How to Stop Hair From Shedding

Both men and women may experience shedding problems with their hair. At certain times of day, like after showering, you may notice a handful of hair that has fallen from your head. You can try the following tips to help stop your hair from shedding.

Instructions

1. Use a shampoo and conditioner designed to strengthen your hair as a way to stop shedding.

2. Steer clear of heating devices to style your hair. If you use a curling iron or hair dryer regularly, you'll have a tendency to shed a lot of hair.

3. Try not to use hair accessories. You can lose a lot of your hair by damaging your mane with barrettes and ties that pull the hair from your scalp.

4. Develop good eating habits. Poor nutrition can cause men and women to lose their hair. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and take a daily multivitamin.

5. See a doctor. If you're shedding a lot of hair, you may have an undiagnosed medical condition. Disorders, like thyroid disease, can cause a person to experience significant hair loss. Getting the condition under control will usually help you stop shedding your hair.

6. Take a hair loss medication. If you're balding, your doctor may recommend a hair loss treatment method to get you to stop shedding. Common treatments include Rogaine and Propecia.

Tips & Warnings

• You can check to see if you're a candidate for shedding. Simply pull at a strand of hair and judge whether it comes out easily from the root.

• You'll shed some hair naturally each day. Researchers estimate that we lose approximately 100 strands of hair a day.