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SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN WAYS TO REDUCE HAIR FALL

STRENGTHEN ROOTS TO MINIMIZE HAIR SHEDDING

Losing More Hair Than Usual? Jeni Thomas, Ph.D., a hair & scalp scientist for more than 20 years shares tips below on how to reduce hair fall.

Effective Strategies to Strengthen Hair Roots and Reduce Hair Fall

Seeing extra strands in your brush or the shower drain can be frightening. While it's perfectly normal to lose between 50-150 hairs each day as part of your hair's natural growth cycle, sometimes you might notice more shedding than usual. The good news - there are scientifically proven options available to reduce hair fall.

Understanding the root cause of your hair fall is the first step toward finding a solution. Let's dive into the reasons why your hair may be falling and what can be done against each cause to keep more hair on your head.

Why Am I Losing Hair, and what can I do to reduce hair shedding?

Shed hair may have fallen from the root or from mid-lengths. Looking at the ends of the fallen fiber under higher magnification can give you clues about the source, but you can also consider these common causes to identify what is most likely at the root of your hair fall.

Cause: Coloring, Bleaching & Heat Damage

Description: Frequent use of heat tools or chemical treatments can weaken hair strands, causing them to break off mid-length. It is common to see a frayed or split end when hair is lost to breakage.

How to reduce hair fall: Use a strengthening conditioner along the length of your hair. Pantene’s Abundant & Strong Conditioner has been proven in lab tests to reduce up to 85% of hair fall from breakage. Apply a heat protectant, like Pantene’s 10-in-1 spray, before using a flat iron, wand, or curling iron.

Cause: Wearing tight styles

Description: Prolonged pulling and tension on hair roots – from tight styles like braids, ponytails, and weaves, or from heavy hair accessories - can cause damage the follicle and lead to hair loss.

How to reduce hair fall: Wear hair in looser styles to reduce tension at the root and minimize damage to the follicle. Use a strengthening conditioner, like Pantene’s Deep Repair Conditioner, where you apply hair bands, clips or other style- holding accessory to help prevent pinch points from becoming break points.

Cause: Stressed Scalp

Description: Recent research has shown that a scalp under stress from free radicals - technically known as oxidative stress - has increased hair loss. Oxidative stress comes from UV exposure, pollution, and even the build-up of scalp oils around hair roots.
How to reduce hair fall: Pantene’s Abundant & Strong collection includes clinically proven technology that reduces scalp oxidative stress to reduce hair loss. It works by tightening your scalp’s hold on hair at the roots, so hair stays on your head for longer. After 6 weeks of regular use, 85% of people who used the system noticed an increase in their hair density.

Cause: Change of Seasons

Description: We naturally shed more hair in the fall months – a phenomenon that has been well-documented in scientific literature.

How to reduce hair fall: Clinical studies have shown that antioxidant technology, like that in Pantene’s Abundant & Strong collection, can reduce seasonal hair loss by strengthening the scalp’s hold on hair at the roots. In a 6-month, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical study, those using the placebo had an increase in hair loss during the fall months while those using the antioxidant treatment had a flatter hair loss curve(1).

Cause: Hormonal Changes

Description: The hair growth cycle is regulated by hormones. When your body goes through hormonal changes, as happens with pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause, hair often changes too. Studies on hair diameter and density changes with age have shown that women often notice a decline in hair fullness around the age of 40, when both hair diameter and density decline (2).

How to reduce hair fall: Give it time. When the hormonal changes are temporary, as with post-partum, hair loss will decrease as your hormones rebalance. When hormonal changes lead to more permanent hair changes, as with aging, it is a good time to change your hair routine to suit the hair you have now.

In the meantime, you can:

  1. Reduce excess hair loss by keeping your scalp in good condition so hair stays in place for longer - Pantene Abundant & Strong Shampoo and Daily Scalp & Root Serum are recommended for this.

  2. Talk to a dermatologist about medicated options to address hair loss.

Cause: Nutritional Deficiencies

Description: Nutritional deficiencies can impact the hair growth cycle and increase hair shedding.

How to reduce hair fall: Be sure to eat a balanced diet, as a mix of proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals are critical for fueling the high-energy hair growth cycle. If you are using GLP-1s, talk to a nutritionist about a meal plan that gives your body the nutrition it needs, especially if your caloric intake is reduced.

Some causes of hair loss are more easily addressable than others. For example, we can’t change our age, and hormonal changes can take time to rebalance. Regardless of underlying causes, Pantene Abundant & Strong’s clinically proven technology gives you control over a common yet little-known cause of excess hair loss - scalp oxidative stress - so you can keep more hair and grow healthier hair.
You can read more about the dermatologist co-designed, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical studies behind the Pantene Abundant & Strong technology in the peer-reviewed research published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science (1) (3).

How to use the Pantene Abundant & Strong Collection to reduce hair loss

The Pantene Abundant & Strong Collection includes a Shampoo, Conditioner, and leave-on Scalp & Root Serum formulated around our clinically proven Pro-Vitamin Complex with the antioxidant ingredient, Piroctone Olamine, and Niacinamide. It was created to easily fit into your normal routine, no matter how often you wash your hair.

Wash-Day Step 1: Refresh & Treat Your Roots

On your wash day, start your routine with the Pantene Abundant & Strong Shampoo. It gently cleanses while delivering the first dose of the Pro-Vitamin Complex directly to your roots to begin reducing oxidative stress.

Wash-Day Step 2: Strengthen Your Lengths

Follow the shampoo step with the Pantene Abundant & Strong Conditioner. Generously finger-comb it through your hair lengths and let it sit for 1-3 minutes to detangle and strengthen your hair.

Everyday Step: Treat your Scalp & Roots

Use the Pantene Abundant & Strong Daily Scalp & Root Serum for a daily dose of the Pro-Vitamin Complex + Niacinamide. The non-greasy and quick-drying formula can be used on wet or dry hair without disrupting your style. Your scalp is exposed to oxidative stress daily from UV, pollution, and scalp oil build-up, so daily application helps your scalp keep a tight hold on hair at the roots.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Fall

Q: Does conditioning my hair cause more hair fall?

A: No, quite the opposite! Conditioners like Pantene Abundant & Strong Conditioner help reduce hair fall from breakage. You may notice more strands in the drain after conditioning because the conditioner's slip helps release hairs that have already been shed from the root but were caught in the rest of your hair.

Q: Can I use the Pantene Abundant & Strong collection if I don’t have dandruff or other scalp issues?

A: Absolutely. The clinical studies on Pantene Abundant & Strong technology were performed on subjects without noticeable scalp issues. Every scalp is exposed to oxidative stress from UV, pollution or the build-up of scalp oils, so anyone struggling with hair loss can benefit from this approach.

Q: Why am I losing more hair than usual?

A: Scalp oxidative stress can increase the number of hair’s shed daily, going beyond the typical amount of 50-150 strands. Pantene Abundant & Strong Collection has the clinically proven Pro-Vitamin Complex with the antioxidant ingredient, Piroctone Olamine, and Niacinamide to reduce that hair loss from scalp oxidative stress.

Q: What can I do to reduce hair fall from heat and chemical damage?

A: Use strengthening conditioners like Pantene Abundant & Strong Conditioner and apply heat protectants such as Pantene’s 10-in-1 spray before styling.

Q: How can I minimize hair fall caused by tight hairstyles?

A: Wear looser hairstyles and use strengthening conditioners like Pantene Deep Repair Conditioner to protect hair at pinch points.

Q: How does Pantene Abundant & Strong help reduce scalp oxidative stress?

A: Pantene’s clinically proven technology tightens scalp’s hold on hair roots, reducing hair loss caused by oxidative stress. After 8 weeks of regular use, up to 6,000 more strands are retained at the root.

Q: Why do we lose more hair during seasonal changes?

A: Hair shedding naturally increases during the fall season; antioxidant technology like Pantene Abundant & Strong can reduce this seasonal loss caused by scalp oxidative stress.

Q: What steps can I take to manage hormone-related hair loss?

A: Maintaining scalp health by reducing scalp oxidative stress with Pantene Abundant & Strong products helps reduce hair loss. Hair loss can be caused by multiple factors; reducing scalp oxidative stress, which all scalps undergo, addresses one of the most controllable causes. If Pantene Abundant & Strong does not give you enough relief, consult a dermatologist.

Q: How can I reduce hair fall due to nutritional deficiencies?

A: Hair requires an abundance of nutrients to form into strong, healthy strands. Be sure to eat a balanced diet rich in proteins, oils, vitamins, and minerals. Pantene’s Abundant & Strong system can surround your hair roots and strands with nutrients to reduce hair loss from scalp oxidative stress. Consult a nutritionist if you are losing more hair while talking GLP-1’s or an extreme diet.

Q: What is the recommended routine using Pantene Abundant & Strong to reduce hair loss?

A: Step 1: Use Pantene Abundant & Strong Shampoo to cleanse and reduce scalp oxidative stress that causes excess hair loss. Step 2: Apply Pantene Abundant & Strong Conditioner to strengthen hair lengths, preventing hair loss from breakage. Daily: Use Pantene Abundant & Strong Scalp & Root Serum for ongoing antioxidant protection.

Q: When should I see a doctor for hair loss?

A: If you experience a sudden and significant increase in hair shedding, or notice thinning patches or bald spots, it's best to consult a dermatologist or healthcare professional.

REFERENCES

1. M.G.Davis, M.P.Piliang, W.F.Bergfeld, T.L.Caterino, B.K.Fisher, J.P.Sacha, G.J.Carr, L.T.Moulton, D.J.Whittenbarger, J.R.Schwartz, Scalp application of antioxidants improves scalp condition and reduces hair shedding in a 24-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Int. J. Cosmet. Sci.43, S14–S25(2021). https://doi.org/10.1111/ics.12734

2. Robbins, C & Mirmirani, P & Messenger, A.G. & Birch, M & Youngquist, R & Tamura, M & Filloon, Tom & Luo, Fangyi & Dawson, Thomas. (2012). What women want - Quantifying the perception of hair amount: An analysis of hair diameter and density changes with age in caucasian women. The British journal of dermatology. 167. 324-32. 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.11010.x.

3. M.G.Davis, M.P.Piliang, W.F.Bergfeld, T.L.Caterino, B.K.Fisher, J.P.Sacha, G.J.Carr, L.T.Moulton, D.J.Whittenbarger, S.Punyani, et al, Scalp application of the antioxidant piroctone olamine reduces hair shedding in an 8-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. Int. J. Cosmet. Sci.43, S26–S33(2021). https://doi.org/10.1111/ics.12737

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