With the arrival of the month of September, it is time to resume habits and customs that seemed to have been forgotten during the summer. This return to reality (and especially this year when September marks the end of telecommuting for many) can be a time of stress and change in life that can have a reflection on health, and of course also on the capillary, which during the months of September and October you see a more pronounced hair loss.
Although this fall fall is a natural thing, it follows her some fall cycles and regeneration that may coincide with the seasons of the year, there is no scientific evidence to support this fall into the fall. There are scientists who attribute it to hormonal changes, but it is clear that it is a fall that regenerates the hair later, so it is far from alopecia and should not be a cause for concern. If there is one thing that characterizes hair loss in the fall, it is the pattern, as it falls in a general way, it does not focus on a specific area and it usually lasts about 2 or 3 months. This is a sudden, diffuse drop that usually goes away on its own around November.
To restore your hair after the summer and prepare it for the fall, Dr. Javier Pedraz, Medical Director of Insparya Madrid, gives us the keys that will help us to have strong and healthy hair during the next season:
Cut the hair and clean the tops of summer. It is necessary to repair the damage of the summer. This is a good time to go to the hairdresser and clean the damaged ends. A few fingers is enough, but it is also the perfect excuse to change your look and renew your image with the arrival of the new season.
Take care of food. Getting back to the routine can be the ideal time to incorporate good eating habits. What we eat is converted into nutrients that the hair receives through the blood and is much more important than what it receives locally. It is important to include in the diet products rich in iron (legumes, liver, crustaceans, spinach), proteins (eggs, fish, meat), folic acid, magnesium, iodine, zinc (cocoa powder), vitamins from the group B (B12 in brewer’s yeast or wheat germ) and collagen (gelatin, seaweed and some meats). With this diet, the hair is strengthened, making it shine and look better. It is advisable to avoid excess fat and alcohol.
Avoid excessive heat on the hair. In the autumn, the use of the dryer will return, as will the tongs, straighteners and other kitchen utensils. It is advisable to avoid its use, as it damages the fibers, but if it cannot be avoided, it is advisable to apply a thermal protector beforehand to protect the hair. As for the dryer, it is good to use it to avoid moisture on the scalp, but always at a moderate temperature and at a suitable distance, and very hot water should also be avoided when washing.
Massage the scalp. When washing the hair, it is recommended to massage the scalp gently with the fingertips. This will help activate blood circulation, more nutrients will reach the root and the follicles will be better oxygenated. The thing to avoid is rubbing the scalp just like towel drying. It should always be done with care, as wet hair is more fragile.
Source: Marie Claire
