Seasonal changes happen throughout the year, but did you know that they can also cause hair fall? You read that right. Many people experience severe hair fall during some seasons. Just like how you experience hair fall every day, seasonal changes can increase the number of falling hair strands. But why does it happen, and how to manage seasonal hair fall? If you’re curious to know more about why your hair falls increases between seasons, this blog is for you.
What is Hair Fall: Is It Seasonal?
Hair fall is a stage of hair growth where your hair moves into the resting and shedding phase. This is considered very normal when only up to 100 hair strands fall in a day, but anything more than that is a concern that should not be ignored. When it comes to seasonal hair fall, this resting phase increases, hence, more hair falls out. But there are other factors affecting seasonal hair loss, like hormonal changes, stress, etc. So, let us understand the causes behind seasonal hair fall in detail.
Causes of Seasonal Hair Fall
- Diet: Our hair might not get the vital nutrients during seasonal changes, so it lacks the necessary vitamins, iron, and protein it needs to grow. As a result of this, hair becomes less healthy and breaks off due to its brittle state.
- Exposure to Sun: With any sun protection, your hair can be affected by the harmful UV (Ultraviolet) radiation, which can damage hair roots. This causes your hair to shed more (during summer) and also easily break off.
- Activities: Some seasonal activities, like swimming more in oceans or chlorinated pools, can cause your hair can lose its natural oils, which can cause more hair fall.
- Hormonal Changes: Unlike summer, winter and fall seasons influence your body to produce a hormone called melatonin, which affects the hair growth cycle and leads to more hair fall.
- Stress: As the seasons change, stress is also a major factor that contributes to hair fall. Without proper stress management, your hair growth cycle can be affected, and increase the shedding phase. This is when your hair fall also increases.
Traditional Vs. Seasonal Hair Fall
| Differences | Dry skin | Dehydrated Skin |
|---|---|---|
| Condition Type | From birth, more long-term | Short-term, temporary |
| Signs/Symptoms | Flaky skin, roughness, redness, itchiness, peeling, and scaly | Fine line, itchy, dull skin, dark under-eyes, tightness, and sensitive |
| Caused By | Hereditary and also happens due to hormones | Not drinking a sufficient amount of water, weather, skincare products, diet, etc |
| Triggers | Soaps with harsh chemicals, ageing, genetics,and low humidity | Alcohol, environmental factors, harsh exfoliation, more caffeine, poor diet |
| Treatment | Oil-based moisturisers, gel-based skincare products, rich and nourishing ingredients | Sufficient drinking of water, hydrating serums |
| Best Skincare Ingredients | Shea butter, squalane, ceramides, plant oils | Aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, panthenol |
| What Not to Do | Using too much hot water, using harsh products | Not drinking enough water or having less water than recommended per day, over-exfoliation |
| Tests for Skin Condition | Your water intake is as per the recommended amount, but your skin still feels dry | Pinch a part of your skin ( cheek, back of the hand, chest) for a 2-3 seconds. It’s still wrinkled? it’s dehydrated |
How to Manage Seasonal Hair Fall
- Minimal Styling: Reduce the usage of heat styling tools like straighteners, curlers, or blow dryers during seasonal changes. Too much heat can make your hair strands weak and cause breakage.
- Hydration: Drink enough water daily to keep your body and hair hydrated. Seasonal changes can lead to more hair fall as they make hair and scalp dry. With proper hydration, you can maintain your scalp and hair health.
- Balanced Diet: If your hair fall is too severe during some seasons, make sure that you are having a balanced diet, with foods that are high in omega-3s, iron, and also have vitamins & other supplements for reduced hair fall.
- Scalp Treatment: Regular scalp care and treatment improve circulation and reduce seasonal hair fall. Massage with nourishing oils or use natural hair care techniques to strengthen the roots.
- Hair Care: Protect your hair from harsh sun, dust, or humidity during different seasons by using gentle products. Trim split ends regularly, control frizz with serums, and detangle with care to prevent more hair fall.
- Stress Management: Stress can make your seasonal hair fall worse. By practising yoga, meditation, art, or light exercise, your body and mind can stay calm. Getting proper sleep also helps control your hair fall between seasons.
Conclusion
In conclusion, seasonal hair fall can happen due to some factors like diet, hormonal changes, environmental exposure, dehydration, and other seasonal activities. It is important to keep your hair protected during these seasonal changes to prevent too much hair fall. By having a balanced diet, managing stress, getting proper sleep, reading heat styling, and taking care of your hair, you can try to control and prevent excessive seasonal hair fall.
At Dr. Health Clinic, we provide natural and effective hair and scalp treatments that are free from side effects to control and prevent seasonal hair fall. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Health Clinic to get the right seasonal hair loss treatment and care.
Frequently Asked Questions For Hair Fall
Dr. Shahid Shamsher is one of India’s first certified Trichologist practicing in the field of Trichology for 27 years and is recognized as one of the Best Hair Doctor in Bangalore. He is the only Trichologist in India to be simultaneously certified from the U.K, Australia, and India.
Dr. Shahid Shamsher is one of India’s first certified Trichologist practicing in the field of Trichology for 27 years and is recognized as one of the Best Hair Doctor in Bangalore. He is the only Trichologist in India to be simultaneously certified from the U.K, Australia, and India.
