every day habits that lead to hair fall

“Ugly is a field without grass, a plant without leaves, or a head without hair.” Ovid, The Silent Woman

BELOW ARE THE HABITS THAT LEAD TO HAIR LOSS AND FINALLY BOLDNESS.

Taking hot showers:

Did you know that hot water can dehydrate your hair as well as your skin?

The problem here is that all the hair’s protective oils are being washed away. In addition, the pores in your scalp go into panic mode and that can damage your hair roots. A warm shower is much healthier. After shampooing, rinsing hair with the coolest possible water also helps.

Drying your hair too roughly:

Experts warn that if you brush your hair in the shower and then follow that with vigorous towel drying, you are asking for trouble. A much better method is to reduce the after shower brushing by doing it before you jump in the shower. Afterwards, pat dry with a soft towel. (Too much blow-drying is also damaging.)

Taking the wrong birth control pills:

Lots of women are sensitive to androgen, which is contained in many birth control pills and causes them to lose hair. If you are not sure, take pills which are low in androgen so there is no risk to your beautiful hair. (You can always have a test to see if you have an androgen sensitivity.)

Getting too much sun:

Exposure to the sun has great potential to harm your hair. Apparently, the hair cuticle (the outer layer which is crucial for its protection) can get weakened, making it more brittle and possibly resulting in hair loss.

The best solution: Always wear a hat

Indulging nervous habits:

Last but not least, be careful regarding all those nervous habits which can ruin a good head of hair over time. I am thinking here of constantly pulling or twirling your hair, rubbing your scalp, head scratching and so on. Pulling your hair tightly into various shapes and styles does not help at all as the hair follicles (the cells and tissues around the hair root) can become scarred.

Sporting tight hairstyles:

The hair trends currently include stylish-looking hair braids and other styles. Tight braids cause tension to the roots and follicles, and don’t feel easy on the scalp. Pulling your hair too tight causes damage and hence, should be avoided. It is best to not use very tight hair ties while sleeping at night.

Regular use of heated styling appliances:

Your scalp is subjected to unwanted heat every time you use the blow dryer or other heated styling tools. It is ideally preferred that you leave your hair to dry naturally, however if and when required, use the styling tools at the coolest settings to control hair damage. Exposing your hair to such heat only weakens the roots.

Excessive use of hairstyling products:

As and when you smother your tresses with styling gels and sprays so that your hairstyle stays intact for hours together, you should keep in mind that these products make your hair unreasonably stiff and sticky. As you comb your hair after use of these products, your hair would succumb to breakage. This is because the moisture has been drained out and there is friction every time you comb or brush your hair.

No use of oil:

If you keep away from using natural oils, due to their smell or simply think it’s to tacky then you should soon work on your haircare regime with natural remedies to somehow give your hair the needed nutrients. Hair oils like coconut, olive, amla, are useful in nourishing the hair follicles.They help control damage and a head massage at least twice a week can improve blood circulation too.

Skipping meals: 

A hectic routine, busy schedule or simply the obsession of losing some inches may force you to skip meals. However this may not help your hair condition and would in fact only make it worse. Your hair needs the right amount of proteins as your hair too is made of a kind of protein. Fish, lentils, beans, eggs, etc., should be a part of your daily diet.