Summer Hair Care Tips
Summer is finally here! Many of us New Englanders bask in the sun at the beach, swim in chlorinated pools, and drive with the top down in our convertibles. Additionally, if you already have thinning hair, you may want to take precautions to protect both your scalp and your hair follicles from seasonal shedding. Here are several practical ways to help protect your scalp and hair during the summer months:
Hair suffers from sun damage, too, so protect your head with hats, scarves, and similar accessories. As your hair thins, your scalp becomes exposed, meaning a sunburn could be a sign of clinical hair loss.
Keep your scalp and hair clean with regular shampooing. Conditioning can help keep the hair from becoming dry, particularly with increased exposure to sun, chlorine and other elements during the summer.
It’s nice to keep hair up and out of the way when it’s hot, but certain hairstyles can be damaging, including tight braids, tight ponytails, and teased styles. Pick loose updos to stay cool and protect your hair.
Many people shed hair in July and August. It’s called seasonal hair loss, and for whatever reason, there’s significant shedding during these two months. Watch how many hairs are in your shower drain, on your towel, in your brush, or on your clothes each day. More than 100 could be a sign of clinical hair loss.
Preventive measures are a great way to help minimize hair loss, and more comprehensive approaches are available from our state-of-the-art office. We utilize surgical and non-surgical hair loss treatments that can halt hair follicle miniaturization and even regrow hair. Talk to our medical team today to learn more.