How to Prevent Hair Fall in Winter Season: Tips, & Home Remedies

Hair fall is a major problem every then and now to every other person. Although winter feels like a charming season, but for our hairs, this season is challenging because in winters, there is an increase of dandruff, hair fall, dullness and frizziness in our hairs. These issues can be caused from several factors and one such major issue is hair fall which leads to major hair loss.

But you know the best part of this article, we will tell you some really easy and quick ways to prevent hair fall, repair your damaged hairs and maintain your healthy hairs. With the right hair care, you will be able to manage the prevention of hair fall but primarily let's understand its causes. 

Reasons for Hair Fall in Winter Season 

• In winters, the scalp gets dry and  there is low humidity in scalps because the cold breeze of winter has low moisture levels, making the scalp dry which leads it to become itchy and irritated and results in hair fall.
• In winters, there is improper and lesser circulation of blood throughout the body including the scalp because the blood vessels becomes narrower in cold due to which there is less supply of blood in the scalp and results in hair fall.
• In winters, when we take bath from hot waters although hot water bath feels comforting but it is indeed causing damage to your hairs because hot water causes brittleness in hairs and results in hair fall.
• In winters, we wear woolen caps, scarfs and mufflers which leads the hair strands to become weak and its easy breakage because there is static electricity produced in woolen clothes and results in hair fall.
• In winters, there is less amount of hydration in our body which doesn't let the flow of nutrients reach the scalp, leading the hair follicles to become weak and results in hair fall.

Best Hair Care Routine to Prevent Hair Fall in Winter

Follow these simple steps for taking a routined care of your hairs and for the prevention of hair fall.

• Massaging your scalp gently for 5 to 7 minutes with the help of oils such as coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil or castor oil. Oil helps in deeply nourishing the scalp and helps in strengthening the root of hairs.
• Washing and shampooing your hairs twice or thrice each week. Using shampoos which are mild and sulphate free so that it genuinely provides moisture to your hairs and cleanses the scalp well.
• Do conditioning followed by shampooing every time. Conditioning your hairs is very important because it locks the moisture on hairs and helps in reducing the frizziness from hairs.
• The protection of hairs from the cold winds of winter season because it makes the hair look brittle.
• The protection of hairs from the pollution and dust particles because it leads to the occurrence of dandruff in hairs. 

Home Remedies to Control Hair Fall in Winter 

There are various home remedies like numerous pastes to prepare hair masks for the prevention of hair fall. 

• Simple Onion Juice

Steps for preparing the hair mask of simple onion juice, are as follows:

Step 1: Take an onion or two.

Step 2: Chop those onions finely into tiny pieces.

Step 3: Put the chopped onions into a manual blender handy grinder or a chopper.

Step 4: Manually blend it for four to five minutes. 

Step 5: If the paste is thick, then blend it for a few more minutes.

Step 6: When the paste has become liquefied then apply the paste of hair mask onto your hairs.

• Boiled Onion Juice 

Steps for preparing the hair mask of boiled onion juice, are as follows:

Step 1: Take an onion or two.

Step 2: Peel the several layers of onions.

Step 3: Then put a sauce pan with two cups of water on flame.

Step 4: Add the peeled onions into boiling water.

Step 5: Let the onions get boiled.

Step 6: After boiling, strain the excess water and then take the rest of the liquefied paste of hair mask to apply it on your hairs.

• Onion Juice and Egg Mask

Steps for preparing the hair mask of onion juice with egg, are as follows:

Step 1: Take an egg and crack it to release the yolk. 

Step 2: Gather the released yolk and whisk it well.

Step 3: Then on the other hand, take an onion or two.

Step 4: Chop those onions finely into tiny pieces.

Step 5: Put the chopped onions into a manual blender handy grinder or a chopper.

Step 6: Manually blend it for four to five minutes. 

Step 7: If the paste is thick, then blend it for a few more minutes.

Step 8: Now, mix both the pastes, the whisked yolk, that is the yellow liquefied paste and the juice of onion.

Step 9: Mix and blend both the pastes gently with each other and then apply the paste of hair mask on your hairs.

• Onion Juice and Curry Leaves

Steps for preparing the hair mask of onion juice with curly leaves are as follows:

Step 1: Take an onion or two.

Step 2: Peel the several layers of onions.

Step 3: Then put a sauce pan with two cups of water on flame.

Step 4: Add the peeled onions into boiling water.

Step 5: Now take the curry leaves and add those leaves into boiling water. 

Step 6:  Let the onions and curly leaves get boiled.

Step 7: Strain the water from the boiled onion and curry leaves and then apply the paste of hair mask on your hairs.

• Onion Juice and Olive Oil or Coconut Oil

Steps for preparing the hair mask of onion juice either olive oil or coconut oil are as follows:

Step 1: Take an onion or two.

Step 2: Chop those onions finely into tiny pieces.

Step 3: Put the chopped onions into a manual blender handy grinder or a chopper.

Step 4: Manually blend it for four to five minutes. 

Step 5: If the paste is thick, then blend it for a few more minutes.

Step 6: When the paste has become liquefied then gather the paste and add two to three tablespoons of olive oil into it and mix the paste well and then apply the paste of onion hair mask on your hairs.

Step 7: If you don’t have olive oil currently available at your homes then you can alternatively add  two to three tablespoons of coconut oil into it and mix the paste well and then apply the paste of hair mask on your hairs.

Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Hair in Winter 

Taking a healthy diet is very essential for healthy hairs and a healthy diet includes a meal that is packed with nutrition, vital for hairs. 

1. Protein-Rich Foods

• Eggs
• Lentils
• Beans
• Paneer
• Nuts

2. Seasonal Fruits

• Oranges
• Guavas
• Apples 

3. Vegetables 

• Spinach
• Carrot 
• Sweet potato 

4. Healthy Fats

• Walnuts
• Chia seeds
• Flaxseeds
• Fish (for non-vegans)

5. Biotin Intake

• Banana 
• Almonds
• Eggs
• Milk

6. Iron Intake

• Dates
• Beetroots 
• Varieties of green leafy vegetables 

7. Hydration

• Drinking enough amount of water at regular intervals and frequently
• Drinking immune boosting juices
• Drinking hot beverages 
• Drinking healthy soups 

Common Hair Care Mistakes to Avoid in Winter 

• Do not frequently overwash your hairs because excess washing and shampooing your hairs leads to hair thinning and breakage.
• Do not skip hair oiling during winters because the cold winds make the scalp dry but oil protects the scalp while providing nourishment.
• Do not roughly rub your hairs after washing because it weakens the hair strands.
• Do not excessively style your hair by heating techniques during winters because it damages the hairs.
• Do not continue using the products that you use in summer seasons because in winters, the hair needs nourishment and moisture according to the season of winter and not summer.

Winter Hair Washing and Conditioning Tips 

You should wash your hairs along with shampoo followed by a conditioner, twice or thrice a week. Hair washing with shampoo and conditioning is important because shampoo cleanses the scalp while providing moisture to hairs and conditioner locks that moisture onto the hairs. Tips for hair washing with shampoo and conditioner during winters, includes using a sulphate free shampoo, washing your hairs with lukewarm water, neither too hot nor too cold, shampooing the scalp well and conditioning the hair ends well.

When to Consult a Doctor for Hair Fall Issues 

Consult a doctor for hair fall when you feel that suddenly you are facing hair loss severely then it needs an immediate consultation because sometimes hair fall or hair loss are significant symptoms of major health issues emerging within us. 

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