Hair loss can occur more frequently in winter, due to hair damage, hot oil therapy, frequent styling, over-stretching of the hair, and smoking.
Hair loss is a natural phenomenon that occurs every day. Each person can lose up to 100 hairs per day. However, many people will continue to experience hair loss, especially in winter when cold air can cause folliculitis and weaken the hair root.
The main cause of hair loss is usually baldness in men and women, in addition to other medical conditions or lifestyle factors. To find the right treatment, your doctor will need to find out the specific cause.
Here are 5 causes of hair loss and effective control measures:
Hair is damaged
Washing and conditioning your hair incorrectly can cause hair to thin or fall out because the hair is very vulnerable. Use a gentle shampoo to avoid stripping your hair of moisture.
You should use moisturizing conditioner after every shampoo. Conditioner helps coat each strand of hair, reducing breakage and split ends. Use a no-rinse conditioner or hair softener after each wash to reduce breakage and frizz. Wrapping your hair in a microfiber towel helps your hair dry faster, reducing the time spent using the dryer.
Hot oil therapy
Many people use hot oil on their hair during the winter to combat hair loss, but this can further thin the hair as heat damages fragile hair.
Regularly style your hair
Stop dyeing, curling, and chemical straightening at home. If you want to use these services, find a professional salon that knows how to examine your scalp and choose the most suitable products for you. Make sure the salon uses a moisturizing conditioner afterward.
Limit the use of curling irons, flat irons and hot combs, and should only be used on special occasions such as weddings or job interviews. These tools heat the hair, which can weaken the hair shaft.
If you want to style it, find a professional salon that knows how to examine your scalp and choose the most suitable products for you. Image: Pexels
Pulling your hair too much
Give up ponytails, braids, or tight buns. Traction alopecia can occur when you frequently tie or pull your hair. Any type of stretching can lead to permanent hair loss. You can tie it loosely or in a low bun to avoid this type of shedding.
Smoking
If you smoke, quit because smoking increases body irritation and causes hair loss. Eat healthy as a lack of nutrients like protein or iron can also lead to hair loss.