This Is What Causes Thinning Hair – And How You Can Avoid It

At Nutrafol we have already written about some habits that can lead to thinning hair here and also here. So these are a few more to keep in mind.

Even if autumn is upon us, you might keep this in mind when flying off to that exotic island for the holidays. Because even if you have given up tanning, chances are your hair is still exposed to UV rays. UV rays eat away the strength and elasticity of your hair. Or as Dr Alan Bauman, a hair loss physician with many years experience, puts it:
“Prolonged UV exposure causes the layers of the cuticle to weaken and break, resulting in brittle hair that can lead to hair loss.”

…wearing a hat! Tuck your ponytail underneath the hat and you do not have to worry about damaging your hair when out in the sun. If you are worried about hat hair, you can instead use a leave-in conditioner with built-in sunscreen.

Now that dry shampoo has become a common staple in bathrooms, it is easier to just skip a few days between washing your hair. It is indeed very convenient but not so good for your hair. You see, when you are not washing your hair during a couple of days, buildups happen – buildups of products or excessive dandruff on the scalp. And these two things are clogging the hair follicles. And if it continues for a long time, it can get very difficult for the hair to grow.

…simply washing it more often and not letting so many days pass between your washes. There is nothing wrong with skipping shampoo for a day. But do not make it a habit as dirt and oil on the scalp can clog pores. Try to wash it every two days, especially if you are sweating or using lots of products. But since shampoo dries your hair out, try to use a sulfate-free one if you are washing it often.

Certain medications (like statins, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety agents, anti-hypertensive medications) or hormones (like thyroid replacement drugs) can cause hair loss. “These can disrupt or interfere with the normal cycle of hair growth, which can cause hair to go into a resting phase and fall out prematurely”, says Dr Bauman.

…asking your doctor for advice. Make sure to ask your doctor if there are treatments available that don’t include hair loss as a side effect. If you want to do something to help your hair from damage already caused by a medication, consider adding a supplement to your diet. Your physician may even advise you to do so! Nutrafol has many nutraceutical ingredients that have been shown to strengthen and nourish thinning hair from within, leaving it healthy and strong.