9 Things You’re Doing That Might Damage Your Hair

2. You're Too Stressed

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Indeed, indulging in drama and underlining tension causes your hair to suffer. Too much stress can thin and produce fallout of your hair, whether it comes from money or romantic troubles. No, the events cannot always be under our control. Try to move through life and breathe through it. Because failing to will manifest on your crown! The physiological explanation for stress-related hair loss is interesting: when you're under great tension, your body releases cortisol, sometimes known as the stress hormone, which can disrupt the normal cycle of hair growth. This perturbation will force more hair follicles into the telogen (resting) phase, therefore inducing more shedding. Stress can also trigger immunological reactions that affect hair follicles and could lead to poor diet or hair pulling, thus compromising hair condition. Creating effective coping mechanisms, including meditation, regular exercise, or counseling, will help you battle hair issues connected to stress. Some people also help to preserve mental health as well as hair condition by means of stress-reducing techniques such as yoga or deep breathing exercises.