Hair loss in summer

Hair loss in summer is often more intense than other times of the year and is a phenomenon that can affect many men and women. This situation also tends to extend into the weeks following summer at the fall change.
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays, contact with chlorine and salt spray can cause dehydration of the scalp and weaken the hair. In the post-summer period, on the other hand, where hair loss is most common, we are in the presence of physiological effluvium.

Hair loss in summer

Summer subjects hair to great stress. In fact, there are several factors that contribute to weakening the scalp: the scalp becomes dehydrated and the hair tends to weaken and break. In fact, excessive exposure to sunlight makes the scalp and hair drier and more prone to breakage. Sweating can also bring additional scalp problems such as seborrhea or seborrheic dermatitis.
Chlorine from swimming pools decreases the hydrolipid film of the hair, depriving it of its natural protection. Salt spray can weaken the hair shaft. This is why it is always important to equip yourself with specific sunscreen products.

Hair loss after summer

At the end of summer and in autumn, especially during this seasonal change, hair loss occurs more. So don’t panic! This is a natural turnover, also called physiological effluvium and can last for about a month. During this phase (Telogen), hair falls out, but at the same time new hair is already growing in the hair follicle.
After a few weeks, new hair will sprout out, thus continuing its life cycle.

How to limit hair loss

During summer, some precautions are necessary: limit excessive exposure to sunlight and protect skin and hair. Drink plenty of water to hydrate your body and follow a healthy diet. Also use products that nourish the hair, gentle products that can be used many times during the week. In fact, due to excessive sweating, the frequency of hair washing is usually increased in summer.
Finally, to make the scalp more toned, especially after the summer to prepare for the fall change, one can use treatments designed specifically for hair loss such as specific shampoos, lotions, and tonics (vials or sprays). These products strengthen the scalp and help revitalize it by improving its condition.
You can also opt, especially to prepare the hair for summer, for a trim at the hairdresser’s, who will know how to adapt the cut in the best way for the summer period.
These are all small precautions that will help limit summer hair loss or post-summer effluvium.