Spring hair care: Hats, caps, cold, humidity, dry heating air, poor diet, hormonal changes and psychological stress - winter leaves but leaves the hair burdened and suffering. It's time to bring the hair out of hibernation.
We lose hair every day and it is completely normal. When we start to notice more than 100 hairs on our brush, we start talking about hair loss. This loss can appear to a greater extent not only in autumn, but also in spring. Then we refer to
seasonal hair loss.
Read here some practical tips for spring hair care and dealing with seasonal hair loss.
A problem only for men?
No, hair loss is a very common issue in both men and women.
Males experience thinning hair and bald patches at the temples on both sides and at the back of the head.
Women notice that their hair becomes weaker, thinner and thinning.
The cause is often hormonal or hereditary. The lack
vitamins or trace elements, but also external and environmental factors, can also lead to hair loss.
GOODLIFE TIP: When we start losing more than 100 hairs a day we should first check the levels of iron and ferritin in the blood. Low iron levels can lead to hair loss and thinning.
The "enemy" of hair: DHT or Dihydrotestosterone
DHT inhibits hair growth. In the case of hereditary hair loss, the roots of the hair are hypersensitive to this male hormone, which is also formed in the female body.
In addition to hormonal factors, which are largely responsible for hereditary hair loss, anxiety, stress, malnutrition and a weak immune system are responsible for seasonal hair loss.
Treating hair loss with an ally nature!
- β-Sitosterol, a plant sterol found in pumpkin and nettle seed extracts, inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT, thereby reducing its levels in the body.
- Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and cellular metabolism, helping to protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Ginkgo biloba extract can increase the microcirculation in the capillaries and thus provide a better supply of nutrients and oxygen to the hair roots.
- The vitamin B complex is a real universal vital substance for hair and in addition ensures a better energy balance of the entire body. Vitamin B5 and vitamin B3 neutralize fatigue and psychological imbalances.
- Copper and zinc they also protect cells from oxidative stress. Copper also supports connective tissue and normal hair and skin pigmentation.
- Iron, bound by ferritin, contributes to the production of hair cells and protects against hair loss.
Proper hair care - 10 tips
- Use it shampoo with plant extracts to strengthen and balance the scalp.
- In case damaged hair, use mild restructuring shampoos with plant extracts.
- They are also recommended remedies and ampoules for the hair, which nourish the scalp with natural ingredients, strengthen the hair and increase microcirculation.
- Apply masks and serums only on the ends of the hair.
- Do not burden the hair roots with greasy products. They add weight to the hair and weaken it.
- Warm water removes excess oil from the scalp and body. Therefore, shower only with lukewarm water.
- After washing, dry the hair gently with the towel. Do not rub the hair hard.
- During the hot spring and summer months, do not use hair dryers and irons.
- Brush your hair gently with anti-static brushes with natural bristles. Avoid hard rubber brushes as they can break the hair.
- Avoid too dry indoor air: Plants also ensure a healthy indoor climate. The ideal humidity is between 30 and 50 percent.
GOODLIFE TIP: Hot water removes grease from the scalp. Therefore, shower only with lukewarm water. And after washing the hair, gently dry the hair with the towel and do not rub it hard. Avoid blow drying and flat irons.
Seasonal hair loss in spring
Hormonal changes, stress, dry heating air, wrong diet and lack of trace elements and vitamins. There are many reasons for hair loss. The fact is that many people often suffer from increased hair loss, especially in the spring. B vitamins, ginkgo, copper, vitamin C and zinc and sitosterol help fight hair loss and strengthen the body and hair regeneration. Treat your hair with mild herbal shampoos and strengthen it with anti-hair loss treatments rich in hair-nourishing ingredients.
