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Female hair loss is a much more prevalent problem than you would think, and even though the most common causes are genetic ailments or disorders, there are still many things you can do to prevent it. Hair loss in women has many more probable causes than that in men, so we will cover some of the basic do’s and don’ts of hair care in the hopes of reducing hair fall or womens hair loss.

DO: Be gentle in washing and drying your hair. You can use shampoo and conditioner as it’s a myth that these cause hair loss.

DON’T: Excessively dry your hair after getting it wet. Vigorously towelling your hair can traumatize the hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

DO: Take iron supplements if you have iron deficiency anemia. Hair loss can be one of the symptoms and getting an adequate supply of iron may help stop hair fall.

DON’T: Take too much Vitamin A. Hypervitaminosis A, which refers to high storage levels of Vitamin A in the body, can cause hair loss.

DO: Feel free to color and blow dry your hair, within reason. As long as you don’t do it excessively, blow drying and changing hair color shouldn’t cause any problems. Just don’t overdo it as heat-damaged hair can be brittle.

DON’T: Bind your hair too tightly or pull at it. Compulsive hair pulling and tying your hair too tightly such as in styles like braids or corn rows can lead to hair loss.