Give up these 8 hair care habits now to prevent excessive hair loss

Just a tiny mistake while washing your hair can weaken it and make it more prone to falling out.

24 October, 2023

175

Seasonal hair loss is a cyclic hair loss that occurs in the body. In the dry autumn weather, with unpredictable weather changes, hair becomes more vulnerable and prone to breakage and shedding compared to normal. In the cold winter weather, our hair sheds less to have a thicker hair to withstand the cold. This is also one of the body’s adaptability factors to the environment.

Basically, hair will grow back according to the regular cycle, so women don’t need to worry or intervene. Every day, the body allows about 100-150 strands of hair to shed. When hair loss exceeds 100-150 strands per day, it is considered abnormal. At this time, you should see a dermatologist for examination, hair sampling to accurately find the cause and treatment methods.

Give up these 8 hair care habits now, or your hair will shed more - Image 2 — Illustrative image

According to nutrition experts, to have shiny, healthy and strong hair, you need to maintain a healthy diet and take care of your hair properly.

Here are the hair care habits to give up now if you don’t want your hair to become thin, more prone to breakage and shedding:

Washing hair with hot water

Many people have a habit of washing their hair with hot water, thinking that it will clean their hair and be safer for their health. However, too high water temperature will dry the scalp and hair, leading to breakage and shedding. Besides, when washing hair with hot water, the hair also becomes weaker and sheds more. Therefore, you should not wash your hair with too hot water, just use warm water to wash your hair. Suitable temperature will help deep and effective cleansing without damaging the hair, the nutrients from the shampoo and conditioner also penetrate and nourish the hair better.

Pouring shampoo directly on the hair

The habit of taking shampoo and pouring it directly onto the hair will be extremely harmful to the hair and scalp. At this time, the chemicals in the shampoo have not been diluted with water, so they can be too strong, causing the scalp to be irritated and the hair to be weaker. Besides, the undiluted shampoo will reduce the effectiveness of cleansing the scalp and hair, along with reducing the effectiveness of removing dirt and excess oil. Applying shampoo directly to the hair also increases the risk of residual shampoo on the hair and long-term damage to the hair.

Using hair conditioner on the scalp

Hair conditioner is considered as a “nutrition” source for hair recovery, making hair soft and smooth. However, using conditioner directly on the scalp and hair can make the hair become “overnourished” and more prone to shedding. Not to mention that using conditioner directly on the scalp and hair will make the scalp and hair more sticky, easily get dirty and dandruff. Therefore, when using conditioner, wet and dilute the conditioner, then gently apply it to the hair ends and hair shaft. Leave it on for about 15 – 20 minutes, your hair will become much softer and smoother.

Give up these 8 hair care habits now, or your hair will shed more - Image 3 — Illustrative image

Frequent hair washing

Frequent hair washing will remove the protective layer of the hair, causing the hair to produce more oil to balance the moisture. Losing this protective layer to some extent makes the hair weaker and more prone to breakage and shedding. The best advice for everyone is to wash their hair 2-3 times a week, and only increase the number of washes when the hair is greasy or exposed to excessive sweat.

Scratching the scalp with fingernails

When washing hair, people are accustomed to scratching the scalp directly with their fingernails. This washing method gives a comfortable feeling and relieves itchiness on the scalp, but scratching the scalp can cause scratches and infections on the skin.

Therefore, remember not to apply too much force when scratching. When applying shampoo, gently use your fingers to push the scalp and activate blood circulation. You can also use gentle massage movements with your hands to soothe the scalp and stimulate blood circulation, making the hair stronger.

Brushing wet hair

There is a misconception that brushing the head multiple times a day is an effective massage method, promoting blood circulation. However, it’s not like that. Brushing the head multiple times a day only damages the scalp, stimulates the oil glands on the hair to develop.

Especially when the hair is wet, your hair is very weak, brushing the hair will make it more prone to breakage and shedding. You should only brush your hair about 1-2 times a day. This is enough to stimulate the scalp and distribute the oil down to the hair shaft.

Blow drying hair at too high temperatures

The use of hair dryers is becoming more common because of its convenience and speed. However, a hair care mistake or a common mistake is blow drying hair at too high temperatures. This causes significant damage to the hair, continuous exposure to high temperatures makes the hair more prone to shedding.

If possible, let your hair dry naturally, but if you must use a hair dryer, use the cool setting.

Regularly tying or styling hair

If you often tie your hair too tightly, your hair will be more prone to damage because you are pulling the hair strands out of their roots. Wanting to take good care of your hair while wanting to make it beautiful is not easy. But if a high ponytail is your favorite and most suitable style, don’t use hair ties with metal accents and you should change the height of the ponytail every day to limit the negative impact on the hair.

According to Gia đình & Xã hội