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The change of season<\/strong> is in full swing and we all know the affect it can have on our hair.<\/strong> We shouldn\u2019t jump to conclusions too quickly, though. Seasonal hair loss is a reality<\/strong> that materializes with the loss of about 100 hairs per day.<\/strong> But before analysing hairbrushes and pillows, we should ask ourselves if our hair routine is healthy during the 365 days of the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The goal is to achieve hair that is shiny, manageable and frizz less. The shampoos, conditioners and leave on treatments<\/strong> that we use on a regular basis contain hydrating ingredients.<\/strong> Whilst they can be strong cleansers, in many cases they are also very abrasive and can irritate the scalp<\/strong>, causing weakened hair and potential hair loss.<\/strong> If we use these products regularly<\/strong>, in the long run, we\u2019re going to achieve the contrary effect than what we are looking for<\/strong>: frizzy, shine less hair<\/strong> that gets greasy quickly,<\/strong> as well as an irritated scalp<\/strong> and more fragile capillary fibres,<\/strong> causing the hair to break more easily.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tips to protect the hair<\/h4>\n

El especialista capilar, Dr. Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Ricart, head of the Hair Health unit at SHA<\/a> has shared what you should look out for when choosing a shampoo<\/strong> that doesn\u2019t damage your hair health:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Use shampoos that don\u2019t contain ammonium sulphate.<\/strong> It\u2019s an abrasive detergent<\/strong> that produces a lot of foam but on the other hand, completely removes all the essential oils that naturally make the hair shinier and healthier.<\/strong> In fact, this component damages the proteins present in the hair<\/strong> and makes it harder for hair to grow.<\/strong> It\u2019s better to use shampoos that contain natural formulas that aren\u2019t abrasive<\/strong> and despite not creating as much foam, clean the hair efficiently and contribute to its wellbeing.<\/li>\n
  2. Use conditioners that don\u2019t contain dimethicone.<\/strong> It\u2019s a type of silicon that when used frequently can provoke irritations in the skin and in the scalp.<\/li>\n
  3. Limit the use of hair dryers and straighteners.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Nutricosmetics to strengthen the hair<\/h4>\n

    Food supplements<\/strong> made up of vitamins, minerals and essential trace elements<\/strong> allow the hair to absorb nutrients<\/strong> and cover the needs that topical products simply can\u2019t cover, like the case of hair loss caused by a deficit in vitamin B8. Natural supplements help prevent and stop<\/strong>, depending on the case, seasonal hair loss and strengthen the hai<\/strong>r, as well as brings it back to health.<\/p>\n

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    Nutricosmetics<\/strong> are therefore the perfect ally to a good shampoo and conditioner<\/strong> that respects your hair health and the environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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