Troubled by hair loss in winter? Solve it with these tips and Nioxin!

• November 12 2024
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Winter can be a challenging period for our hair. Due to dry air, cold temperatures, and less sunlight, hair often becomes drier and more fragile, which can lead to increased hair loss. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce this and keep your hair healthy and full, even during the winter months. In this blog, we share practical tips to combat hair loss, better understand seasonal influences, and introduce Nioxin as an effective solution for people with thinning hair. Whether you have mild thinning or visibly thinning hair, this guide offers tools to keep your hair stronger and fuller, because who wouldn’t want a full head of hair?

 

 

How can you counteract hair loss?

When you suffer from hair loss, it can make you feel insecure or afraid it won’t stop. It’s natural to want to take action immediately and solve the problem. With these tips, you can reduce hair loss:

To reduce hair loss, you can take several steps:

• Use hair care products that counteract hair loss: products such as Nioxin, which are specially developed for thinning hair, can help strengthen your hair. These types of lines are designed not only to care for the hair but also the scalp. This way, the problem is addressed at its core and hair loss is reduced. 
• Healthy nutrition: Eat foods rich in vitamins such as B vitamins, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, which can promote hair growth.
• Avoid stress: Stress can worsen hair loss. Relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation can help.
• Limit heat and chemical treatments: Heat and chemicals can damage hair, which can worsen hair loss. Try to limit the use of heat tools and harsh hair products.

Is hair loss normal?

Yes, hair loss is normal and part of the natural hair growth cycle. On average, people lose between 50 and 100 hairs per day. This is normal because new hairs replace this hair loss. Additionally, hair loss can also be seasonal; many people notice they lose more hair in autumn than usual. Some people experience more hair loss in spring. However, if you notice you are losing significantly more hair than usual, it may be helpful to pay extra attention to your hair care and lifestyle.

 

 

Why do you experience more hair loss in winter?

In winter, many people experience more hair loss, which is related to seasonal changes in the body and environment. During colder months, your hair gets less sunlight, which can lead to lower vitamin D levels, an important vitamin for hair growth and health. Additionally, the air in winter is drier, both outside and indoors due to heating. This can dry out hair and make it more brittle, causing it to fall out faster.

Moreover, during the winter season, our bodies sometimes enter a kind of "protection mode," where less energy goes to hair growth and more to the body's core functions to keep us warm. These seasonal factors can together contribute to increased hair loss in winter.

 

 

How can Nioxin help with hair loss?

Nioxin is specially developed for people with thinning or thinning-looking hair. The brand offers four systems, tailored to different hair types, each consisting of three steps to effectively address thinning hair. Nioxin provides a fuller-looking head of hair and improves hair texture. Additionally, Nioxin strengthens hair, reduces the chance of breakage, and cleanses excess sebum from the scalp. The dermatologically tested formulas are clinically proven and deliver the hair we strive for: thicker, fuller, and healthier!

 

The four different Nioxin systems explained:

Nioxin offers four different systems, each designed to address specific hair types and stages of hair thinning:

1. Nioxin System 1: Developed for natural hair with mild thinning. This system enhances hair texture, refreshes the scalp, and gives hair a healthy shine. It helps regulate moisture balance and strengthens hair, reducing the chance of breakage.
2. Nioxin System 2: Suitable for natural hair with advanced thinning. System 2 offers the same benefits as System 1 but is more powerful to counter visible thinning and refresh the scalp.
3. Nioxin System 3: Intended for colored, dry, and damaged hair with mild thinning. This system improves hair texture, restores moisture balance, and protects hair color, while refreshing the scalp and giving hair a healthy shine.
4. Nioxin System 4: Designed for colored, dry, and damaged hair with advanced thinning. System 4 offers the same benefits as System 3 but is more powerful to counter visible thinning and refresh the scalp.

Each system consists of a shampoo, conditioner, and a leave-in treatment that work together to cleanse, optimize, and treat the scalp and hair for a healthier head of hair. For the best results, Nioxin recommends using a complete system suitable for your hair type and hair problem. The products work hand in hand to reduce thinning hair. 

Specially developed Nioxin products against hair loss

The Nioxin Anti-Hairloss Ultimate Power Treatment and Nioxin Anti-Hairloss Ultimate Power Shampoo are powerful products focused on tackling hair loss and strengthening thinning hair. These formulas intensely cleanse and care for the scalp, creating an optimal foundation for hair growth and effectively reducing hair loss. By strengthening the hair and improving hair structure, these products provide an effective solution for fuller and more resilient hair.

Besides hair loss, you may also experience other scalp issues. Nioxin offers solutions for these as well. Want more information on how Nioxin hair care can help you solve your hair or scalp problem? Then read our blog ‘’Solve your scalp problem with Nioxin’’.

 

Tips to reduce hair loss in winter

1. Use moisturizing hair careThe dry winter air can dry out your hair, making it more brittle and prone to falling out faster. Choose a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to nourish your hair and scalp, and use a deeply nourishing hair mask weekly. We recommend these products to hydrate both your scalp and hair:

• Nioxin Anti-Hairloss Shampoo
• Nioxin Anti-Breakage Strengthening Mask
• Nioxin Scalp Recovery Moisturizing Conditioner

 

1. Protect your hair from cold and windWear a hat or scarf to protect your hair from cold and dry air. This prevents dehydration and helps avoid breakage. (and also prevents you from getting hypothermia :) )
2. Take the right vitaminsIn winter, we often get less sunlight, which can cause our vitamin D levels to drop. Vitamin D is essential for hair growth and strength, so a supplement can help. Other important vitamins for healthy hair are B vitamins, biotin, zinc, and iron. Foods rich in these vitamins, such as nuts, fish, and leafy greens, can also contribute to strong hair roots.

Below you will find some dietary supplements that contribute to hair growth. We even have supplements in the form of gummies, how lovely is that, so you’re less likely to ‘forget’ them.

• Ivybears Hair Vitamins for Women
• Sugarbearhair Hair Vitamins 3 months
• Vitakruid SilSolutions
• Vitakruid Vitamin D3 (also helps against the winter blues)

 

1. Avoid hot water when washing your hair: Although warm water feels nice in winter, hot water can dry out your hair and irritate the scalp. Try washing your hair with lukewarm water to retain moisture.
2. Invest in a humidifier: Indoor heating often makes the air very dry. A humidifier helps add moisture to the air, which is good for both your hair and skin.
3. Nutrition and seasonal vegetables: Eating healthily, especially seasonal vegetables like spinach, kale, and carrots, is important for hair health. These vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals that help counteract hair loss.
4. Regular scalp massage: A daily scalp massage improves blood circulation and can help promote hair growth. For this, you can use, for example, a Scalp Massage Brush use. 
5. Use a leave-in conditioner or serum: This provides extra protection against dehydration and makes the hair strong and supple. The Night Serum from Nioxin gives your hair what it needs while you sleep: antioxidants and vitamin E to protect your hair.
6. Reduce the use of heat devices: Heat devices like hairdryers and straighteners dry out the hair and make it vulnerable. Try to let your hair air dry, or use heat protection if you still need styling tools. Want to curl your hair but without heat? Then you can also use a Heatless Curls Kit use! 

Do you experience more hair loss in the autumn or winter? Then there is no immediate reason to panic. However, you can take steps as mentioned above to reduce the effects of hair loss. You can also follow these tips if you consistently suffer from thinning hair or hair loss. This way, your hair will be shining again in no time, even if the sun takes a while to show up. ;) If you notice that you are experiencing extreme hair loss or thinning hair, we recommend contacting your doctor.