All
of us dream of having healthy, shiny and beautiful locks – hair
that would be our crowning glory but unfortunately hair fall seems to
have become a constant problem. Hair loss is a common issue that
affects millions around the world at some point in their lives.
Though hair fall is painless, it can be a distressing experience to
lose hair on a daily basis considering that women associate hair with
beauty. No one wants to go bald (something many men accept as the
natural result of ageing) or look old prematurely.
How
many times have you seen your comb or brush covered with hair and
felt worried?
Not
only while combing but even when oiling or shampooing, hair fall can
occur. According to the beauty experts, it is normal to lose about
100 strands of hair in a day. Beyond this may be considered as severe
hair fall.
A.
What causes Hair Fall?
The
common reasons behind hair fall can be perceived as a lack of
essential nutrients in the body, excessive use of chemicals through
hair coloring and hair styling treatments, improper and unhealthy
dietary habits, hormonal imbalance, certain medications, dandruff,
alopecia and other scalp disorders.
Even
stress and tension can lead to hair fall. Hence try not to let these
become a part of your life or if you are stressed out due to some
reasons, consider meditation, Yoga or deep breathing exercises to
reduce and counter it as they perfectly help in hair fall control.
Also, make it a point to get adequate sleep every night.
Any
medical issues should be taken care of to avoid severe hair fall that
can lead to baldness. Thyroid is a common problem affecting thousands
of women over the country and this condition may lead to rapid hair
fall. So consider getting yourself tested for this after consulting
your doctor.
Here
is a detailed post on what causes hair loss in women.
B.
Easy Tips To Hair Fall Control
Now,
let us look at some easy tips on how to stop hair fall:
1.
A wide-toothed comb should ideally be used for the hair to gently
detangle it and then the regular fine-toothed comb may be used to
style the hair as per one’s need. This will reduce the risk of the
hair breakage and hair fall while combing.
2.
It is best not to comb the hair while it is wet as this leads to
greater chances of hair breakage and fall. Let it be dry or semi-dry
before combing.
3.
Do not rub your hair vigorously with your towel. This will only lead
to unwanted hair breakage. Use the towel instead to gently soak out
excess moisture.
4.
Clean your combs every week. If you look minutely, you will see that
combs become unclean and dirty over time; so they need to be cleaned
with a brush, soap and water as using that dirty comb continuously
can lead to hair fall as well. You can do this easily when taking a
bath or shampooing each week. This is a necessary precaution to take
for hair fall control.
5.
Hot oil treatments is one of the most frequent answers to the
question of how to reduce hair fall!
The
tradition of oiling the hair to enhance and retain its natural beauty
hails from ancient India.
Instead
of opting for an expensive parlor treatment, it is best to use
natural products that are safe, produce no side effects and are also
effective.
Natural
oils such as coconut, olive, canola, jojoba, sesame etc. can be used
to massage the scalp for countering hair fall and encouraging new
hair growth. You have to warm the oil of your choice by heating it;
ensure that it’s not too hot but bearable, gently massage your
scalp with this using your fingers or even a cotton ball may be used.
Next, wear a shower cap, leaving it on for about 1 hour and rinse off
using a mild shampoo.
Here
is a detailed post on how hot oil massage prevents hair loss.
As
we know, hair fall problems can be related to the scalp – issues
such as dandruff, dryness and flakiness etc. With a natural hot oil
treatment twice every week, the blood circulation in the scalp area
can be stimulated causing the hair follicles to stay active and hair
loss can be countered through deep conditioning and eliminating these
scalp issues, and at the same time your hair receives the much-needed
nourishment and care which will help in strengthening and making it
beautiful.
6.
Try to switch to shampoos that are sulfate, silicone and paraben-free
to avoid loading the scalp and hair with harsh chemicals that damage
hair, making it brittle and more prone to breakage. Controlling
chemical damage is certainly a sure shot way to ensure hair loss
prevention.
Some
such options are available from brands like The Body Shop, Soul Tree,
Rustic Art, Organic Surge; The Nature’s Co. etc
7.
Wash your hair at least every 3 days with a gentle hair cleanser or
shampoo to remove all accumulated dust, dirt, oil and bacterial build
up. Keep it clean at all times to avoid hair fall due to unclean
scalp and scalp infections. This is a necessary step to follow as an
answer to how to prevent hair fall.
How
to Stop Hair Fall? Care for Your Hair:
if
you have been wondering what more you can do in your quest on how to
control hair fall, here are few more suggestions.
8.
Do not subject your hair to frequent chemical treatments, excessive
blow drying, ironing and coloring as these can lead to hair loss.
9.
Hair styles such as wearing tight ponytails, pigtails or braids on a
daily basis, using elastics and rubber bands to pull back hair
tightly can cause hair fall.
10.
Natural Juices to counter hair fall: An ingredient from our kitchen
can effectively help to tackle hair fall problems – it is the good
old onion.
It
is an amazing natural remedy to fight hair fall and also effectively
increases the growth of your hair. Some simple and easy ways to use
onion in treating hair fall and promote new hair growth.
11.
Eat Healthy to Minimize and Prevent Hair Fall:
Give
importance to a balanced diet to counter hair loss as this one of the
most important answers to your question of how to prevent hair fall.
Nutritional deficiencies in the body are a major cause of hair loss.
Iron-rich
foods; those rich in zinc, Vitamins A, B complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin
E, Omega-3 fatty acids and proteins should be consumed to overcome
these deficiencies, add moisture to your hair, leading to a healthier
scalp, lesser hair fall and fewer split ends and at the same time for
getting thicker, stronger hair that shines with good health. This is
a long term and effective way to cure hair fall.
Consider
adding more of these to your diet – carrots, oats, whole grains,
brown rice, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, lentils, sweet
potatoes, pumpkin seeds, oysters, nuts such as walnuts and almonds,
flaxseed oil (Linseed oil) or grounded flaxseeds, fish such as salmon
and tuna that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, eggs, beans, yogurt,
low-fat cheese.
Do
not forget to drink plenty of water throughout the day to flush out
all harmful toxins from your body.
C.
Home DIY for Hair Fall Problem:
Homemade
hair masks are an inexpensive and a very useful option when the
question is how to control hair fall problems without exposing your
hair to any kind of harmful chemicals. They help to easily
strengthen, nourish and beautify your hair with suggested use.
12.
This DIY homemade hair mask is great for combating thinning hair and
hair fall problems.
Ingredients
Required:
Freshly
prepared strong green tea (good quality)
1
egg yolk
How
to Prepare:
Take
1 egg yolk in a clean bowl; add 2 tablespoons of freshly prepared
green tea to it.
Green
tea will be hot; so be careful.
Mix
nicely till such a frothy and creamy consistency is acquired as seen
in the image. If it becomes thicker, you can add more green tea to
dilute it.
Ingredients
Required:
Almond
Oil – 40 ml
Coconut
Oil – 40 ml
Castor
Oil – 10 ml
Aroma
Magic Stimulate Oil – 5 ml
Aroma
Magic Lavender Oil – 5ml
Vitamin
E capsules – 3 capsules
This
is for a 100 ml mixture. Also required is an empty bottle for storing
it and a measuring cap to take the required quantities.
I
have used the following (you may use brands you prefer):
Divya
Badam Rogan Almond Oil (from Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali),Patanjali
Tejus 100% Pure Coconut Oil, Castor oil from a local brand, Evion
Capsules (Vitamin E) and the two oils mentioned from Aroma Magic.
How
to Prepare:
Mix
the above-mentioned quantities of Almond, Coconut and Castor oil.
Now
add 5ml each of Stimulate Oil and Lavender Oil.
Slit
open and squeeze 3 Vitamin E capsules into the mixture.
Shake
the mixture well and store in a cool and dry place away from
sunlight.
How
to Apply:
This
needs to be used for massage on the entire scalp and hair for about
10 minutes on alternate days. Leave overnight and wash off with
shampoo.
Use
this remedy for hair fall with patience and I am sure you will see
the results very soon.
D.
Treatments to stop Hair Fall:
14.
Hair Spa:
This
is one of the most commonly used treatments for hair loss. Not only
is this a relaxing experience, but hair spa treatment also has a lot
of benefits as listed below:
-It
is meant to deep condition the hair, treating split ends and
repairing dry, damaged and dull hair as well as removing dandruff
which is another cause of hair fall.
-It
provides essential nourishment to the hair roots; fortifies the hair
follicles and revitalizes the scalp, thus making a way for newer hair
growth and countering hair fall.
-It
prevents scalp ageing and stimulates blood circulation in the scalp
area through the massage, helps in maintaining clean scalp and hair,
thus leading to healthier hair and reduced to no hair fall.
-It
also brings a welcome relief from stress and tension.
Many
beauty parlors and hair salons offer hair spa therapy and it is
wonderful to indulge yourself in this treatment once or twice a month
to combat hair fall and get bouncy, smooth and beautiful hair.
Charges will of course vary from one parlor to the other.
15.
Minoxidil (Rogaine):
This
is one of the most effective, FDA-approved and commonly prescribed
medications from doctors worldwide for arresting hair fall and
treating alopecia-related problems.
16.
Laser therapy:
A
non-surgical treatment, Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a medical
treatment meant to effectively deal with hair loss or thinning hair
and stimulate new hair growth.
E.
Best Anti Hair Fall Products:
Here’s
a look at some of the best anti hair fall products available in the
Indian market:
17.
Trichup Hair Fall Control Oil:
A
popular and commonly used anti-hair fall product, this is known to
arrest hair fall, strengthen and nourish the hair roots and encourage
new hair growth. It also protects the hair from environmental factors
and chemical-induced damage, improves the hair texture and repairs
hair, making it strong and bouncy.
Directions
for Use as per their website:
Cleanse
off the hair with Trichup Hair Fall Control Shampoo. After thorough
drying, massage gently this oil on the scalp using finger tips until
it gets absorbed in skin. Keep overnight for better results. Repeat 2
– 3 times a week for minimum of 4-6 weeks.
18.
Dove Hair Fall Rescue Treatment:
This
is a recent launch from Dove. The Dove Hair Fall Rescue Treatment
contains patented Trichozole active with Ginseng and Soy Protein to
help combat hair fall in only 2 weeks of use.
It
has the following benefits for the hair:
-Strengthens
and nourishes each hair strand from the root, reducing damage
-Locks
hair firmly in its place, giving freedom from hair fall
Directions
for Use as per their website:
i.
Wash hair as usual and towel dry.
ii.
Break open flat nozzle cap and apply lotion directly on clean scalp.
iii.
Make series of partings and apply lotion evenly to the scalp.
iv.
Massage lotion for 2-3 minutes to let it penetrate into the roots of
your hair.
v.
Use entire content of one vial at each application and leave it until
next wash. Style as usual. (Must be left on for at least 8 hours)
vi.
For best results, apply on clean scalp soon after towel dry & use
every two days.
19.
Parachute Advansed Scalp Therapie:
Formulated
with Active Protein Complex and tested by dermatologists, this
penetrates into the roots of the hair, provides essential nourishment
to the hair follicles, replenishes hair, heals damage and controls
hair fall. Here is a detailed review of Parachute Advansed Scalp
Therapie.
Directions
for Use as per their website:
a.
Pour 5-6 ml of Parachute Advansed Scalp Therapie into your palm. For
longer hair, you may use 8-10 ml.
b.
Gently massage it onto your scalp for about 4-5 minutes.
c.
Leave it onto your scalp overnight or at least 8 hours
d.
Parachute Advansed Scalp Therapie should be used at least 3 times a
week, and for best results should be used daily.
20.
TRESemmé Hair Fall Defense Shampoo:
Very
reasonably priced, this shampoo from TRESemmé has gained a lot of
attention as it has been found to be useful against hair fall. It is
gentle enough for daily use; it strengthens and restores health to
damaged hair and prevents hair fall caused from breakage, thus giving
smoother hair. Here is a detailed review of Tresemme Hair Fall
Defense Shampoo.
Directions
for Use as per their website:
i.
Apply to wet hair, gently massage and work into lather.
ii.
Rinse thoroughly.
iii.
Use with TRESemmé Hair Fall Defense Conditioner.
iv.
For optimum results use the TRESemmé Hair Fall Defense range. Style
using your favourite TRESemmé styling products
Enriched
with the goodness of natural ingredients such as Henna, Brahmi,
Baheda, Fenugreek, Jojoba Oil, Amla, Bhringaraj, Olive Oil, Wheat
Germ Oil, Sesame Oil, this nourishing hair oil helps to fight and
prevent hair fall.
It
encourages new hair growth by stimulating the follicles of the hair,
strengthens hair, and reduces thinning of the hair and baldness with
regular use.
It,
however, is expensive for the quantity you get in one bottle.
Directions
for Use as per their website:
Massage
oil gently onto the scalp. Leave it overnight or at least for an hour
before wash.
Hope
this article on Hair fall will help you like it helped me. This may
answer your every question on how to reduce hair fall. Let me know
your own tips to stop and prevent hair fall in the comments below.