The truth about the relationship between stress and your hair.
We’ve all heard it before, “don’t stress, you’ll make your hair fall out!” It’s easy to brush this aside because it couldn’t possibly be true, right? You might want to take a deep breath before we tell you this: extreme stress can cause hair loss. We know this is a total bummer, but don’t start stressing over hair falling out from stress! We’ll explain why this isn’t just a myth and give you some tips on how to prevent stress-induced hair loss and the products that could help if you’ve already experienced it.
Can Stress Make Your Hair Fall Out?
Before you freak yourself out any further, you need to know that hair loss is way more complex than just being a little stressed out about an assignment or an interview etc. There are many factors that contribute to hair loss, including: genetics, the environment, your overall health, and also, stress.
There are several hair loss conditions women can suffer from. Alopecia Areata is hair loss in patches, it’s mostly due to your genetics but it can also be triggered by severe stress. While hair loss from stress isn’t incredibly common, severe stress can play a part in your hair health. It’s important to know how to combat your stress and keep your hair happy and healthy.
Relaxation is key! Sure, there are hair tips to share to prevent stress-induced hair loss, but the most obvious solution is to find ways to reduce your stress before hair loss becomes an issue! Find what calms you and dive into that whenever you’re really feeling the stress.
Brushing your hair when wet can be an absolute no-no! If you’re going to brush your hair after a shower, wait at least until it’s damp and brush, gently, in sections, not in one quick tug.
Give yourself a leg up on thinning hair by incorporating a thickening shampoo and conditioner duo into your wash routine.
Dove Nourishing Rituals Thickening Ritual Shampoo and Conditioner gently cleanses your strands with its creamy formulation and it helps boost body and bounce from the first wash. Bonus: This duo smells of lavender and rosemary, so delicious!
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Source: allthingshair.com
