Soha Ali Khan Asks An Expert If Monsoon Is Behind Your Hair Fall

For many people, it's not just rain that falls during the monsoon but also their hair. The season is often associated with overflowing drains due to incessant rain and clogged drains caused by hair fall.

Soha Ali Khan recently invited Saloni Anand, co-founder of Traya, and asked her if the monsoon actually causes hair fall. She also asked how much hair fall is too much and when people should seek intervention from an expert.

Does Monsoon Cause Hair Fall

"There is a trend of people getting interested in hair loss during the monsoon," said the expert, adding that when humidity is high, dandruff increases. And any kind of scalp issue, like dandruff, only accelerates hair loss.

This could be one of the reasons why hair seems to fall more during this season, but the monsoon does not directly contribute to hair loss. Saloni further added that several people believe that changing cities and water quality can also cause hair loss.

However, the claim remains unverified by science. According to the expert, factors such as relocating, frequently eating at restaurants, shifting houses, and the added stress of adjusting to a new environment can contribute to stress, which may result in hair fall.

How Much Hair Fall Is Too Much

The best way to find out how much hair fall is too much is to observe the drain and floor after washing and combing your locks. Saloni Anand explained that hair fall is a natural process. As old strands fall out, new ones replace them.

She added that people often make the mistake of thinking their shampoo might be contributing to this. On the contrary, they should recall whether they were sick, stressed, not eating well, or had suddenly lost a lot of weight due to a crash diet three months ago.

The expert further shared that the strands falling today have completed their cycle and began detaching from the follicle three months ago. This is called the telogen phase, and hair can grow for anywhere between two and seven years, depending on the health of your hair.

After the anagen (growth) phase comes the catagen phase, when the strand stops growing. The telogen phase is when it starts detaching from the follicle and eventually falls out.

"Don't blame water or shampoo. That's not how it works. This is a temporary hair fall. It is seasonal. Don't act on it. It will resolve in 30 days," Saloni Anand explained, adding, "Wait 2-3 months. The human body is designed to heal itself."

She added that telogen hair fall often resolves on its own. You should sit back and relax instead of changing shampoos or stressing over it. Once you cross the three-month threshold and notice that your hair fall persists, then speak to an expert.

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