As autumn becomes more comfortable and we move into winter, it's also the season when more and more people start putting more effort into their hair care. Unlike spring and summer, when the humidity is high and UV protection is the main focus, fall and winter are also a time when different care and precautions are required.
Therefore, this time we will introduce in detail everything from points to be careful of in autumn and winter to hair care methods for those who have a lot of gray hair.
CONTENTS
1.Do you have a lot of gray hair?
2. Be careful during the fall and winter seasons!
Why do we have so many gray hairs in the first place?
Why do gray hairs keep growing even though I didn't want them to? Let me first touch on the causes.
Decrease in melanin production due to aging
The most common cause of gray hair is the increase in gray hair due to aging. Hair is produced from hair matrix cells in the hair root and colored with melanin by cells called melanocytes, and the hair grows black or brown instead of white.
As people get older, just as their bodies become weaker, the cells in the hair roots also become weaker. When melanocytes do not function properly, more and more hair grows without color and becomes gray.
As we age, blood flow to the scalp decreases, making it difficult for the nutrients necessary for hair growth to reach the scalp, which is one of the reasons for the increase in gray hair.
Reduced blood flow due to stress and lack of sleep
When people experience too much stress, their parasympathetic nervous system becomes dominant and blood vessels constrict, resulting in poor blood flow. A similar phenomenon occurs when you are sleep deprived, resulting in poor blood flow and nutrients not being able to reach the scalp and hair roots.
Lack of nutrition can lead to decreased melanocyte function, leading to gray hair. Also, there are times when a lot of hair growth hormone is secreted during sleep, so continued lack of sleep can further lead to gray hair.
Malnutrition due to disordered eating habits
Nutrients obtained from food are directly delivered to the scalp and hair roots through the bloodstream. The nutrients necessary for hair are mainly minerals, proteins, and vitamins, but if your daily diet is unbalanced, you may lack these nutrients and end up consuming only fat and carbohydrates. That's what happens.
If you consume a lot of carbohydrates and fats, your scalp will secrete excess sebum, which not only causes stickiness and odor, but also sebum that clogs your pores and inhibits hair production.
If your hair does not grow normally, the risk of gray hair increases, and you may even notice gray hair without even realizing it, so be careful.
Genetic information about gray hair
Information regarding gray hair is said to be passed down through genetics. If you have relatives such as parents or grandparents who have a lot of gray hair or who had gray hair at a young age, there is a high possibility that you have inherited the same tendency.
Although there are many aspects that are not yet understood, this tendency is statistically strong, and if you have someone around you with these characteristics, there is no way to completely prevent it, but it is important to take measures in advance to prevent it. It is safe to leave it there.
reference:Alopecia Q18 – Dermatology Q&A (Japanese Dermatological Association)
Be careful during the fall and winter seasons!
When summer ends, the seasons change to autumn, but at this time, your scalp and hair are damaged by the summer's UV rays and accumulated damage. If you don't take care of this and the air gets dry in the fall and winter, it will become even more dry and damaged, putting a strain on your scalp and hair.
Summer's strong ultraviolet rays can increase active oxygen, which can accelerate the aging of your skin and scalp, so it can be a bit scary if you're not careful.
In the winter, the humidity drops rapidly and the air becomes dry, but the colder it gets, the more often the room is heated no matter where you go, which makes the air even drier. Dryness can cause itchy scalp and damage to your hair, so be careful.
reference:Winter is just around the corner! Skin problems and winter preparation | Saiseikai
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Autumn/winter hair care methods
We would like to introduce hair care methods that you should definitely try during fall and winter, when you should put more effort into your hair care.
Highly moisturizing treatments and hair masks
In order to take care of the damage and dryness caused by the UV rays that you are exposed to in the summer, you can nourish and moisturize your hair with a highly moisturizing treatment or hair mask to protect it and restore its shine and elasticity.
Try choosing something a little more moisturizing than your usual treatments. If you are using a hair mask, try using it 2-3 times a week while monitoring the condition of your hair.
1. Use shampoo to remove sebum and dirt from your scalp and hair.
2. Squeeze your hair to remove moisture.
3. Apply the treatment or hair mask, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends of the hair.
10. Leave it for XNUMX to XNUMX minutes and let it fully penetrate into your hair.
5. Rinse thoroughly in the shower to make sure there is no residue left.
[POINT]
・If dirt and styling products are not completely removed when shampooing, it will inhibit the treatment's penetration and reduce its effectiveness by half, so be sure to lather thoroughly to remove dirt before using the treatment.
・If the treatment gets on the scalp or near the roots, it can cause unwashed hair or clog pores, so apply it to areas where you are concerned about damage or dryness, especially from the middle to the tips of your hair.
・After applying a treatment or hair mask, be sure to let it sit for some time rather than rinsing it off immediately. We recommend wearing a turban or hair cap while soaking in the bathtub to enjoy the steam effect.
Use a scalp-friendly shampoo
Do you know how much cleaning power the shampoo you usually use has? Most of the shampoos sold on the market are actually shampoos with very strong cleaning power.
If you check the ingredient list of the shampoo, you will find that it contains ingredients such as lauryl and laureth, and it has a high cleaning power that is comparable to that used in dish detergent.
If you use a strong shampoo like this, especially in the fall and winter when the dryness progresses, the sebum necessary for your hair and scalp will be washed away, leading to damage and deterioration of the scalp environment.
There are so many types of shampoos on the market that it's hard to choose from in terms of fragrance and efficacy, but it's best to choose ingredients that have mild cleaning power and are powerful enough to remove unnecessary sebum while leaving the necessary sebum on your scalp and hair. please.
・Ingredients to avoid
- Higher alcohols (Laureth~, Lauryl~,)
- Soap type (soap base, potash soap base)
- Olefin type (olefin~)
・Recommended ingredients
- Amino acid type (cocoil ~)
- Betaine type (cocamide~, lauramide~)
Out bath treatment & scalp essence
We are conscious of hair care while taking a bath, but there is still important hair care to be done after taking a bath. Wet hair is defenseless and easily damaged, and each time the water evaporates, the moisture inside the hair is taken away, so apply an out-of-bath treatment to lock in moisture and repair it.
It protects your hair from the heat of the hair dryer and prevents it from drying out.Drying it halfway can cause damage and dryness, so be sure to dry it thoroughly to the roots.
Just like your skin, your scalp can suffer from problems such as dryness and stickiness. Therefore, nourishing and moisturizing the scalp with a scalp essence scalp essence will help maintain the scalp environment, improve its texture, and protect it from dryness.
・Out bath treatment
1. Gently towel dry your hair and wipe off any moisture.
2. Dispense an appropriate amount of out bath treatment into the palm of your hand and work it into your hair, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
3. Use a comb or comb to blend it in.
4. Dry it with a hair dryer and once it's dry, apply a small amount of out-bath treatment to the ends of the hair, which tend to get dry.
[POINT]
・Please choose the out-of-bath treatment according to your hair type and preference.
- Oil type (for those with severe damage or dryness)
- Milk type (those who want to balance water and oil, those who have a perm)
- Mist type (for those with cat hair, thin hair, and those who don't like stickiness)
- Cream type (for those who like a heavy texture or are concerned about spread)
・Scalp essence
1. Gently towel dry to remove all moisture.
2. Separate your hair and apply scalp essence directly to your scalp. Apply to the entire scalp in the same way.
3. Use the pads of your fingers to gently blend it into your skin and apply it.
4. Gently pinch and tap the head rhythmically to massage and distribute the area.
5. Finally, dry it with a hair dryer as usual.
Scalp shampoo & treatment
Keeping your scalp clean and nourished on a daily basis will help keep it in good condition. Scalp shampoo and treatment is a must-have self-care routine for fall and winter at home.
Scalp shampoo is specialized for scalp care and is an item that can clean the dirt in your pores that cannot be removed with regular shampoo. Try to incorporate it 2 to 3 times a week.
1. When your hair is dry, brush from the hairline towards the back, making sure the tip of the brush touches your scalp. I will continue to comb it all over.
2. Lather up the shampoo thoroughly from the scalp, then shampoo lightly.
3. Once you have washed everything, rinse it off.
4. Lather up the scalp shampoo from the scalp and carefully shampoo the entire area.
5. When I have time, I do a scalp massage here.
6. Rinse in the shower and wring out the water from your hair.
7. Dispense an appropriate amount of scalp treatment into your palms and let it absorb, then apply it mainly to your scalp.
8. Place the fingers of both hands on the hairline and slide them backwards while applying firm pressure.
9. Let it sit for a while, then carefully rinse it off in the shower, making sure there's no rinse residue left.
POINT
- Brush your scalp and hair to remove dirt before shampooing.
・If the shampoo doesn't foam well, there may be some sebum or styling products left behind, so rinse it off and then lather it again. Also, shampooing without lathering properly can cause friction and irritation to the hair and scalp, so be sure to lather thoroughly before shampooing.
Summary
Autumn and winter are the seasons when summer fatigue not only affects your body but also damages your hair and scalp. When dryness hits that area, it becomes even more of a burden. Regular hair care is more important than anything to alleviate that burden.
Scalp shampoos and treatments that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine and highly effective are especially effective, and a good scalp environment is the basis for solving various problems such as beautiful hair, gray hair, and thinning hair.
There are scalp shampoos for men that are very irritating, but we recommend Kiwami's scalp shampoo and treatment. Kiwami is an additive-free, amino acid-based shampoo that removes dirt while gently cleansing her scalp.
Please try using it instead of your usual shampoo and treatment.
