While we may have been more reckless with how we treated our hair in our youth… as we get older, we run a greater risk of experiencing hair thinning and loss. As a result, we want to start looking more closely at which of our day-to-day activities could play a role in expediting the probability of hair loss. We look at routines and consider if we’re getting enough sleep, exercising, having a well-balanced diet, and if we’re properly managing and maintaining our hair through washing and treatments.
One aspect of washing and treating our hair that may come under some scrutiny is using a hair dryer. There has been some misleading and contradictory information going around about hair dryers for years now. So, can using a hair dryer really cause hair loss?
Is It Okay To Use A Hair Dryer Every Day?
While it may be possible for someone to use a hair dryer every day and not suffer any negative consequences to their hair, it is not recommended. Multiple styling products and tools can cause damage to your hair beyond just hair dryers. These products and tools include hair straighteners, heated combs, coloring products, and bleaching agents.
Can Heat Cause Hair Thinning?
Hair dryers, heated combs, and hair straighteners all produce heat – which could potentially damage your hair. High heat could lead to burning and damaging your hair.
Damage caused by high heat to your hairs themselves can cause temporary hair thinning or loss by hair breaking and shedding sooner. This type of hair loss, however, is only temporary. In more extreme cases, serious burning from high heat products making contact to your scalp could potentially scar and cause permanent loss in the affected area.
Is It Better To Dry Your Hair Naturally?
When possible, allowing your hair to dry naturally – as well as using the lowest possible settings on your heated hair care tools – can help decrease the risk of temporary hair thinning and loss. It is also rarely encouraged for someone to wash their hair every day. Unless you have hair that gets particularly oily, every other day or even less often could end up being optimal for you. With that in mind, be aware that overly vigorous brushing can damage your hair too… so be gentle with your heated hair tools and your brushing.
RHRLI Can Help Give You The Thicker, Fuller Head Of Hair You Deserve
Even after stopping actions that could potentially be damaging your hair, over time the vast majority of us are at increasing risk of experiencing hair loss and thinning. Here at RHRLI, we can help you restore your hairline and give you the lifestyle advice to help keep your hair healthy and strong. We offer a variety of non-surgical options as well as the minimally invasive ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System, a procedure that produces exceptional results and will get you back to your day-to-day life in just a few days. Contact us today for a free consultation.