Thinning Hair? 5 Things To Avoid

When your hair is thinning, promoting that precious new regrowth feels like the most important thing. But it’s equally important to maintain the hair you have and keep it as healthy as possible so you don’t experience breakage.

Unfortunately, some common hair care products and practices can make hair thinning worse, weaken the hair follicles, and lead to further damage. Discover the five key hair care mistakes to avoid and unlock the secret solution to healthier thicker hair:

1. Dry Shampoo

Listen, we know: we all love dry shampoo. It refreshes hair between washes and can add cool, textured volume. Unfortunately, frequent use of dry shampoo can contribute to product buildup, clogged follicles, and scalp irritation, which can further weaken the hair. It can also block the absorption of hair growth treatments like minoxidil. While we completely understand that dry shampoo is a great quick fix to help clean and volumize your hair, it can prevent the hair from absorbing the ingredients from hair growth solutions like The Hair Solution.

Alternative: Instead of relying heavily on dry shampoo, try extending the time between washes (try a loose ponytail, bud, or braid on greasy days- hair will gradually build up a tolerance and you will be able to go longer between washes) and use a gentle, volumizing shampoo when you do wash your hair. This approach allows your scalp to produce natural oils that nourish and protect the hair.

Alternative: Instead of relying heavily on dry shampoo, try extending the time between washes (try a loose ponytail, bud, or braid on greasy days- hair will gradually build up a tolerance and you will be able to go longer between washes) and use a gentle, volumizing shampoo when you do wash your hair. This approach allows your scalp to produce natural oils that nourish and protect the hair.

2. Towel Drying

Vigorously rubbing your hair with a towel after washing can cause friction and breakage, especially when the hair is already thinning. The rough towel fibers can weaken the hair strands and lead to additional hair loss.

Alternative: Opt for a microfiber towel or even a soft cotton T-shirt to gently squeeze out excess water from your hair. This method reduces friction and minimizes damage, maintaining the health and strength of your hair. For extra protection and to boost your hair growth, add a hair growth treatment to your hair care routine, such as The Hair Pill or The Hair Solution.

3. Your Flat-iron

Excessive use of hot tools like flat irons, curling irons, and hair dryers can cause damage and weaken the hair shaft. The high temperatures can strip moisture from the hair, leading to dryness, breakage, and increased hair thinning.

Alternative: Embrace heat-free hairstyles or use heat styling tools sparingly. If you must use heat, always apply a heat protectant spray before styling and use the lowest heat setting possible to minimize damage. Pairing a heat-free hair care routine with a hair growth treatment like The Hair Pill, will help protect the strength and thickness of your hair. Experience the difference with The Hair Pill!

4. Harsh Products

Certain hair products, such as harsh shampoos, conditioners, and styling products containing sulfates, parabens, and alcohol, can strip the hair of its natural oils and cause dryness and breakage. These ingredients can also irritate the scalp, leading to inflammation and potential hair loss.

Alternative: Opt for gentle, sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners formulated for thinning hair. Protect and regrow your hair with products that contain nourishing ingredients like biotin, keratin, or panthenol that promote hair strength and thickness. Discover the power of clinically proven prescription ingredients for hair growth. Adding The Hair Pill to your hair care routine can also help address any concerns you may have about applying additional products to your hair. There’s no need to apply the treatment to your scalp; One pill does it all!

5. The “Snatched” Ponytail

Super-tight, high ponytails, braids, and buns are hot right now but wearing tight hairstyles and using hair accessories that pull on the hair can lead to traction alopecia, a type of hair loss caused by constant tension and pulling on the hairline.

Alternative: Embrace loose, gentle hairstyles that minimize tension on the hair follicles. If you use hair accessories, opt for ones made from soft, more slippery materials like silk or fabric-covered scrunchies to prevent breakage and hair loss.

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Applying products to your hair that contain sulfates, parabens, and alcohol can strip your hair of its natural oils, and lead to dryness, breakage, and even hair loss. Don't let harsh ingredients or damaging practices, ruin the health of your hair. Instead, try products and practices that promote healthier hair, such as clinically proven prescription treatments like The Hair Solution and The Hair Pill. Transform your hair with Musely's Hair growth treatments today!