The best ways to deal with hair loss this winter

The best ways to deal with hair loss this winter

Winters are here and it's time to bundle up and enjoy lots of soups and fresh fruit juices. It's that time of year when you want to stay warm and enjoy the nip in the air. This is also the time of year when you may notice a lot more hair loss - whether you see it on your pillow or your shower drain, there's no denying that changing seasons affect hair and losing more hair in the winter isn't uncommon.

Here's why you tend to lose more hair in winter:

The air in winter is drier than usual, which also affects your hair and scalp. This means that the dry air sucks the moisture out of your hair and scalp, causing hair loss. Your hair loss could also be due to spending a lot more time with the interior heating. Dry scalp can also cause dandruff, which in turn can lead to hair loss and hair thinning.

Who is most affected by the winter season:

If you have really fine hair, you need to be extra careful in winter as you may lose much more than the hundred strands of hair that is considered normal. When you have fine hair, you often tend to do a lot more to make it look voluminous - and in the winter this can prove damaging.

What can be done to protect hair in winter:

There are people who feel like they can just wait out the season and hope for the best, but the fact is you have to be careful. In most cases, all you need to do is make a few changes to your lifestyle and keep a few things in mind and you should be able to protect your hair. Here are the 5 best ways to protect your hair from damage in winter:

1. Oil massages– Imagine the feeling of warm oil on your scalp on a cold winter day! While just the thought is warming and soothing, oil massages are a great way to protect your hair in the winter and one of the easiest hair loss treatments. Oils are a great way to nourish hair from within and ensure proper hydration. You can try a range of oils, ranging from the humble coconut oil to the most exotic jojoba oil. You can even try essential oils with carrier oils, but remember to warm them up before using. And make sure to massage the oils into the scalp with your fingertips.

2. Proper nutrition– As simple as it may sound, it could help to optimize your diet for the winter. You need to have a diet that is rich in nutrition and contains the right vitamins. This is a time of year when you have access to lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and should take full advantage of it. Stock up on soups, fresh fruit juices and salads as these nourish you from within and also make your hair stronger.

3. The right hair care products– Just because you prefer a certain brand of shampoo and conditioner doesn’t mean they will work for you in the winter. If you lose hair in winter, you should choose hair care products that are ideal for the season. Choose products that help you combat hair loss and may have higher keratin content, which will strengthen your hair from the inside out.

4. Pamper your hair– While you could decide to go to reputable ones Hair and skin care clinics To care for your hair, you can also try simpler methods right at home. Just browse the internet and you should be able to find plenty of ways to create easy hair masks to nourish and hydrate your hair from the inside out.

5. How to deal with wet hair– Every time you wash your hair, you need to be extra careful because when your hair is wet, it is most vulnerable to damage. This means it's best if you don't step out with wet hair in the winter. Wet hair could easily freeze and break. It's equally important that you don't use too many tools to make your hair dry. When you use a blow dryer, you strip away the moisture, which can cause the hair to become brittle and therefore break easily.

Inspired by Dr. Kapil Dua