Guys, If You Are Doing This, You Will Lose Your Hair

Men are more prone to hair loss. This is due to the hormone dihydrotestosterone in the body which results in a characteristic male pattern baldness. If you want to know more about this fact, you may refer to this previous article on the role of dihydrotestosterone in male pattern baldness.

This issue can be worsened by various unhealthy lifestyle practices that pose harm to the scalp or the hair.

Let’s find out 4 habits that damage your hair or lead to thinner hair.

1. Colouring or perming your hair

This may not surprise many as the dye involved is known to cause damage to the hair strands. Dyeing may lead to reduced hair thickness and increased roughness of hair follicles.

2. Pulling your hair tightly such as a bun or ponytail

The man bun may look cool for many. However, the damage it does on the hair follicles is real. Man bun may lead to traction alopecia. This is due to the constant pull applied on the hair follicles, damaging them in the long run. To put it simply, the hair follicles just are not built to handle such pull.

3.Using a blow dryer the wrong way

The heat is what damages the hair. Heat is bad for the protein bonds in the hair. If possible, let your hair air dry. Also, always use the lowest heat setting when you blow dry your hair.

4. Brushing your hair while wet

Your hair is at its weakest when its wet. Comb gently to remove any tangles. Do not force the comb through your hair as it damages the hair.

Want to know more tips for healthy hair? You may refer to our previous article to know more!