HOW TO PREVENT SEASONAL HAIR LOSS THIS AUTUMN

Many men experience severe hair loss as autumn begins to kick in, so we ask: what is seasonal shedding and how can it be prevented? 

Hair shedding often occurs in autumn season, but it doesn't usually last longer than a couple of months. It's normal to shed between 50 and 100 hairs a day. When the body sheds significantly more hairs every day, a person has excessive hair shedding. The medical term for this condition is telogen effluvium.

Seasonal hair loss is actually very common, and research suggests that most of us have slightly higher rates of telogen during the month of July. Telogen is known as a resting phase for the hair follicle, which means that the hair is extra prone to shedding and falling out. The second most common time for shedding is during the month of October.

What is a normal rate of shedding?

Most people have about 100,000 hairs on their heads and lose around 100 to 125 hairs per day. This amount can increase substantially during the phase of shedding.

One can lose up to five times the amount of hair in the peak of shedding phase, therefore the process should be very noticeable.

How can shedding be stopped? 

Luckily, the shedding process is not permanent, and so after 6-8 weeks your hair should go back to its normal state.  Unfortunately for hair loss sufferers (male pattern baldness), hair shedding can be quite damaging, and in many cases the amount of hairs lost are not retrievable.

Men who are going through any form of alopecia should take the right steps to try and prevent the rate of hair fall and increase the rate of hair growth.

What treatments can I use for shedding? 

Hair shedding can be treated with a number of different options.  A good hair care routine should be an essential part of your autumn grooming plan, so be prepared to add a few products to your current routine.

Multi-vitamin hair supplements like Viviscal, Nutrafol and HR23+ are excellent treatments to use all year round, but especially during shedding season. They offer your hair all the right nutrients and minerals for better hair growth and less hair fall.

Hair thickening shampoos and conditioners may sound great, but they tend to be ineffective.  However, the topical solution minoxidil could be worth considering if you are willing to risk the potential side-effects.

When will I experience the most hair growth?

Humans are much like animals in so many aspects of life, and hair loss is no exception. In a similar fashion to animals and their fur, we tend to experience the best rate of hair growth throughout the colder months of the year, to keep us warm.

This is why many of us tend to shed more during the hotter period of the year, in order to keep cool.

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HOW TO STOP HAIR SHEDDING DURING SPRING

Hair loss is a worry for most men, but did you know that we tend lose more hair during Spring?  No one is sure why we shed more hair during this time of year, but what we are sure about is how to tackle shedding.

Seasonal hair loss is common amongst all mammals, including humans, although it is not restricted to Spring. Women may also experience slightly higher levels of hair loss during certain seasons, although the Autumnal loss will be more noticeable.

How to Prevent Hair shedding in Spring? 

Seasonal hair loss is not male pattern baldness/alopecia, therefore this loss of hair is not permanent. Seasonal shedding is usually a temporary process that ends as the climate changes into another season - in this case, the Summer. 

Unlike alopecia, seasonal shedding can actually be treated quite effectively, as it is not genetic. In fact, the treatment of this type of hair fall is a relatively simple process, and you shouldn't have to drastically change your daily grooming/hair care routine.


Use the right products

Your hair is currently at its weakest and most vulnerable stage, therefore you should only use shampoos with minimal chemicals and a good blend of key hair strengthening ingredients. If you're looking for an affordable solution, then consider OGX's Biotin & Collagen Shampoo (below), packed with all the additives needed to get the very best out of your hair. Oh, and its only £6 a bottle!

Also, we would advise you to steer clear of thick and gunky hair styling products that are prone to ripping your hair out. Avoid brands like Dax Wax in order to prevent your locks falling out in big chunks.

Be Healthy & Active

Many of us often forget how important a good diet and exercise routine is for the whole of our body, including our hair. If you eat well, and get plenty of exercise, then it goes without saying that your hair will only benefit in the long run.  

Now, we're not suggesting you go on some strict diet and join the gym, as we know Spring season is party season for many of us. But, be sure to eat relatively well and ty your best to get that blood going through your veins as often as possible.


Take herbal supplements

Many men (and women) take hair supplements to combat hair loss and thinning hair.  Some herbal supplements have proved to be very successful in preventing balding and promoting thicker, stronger hair growth.

Be sure to choose a good multi-vitamin hair supplement with a good blend of DHT blocking properties and hair growth agents.  These types of products do not cure baldness, but they can help prevent the pattern of hair fall, during a time when you need it most. 

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