17th Jan, 2023

Can Hair Products Really Cause Hair Loss?

Reviewed By

Dr Dhananjay Chavan

Dermatologist

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Many people wonder if their favorite hair products could be causing hair loss. From styling gels to heat treatments, the ingredients and techniques used on our hair might lead to more than just bad hair days.

In this blog, we’ll explore the relationship between hair products and hair loss, discuss what causes severe hair breakage, and offer tips on how to protect your locks from damage. Let’s dive in and discover if your daily hair routine might be doing more harm than good!

What’s covered in the article?

  • Can using Hair Products cause Hair Loss?
  • Hair Products and Hair Loss
  • Severe Hair Breakage Causes
  • Does Hair Gel cause Hair Loss?
  • Hair Care Tips to Protect Hair
  • Conclusion

Can using Hair Products cause Hair Loss?

Nowadays there are so many products on the market available for getting shining and beautiful hair. But do you think regularly using these products is having any harm to our hair? Does hair products cause hair loss? Regularly using styling creams and products can be the reason for the quality of hair gets reduced and hair fall. I am Dr. Dhananjay Chavan will give you an explanation on how you can protect your hair from these products.

Hair products and Hair Loss

Hair products are styling products that are designed to style your hair to your preference with many styling products. The hair products include hair gel, hair creams, hair wax, hair spray, hair bleach, volumizer, mousse, serum, conditioning masks, etc. Hair straightening, curling, blow-drying, and ironing are also used along with hair products. Using these products with these instruments helps to give different styles and shapes to your hair. Regularly using these harsh chemicals, heat on hairs damages your hair if used in the long run. You should use these products once in a while for your hair whenever it’s required. If you are in the beauty profession then you can’t avoid using such products. Make sure you take care of your hair and use good brands.

Don’t forget to consult a dermatologist to get better advice for your hair. They are the best to give you complete guidance for your hair.

Severe Hair Breakage Causes

Since time immemorial fashion, religions, and customs have given rise to countless hairstyles suiting different occasions. These different hairstyles produce different stress on the hair which can cause severe hair breakage.

  • A simple ponytail causes hair loss in the front and on the sides. I also affect severe hair breakage also.
  • Tight braiding can lead to central or marginal alopecia.
  • The tight bun that you rock can produce horseshoe alopecia.
  • The use of brush rollers or an overenthusiastic massage also causes diffuse hair loss.
  • Colouring your hair might be the trend for now but hair colours and using heat on hair have a huge impact on your hair quality.

Does Hair Gel cause Hair Loss?

Do hair products cause hair loss? Can hair gel cause hair loss? This is a common question people ask us. Of course, hair styling and hair loss have a relationship in many cases. Alcohol-based hair gels that dry out the hair can cause it to break. In addition, many other compounds in gels can react with the cell buildup and sebum on the scalp. It can result in clogging of the hair follicles and lead to hair fall. Thus, one must look for alcohol-free hair gels to prevent hair loss.

Hair Care Tips to Protect Hair

There are some activities that we have been doing wrong all our life that we were not aware of before. Even if you do the following small changes, it would make a huge difference in the health and look of your hair:

  • Always wrap your washed hair in a towel and dry it. Air drying would do equally good.
  • The use of brush should be restricted as it may cause split ends. Use of wide-toothed combs and brush, while you untangle your hair gently, is preferable.
  • Do not handle your wet hair with a comb or a brush. Let it dry off at least partially before you tackle it as wet hair is more prone to damage.
  • Curb the use of long-lasting products like gels and hairsprays as it increases friction and can cause your strands to break after application.
  • Always use the iron on medium heat settings and avoid excessive heating.
  • Constantly wearing ponytails, braids, and hair extensions also produce tension and cause hair loss. Why not try hairstyles that do not produce much stress, it might just give you a new one to show off.
  • Get strictly lightweight weaves and hair extensions in specialized salons as they can permanently destroy your hair follicles. Avoid using rubber bands.
  • Using hair color, perm, straightening or bleach can cause your hair to look dull as it erodes the integrity of the hair strands. Have only one hair treatment at a time and ensure a gap of 5-6 weeks between two procedures.
  • Be aware of the signs of traction alopecia like itching of the scalp, tenderness, and relief on untying your hair.
  • Limit the use of blow dryers as they can burn your hair and weaken them.
  • Using vitamin E products that act as a moisturizer, consumption of green leafy vegetables, and keeping your iron in check are all keys to better hair growth.

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Conclusion

To effectively tackle temple hair loss, early intervention is crucial. While genetic factors are beyond control, preventive measures like stress management, a balanced diet, and avoiding harsh treatments can help. Professional treatments such as medication, PRP, and hair transplants offer promising results. Consulting a specialist, like those at HairMD, can provide tailored solutions for reclaiming healthy hair.

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