10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prevent Hair Fall

Hair loss can be slowed or stopped in a variety of ways. What you should do, however, is determined on the cause of your hair loss.

Hair loss during pregnancy (telogen effluvium) is one example of a problem that may resolve on its own. Also, keep in mind that everyone sheds hair on a regular basis, which is quite normal.

Hair loss that is persistent warrants a visit to the doctor. Thyroid disorders, stress, scalp infections, androgenic alopecia, or just aging may be the reason of your hair loss, which your healthcare practitioner can diagnose.

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1-Use The Right Products

Shampoos cleanse hair of dirt and excess oil, while a conditioner smooths out and detangles hair. There are tons of hair products available in stores and online right now, so at the very least, use a gentle shampoo free of sulfates that won’t strip your hair of essential oils. Next, choose a mild conditioner that won’t weigh your hair down and consider trying a hair density serum to boost volume (The Inkey List and The Ordinary both have hair density serums to address thinning locks that are super affordable!). If you’re experiencing severe hair fall, make sure to use products that specifically address this issue, such as PURA D'OR Original Gold Label Anti-Thinning Biotin Shampoo

2-Be Gentle To Your Hair

Because your hair can only be stretched, twisted, or shaped so much, avoid tight braids and ponytails, which can rip the hair away from your scalp and cause thinning around the edges. Also, instead of wiping wet hair violently with a standard towel (hair is significantly weaker while wet), use a microfiber towel and gently compress your hair to dry. Brushing fragile, fine hair with soft boar bristles and wide-toothed combs is the finest option. They're easy on the hair, won't yank strands, and help disperse the natural oils from your scalp throughout your strands.

3-Cut It Shorter

Long hairstyles are heavy and will add weight to your locks, so opt for shorter or medium-length cuts. You can have layers added around your face to cover a receding hairline, or go for choppy bangs that bring attention to your face rather than your hairline. You can also apply clip in hair extensions to make your hair seem fuller and longer.

4-Avoid Heat Styling

Thermal styling tools like blow dryers, flat irons and curling wands will damage hair and make it prone to breakage and shedding. If styling with a hot styling tool, do your best to limit the heat and dial down the temperature. The good news is that there are many ways to style your hair without using heat. You can use dainty hair accessories, a pretty silk scarf, a floppy sun hat, or a soft-knit beanie around your head to mask hair loss. Just choose fabrics that are very soft and won’t irritate your scalp. If accessories and scarves won’t cut it, you can also wear clip-in hair extensions to glam up your look.

5-Avoid Coloring Your Hair Steer clear of bleach or boxed hair dyes when experimenting with color. Bleaching agents can make your strands dry, brittle and more vulnerable to hair fall. If you’d like to change the color of your hair, there are safer alternatives, like organic hair dyes that don’t contain ammonia and peroxide, as well as the ZALA clip-in extensions. The shade range at ZALA’s online store is incredible, and you can go anywhere from ice platinum blonde to jet black hair in just a matter of minutes. If you have tons of gray hair like I do and need to dye your hair regularly, try to spread out your colouring sessions as much as you can.

6-Take Multivitamins These vitamins play a key role in promoting healthy hair growth: vitamin D, vitamin A, iron, Biotin and selenium. Make sure to follow a healthy diet with variety to get these vitamins naturally. Increase the amount of eggs, nuts and fatty fish you eat, as these are known to improve hair growth. And, if you suspect that your hair loss is linked to a lack of these vitamins, talk to a dermatologist first before you snap up the latest Instagram or Tiktok hair gummies to determine what’s really causing your hair loss.

7-Try Rosemary Oil or Minoxidil Rosemary oil is a natural approach to encourage hair growth because it improves circulation, which keeps hair follicles from being starved for blood and falling out. It's also a natural technique to prevent dandruff and dry, itchy scalp. Apply 4-5 drops of oil to the scalp and gently massage it in (dilute with a carrier oil to reduce potential for irritation). Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing Rogaine is an over the counter product designed to treat thinning hair by stimulating hair growth. It comes in both a women and men’s formula and contains minoxidil – an ingredient that has been shown to improve hair regrowth when applied topically and used consistently.

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8-Try A Scalp Massage

Massage can help with cell turnover and hair development by improving blood circulation. While working in your shampoo or using a treatment oil, give your scalp a gentle massage; it's a terrific technique to increase circulation to your hair follicles (and it feels great!). You can get a scalp massager for about $5 on Amazon, then you'll thank me later.

9-Weekly Scalp Scrub

Scalp scrubs or exfoliating scalp treatments can be a great way to remove dead skin cells on the scalps surface that can cause flaking, dryness, itchiness or block hair regrowth. The Inkey List has an awesome Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment that you can apply to the scalp and massage in for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off that will keep your scalp healthy and flake free.

10. Yoga

Hair loss caused by stress may respond well to yoga. Try these stress-relieving yoga poses to prevent and slow hair loss: Downward Facing Dog, Forward Bend, Camel Pose, Shoulder Stand, Fish Pose, and Kneeling Pose. You can find a flow through these poses for free on YouTube.

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I hope you find this article to be useful in your efforts to decrease hair loss. While it may be disheartening, there are things you can do right now to help with hair loss, so don't give up!