Hair Fall Is A Big Issue for Today's Brides, Here's How To Tackle It!
BY Sakshi | 01 Dec, 2016 | 5710 views | 6 min read
We hear you girl! There are very few girls out there these days who aren't struggling with hair loss, and add wedding stress to the situation and it gets even worse! Yep! A lot of brides these days struggle with hair loss, like any other girl, and only worrying about it is not going to help. So we decided to tackle the issue and give you some helpful tips, tricks and remedies which can really help you get gorgeous hair!
Understand how it works
Surprisingly a lot of us are totally unaware of how our hair's cycle works. Here is the simplest explanation possible. Our hair grows from the follicle, or root, underneath the skin. The hair is ‘fed’ by blood vessels at the base of the follicle, which give it the nourishment it needs to grow. Every hair strand goes through 4 cycles in its life.Photo Courtesy: www.viviscal.com
So yea, how hair fall works is like this, certain factors push the hair from the growing phase to the shedding and resting phase faster. If the hair enters the resting phase too early, excess shedding and noticeable thinning of the hair can occur.
Identify the cause
Never, ever treat severe hair fall by itself without identifying the root cause. Out hair usually has a cycle of growth and fall, but if the hair fall is severe and has been going on for a long time, then causes like sun or pollution might not be the real reason. Get checked by a doc and make sure that the hair fall does not have a medical reason to it like say a hormonal condition. This is the first step with regard to dealing with chronic hair fall. Here are the 7 main reasons for hair fall in women.- Telogen Effluvium
- Hereditary Hair Loss
- Hormonal issues
- Iron deficiency
- Scalp infections
- Alopecia Areata
- Excessive Styling
Eat right
So our hair needs a lot of vitamins and minerals to be healthy. Any deficiency can lead to hair loss, so brides who are planning to go on crash diets, remember that! Some foods that are good for hair growth are eggs, seafood, chicken, beans, nuts, grains, milk, cheese, rajma, soybeans, spinach and whole grains. So make sure to include more of these in your diet!Tips and Tricks
- Don't stress over it. We know that's hard when you see clumps of hair, but stressing about it will only make it worse!
- Consult a doctor and start some hair growth supplements like Biotin.
- Use a wide toothed comb instead of a brush if your hair is falling out too much.
- Do not comb wet hair as it is more prone to breakage at that time. Detangle before a shower instead of after.
- Sleep on a silk pillow case instead of cotton, as this reduces friction while sleeping and hair is damaged lesser.
- Avoid tight hairstyles that put too much pressure on the follicles like say a tight top knot bun.
- If you lose a lot of hair while washing it, instead of washing it everyday, switch to alternate days or every 2 days.
- Do not let the conditioner touch your scalp. It is only for the ends.
- Avoid too much styling and products. Do it only on special occasions and not everyday.
- Oil your hair, especially the roots. A hot oil massage can do wonders for your hair and stress levels!
- Onion juice
- Egg mask
- Curry leaves
- Castor oil
- Methi seeds