For many people, hair loss is a taboo subject that causes embarrassment and distress.
Did you know that a healthy adult has between 100,000 and 150,000 hairs on their head and naturally loses about 100 of them a day?
The causes of hair loss can vary, from seasonal changes that affect the scalp, to nutrition, to stress levels that can speed up shedding.
In this article, we tell you more and share our best tips to stop hair loss and enjoy healthy, glowing hair.
Causes of hair loss
Although hair loss, clinically known as alopecia, is often thought to affect only men, it affects women too.
This hair loss can be temporary or permanent, and it results from many factors that can be controlled by changing habits and using products and vitamins that strengthen the scalp.
Some causes of hair loss
Of course, every case is different, and if you're worried that your hair loss is caused by a medical condition, it's always a good idea to see a specialist.
In other cases, it's enough to add hair masks and treatments to your hygiene routine and use products with the nutrients and vitamins your hair needs to grow stronger.
Know your hair type to control hair loss and keep it healthy
To care for your hair properly and avoid hair loss in the future, it's key to know your hair type and its unique characteristics so you can choose the best products.
- Straight hair
Straight hair can be very fine or thick, but it has no natural curl. It tends to get oily, so it's very important to wash it often.
Choose lightweight products and avoid too much conditioner. Our avocado-based oil helps keep this hair type glowing while controlling frizz, which is very important for straight hair.
- Wavy hair
Hair loss in women is more common than you might think. Besides causes like hormonal changes, hair is also exposed to harsh processes like dyeing or blow-drying.
Wavy hair can be thick and hard to manage. Choose products that hydrate your hair and give it body and strength. Products made with natural herbs and regular masks help control hair loss in wavy hair.
Try our eva+avo nourishing mask, a product that includes rosemary extract, cacao seed butter and other natural ingredients to hydrate and feed your hair, helping prevent hair loss.
- Curly hair
This hair type is prone to damage and loss if you don't care for it with the right products. Use hydrating products and include natural oils to keep its texture and volume.
For curly hair, try our eva+avo no-rinse hydrating cream, our avocado-packed cocktail with nutrients ideal for curly hair.
This styling cream includes avocado and rosemary oils, giving your hair a silky, soft look and helping prevent hair loss over time.
Always use it after washing your hair.
Add vitamins
If you're experiencing hair loss, you may need more vitamins in your daily diet. Which ones?
The American Academy of Dermatology's recommendations include vitamins E, D, A and C, which work best on the scalp. Where can you find them?
You'll find them in foods with healthy fats like olive oil, avocado or almonds.
At eva+avo, we offer products that include these nutrients and that you can add to your daily routine, like our nourishing mask, designed to work on every hair type with our natural ingredients, including magical avocado, rosemary, various vitamins and cacao.
The best part? Our products are made for women and men. And men love them!
There are home remedies for hair loss.
However, it's a good idea to choose certified products designed to address this problem safely and healthily.
What to look for in a treatment for hair loss:
- It's certified and backed by professionals.
- It's suitable for your hair type.
- It contains natural ingredients so you can use it regularly without side effects for your hair.
Watch your diet
Let's go into a bit more detail on diet, since it's a key factor that complements all your efforts to control hair loss.
Besides knowing your hair type and choosing the right hair care products, you should pay attention to your nutrition and daily habits so your hair stays in good condition and you can counter the hair loss that happens naturally over time.
Common causes of hair loss
- Poor sleep
- Poor diet
- Hormonal changes
- Lack of hydration and a proper hygiene routine
Drastic diet changes can affect many things in your body and, of course, contribute to hair loss.
If you're losing weight, make gradual changes to your eating routine so hormonal changes don't work against you and your hair doesn't suffer.
Don't cut out carbs completely, and include antioxidants in your diet, since they've been shown to act as a barrier against hair loss.
Recommended foods include oranges, kiwi and vegetables like spinach and broccoli. When cooking, choose olive oil over vegetable oil, since it's much better for your body and, in this case, your hair.
Red meat is a protein that gives your hair iron, an essential mineral for controlling hair loss. Fish like salmon help strengthen weak hair that tends to break easily.
Always drink water with your meals. Remember, staying hydrated is key to controlling hair loss.
Exercise and hair loss
It's great if you work out regularly. But keep in mind that your hair will need much more intensive care, given conditions like the heavy sweating it's exposed to.
To prevent hair loss, use products that help hydrate it, and include at least one mask a week to strengthen your scalp.
At eva+avo, we've created a 5-step kit that gives your hair all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy, silky and glowing.
Hair loss in women
Hair loss in women can have several causes, including hormonal changes, but also vitamin deficiencies or genetics.
When hair falls out, you may notice gradual thinning on the top of your head.
This is the most common type of loss. You may also notice bald spots: circular patches on the scalp that itch and, in some cases, hurt.
In extreme cases, you may notice handfuls of hair falling out, for example in the shower, or sudden total hair loss.
Are you caring for your hair enough? When you start to notice hair loss, it's important to start changing your hygiene routine.
Review what kinds of products you're using and which new ones you could try to control the loss.
At eva+avo, we've developed a complete hair care line with natural ingredients that covers the full cycle, from washing to hydration to maintenance.
Like this 5-step kit that keeps your hair incredibly renewed
Hormonal changes have an impact on hair loss in women.
Sex hormones, specifically testosterone, have been shown to be directly linked to the hair cycle.
This hormone is also present in women, though in smaller amounts.
When it affects women's hair cycle:
- Pregnancy and postpartum. Pregnancy helps, since hair tends to grow during pregnancy. Postpartum, however, hormones can cause hair loss.
- Menopause
Hormonal hair loss can last up to seven months.
Many women try everything to stop hair loss, from home remedies to hair loss pills.
Sometimes, though, the answer is closer than we think, and in this case nutrition is key.
Biotin is a natural B vitamin known as the hair vitamin. If you're experiencing hair loss, you may be low in this nutrient. How do you fix it?
Add foods like nuts, peanuts and almonds to your diet, along with liver, cheese, sardines, cauliflower, green beans and egg yolks.
Biotin also supports your metabolism, helping your skin look its best and giving you energy.
In some cases, it's something more complex that needs medical attention.
Hormonal alopecia, or androgenetic alopecia, must be diagnosed through a specialized clinical process.
See your doctor if you think it's necessary.
The wonders of avocado
At eva+avo, avocado is one of our main ingredients. Its benefits are well proven.
When you use it in hair masks, it supports hydration and growth.
All our products contain it, like our Shine Avocado Oil, a product that's perfect to keep in your bag to finish your daily routine, adding shine and taming frizz.
The power of rosemary to fight hair loss
Another of our ingredients is rosemary, a plant with unique and varied properties, from soothing sore throats and easing muscle aches to, of course, stimulating hair growth.
All our hair care products include avocado, cacao and rosemary oil, along with other vitamins.
They're also free of sulfates and parabens and made especially to protect every hair type, even color-treated hair.
Our Cleansing Shampoo, includes rosemary extract among its ingredients and is designed to help control hair loss, while helping your hair look more and more radiant and full of movement.
Home remedies to control hair loss
At eva+avo, we love natural recipes passed down from generation to generation by powerful women who know how to care for their well-being.
That's why all our products care for you naturally and healthily, avoiding chemical processes that do your hair more harm than good.
To control hair loss, there are home remedies for hair loss you can use alongside our products. Here are a few.
- Aloe vera
Wash your hair well. Use our eva+avo Cleansing Shampoo. Apply aloe vera pulp to your hair, put on a shower cap and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then rinse your hair with lukewarm water.
Aloe vera provides nutrients that help strengthen your hair, controlling loss and giving it lots of shine.
- Green tea
A remedy that costs next to nothing. Who doesn't love taking a break with a delicious, refreshing cup of tea?
Green tea gives us a big dose of antioxidants known as flavonoids, which help prevent hair loss while strengthening hair to promote growth.
- Almond oil
Almonds are perfect for your hair. Use essential oils to massage your scalp in circles.
Besides stimulating growth, you'll notice it reduces hair loss. Add almonds to your daily snacks and you'll see the difference.
- Rosemary oil
Our Hydrating Conditioner fully nourishes your hair with rosemary and avocado oils, plus other natural ingredients that add shine and help control hair loss.
Care for your hair even when you travel
Having a vacation or work trip planned is no excuse to stop caring for your hair.
Having a vacation or work trip planned is no excuse to stop caring for your hair.
We know it isn't always easy to bring everything you usually use to protect your hair. At eva+avo, we thought about this and created a line of products designed so you can take them with you anytime.
Shampoo, conditioner, oils. Take them with you easily and keep your hair stronger than ever.
Check out our Travel Kit Duo here.
Don't forget
Caring for your hair starts now and will help keep it strong and healthy over the years. Keep in mind:
- Include masks and products like oils that give your hair nutrients in your hygiene routine.
- If you work out every day, include hair products that help with hydration and handle heavy scalp sweating.
- Use a shampoo with the vitamins and ingredients needed to fight hair loss.
- Include foods rich in protein and vitamin B7, or biotin, in your diet.
- Manage your stress levels and get enough sleep.
- Avoid overusing the blow dryer, and use oils every day to give your hair a more radiant look and natural nutrients that support hair growth.
- If you're traveling, try to take products with you to keep your hair protected, especially if it will get a lot of sun.
- Choose products for your hair type. Knowing your type and which products help it most is key to preventing hair loss and promoting growth and a healthier, more radiant look.
It doesn't matter whether your hair is short, long, dyed or natural. At eva+avo, we've created products for every hair type with natural ingredients, giving you healthy care without anything harsh for your hair.
Hair loss can start at any time. Keep a sustainable care routine so you can counter the effects of hair loss and enjoy amazing hair.
Visit our eva+avo store to discover all the hair care products we have for you.
