Summer brings sunshine, vacations, and outdoor fun. But it also comes with extremely harsh weather that is hard for our hair and skin. Your scalp gets greasy, skin gets itchy, hair appear frizzy and tend to shed more during summer.
In this article, we’ll explore why you lose more hair in summer and expert tips to control summer hair loss.
Why Do You Lose More Hair in Summer?
You lose more hair in summer compared to other months because:
Increased Exposure to UV Rays
Just like your skin, your hair gets damaged by UV rays. Prolonged sun exposure weakens hair proteins, dries out the scalp, and makes strands brittle, leading to breakage and increased shedding.
Humidity & Sweat
Excess moisture in the air causes frizz, while hot weather increases sweat and oil production, which clogs hair follicles, weakens roots, and leads to more hair fall. A greasy scalp also creates the perfect environment for dandruff and fungal infections, making things worse.
Frequent Washing
Due to excessive sweating, we tend to wash hair more often, which strips away essential oils, making hair dull and weak.
Dehydration & Nutritional Deficiencies
Your body loses a lot of water through sweat, and if you don’t drink enough fluids, your hair may become dry, weak, and prone to falling out. Deficiencies in iron, protein, and biotin also contribute to hair loss.
Hair Growth Cycle Changes
Hair naturally follows a growth cycle—growing, resting, and shedding. In summer, more hair enters the telogen (shedding) phase, causing noticeable hair fall. This seasonal shedding is temporary and usually resolves as temperatures drop.
Chlorine & Salt Water
Swimming in pools or the ocean can strip natural oils, leaving hair dry and prone to breakage.
Tips To Control Summer Hair Loss
Now that you know the reasons, let’s look at simple and effective ways to protect your hair this summer.
Keep Your Scalp Clean & Sweat-Free
Wash your hair 2-3 times a week with a mild, sulfate-free shampoo with hydrating ingredients like aloe vera, argan oil, coconut milk, glycerin, honey, and others. Avoid using warm water or hot water to wash your hair and finish your hair washing with cool water rinse to prevent scalp irritation and excessive oil buildup.
Deep Conditioning Is A Must
Do not forget your conditioner and leave-in conditioner. conditioner will help minimize frizz while leave-in conditioner with zinc oxide will protect your hair from harmful UV rays and prevent summer hair loss.
Hair Rinses To The Rescue
Another tip would be to do regular ACV hair rinse or neem water rinse to keep your scalp clean, sweat-free and soothe. For excessive hair loss, you can also try fenugreek hair rinse which will help control summer hair loss.
Protect Your Hair from Sun Damage
Wear a hat, scarf, or use an umbrella while stepping out to protect your hair from harsh summer. Apply leave-in conditioner with zinc oxide, use hair products with UV protection as recommended by dermatologist Dr. Aamna Adel and use rosehip oil as a serum as it acts as a barrier between your hair and harmful UV rays. And no matter what do not go out with wet or damp hair as it might attract hair damage via pollution and UV rays.
Reduce Heat Styling & Harsh Treatments
Our hair go through a lot of wear and tear in summer due to excessive heat, so try to minimize heat styling tools or harsh treatments like hair re-bonding, perming, hair straightening, keratin treatments, silk press or other such treatments in summer as they have a drying effect on your hair and can lead to summer hair loss. And if you must use heat styling tools make sure you use a good heat protectant to protect your hair.
Try Natural Remedies to Reduce Hair Fall In Your Summer Routine
- Make hair mask of aloe vera gel and coconut oil and add few drops of rosemary essential oil to it to protect your hair in summer.
- Another hair mask that helps minimize hair fall is coconut oil, fenugreek, curry leaves and onion hair mask. Take a cup of cold pressed coconut oil and add 8-10 curry leaves, fenugreek seeds (1tsp) and one sliced onion. Apply it on your hair and scalp for 20 minutes.
- Another hair mask you can try in hibiscus hair oil as it helps prevent hair loss in summer as it is soothing and promotes faster hair growth too.
Stay Hydrated & Eat a Hair-Friendly Diet
Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily. Eat protein-rich foods like eggs, fish, lentils, and dairy. Incorporate raw tomato and onions in your diet and it helps combat hair loss and promotes hair regrowth. Include iron-rich foods (spinach, dates) and biotin-rich foods (nuts, avocados) for stronger hair. Incorporate ginseng supplements or omega 3 supplements in your diet.
Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
Get 7-8 hours of sleep daily to prevent stress-related hair fall. Practice yoga, meditation, or breathing exercises to manage stress. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption and smoking.
Over To You
Summer hair fall is common but if you take good care of your hair in summer then its temporary. With the right care, you can minimize hair loss and keep your hair strong and healthy. Stay hydrated, protect your scalp, and follow a consistent hair care routine to enjoy beautiful hair all summer long.
Have a lovely day!
