Is There A Scientific Reason Why You Shed The Most Hair In The Fall And Winter?

September 28, 2017

Is There A Scientific Reason Why You Shed The Most Hair In The Fall And Winter?

t’s a tale as old as time: Once fall rolls around, your showers may end with what looks like a small, furry animal hanging around the drain. But this doesn’t mean you’re going bald (but keep your stress in check to help maintain healthy follicles)—there’s actually a scientific reason why you have more hair shedding in the colder months.

“There is evidence that people can note increased shedding in the late fall and winter months,” dermatologist Emily Wise, MD, told Allure. “In the summer months, we hang on to more hair to provide increased protection from the sun.”

Then, as summer ends, it’s not uncommon for women to start losing some of the hair they held onto during the summer for a late-onset “shed” phase. But the increase in shedding is likely just temporary, Dr. Wise continued.

Aside from keeping your scalp hydrated and moisturized, as well as taking your vitamins (biotin and iron, in particular!), there’s not much you can do about seasonal shedding. And, according to dermatologist Jeremy Fenton, MD, docs aren’t in total agreement about why the scheduled shedding happens in the first place: Some think it’s based on evolution, and others believe it’s the body’s way of lessening shedding come wintertime.

“These hairs are not necessarily lost forever, as a healthy hair follicle will then eventually cycle back into its growth phase,” Dr. Fenton told Allure.

So don’t let extra shedding get you down—or send you into a panic. Instead, invest in a pretty hair catcher for your drain and daydream about the first day of spring.

KELAPA ORGANIC COCONUT OIL HAIR CONDITIONING TREATMENT : This is an organic treatment that uses the benefits of Coconut Oil and Argan oils to help strengthen stressed out and damaged hair. It is also ideal for coloured and chemically treated hair.

The antibacterial and antiviral properties of Organic Coconut Oil and Argan Oil help in the management of dandruff and dry and flaky scalp issues, leaving your hair softer, smoother and easier to manage.


Bibliography: Firman, T. (2017, September 26). The scientific reason why you shed the most hair in the fall and winter. Retrieved September 28, 2017, from https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/shed-hair-more-fall-winter/



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