Lifestyle changes to reduce your hairfall

How bad is your daily hair fall? Losing between 50 and 100 hairs per day is normal. However, hair fall is a common problem in Singapore, and excessive shedding may indicate actual hair loss. In such cases, it is important to consider hair fall treatments and adopt lifestyle changes to support hair health and maintain a healthy growth cycle.

Healthy diet

For our scalp and hair follicles to receive the nutrients they need to stay healthy and encourage hair growth, we must maintain a well-balanced diet that promotes good gut health. Poor gut health affects various bodily functions, including hair growth, which is a lesser-known fact. An unhealthy gut disrupts digestion and nutrient absorption, leading to nutritional deficiencies. Without a proper diet to sustain gut health, hair fall becomes inevitable.

In addition, supplements to boost hair growth can be incorporated into the diet, especially for those experiencing severe hair fall.

Proper hair care routine

Sometimes, due to a lack of time or the right products, we neglect to maintain a proper hair care routine. However, following one can significantly reduce hair fall by keeping the hair and scalp well-hydrated, minimising inflammation, dryness, and flakiness, and maintaining a healthy scalp pH.

A basic hair care routine should include:

• Cleansing: Removes the build-up of grime, dirt, oil, and styling products from the scalp, keeping follicles unclogged and healthy.
• Conditioning: Strengthens and reinforces hair strands with a protective layer against environmental stress and reduces breakage.
• Hair Masking (weekly): Provides intense nourishment and hydration.
• Serum Application: Reduces hair damage and adds shine.

Anti hair fall shampoos in Singapore can also be used regularly. These shampoos often contain ingredients that help repair and strengthen hair while providing the usual cleansing and moisturising benefits. By offering extra nourishment, they not only support hair growth but also help to prevent future hair fall.

Minimise heat styling

Do you use a hair dryer or hair straightener daily? If so, you are not alone. However, frequent heat styling can damage the cuticle, or the outer layer of the hair, by breaking down its protein structure. This weakens the hair shafts, making them more prone to breakage and moisture loss.

Dry and brittle hair often appears coarse, frizzy, and dull. While the initial damage starts in the hair shafts, prolonged heat exposure can also affect overall hair health, eventually damaging the hair follicles and leading to hair fall.

Scalp massages

Maintaining good scalp circulation is key to sustaining hair growth. Scalp massages stimulate the dermal papilla cells in the hair follicles, which supply the hair roots with vitamins and nutrients to aid growth. Studies have shown that regular scalp massages can increase hair thickness and volume, making them an effective and simple method to support hair growth.

Manage stress

Stress can lead to telogen effluvium, a condition in which a large number of hairs in the growing (anagen) phase prematurely enter the resting (telogen) phase. This results in increased hair shedding as these hairs reach the end of their life cycle. While telogen effluvium is usually temporary, prolonged stress may cause significant hair thinning over time.

A 2023 study by a global health firm found that nearly nine in ten Singaporeans experience stress, with 16% stating that it is unmanageable. With such high stress levels, the hair fall problem in Singapore is also growing. Prioritising self-care and seeking support when needed are essential for maintaining overall well-being, including hair health.

Drink water

Just as the body needs hydration to function properly, so does the hair. Dehydration can worsen hair fall, hence it is essential to maintain adequate daily water intake. Keeping the scalp hydrated supports hair growth by reducing dryness, itchiness, dandruff, and brittleness.

Cover hair in a harsh climate

Although this is less of a concern in Singapore, the cold and dry winter air in other climates can be damaging to the scalp and hair. Harsh winter conditions strip the hair of its natural oils, leaving it dry, dull, and difficult to manage. When travelling to colder regions, using appropriate hair coverings can help to protect hair from these effects.

Consider a hair fall treatment

Anti hair fall treatments serve both as prevention and remedy for hair fall problems in Singapore. While our usual hair care routines, such as cleansing, conditioning, and masking, can help to maintain hair health, professional hair fall treatments provide deeper nourishment by penetrating the scalp layers to stimulate essential hair cells. This can support or even restart hair growth from within.
Regular anti hair fall treatments offer thorough scalp cleansing, detoxification, and intense nourishment to both the scalp and hair follicles. Consult the anti hair fall specialists at Papilla by Kim Lim to learn more about the most suitable treatment options for you.