Imagine you are all dressed up to attend a special evening affair and are checking the mirror one last time before leaving the house. Everything looks perfect until you are struck by a sudden realisation. It has come for you too, at an age you certainly did not predict. The dread of thinning hair! And just like that, hair loss is hitting millennials sooner than they imagined.
While inheritance remains to be a major contributing factor, the triggers of genetic hair-fall can vary. Data suggests that 83% of the Indian millennials are starting to notice early signs of hair fall in their 20s, thanks to stress, improper sleep cycle, poor metabolism levels, hormonal changes, damaging hair styling tools, poor nutrition and changing lifestyle patterns. But the good news is that hair loss is treatable, although the necessary attention is to be given before things go completely out of hand.
Since they are seen as a generation who has acquired a taste of the post-internet period while also experiencing proximity to the pre-digital era, millennials might find it difficult to digest the concept of them ageing. Millennials are believers of being comfortable in their own skin and restoring beauty beyond physical appearance. Hair-loss, on the other hand, is a vexing reminder of it and things only get more daunting when it starts happening earlier than expected. While people invest in several hair care products to deal with hair loss only to get no significant results, it is important to understand that hair loss is more often than not linked to internal causes and overall health. Therefore, it is important to analyse the cause behind hair fall and serves only rational to invest in customized hair fall treatments rather than just temporary products.
What can help fight hair-loss?
#1. Finding out the root cause behind hair fall:
Now that the credibility of expensive products working has already been questioned because of customers being disappointed after spending huge bucks, it is crucial to first analyse what works and suits for you and your hair fall type. For the most part, if someone’s hair-loss is linked with PCOS, thyroid, anemia, then the use of external hair-fall shampoos won’t help tackle it. Similarly, if someone already eats a balanced diet but has a family history of baldness, just consuming biotin supplements might not address the issue. To understand how to treat hair fall, one needs to identify the cause behind it in the first place. This is where Traya - a hair loss solution start up can help. They offer a free hair test which helps people identify the root cause of their hair fall and provides customised solutions for the same.
#2 Switch to a healthier lifestyle:
One can never underestimate the importance of a balanced diet. A nutrient-rich, balanced diet not only supplements hair-loss prevention, but can also be a preventive measure for most ailments. Adequate consumption of nutrients like biotin, vitamin B12, vitamin E, folic acid, omega fatty acids and proteins can help prevent hair-fall. Healthy lifestyle habits like exercise, staying away from smoking and avoiding alcohol consumption can make a great deal of difference in hair and overall health.
#3 Starting early is important:
Like we’ve heard, prevention is better than cure. Androgenic alopecia or Pattern hair fall gradually progresses to such an advanced stage that only expensive treatments like PRP and transplants can then help you resolve it. This is because the follicular activity gets weaker as the hair fall condition advances. Rather than waiting for it to get so severe to a point where there is no return, one might as well act before the damage becomes irreversible.
While there are several methods to manage hair fall after it has begun, finding the one which is effective for you can be tricky. However, prevention is a feasible option for anyone who wishes to maintain their healthy hair. Since early hair loss can be linked with underlying health conditions, the remedies can often involve professional intervention. Nonetheless, it is important to focus on overall hair health, as it can be a marker for other conditions.
Authored Article by Saloni Anand, Co-Founder, Traya Health
Traya shares why millenials should invest in hair loss treatments and shares some tips to combat hair fall
