Finding excess hair in your brush or circling your drain can be daunting, but shedding is a normal part of the hair cycle. There are several reasons why we can lose hair throughout our lives, but there are steps we can take to reduce thinning and promote healthy hair in the face of hormonal, genetic, and environmental factors.
Here at Hairburst, we recommend focusing on the three pillars of hair health: nutritional support, scalp health, and protection during styling. In this guide, we’ll discuss how to prevent hair loss and elevate your haircare routine to promote healthier growth. It’s time to feel confident in your hair again.
Understanding the Root Cause: Why Does Hair Fall Out?
The first step for addressing hair loss is to understand the root cause. What exactly is causing your thinning?
Before you concern yourself too much, remember that hair loss can be completely natural - hair grows in cycles, and must navigate the following different stages:
- The Anagen Phase: The growth phase. This is where the cells at the root divide, encouraging growth.
- The Catagen Phase: The transitional phase that signals the end of growth. The follicle shrinks and detaches itself from its blood supply.
- The Telogen Phase: Known as the shedding phase, this is when old hair rests while new hair begins to form beneath it, causing old hair to fall out to make room for newer growth.
If you’re experiencing prolonged, unusual amounts of hair loss, however, common culprits include:
- Stress hair loss
- Genetics - alopecia
- Hormonal changes - postpartum hair loss,
- Styling and treatments
- Nutritional deficiencies
How to Prevent Hair Loss in Men: Early Intervention
Male hair loss can feel like quite the taboo, but it affects most men’s sense of self-confidence at some stage in their lives. Thinning in men is caused by Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, a hormone known to shrink hair follicles and cause male pattern baldness.
It’s best to act fast when it comes to male pattern baldness, so keep an eye out for thinning across the hairline or at the crown. We recommend:
- Avoiding high-tension hairstyles that cause traction alopecia
- Incorporating caffeine-infused or nutrient-rich, scalp-stimulating shampoos into your hair routine
- Use a scalp massager to increase blood flow
- Consider minoxidil or finasteride to stimulate follicles and manage DHT.
How to Prevent Hair Loss in Women: Hormones & Styling
From postpartum shedding to menopausal factors, women can experience hair loss for a number of reasons, many of which are completely natural. Let’s talk about some of the ways you can best manage hair loss in women:
- Combatting hormonal hair loss: Recovery from hormonal hair loss is all about encouraging healthier growth once hormones begin to balance. This can be achieved with a range of hair vitamins, which are perfect for addressing deficiencies.
- The low-heat rule: High-temperature styling tools can damage the hair shaft, contributing to thinning across the head. The same can be said for tight, high-tension hairstyles like ponytails and extensions.
- Silk Pillowcases: Silk pillowcases benefit the hair by reducing friction, split ends, tangles, breakage, and moisture loss. They also help your hair retain its natural oils.
- Avoiding chemicals: It’s no secret that bleaches, perms, and dyes can damage the hair. So, whilst a top-up on the roots may be tempting, we’d recommend avoiding it if you’re experiencing thinning.
5 Proven Lifestyle Tips for Prevention
Make hair care a part of your everyday routine. Amongst hair treatments and nourishing conditioners, there are a number of lifestyle changes you can make to encourage healthy growth.
- Think about your diet: Vitamins, nutrients, and minerals are the building blocks of good hair health. Make sure your diet includes plenty of protein to support proper keratin production
- Manage cortisol levels: Stress and high cortisol levels can contribute to hair loss, pushing the hair into its resting phase. So, take a breather, do some yoga, and relax.
- Scalp care: Put an emphasis on scalp care during your self-care routine. Are your current shampoos and conditioners providing your hair with the nourishment it needs? Take the time to massage the scalp to increase blood flow to the follicles and achieve healthier growth.
- Avoid chemicals and heat: Our hair is a huge part of our identity and personal style is important. We recommend, however, finding ways to make your hair feel like you while reducing your reliance on heated styling and dyes.
- Gentle Detangling: When brushing your hair, be gentle. Use a wide toothed comb on wet hair to prevent unnecessary breakage.
The Hairburst Prevention Routine
Hairburst boasts an innovative range of science-backed products designed to support growth and density. So, if you’re noticing signs of thinning and are looking to take a pro-active approach to restoring fullness, consider shopping from our range of impactful products.
The Advanced+ Hair Formula targets hair loss at the root. Packed with a range of nourishing ingredients, these capsules support with a range of hormonal imbalances from deep within. Designed for everyday use, these supplements are the perfect addition to your morning routine, promoting visibly thicker hair over time.
Optimise Your Hair Care Routine with Hairburst
Now that you’ve got a better understanding of how to prevent hair loss, optimise your haircare routine with Hairburst. We believe your hair is something to feel confident about; something to take pride in. So, explore our science-backed collection of products today and look forward to visibly less shedding and stronger hair growth.