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Why is more hair lost when the seasons change?

Hair loss is a main concern for thousands of men and women who notice that the problem gets worse in spring and fall. Why does this happen? We reveal all. Did you know that one of the main worries of 3 out of 10 women is hair loss? We understand why. We all dream of showing off incredible flowing locks that are shiny, strong and soft, but sometimes reality is a far cry from fantasy. It’s a drama every time you brush your hair and even worse when you wash it. And as if that wasn’t enough, these panic-provoking situations are accentuated even more during the change of seasons, especially spring and fall, times which we call “seasonal effluvium”. You should remember that every day we lose an average of 100 hair during the telogen phase (hair loss) and 100 hairs in the anagen phase (growth phase) are renewed. To understand why we lose more hair in the spring we should bear in mind the photo-exposure factor. This regulates our hair’s lifecycle. In spring, as the days become longer, photo-exposure increases and has a direct effect on our hair cycle, causing increased shedding. This seasonal effluvium of course won’t cause baldness, it it reduced to limited shedding during a determined period. This hair will be replaced naturally, recovering normal volume and density (unless there in another associated problem present, such as  androgenic alopecia), so you’ve no need to worry. We should also be aware that the new hairs just starting to grow are thicker and fuller. Why? In spring, oestrogen levels increase which gives the hair renewal process a boost. Our organism perceives an increase in sun radiation (due to the fact our eyes are aware of the presence of daylight for longer) and prepares to defend our hair. In short, our hair is shed and new, stronger hair grows as a defence mechanism against sun radiation.

Advice to have beautiful hair all year round

. Take outdoor walks It’s not only good for our bodies, it’s also good for our hair’s health. To get the most benefit, try to let the sun penetrate your scalp as much as possible to allow the new hair to grow thicker, with the aim of covering the scalp as much as possible to offer us a better defence against the aggressive effects of UV rays. . Wash and comb your hair often This way we help to loosen any hair which are in the shedding phase leaving room for the new hairs to grow. . Avoid tightly pulled updos During these days try not to use tightly pulled updos like high ponytails or tight buns all the time. Try to vary your styling technique and leave hair loose more often. . Use regenerating products Give the new hair growth a boost with the help of products designed to stimulate the scalp. With the Hair Regenerating Vials you can boost the appearance of healthy new hairs, as well as improving vitality, shine and condition. And if you’re interested in other articles like “Why is more hair lost when the seasons change?”, or you want to stay ahead of the latest trends, get some daily hair care tips or find out what’s hot in hairstyling, then follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.
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