Is your drain hole covered with hair while you wash? Hundreds of hair strands stick to your hairbrush while combing? Or a clump of hair in your hands as you run your fingers through it? Most of us in Pakistan have suffered severe hair fall due to a long, hot, or humid season that turns extremely dry in later months. Hair shedding is normal, but hair fall in Pakistan becomes a problem when you start seeing bald spots. But how to reduce hair fall?
Take a breath first. Hair shedding is not a major problem. It is a part of the normal hair cycle. You need to identify if you are shedding more than normal. Why is it happening? And what can you do about it?
This guide covers normal hair shedding, causes of hair fall in Pakistan, and how to reduce hair fall. Also, see how Jenpharm’s haircare collection helps in building a haircare routine with simple and easy steps.
Quick Answer: How to Reduce Hair Fall?
Understand why your hair is falling (stress, low iron or Vitamin D, dandruff, hard water, heat styling, or genetics). Then introduce a simple routine: a gentle anti-hair-fall shampoo, iron and vitamin supplements in your diet, and some hair growth serum and oil. Wait 8-12 weeks and see the difference.
What Normal Hair Shedding Looks Like?
Losing around 50 to 100 hair strands every day is completely normal. Like your skin, hair also grows in cycles. A hair strand grows for years, rests for a few months, and eventually sheds. This shedding allows new hair strands to grow. This is how the hair growth cycle works. It causes your hair to fall out often.
It becomes a problem when you notice these things:
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A visibly thinner hair volume
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A wide parting, receding hair, or bald spots
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Hair coming out in bulk when you wash or brush
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Scalp that burns, hurts, or is heavily flaky
If the hair fall appears patchy, sudden, or more than normal, do not wait. Consult a dermatologist or general physician to find out the health-related triggers.
Common Causes of Hair Fall in Pakistan
Hair fall usually does not occur due to one single thing. Usually two to three factors pile up. Some common causes of hair fall in Pakistan are:
Stress And The “Delayed” Shed
This is usually common and catches people off guard. A fever, surgery, childbirth, overload at the office, exam season, or other stressful times can cause hair fall. The shedding often occurs two to three months after the stressful incident. You might have forgotten the stress, but your hair does not. It is called telogen effluvium, which corrects when the body recovers.
Nutrition Gaps
Low iron, Low Vitamin D, and low protein intake can weaken hair. A lot of us do not have adequate nutrients in our diet. We often skip eggs, daal, nuts, meat, and greens. Some weight-concerned women skip breakfast and crash diet, which does not help either. So, when they lose weight, they lose the hair on their head too. If the shedding starts heavily, consult a dermatologist before guessing any supplements.
Dandruff and Scalp Problems
An itchy, flaky, and oily scalp is a hard environment for healthy hair. Scratching irritates the skin. This inflammation can speed up shedding. Hot, sweaty summers can make it all flare up.
Weather and Water
Pakistani weather consists of humidity, strong sun, dust, and pollution. These climatic conditions stress the hair shaft. Hard water is also common in many cities. It leaves mineral residue that dries out the scalp and strands and causes them to fall.
Styling Habits
Wearing your hair in tight buns, ponytails, hijab pins, tight hijabs, daily blow-drying or straightening on high heat, bleaching, coloring, and chemical treatments. These are all common hair styling practices in Pakistan. It causes hair breakage instead of true hair fall.
Genetics and Hormones
Pattern thinning depends on families’ genetics and hormonal shifts like PCOS, hypothyroidism, or postpartum. Men usually get a receding hairline or crown thinning in their twenties and thirties due to their genetics. This type needs consistency and medical guidance rather than just a shampoo.
A Healthy Scalp Care Routine That Works
Good hair needs a healthy scalp. As your facial or body skin needs basic care, your scalp skin also needs special care. Clean it gently and get healthy hair. Here is a simple hair care routine to follow in Pakistan.
Choose a Schedule That Suits Your Scalp
Humidity in Pakistan affects people with oily scalps. So, they need to wash their hair every second day to avoid buildup on the scalp. Drier scalps can go three days without washing. Skipping hair wash days can cause a dirty scalp and itchiness that causes hair fall.
Use a Hair Fall Shampoo
Your regular shampoos are not doing much for your hair fall. They are only giving you sweet-smelling, clean hair. A hair fall shampoo supports the scalp without stripping it. Anagrow Anti Hair-Fall Shampoo from Jenpharm has Anagain (a pea sprout extract), biotin, argan oil, and Vitamin E. Use it a few times a week as part of your routine. If you have dandruff, use Jenpharm’s Sebronil Shampoo, which cleans your scalp without irritating it. Treating your flakes gives you a smoother base for healthy hair growth.
Massage, Don’t Scrub
Use your fingertips to gently massage the anti-hair fall shampoo into your scalp. Avoid using your nails to prevent inflammation. Gently circulate for two to three minutes until it spreads over the whole scalp. Rinse thoroughly.
Treat Scalp After Washing
Towel-dry hair gently without rubbing. Part your hair and apply your hair growth serum (Anagrow Hair Serum). Use it only on your scalp. If your hair feels frizzy, apply a frizz-free serum like Anagrow Anti Frizz Hair Serum.
Be Patient with Oil
Jenpharm offers Anagrow Rosemary Hair Oil for leave-in scalp treatment. Use it once or twice a week, especially in dry winters. Leave it on for two to three hours. Wash it out properly so it does not sit and clog the scalp.
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Hair Serum Benefits: What a Serum Can (and Can’t) Do
Not every serum is an all-rounder. A scalp serum is different from a hair serum. You need to understand what you need.
A Scalp Serum
A serum for the scalp helps reduce hair fall. It is a lightweight treatment to go on the scalp, not the hair. It delivers active ingredients to the hair follicles. The regular use of serum supports thicker, stronger-looking hair. Apply Jenpharm’s Anagrow Hair Serum to a clean scalp after washing and massage it in. Use it for two to three months to see a difference in hair. When paired with the hair care routine, this serum can reduce hair fall.
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A Length Serum
Something like Anagrow Anti-Frizz Hair Serum works on the hair strands. It smooths the cuticles. It removes frizz from hair and adds shine, which is useful in humid weather. It does not change how hair grows, but it reduces hair breakage due to weakened hair. So, when you detangle or style, less hair falls out.
In short, a scalp serum supports a healthy scalp environment for healthy growth. A length serum prevents frizz and breakage. It adds shine and improves hair texture.
Eat Your Hair Care, Too
Hair is mostly made of protein. One thing that people deprioritize while doing hair care to reduce hair fall is compromising on their nutrients. A few everyday habits can fix that:
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Add protein to your plate: eggs, chicken, fish, chickpeas, daal, yogurt
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Get iron-rich foods like spinach, red meat, or lentils with Vitamin C like lemon or tomatoes for absorption.
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Focus on Vitamin D through direct, sunscreen-protected sun exposure or Vitamin D supplements. Do not add any supplements to your routine without a doctor’s guidance.
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Drink water.
Do’s and Don’ts to Reduce Hair Fall
Do’s
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Use an anti-frizz serum before detangling. Start detangling the ends first when hair is damp or oiled.
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Loosen buns or ponytails. Wear your hair in low and loose hairstyles
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Use lukewarm water to rinse. Not too cold. Not too hot
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Air-dry when you can or use low heat
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Change your pillowcase often
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Stay consistent with your routine for 8-12 weeks
Don’t
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Aggressively brush soaking wet hair
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Keep the same tight hairstyle for days
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Wash with very hot water
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Blow-dry on high heat or straighten daily
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Go to bed with oily or sweaty hair regularly
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Switch products every two weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stop my hair fall?
Start by identifying the root cause of your hair fall. Then try a cause-focused hair care routine that focuses on hair-growth ingredients like Anagain, biotin, etc. With consistency, hair stops falling within 2-3 months.
How to reduce hair fall in 7 days?
You cannot see visible differences within 7 days. However, you can improve your hair fall situation by starting a healthy hair care routine that includes anti-hair fall shampoo, oil, and serum. Within the first week, you might not see a visible difference. With time, hair gets better.
Which food stops hair fall?
Reducing hair fall depends on using the right products, having healthy habits, and eating right. To have healthy hair, add iron, protein, and Vitamin D to your diet.
Can oiling stop hair fall?
Oiling can stop hair fall if the ingredients contain the right products. Apply Anagrow Rosemary Hair Oil to the scalp so the ingredients are absorbed into the scalp. Apply it once or twice a week for two to three hours, and wash it properly. It will give you healthier scalp growth.