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It's a fact,

falls out in the fall.

And a lot.

On average, an adult person loses between 50 and a hundred hairs a day, a figure that triples or more at this time of year: 300 to 400 can fall daily, according to the hair

at the Hospital Quirónsalud del Vallès .

However, there is no need to be alarmed, they reassure, it is a normal process that is part of the natural cycle of the hair and that does not imply alopecia, because at the same time that some

out, others begin to be born.

So why do we care so much about the parallels between the fall of the leaves in autumn and the fall of our hair?

"Because if

we add to this seasonal hair

, the normal thing is, at the very least, to

", answers the hairdresser Diana Daureo, and "the most logical thing is to follow some guidelines and put put

into practice a series of

and treatments" so that things don't go too far and force us to cut to the chase.

Because although hair loss is part of the natural cycle of hair growth, this process is not infinite, but has a limit, "

, each of which lasts between two and five years," says an expert , Caroline Greyl, president of Leonor Greyl, the French brand of Spanish origin favored by VIPs such as

or

and which is one of the greatest references in terms of hair cosmetics.

"In theory, this should be enough to give you great hair for a lifetime," she says.

Climate change also affects hair

But this year things get complicated, warns Teresa Climent, a graduate in

and Technical Manager of Nuggela & Sulé.

"On the one hand, the fall of the

it is the moment in which many of the hairs that are in the growth phase go massively into the

phase , a normal process of hair renewal that also it occurs in many mammals when they change their coat.On the other hand, the change of season adds another factor that will surely make the fall even more intense:

", says the expert. "The great increase in temperatures causes the hair cycle to shorten and there are follicles that stop their growth to start the fall.

Instead of stopping this, the body continues to lose hair due to the

The higher the heat, the less need for hair to protect us from the cold.

That is why the seasonal fall lasts longer than usual and is being especially intense."

This is how your hair grows and dies

Like every cell in our body, "a strand of hair is alive and has a natural life cycle," explains

And this includes three stages:

• Anagen phase.

  The period in which the hair grows.

  It is the longest of the growth cycle and in which most of the hair on our head is found.

  For approximately three years, the hair follicle is active and provides the hair with nutrients and keratin for its development.

• catagen phase.

  It lasts about three weeks.

  The activity of the root stops and stops nourishing the hair.

  The hair stops growing.

• Telogen phase.

  It lasts for about three months.

  The hair dies and detaches from its root to make room for a new one in its anagen phase.

When should we worry about hair loss?

"Autumn is possibly the most complicated time for hair," says

"The fall usually lasts about two or three months, and you don't have to worry about the amount of hair that falls out, but about the

pathology

."

And it is necessary to banish false myths, nor is it an issue that affects women more - "Equally for both genders", confirms

-, nor is there any other symptom, "such as hair thinning or depopulated areas appearing in the scalp; when this happens we can't talk about

but about other hair problems".

Stress, enemy of hair

"It is not about stopping the fall or preventing it, because it is inevitable, but about reducing its intensity," explains

And for that, the first thing is "not to

since stress is the great enemy of hair and can worsen the situation. When we are subjected to high levels of cortisol (the

hormone ), for long periods of time, our system prepares to defend itself from a threat and stops sending signals, vitamins and

to those areas that it considers expendable. And our hair is. That causes it to weaken and not have the strength to

, "he points out.

On the contrary, when we reduce stress we give way to

, known as the hormone of happiness.

And this not only acts on our mood, but also on "the stem cells of the

follicle, which are activated and cause the

of new hair," says Climent.

Six gestures that prevent and stop the fall

However, there are simple daily gestures that help us stop hair loss during this time of year and that do not require any extra.

They are revealed

who begins by giving the simplest advice: "If you wash your hair daily, choose a gentle shampoo that doesn't cause it to lose its natural moisture."

In addition, she advances these other six tips to prevent and strengthen hair:

• Preventive wash.

  Excessive sebum, dust and pollution inhibit the oxygen supply of the scalp and alter the functioning of the hair follicles, causing the hair shafts to lack nutrients and therefore vitality.

  Therefore, choose a mild shampoo that is suitable for your hair and scalp type, and make sure to always keep it clean.

  Wash hair without rubbing, gently massaging from front to back.

  Rinse afterwards with cold water to stimulate circulation.

• Tone up the hair.

  Hair also needs tonics with a revitalizing action, and more so at this time of year.

  Replace the conditioner with one of these leave-in, non-cake formulas.

• Dry hair upside down.

  Place your head forward and blow-dry your hair downwards to stimulate blood circulation and nerve impulses to the scalp.

  If you have fine hair, this gesture is mandatory to gain volume.

• Night brushing.

  Do it every night to remove dirt accumulated during the day, detoxify the scalp and remove dead cells.

  Be careful with the brush you choose, it should be made of natural and soft bristles.

• Activate circulation.

  When this is slow, the skin of the scalp weakens and is unable to adequately nourish the hair bulbs.

  Lowering your head and gently massaging your scalp for 1 minute a day keeps your skin supple and stimulates superficial blood flow.

• An autumn cure.

  It is the perfect time to do an intensive cure based on anti-loss ampoules that load the hair bulb with vitamins, minerals and active ingredients that favor oxygenation of the scalp, which will help stop hair loss and make hair grow stronger.

A menu to strengthen hair

"We are what we eat and there are certain essential nutrients for healthy hair," says

and, like her, hair dermatologists and hairdressers.

"During this time of year it is advisable to increase the consumption of foods such as

, as they are an important source of

and

; red meat, rich in

; vegetables such as Swiss chard -for its large amount of nutrients and minerals-, and flaxseed, which, due to its high content of vitamin E, acts as an antioxidant; and fruits such as kiwi or citrus, for vitamin C", says

.

To make it easier to make a menu, Climent has organized the best shopping list for our hair:

• Vitamin C:

  acts as an antioxidant preventing premature aging of the hair (kiwi, citrus, peppers, tomato or strawberries).

• Iron:

  allows the transport of oxygen to the root of the hair (broccoli, red meat, lentils or clams).

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids:

  improve hair growth, increasing its density and reducing hair loss (nuts, oily fish or olive oil).

• Zinc:

  favors the synthesis of keratin and collagen (egg, shellfish or pumpkin seeds).

• Biotin:

  strengthens the hair and prevents it from becoming fragile and brittle (legumes, meat, citrus fruits or soy).

• Proteins:

  they are essential for the formation of hair, since human hair is made up of 80% keratin, a fibrous protein (cod, legumes, eggs, soy, beef, almonds, dairy products...).

Massages against hair loss

Over time, the skin on

becomes tighter.

But a massage can increase its elasticity and allow nutrients and oxygen to better reach the follicle and

it .

"For it to be truly beneficial, we should

our scalp every day for at least

," advises

who teaches how to do it:

• First we must

  divide

  the head into three parts: the front, the crown and the muscles of the perimeter (the area that does not lose hair, above the ears and the neck).

• Never rub, the gesture must be as if the fingers were attached to the skin and it moved with them making

  circular movements.

• This massage should be followed by a few minutes of '

  pinching

  '.

  The skin is clamped, holding the tension for a second and then released.

• Finally, the opposite movement is performed, instead of pinching,

  the skin is

  stretched .

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a little extra help

Although hair loss cannot be

, anti-loss shampoos and serums can be good allies.

Also vitamin supplements, which "it is better to start taking in the summer to improve the condition of the hair and reduce the risk of suffering a severe fall in autumn," warns

In addition, it is convenient to take a little sun, because "it helps to synthesize Vitamin D, necessary for the absorption of

, and is a vasodilator, which favors more blood and

reaching the hair follicles, accelerating their growth", concludes the expert.

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