7 Effective Tips to Control Hair Fall

“Hair fall”- Huuhh! What a traumatic experience!! Looking at the lump of hair after combing it, makes our heart skip a beat. Every single time and inducing the fear of going bald anytime soon. Losing 50-100 hair strains daily is common, but if this is exceeding, then one needs to take a closer look at their daily habits and lifestyle routine.

“Alopecia” – is the medical term coined for excessive hair fall, while this may be attributed to genetics, illness, thyroid, hormonal imbalance, etc., our various everyday habits, that are too minute to be noticed, can also be an underlying cause.

And if you wish to see more hair on your head rather than the brush, then better stop doing the following things and start practicing a healthier routine to grow your locks!

Heating! Not so cool!!

While many prefer to give their hair a heat treatment to make it look silky straight or bouncy and curly, daily usage of a curling iron, hairdryer, or straightener, is only causing more damage than giving that enhanced look to your tresses. So, minimal or occasional use of the tools, with the lowest heating options is what can save hair from getting broken due to excessive heat. Make sure to use heat protectants and to keep your hair hydrated.

Messy bun for the win!

Grace yourself with a messy bun or any loose and free hairstyles to keep your mane healthy. Hairstyles that involve pulling back hair into a tight ponytail, braid, or bun cause follicle damage and in the worst case lead to alopecia, as there is constant tension and pull. The use of silk scrunchies over plastic or rubber elastic bands can also bid in saving one from hair fall issues.

Brushing your way to baldness

A well-known technique that has been done perfectly wrong every single time! We tend to brush our hair in a rush and just make sure our hair sits right in place. Well, that is where the damage begins, brushing starts with detangling the hair from the lower ends towards the scalp. Careless brushing along with tangles leads to hair breakage and uprooting from the scalp as well. When brushing wet hair, one must be very gentle and use only soft bristles and wide tooth combs to prevent breakage.

Mindless hair wash!

Everyday washing can lead to the stripping of natural oil that is present in hair and scalp. The only method to swear by while washing hair is to use shampoo that is diluted with water on the scalp and conditioner for hair length. After washing, it is better to let your hair air dry using a cotton microfiber towel without rubbing, rather than using a blow dryer.

Chemicals

Most of the shampoos and conditioners that we use on a regular basis are loaded with hefty chemicals, which slowly pave the way to hair fall and baldness. It is recommended to go through the ingredients before buying any hair care product. The best advice is to use natural products - organic soap nuts (reetha) as shampoo, yogurt for conditioning, etc., as salon treatment products are also chemically loaded. Many of our home-based and natural kitchen ingredients have several benefits that help in maintaining strong hair than the chemical-laden products.

Hot shower

Nothing like a hot shower at the end of a long day. But guess what... This calming hot shower is not so soothing for hair. Hot water dehydrates the scalp and hair, causing them to be vulnerable to breakage and falling out. So, hair should be washed only using cold or lukewarm water.

Diet and stress

As much as external factors, internal factors also have an equal impact on hair health. The so-called fancy diet names followed by one when trying to lose weight can cause hair fall. Poor nourishment and inconsistent diet lead to poor nourishment of the scalp and eventually hair fall occurs. A sustainable diet consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, lean proteins, and whole grains, will make sure that the required nutrition is met, and will help in keeping your hair and overall health in good place.

Stress - As we all know, stress is a root cause of not only hair loss but also various other problems in our lives. Stress hormones released during this time can have a major impact on the hair growth cycle. But this can also be reversed if one is mindful of caring for their body and prioritising their mental health.

Making small alterations in the daily steps that we practice can bring in a lot of changes and may also help in the regrowth of hair. Proper sleep, diet, and mental health can all do wonders, if followed consistently, not only in maintaining manes but also for overall well-being.

The above-mentioned are the major causes for hair fall. Try to quit these, or you may also try to use some of the haircare products, maintain a healthy diet, and consult a dermatologist that would help your hair fall a bit less and nourish it better!