Having a full head of hair is not only aesthetically pleasing but also boosts confidence. However, the pressures of life and work can often lead to excessive hair loss. In fact, you can effectively protect your hair by improving your lifestyle habits. Recently, a Japanese beauty and health website, "Charm Enhancement," introduced 7 daily habits that help prevent hair loss.
Use fragrance-free and color-free shampoo. Many shampoos on the market contain synthetic surfactants that are strong cleansers but can easily damage the scalp. It's best to choose a mild, acidic shampoo without additives such as pigments, fragrances, or preservatives to reduce scalp irritation.
Create a lather before applying shampoo. Before applying shampoo, comb through your hair and scalp to remove dirt and grime, which can reduce the amount of shampoo you use. Lather the shampoo thoroughly in your palms before applying it to your hair.
Massage your scalp to relax it. The scalp is the "soil" from which hair grows. If your scalp feels dry and hard, your hair will lack nutrients and may fall out. Massaging the scalp helps it relax and improves blood circulation, which in turn helps prevent hair loss. When massaging, use the pads of your fingers to apply appropriate pressure, rubbing the entire scalp back and forth. Do this for at least 15-20 minutes daily.
When using a hairdryer, switch to cool air when your hair is 70-80% dry. Wet hair is prone to bacteria, so it's important to dry it as soon as possible after washing. When using a hairdryer, keep it 20-30 cm away from your hair and avoid aiming it at one spot for too long. When your hair is about 70-80% dry from the hot air, switch to cool air to help protect your scalp and set your style.
Eat more tomatoes and citrus fruits. Smoking is harmful in every way and affects scalp circulation, which is detrimental to hair growth, so it should be avoided as much as possible. For those who cannot quit smoking, it's important to eat more fruits like tomatoes and oranges to supplement your intake of Vitamin C.
Don't eat before bed. Overeating, having a poor diet, or eating fast food are all bad for your hair's health. In particular, you should keep your stomach empty before sleeping, as eating can affect blood circulation and accelerate hair loss.
Go to bed before 10 PM. The metabolism of hair matrix cells is most active between 10 PM and 2 AM, making it the "golden period" for hair growth. Therefore, it is best to be asleep by 10 PM.