If you've recently noticed more hair in your hands or brush when washing or styling your hair, you're probably not alone. Many people experience increased hair loss during autumn, and while it may seem concerning, the truth is that it has a medical explanation for why this season tends to cause more hair loss than usual.
Despite this, many people continue to wonder why it happens, if it's normal, and what can be done to reduce this shedding. In this article, we answer all these questions and show you Banbu's natural products designed to combat hair loss and strengthen hair at any time of year.
Why does hair fall out more in autumn?
Hair, like skin, follows a natural cycle of renewal. Each of our hairs is born, grows, rests, and finally falls out, making way for a new one. This process occurs throughout the year, but it intensifies in autumn due to several factors. The phases the hair goes through in a complete cycle are as follows:
- Anagen phase: This is the period when hair is born and actively grows within the skin. It lasts several years and determines hair length and density. For healthy, strong hair, it is essential that the hair forms well during this stage.
- Catagen phase: This is the period when the follicle stops growing, detaches from the base, and begins to move to the surface of the scalp. It lasts only a few weeks.
- Telogen phase: This is the period when the hair sheds to make way for a new one. It is the last phase and lasts a few months. Once completed, the cycle restarts.
What happens in autumn is that many hairs that were in the anagen phase during the summer months move into the telogen phase and fall out. This phenomenon is related to factors such as hormonal changes and light, stress, or exposure to sun, chlorine, and salt during the summer period.
Therefore, hair loss in autumn is temporary, normal, and reversible, and as the body adapts to the seasonal change, hair will return to its normal growth cycles. The important thing is to care for the scalp and hair to keep it strong and healthy during this seasonal change.
How to care for your hair in autumn to reduce hair loss
Although autumn hair loss is a natural process, you can minimize it and improve hair health with appropriate habits and products. Some of the most important recommendations to protect hair from autumn shedding are:
Start using natural shampoos
Many conventional shampoos contain sulfates, silicones, or parabens, which are toxic ingredients that can irritate the scalp and weaken follicles, in addition to other long-term negative health consequences. Furthermore, some of these ingredients act as endocrine disruptors, capable of altering the body's hormonal balance.
Therefore, choosing a shampoo formulated with natural and health-friendly ingredients is essential. Ingredients like aloe vera or argan oil cleanse and nourish hair without harming it, also strengthening the hair fiber.
At Banbu, we have two shampoos specifically designed to strengthen hair and reduce hair loss, one in solid format and one in liquid. Hit is a solid shampoo that increases density, elasticity, and reduces hair loss thanks to its regenerating active ingredients. For people who prefer liquid formats, there's Grow, which, thanks to its advanced formula, activates scalp microcirculation, strengthening the hair fiber from the root.
Protect with a natural conditioner
Dry hair breaks more easily. To seal in the hydration provided by shampoo, it is very important to use a natural conditioner after washing. Hair will look more nourished and less brittle, which will help it feel more resistant.
Perform a deep cleanse with each wash
In addition to using the correct products to protect hair health and improve its appearance, deep cleaning the hair is also essential. Washing not only removes impurities but is also the perfect time to activate scalp circulation. For example, a gentle massage helps stimulate the scalp and increases blood circulation in the follicles, which promotes healthy hair growth.
It is also essential to avoid aggressive hair treatments or the constant use of hairdryers and flat irons, which can accelerate hair loss and breakage. In autumn, it is best to opt for air drying or applying non-very high temperatures, as this way the hair fiber is respected.
Protect your hair in all seasons
In summary, yes, it is normal for hair to fall out a bit more in autumn. It is a natural phenomenon linked to the hair cycle, hormonal changes, and exposure to external factors during the summer. It is a natural response of your body to seasonal change, and with proper care, hair grows back normally.
The key is to care for your hair with healthy habits and natural products: gentle cleansing, hydration, massage when washing, and avoiding aggressive or toxic substances. With this care, your hair can stay strong and hydrated for longer, which will help reduce hair loss.
At Banbu, we are committed to products that respect your health, helping you to care for your hair naturally and without endocrine disruptors. This autumn, let your hair breathe, recover, and shine brightly with our products.
