential oils. This will nourish the roots and improve circulation. Do this step once a week. Leave it for two hours, and then wash the oil off with mild shampoo.
5. Use the right comb
After showering, do not rub dry your hair. Pat it dry with a clean towel. Friction makes your hair brittle. That brings us to combing. Choose a wooden comb, as plastic combs might ruin hair strands due to static electricity. Avoid fine-toothed combs as well. They're not gentle to your hair.
6. Trim your hair regularly
Split ends make your hair strands prone to breakage. The same goes for dry and brittle hair. Address the problem via regular trimming. That allows healthy hair to regrow; thus, reducing hair fall.
7. Avoid excessive styling
Ideally, let your hair be. Too much styling, where chemicals are applied to your hair and scalp, will weaken your hair follicles over time and result in dry and brittle strands. If you can do without heat styling, perming, or hair coloring, the better.
Keep your crown shiny and healthy
Haircare should factor into your self-care routine. When your crowning glory looks great and healthy, your confidence will get a boost, and you'll be ready to face the world with hope and positivity.
Your haircare routine should ideally begin from the inside. That means putting all good things into your body, being mindful of what you eat and drink. Complement that with reliable grooming products, and in no time, you'll be snatching everyone's wigs with your lustrous, hair fall-free hair.
Lisa is a content marketing specialist for L’Oreal Paris - an everyday, luxury beauty brand that empowers women to effortlessly be their most beautiful and confident selves through its hair, skin, and makeup products. As an advocate for women’s rights and empowerment, she is passionate about beauty and fashion as a form of art and self-expression. Outside the beauty world, you can find Lisa jamming to her favorite tunes, going on an online shopping spree, or spending time with her friends.