All hair fall reasons you should know if you’re losing hair

Although hair shedding is a natural thing that happens to us every day, it can become a problem for women at a certain point in their lives if they start losing more hair than usual or if the strings do not grow back. Keep reading to know the most common hair fall reasons, and if you want to keep your beautiful mane attached to your head.

The gradual thinning or sudden hair reduction that happens to one in every three women may have different causes, but luckily, there’s a solution for each case! So if you notice you’re losing more hair than usual for longer than three months, it is time to look for what’s triggering the unusual shedding to know how to fix it. Here are the leading hair fall (or telogen effluvium) reasons and the steps you have to take to help your strings keep healthy and strong.

Emotional imbalance

In periods of high stress, women’s bodies can produce more androgen, the male hormones that cause hair loss. Stress can cause loss of appetite; hence, the hair won’t get the nutrients it needs. Very important is not to become even more stressed when you realise you’re losing more hair than usual. Remember to keep a healthy diet, exercise and get enough sleep. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of a good night’s sleep, which you’re probably not having if you’re stressed. To help you overcome this problem, try a soothing Chamomile tea or Valerian capsules before going to bed.

Hormonal imbalance

Balanced hormones regulate our bodies, but when imbalanced, they can cause, among other problems, terrible hair loss. For example, an excess of androgen, the male hormones, affects the hair, especially in women with hair loss genetic predisposition. The pill can also trigger hair loss because the hormones that suppress ovulation cause your hair to thin. Hormonal imbalance is a complicated matter and one of the most common hair fall reasons. But do not try to solve it yourself; don’t take anything without checking it with your doctor first.

Lifestyle imbalance

A balanced lifestyle is crucial for our health as a whole, including our hair, which means we need a balanced diet, lots of water and exercise. Our strings are the first to show signs of any nutritional deficiency; this is why crash diets and extreme weight loss causes hair loss. Do eat healthy snacks between meals to give your hair cells enough energy to grow. The best foods to promote hair growth are berries, avocado, nuts, beans, eggs, spinach, sweet potatoes and salmon, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D.  

B12 deficiency

If, besides hair loss, you’re also constantly tired, you may be suffering from Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vegetarians and vegans must pay special attention to this point since Vitamin B12 comes mostly from animal proteins. Therefore, the daily intake of proteins should be at least 120g a day. The good news is that you can find vitamin B12 supplements for vegans, like Bear, so that you can easily overcome this problem without having to change your eating habits.

Iron deficiency

The same goes for Iron deficiency, better known as anaemia. Iron is super essential for producing the hair cell protein our hair needs to keep healthy and beautiful. Healthy eating habits and a vitamin supplement containing iron and vitamins B, C, D3, Selenium, Zinc like Ogaenics (that is both organic and vegan) can help you provide your hair with the complex nutrition it needs.

Age and Genetic

And last but not least, there is the age factor. Our hair changes with menopause, and as we grow older, it gets thinner. This shouldn’t be seen as a problem since losing some volume with years passing is absolutely natural. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, by the age of 40, around 40% of women will have visible hair loss. Women who see their hair thinning slowly but gradually usually have a genetic predisposition to it. Avoid hairdos that traction too much your hair and hair follicles, and be gentle with your strings; use natural hair products and have a healthy diet.

Female baldness

The psychological and emotional toll can be devastating and sometimes even life-altering for women experiencing dramatic hair loss and bald patches (androgenetic alopecia). So why not consider hair extensions to give more volume to your thinning hair and restore your emotional well-being and confidence? The Hairdreams salon in Vienna can help you with natural hair thickening extension. Where? Landstrasse Hauptstraße 18 – 1030

Whatever the cause is, know that hair grows in cycles, so you won’t see changes as soon as you take the necessary steps to improve your mane’s health. As with most things in life, you will have to be consistent and patient; your effort will start paying off after about two months.