national hair loss awareness month

National Hair Loss Awareness Month: Everything You Need to Know

Helpful information for men and women.

August marks National Hair Loss Awareness Month. Hair loss is a topic that many are insecure to speak about but the more you know, the more you can help yourself or someone else out. There are a number of issues that may cause hair loss. Knowing the signs behind the cause of your hair loss situation and what you can do about it is very important. In many cases, the loss of hair can be treated, and in other cases hair loss can be caused by a severe illness. Either way, awareness is key.

To equip you with everything you need to know about hair loss, we’ve rounded up a guide that will help you understand this common hair issue:

National Hair Loss Awareness Month: A Roundup of Facts for Women and Men

Hair Loss in Women

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National Hair Loss Awareness Month: Be aware of the common causes behind hair loss.

Daily Hair Loss

On average, we all lose hundreds of strands per day from brushing, combing, or simply playing with our hair. Baltimore based stylist, Jazzi Ziegler gave us some insight on the causes of hair loss in women and how to handle certain situations.

Postpartum Hair Loss

After pregnancy, it’s normal to lose hair. This is called postpartum hair loss. Although many of us would prefer not to go through this phase, it is a part of life. To get through postpartum hair loss, there are a few low manipulation hairstyles you can try to avoid even more hair loss.

Preventing Hair Loss in Women

Did you know you are capable of preventing loss of hair as it relates to styling and your hair care routine? Simple changes such as cutting down on the amount of heat used on your hair, using strengthening hair products like Dove Nutritive Solutions Purify & Strengthen Shampoo and Conditioner, and staying away from tight updos can help. Try more of our hair loss prevention tips.

Hair Loss In Men

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Male pattern baldness is common amongst many men.

Common Hair Loss Causes in Men

Just like women, hair loss for men is a common issue. Hair loss in men can be cause by male pattern baldness, pollution from smoking, and even poor diet. It’s important to assess your way of living to see if it could be contributing to losing hair. Use this guide as a checklist to help you out.

Men’s Hair Products for Healthy Scalps

The right shampoos can help with the healthy state of your scalp. Dove Men+Care Anti-Dandruff Fortifying 2-In-1 Shampoo and Conditioner improves the health of your scalp along with fighting dandruff.

Dandruff can also cause hair loss. As the flakes fall from the scalp, some may have strands of hair attached to it from the root. For more tips on using Dove Men+Care for healthier scalps, read this guide.

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