WHY DO WE LOSE YOUR HAIR?

Taboo subject among women: hair loss. Whether chronic or temporary, it should not be taken lightly. If the change of season remains the main reason for hair loss, there are a whole bunch of other reasons to study carefully to remedy this problem. “Dietary deficiencies in iron, zinc or vitamins B and D in particular, or stress (a major problem for urban women) may be to blame. Diets that are too strict or too fatty, tobacco… In short, daily lifestyle is elements to take into account,” explains Florient Clausius, a hairdresser at the LEchevelu-e salon. Among the factors triggering hair loss, we also include age, psycho-affective shocks, taking certain medications (anti-hypertensives, anti-inflammatories for example), general anesthesia, thyroid disorders, etc.

WHEN TO WORRY ABOUT HAIR LOSS

It is completely normal to lose between 50 and 70 hairs per day in normal times. We worry when we lose more than a hundred hairs per day according to dermatologists.
Take the test! Take your hair in your hands and pull, sliding slowly all the way through. If a significant amount of hair is falling out, take the time to consult a dermatologist or a doctor at an institute specializing in the treatment of hair loss to check that you are not suffering from alopecia. (the medical term for hair loss) more severe and evaluate the evolution of your hair loss. With the change of season, hair tends to fall out in greater numbers, this is called seasonal alopecia. Don’t panic, this phenomenon can last a few weeks, but once this period has passed if the hair is still falling out significantly, it is best to consult a professional.
Thinning hair can become a real problem, so do not hesitate to consult a professional quickly and take the right actions to prevent the phenomenon from taking hold!

HAIRDRESSER TIPS TO LIMIT DAMAGE

Needless to say, you have the health of your hair in your hands. Florent Clausius invites you to review your habits.

1/ Put on your jogging pants and take a breath
First step: reduce stress levels. Let off steam! Stress compresses the blood vessels in the scalp. Result? Reduced irrigation of the bulbs causes thinning and premature loss of hair. “ Quickly return to sport which will help you eliminate toxins and stimulate blood circulation. »

2/ Think about the problem from the inside
A course of magnesium could also be a good supplement,” advises the expert. By regulating neurotransmitters, this trace element preserves your nervous balance and activates vitamin B which itself stimulates the production of keratin, a protein essential for building hair.
Also focus on the 5 essential components for the proper development of hair follicles: iron, zinc, sulfur, and vitamin B. To do this, double the rations of soy, lentils, calf’s liver, and wholemeal bread for zinc, for example. We go back to cooking fish and seasonal vegetables for B vitamins. We treat ourselves to some good meats or legumes combined with cereals for proteins. We love a seafood platter or a poached egg rich in sulfur. “Even when it’s not salad season, you can sprinkle your meals with brewer’s yeast flakes,” suggests Florient.
Need a boost? We can also rely on food supplements enriched with spirulina such as the Growth Booster Complex, and D-Lab Nutricosmetics, to stimulate the activity of the hair bulb.

3/ Swap your brush for a wide-toothed comb
When you brush your hair, you make the already dead hair fall out. There appears to be no real risk except that in the case of so-called “short” roots (when the hair is weakened for example) brushing could damage the bulb and increase the risk of hair loss. “To avoid typical brushing errors, we will favor detangling just after the treatment ritual using a wide-toothed comb” For example the Detangling Comb, ghd, recommends the hairdresser. You can use a brush if it is soft enough to avoid breakage. This is the case with The WetBrush, which offers brushes for each styling stage (for wet hair, dry hair, and heat-resistant brushes). The WetBrush also offers the boar bristle brush which distributes your hair’s natural sebum from root to tip, leaving your hair smooth and shiny.

4/ Take care of your scalp
For healthy hair, you need to start from a healthy base. We gently exfoliate using an exfoliating treatment with extracts of sea salt, rosemary essential oil, and malachite oil ( Cut By Fred, Hair Wash Scrub ). Sea salt rids the hair of excess products while activating microcirculation of the scalp, rosemary essential oil promotes regrowth while limiting hair loss and malachite oil helps invigorate stressed skin, and cleans and eliminates impurities. To identify the source of the problem, we opt for a preventive shampoo against hair loss, such as Renewing Shampoo from Davines. This “longevity” shampoo guarantees the well-being of your hair and acts against aging, a real fountain of youth for your mane.
To stimulate blood circulation in the scalp and promote root activity, you can apply a few drops of treatment oil locally ( Leonor Greyl, Cocktail of revitalizing essential oils for the scalp ) by massaging your scalp.
The technique to adopt? “Circular gestures with the fingertips (especially not rubbing) going up to the top of the skull. A real relaxation ritual to also adopt in the shower during the treatment break or before going to sleep” advises Florient. The goal: is to ensure the flexibility and elasticity of the tissues surrounding the hair bulb. With this localized activation, the bulb is better anchored, and its growth and health are stimulated.

5/ Stock up on ultra-gentle and strengthening treatments
From the roots… to the ends, we take care of the health of our hair. Do not hesitate to take the necessary steps to limit this fall, a source of hassle. We equip ourselves with:
– A revitalizing shampoo like Kevin Murphy’s Plumping. Wash which is sure to give a boost of pep to your hair and stimulate the scalp for better growth. And for a winning combo, we also arm ourselves with Kevin Murphy’s Plumping. Rinse conditioner. Rich in Vitamin B and Shea butter, it restores all its splendor to your hair with use, restoring strength and density.
– A serum based on green tea leaf, lemon oil, and safflower seeds: Immortelle Regenerating Oil Serum, Kevin Murphy 

KNOW HOW TO CHEAT TO HIDE YOUR HAIR LOSS

To avoid seeing your confidence crumble as your hair falls out, here are some tips for hiding thinning hair and giving a volume effect to fine hair.
Gain density with a suitable haircut. An appointment with the hairdresser and you will leave feeling plump!
For a guaranteed trompe l’oeil effect, play with the coloring. The brushstroke of a good color technician can provide contrast and replace a material effect.
Still, on the question of coloring, you can make up your scalp on the sparse parts, with a coloring powder based on keratin and pigments.
You can also simply count on the boosting effects of sheathing products to add volume to the roots with volumizing and nourishing sprays like Staying. alive, Kevin Murphy.