Hair fall has become a menacing nightmare for people with hectic working lifestyles. It's a constant loop that most of us find ourselves caught in. Work gives us stress, and stress gives us hair fall. Either way, it's hard to escape both! It seems like an impossible dream to achieve hair fall control while maintaining a busy daily routine. Let us burst that bubble and present to you a few simple hacks that can help you control hair fall and grow your hair long & strong while you’re on the go.
So come, without any wait, let’s see how you can easily achieve the hair of your dreams with these simple hacks:
1. Scalp Massages:
Scalp massages are an easy & effective way to stimulate your follicles and improve blood circulation. You could literally just massage your scalp gently with your fingertips while you’re on your desk or on your lunch break. Just place your fingertips on the crown of your head and focus on moving the skin of your scalp around. You can also do the inversion method by flipping your head upside down and massaging your scalp. You only need to do this for 5 mins daily to improve blood circulation on the scalp, which was restricted by stress. If you want, you could even use cold-pressed oils like castor oil and coconut oil to massage your scalp for added benefits. This is an excellent natural remedy for hair fall control.
2. Snacks for Hair:
Instead of unhealthy processed snacks like chips, chocolates, etc., go for more hair-healthy options such as walnuts & flaxseeds. These are rich in omegas, which can help with strengthening your hair from within. Bananas, almonds, and avocados are rich in biotin, which is a vital nutrient for hair growth. Keratin is the protein that builds most of your hair structure, making the consumption of protein crucial. Eggs, nuts, yogurt, and lentils are great sources of protein that you can easily incorporate into your daily diet. Iron produces hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the hair roots. Therefore, eating foods like spinach, dates, & beetroot will help purify your blood so that your scalp gets the best nutrition. Make sure you snack healthy and eat a nutritious lunch while at your workplace to help with hair fall control.
3. Rosemary Oil in Your Shampoo:
For those who absolutely do not have the time to indulge in calming oiling sessions or are just too tired, this is a handy one. While in the shower, mix 3-4 drops of rosemary oil in your palm full of shampoo and emulsify between your palms. Then just apply it to your scalp as you normally would and let it stay for 5 minutes. Rinse off with cold water. This is an easy way to get the strengthening benefits of rosemary without having to do a full-fledged oiling routine, making it a simple and effective hack for hair fall control.
4. Natural DHT Blockers:
Pumpkin seeds are a proven natural DHT blocker. They are a cheaper and safer alternative than the chemical-based DHT-blocking pills you see in the market. Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is another potent natural DHT blocker that is versatile too. It can be eaten in the form of chutneys, murabbas, pickles, or even candy. If you may, just bite into an Amla to reap all the amazing benefits it has for your hair.
5. Silk Pillowcase:
Silk pillowcases are a savior for your hair texture. Regular cotton-based pillowcases can cause friction between your hair, leading to cuticle damage, hair breakage, and frizz. Silk pillowcases, on the other hand, reduce the friction between the hair and leave you waking up with smooth and healthy-looking hair. Also, use more silk scrunchies and hair ties instead of rubber and plastic ones. Rubber hair ties can make hair snap off easily and make your hair brittle.
6. Cold Water Rinse:
We know taking hot showers can feel like a soothing sauna-like experience, especially in winter. However, hot showers can strip your scalp of natural oils & make your scalp tender. This can weaken your roots and make your hair fall out easily. Cold water can seal your cuticles and prevent them from being damaged. It flattens the cuticles, making hair look shinier and glossier. It can strengthen your roots by tightening your pores and keeping strands attached tightly to your follicles.
7. Water:
Hair is made up of 1/4th water, and if you aren’t chugging water throughout the day, then you are depriving yourself of the hair that you always dreamt of. Dehydration of the body can weaken the hair shaft. Water carries nutrients that must reach all organs of your body for proper function. If there isn’t adequate consumption of water, then your scalp wouldn’t be able to receive the nutrients it needs to produce healthy hair.
8. Avoid Tight Hairstyles and Excessive Use of Heat:
You might wish to do the model bun & high ponytail while working to keep your hair off your face. But without you even realizing it, it's causing you to develop hair loss. When you tie your hair too tight, it can tug onto your follicles and cause traction alopecia. This can look like thinning on the temples and hairline. Opt for hairstyles that don’t put too much pressure on your follicles, such as a low sleek pony or a low bun, and secure any extra hair with hairpins. These will keep any hair off your face whilst also giving you that sleek and put-together office-appropriate look.
9. Leave-in Conditioner:
You can use a good leave-in conditioner that coats your hair, locks in moisture, and gives you hydrated and smooth-looking strands. Just dampen your hair a little bit and apply the leave-in conditioner from mid-lengths to your ends. Choose a good leave-in conditioner that has natural humectants like glycerine & aloe vera. These can form a protective coating onto the hair and act as a good detangling agent. Go for hair-friendly ingredients such as niacinamide, panthenol, and caffeine.
10. Wooden Combs:
Ditch those plastic combs that snap off your hair and get yourself a good wooden comb if you want healthier roots! Wooden combs help stimulate blood flow onto your scalp and encourage healthier hair growth. They spread your natural sebum all over your scalp and lengths, moisturizing and preventing breakage due to brittleness. They allow for better delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your scalp. Plastic combs cause static electricity to be produced due to friction with the scalp and hair, whereas wooden combs glide through the scalp with ease. Wooden tooth combs tend to be naturally wide-toothed, unlike plastic combs that often have more narrow bristles. They are naturally anti-microbial and do not pass on any bacteria or fungus from previous use. Just massage your scalp for 5 minutes each day with a wooden comb by gently running it through your scalp to stimulate your follicles and promote hair fall control.
Self-care might seem like catching lightning in a bottle when you are working long hours with very little time to rest. But with these few simple hair fall control tricks, you too can get closer to getting the healthiest your hair has ever been. So do not fret about your busy schedule and stressful work hours getting the better of you because, with consistency and just a little bit of effort, your hair can go a long way!
