Will frequent hair blow-drying cause hair loss?

Everyone has this confusion: every time we finish taking a shower, our hair is often not dry yet, and sometimes it is still dripping, which is very inconvenient. We will use a hair dryer to dry our hair. The hair dryer usually uses hot air because it will make the moisture evaporate faster. However, over time, the hair will become dry and yellow, and sometimes even fall out. Frequent hair loss is not a good phenomenon. Let us give you a detailed introduction below.

1. If you wash your scalp with shampoo and hot water every day, it will damage the fat protective film on the outer layer of the skin, making hair more likely to fall out. But if you don’t wash your hair regularly, there will be too much scalp and dirt, which will clog your pores, so it is best to wash it every other day.

2. Lack of sleep will increase the oil secretion of the scalp, which will not only increase the chance of hair loss, but may also affect normal metabolism and blood circulation, hinder the hair follicles from absorbing nutrients, and increase the chance of hair loss. So try to get enough rest.

3. Exposure to the scorching sun will break the collagen under the scalp, and the strong sunlight will make the skin fragile, affecting the supporting capacity of the hair roots. In addition, rainwater mixed with pollutants in the air becomes acidic. When rainwater falls on the scalp, it can easily damage the skin of the head if it is not cleaned in time, so both situations should be avoided.

4. Avoid using hair products such as hair setting lotion, as these products may contain alcohol that can damage the scalp, and the chemicals in them may clog the hair pores and cause hair loss.

5. When exercising, the body's blood circulation increases, which plays a positive role in preventing hair loss. In addition, when shampooing your hair, use the pads of your fingers to massage your scalp for about ten minutes to increase blood circulation in the head.

6. Balanced nutrition is very important for hair health. Milk and kelp both help hair growth. It is advisable to eat less stimulating foods such as coffee, chocolate, mango, etc., because these foods will increase scalp oil and accelerate hair loss.

7. Shampooing and conditioning

Clean hair is the basis of healthy hair, and the correct washing method is an important factor in hair care.

Dry hair secretes less sebum, so the shampooing cycle can be slightly longer, generally once every 7 to 10 days.

Oily hair secretes more sebum, so the shampooing cycle is slightly shorter, usually once every 3 to 5 days.

Normal hair has a moderate amount of sebum secretion and is usually washed once every 5 to 7 days.

For dry hair, choose mild and nourishing shampoo and hair care products; for oily hair, choose shampoo with slightly stronger cleansing power.

The correct washing method also plays an important role in hair care, which mainly includes the following steps: brushing hair, washing hair with clean water, washing hair with shampoo, using conditioner, and absorbing moisture from hair with a dry towel.