3 Ways Stress Affects Hair Loss—and How You Can Combat It
Stress is a major contributor to hair loss, affecting many Singaporeans due to their hectic lifestyles. High stress levels impact hair health by pushing hair into the shedding phase, leading to temporary or permanent hair thinning. Here’s how stress affects your hair and ways to prevent hair loss:
1. Telogen Effluvium (Stress-Induced Hair Shedding)
When the body undergoes periods of extreme stress, it forces hair follicles into the telogen (resting) phase prematurely, causing sudden and excessive shedding. Telogen effluvium typically appears 2-3 months after a stressful event, resulting in noticeable hair thinning across the scalp.
Solution: Managing stress through mindfulness and self-care routines can reduce hair loss. Consider scalp treatments like the ADV Elixir from PHS Hairscience to help reactivate dormant follicles and promote new growth.
2. Scalp Tension and Circulation Issues
Chronic stress can cause tension in the scalp, restricting blood flow to hair follicles. Reduced circulation limits the oxygen and nutrients available to hair, leading to weak, brittle strands that are more prone to breakage and hair loss.
Solution: Scalp massages can relieve tension and increase circulation. PHS Hairscience offers H2 Advanced Scalp Repair Treatments, which improve blood flow to hair follicles and promote a healthy scalp environment.
3. Hormonal Imbalance from Stress
Stress triggers an increase in cortisol production, which disrupts hormone levels. Hormonal imbalances can lead to hair loss, especially in women, as they can affect the normal hair growth cycle and exacerbate hair thinning.
Solution: Hormone-regulating scalp treatments, like the FEM Fortify Tonic, can help balance the scalp environment and support healthy hair growth.
Conclusion
Stress may be unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to cost you your hair. With the right stress-management techniques and targeted hair treatments, you can minimize hair loss and encourage hair growth. PHS Hairscience offers scientifically backed treatments that restore balance to your scalp and hair.
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