Last Updated on September 11, 2022 by The Blessed Queens
Have you ever come across natural hair shedding in winter? Well, I am sure we have all been there. Today we are talking about it, so grab a cup of tea and lets get it right!
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How to Handle natural hair shedding in winter Like a Diva!
How to Handle natural hair shedding in winter Like a Diva!
Why does curly hair shed “more”?
Since we don’t brush our hair daily, many hair strands that fall out naturally throughout the day get caught up in other curls and therefore, it does not come out until it is time to wash and detangle. This is because the average person loses between 50-100 strands a day so if you don’t wash or brush until 3rd-day hair you may be getting rid of around 300 strands! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, this is what is known as hair shedding.
While some hair shedding should not be cause for concern, there can be a time when looking down at your drain becomes worrisome. There are different factors in life that can cause what is known as excessive shedding. First, know the difference between this and hair loss.
HAIR SHEDDING
Hair shedding is a normal body function where some of the hair strands fall out to make room for new hair growth, you can lose between 50 to 100 strands a day–and sometimes even up to 150–and this is still considered normal, according to WebMD.
You will grow back new hair to take the place of the hair that you are shedding. Hair shedding can also be seasonal, meaning you lose less hair in the summer months and start losing more hair in the fall and winter months.
One common cause of excessive shedding is childbirth. Many mothers lose hair after giving birth, but not to fear as this pattern usually only lasts for a few months and then reverts to its normal rate. Other causes of excessive shedding are quick weight loss, stress, sickness or surgery, in which case it is best to see your doctor.
HAIR LOSS
Hair loss is when the fallen hair fails to grow back. If you have hair loss you will start to notice either a bald spot or the look of your hair actually thinning as no new hair is growing in to replace the hair that you are losing. Hair loss can vary, some may lose hair gradually and slowly start to notice thinning at the top, while others may actually experience clumps of hair falling out.
The life cycle of a hair is divided into three phases: anagen, catagen and telogen. Here’s what happens at each stage.
- Anagen Phase: Your hair grows around half an inch a month, and faster in the summer than in winter. The growth phase, or anagen phase, lasts an average of two to six years.
- Catagen Phase: At the end of the anagen phase, your hair enters the catagen phase. A short transitional phase that lasts approximately 10 days.
- Telogen Phase: Lastly, your hair enters the telogen phase, a resting phase when your hair shaft is released and falls out. The follicle then remains inactive for three months and the whole process is repeated. Each hair follicle is independent and goes through the growth cycle at different times, otherwise all your hair would fall out at once. Instead, you only shed a certain number of hairs per day, anywhere from 50 to 100 strands.
How to overcome natural hair shedding in winter
- Wear a hat: “Cover your hair to shield it from snow, wind and rain. The elements dry your hair out and make it more prone to breakage,” she shares.
- Buy a humidifier: A surprising way to fight dry hair in the winter? Use a humidifier. “Indoor heating causes the air in your home to become very dry, pulling moisture out of your hair. Humidifiers help rehydrate the air and your hair to keep your locks looking lustrous,” she says.
- Get regular trims: getting regular hair trims every four to eight weeks to maintain hair health and keep your locks looking fresh. “Take a half inch off the bottom to reduce the chances of developing dry, split ends,” she adds.
- Lower the water temperature when you shower: “Even though a steamy shower might be just what you’re after when the temperature is below freezing, hot water can zap moisture from your hair making it brittle and more vulnerable to breaking,”. Use warm water to lather up your shampoo and cool water to rinse.
- Let hair air dry: “Allowing your hair to air dry is best. Blow drying draws moisture out of your hair increasing the chance of breakage,”. If you don’t have enough time in the morning, consider taking a shower at night and let your hair dry while you sleep.
- Don’t leave the house with wet hair: “Wet hair is more vulnerable to damage than dry hair. Walking outside in winter with a wet head can cause hair to freeze and break,”. While air drying is best, it’s better to blow dry your hair than go outdoors with a saturated mane, she adds.
- Use an oil treatment: “When winter wreaks havoc on your hair, restore moisture with an oil treatment,”. Her ingredient of choice? Argan oil.
- Deep condition once a week: “Moisturizing is the name of the game for winter hair care. Use a deep conditioner weekly to replenish moisture and combat the effects of hot styling tools, indoor heating, and cold winter winds,” she tells Bustle.
Garlic supplements ‘may’ help with hair shedding, but it’s good for your health too:
- Lower total cholesterol (but raise the good-type HDL cholesterol)
- Produce more “natural killer” cells in the blood that will tackle infections and tumours
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce the risk of blood clots (that are responsible for most heart attacks and strokes
- Regulation of stomach function
- Helps with arthritic pain
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of aloe gel
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of garlic juice
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons of chamomile (tea bag content is fine to use)
- 24 fluid oz of water
Instructions:
- 1) Peel garlic and use a garlic press to squeeze the juice out
- 2) Mix it with honey and place the bowl in the fridge
- 3) Boil water with chamomile tea for about 30 minutes
- 4) Stir occasionally
- 5) When tea is done, take the bowl with honey and garlic juice out of the fridge
- 6) Stir in an egg yolk into the garlic juice/honey mix
- 7) Add aloe gel.
- 8) Use the mix and gently rub it in your scalp. When you run out of the paste, wrap a towel around your head.
- 9) Keep on your head for 20 minutes and wash once with a neutral shampoo (I used Johnson’s Baby shampoo). Rub in the second egg yolk and wash off using only warm water.
- 10) To finish off, wash your hair off with the previously prepared chamomile tea.
How to Handle natural hair shedding in winter Like a Diva!
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