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Hair problems everyone has them. But when we encounter several concerns at the same time, the task becomes more complicated. Dry, dull, brittle and falling hair is the lot that has fallen on you. And although it is not known where to start to address it, solutions exist to deal with all of these problems that turn out to be related. So, what to do to fight against dry hair that falls out? First of all, find out the causes behind hair loss and hair dryness. Then, learn the solutions to get rid of the problem of dry and brittle hair falling out.

Causes of dry hair that falls out

Broken hair or hair loss?

In addition to having dry hair, you also experience abnormal and excessive hair loss. First of all, it is necessary to analyze whether your falling hair is the result of breakage or hair loss from the roots.

Indeed, dry hair that falls out are often brittle because they are devitalized. As a result, you have the impression that the entire hair is falling and unhooking from the root, whereas in the end it breaks. To make the distinction, it's simple. A falling hair will have the bulb at the end of its end that you can recognize by a small white dot. If not, then the hair is broken.

In summary, when your hair is dry and falling out, it is probably a breakage which comes precisely from the hair dryness. So where does this drought come from?

Factors leading to dry hair falling out

Several causes are likely to cause hair loss and hair dryness :

• The environment: pollution, sun, chlorine, salt which scour and dry out the hair.
• Tobacco which clogs the hair follicles and causes the release of toxins in the body and in the hair.
• Dietary deficiencies (vitamins, trace elements) and especially iron.
• A hormonal imbalance (hormonal contraception, puberty, menopause, thyroid imbalance, pregnancy, etc.).
• A lack of hydration and / or protein.
• Lack of maintenance (lack of care).
• Using the wrong hair products.
• A bad hair routine (too tight hairstyles, excessive handling of the hair, use of heating objects, too frequent washing, etc.).
• Permanent colorings, discolorations or smoothing which dry out the hair fiber.

Solutions to prevent dry hair falling out

Against dry, brittle, dull and falling hair there are solutions that can be combined. You will therefore need to pay attention to your lifestyle, your hair routine and the hair products you use.

What lifestyle against hair loss and dry hair?

First of all, to prevent your dry hair from falling out, it is essential to have a healthy lifestyle. Indeed, dry, brittle hair that falls out are often a reflection of an internal deficiency or dysfunction. For that :

• Pay attention to your food consumption which must be rich in vitamins, proteins and trace elements. Be especially vigilant about your deficiencies in iron, zinc and copper. Prefer a vegetable diet (fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, soy) rather than animal which is rich in toxins, which is pro-inflammatory and which therefore participates in hair degradation.
• Avoid foods that contain saturated fat and refined sugars. These disrupt the functioning of the body and the capillary balance.
• Consider a minimum of 1,5 liters of water daily to maintain hydration in your hair.
• Avoid tobacco to prevent the buildup of toxins in the body.
• Engage in activities or anti-stress techniques to prevent the production of cortisol (the stress hormone) which oxidizes the body and contributes to the degradation of the condition of the hair.

What hair routine to avoid this phenomenon?

To avoid having dry hair that falls out it is essential to have a good hair routine. In other words, good washing and styling gestures and good hair habits.

• Try not to wash your hair more than twice a week. This is to avoid the weakening of the scales which leads to dryness and brittle hair.
• Apply after each shampoo on your lengths and ends, a mask or a conditioner.
• Avoid products large surfaces irritating, drying and stripping.
• Avoid chemical discolorations or colorings as much as possible. If you can't do without it, try reducing the frequency of application or switching to natural hair colors.
• Also pay attention to permanent smoothing of bad qualities.
• Reduce the use of heating objects such as the hair dryer or straightener as much as you can.
• Beware of styling products (gels, hairsprays) which cause hair dryness. Also avoid too tight or too heavy hairstyles that break the hair.
• Avoid too long exposure to the sun, as well as too frequent contact with chlorine and salt, which strip and weaken the hydrolipidic film of the hair and therefore over time dries them out. In summer, protect your hair with a cap, hat or scarf.

Finally, dry hair that falls out can sometimes regain their vitality and shine just by taking a spin at the hairdresser. So do not hesitate to cut the damaged ends to find beautiful and healthy hair!

What hair products to use for dry, falling hair?

If your hair is falling out from the roots, the best way to remedy this is to first find out if there is a cause revealing an underlying problem (hormonal problem, deficiency). Depending on the result, medications or lifestyle adjustments will be advised by a health professional. Finally, if your abnormal hair loss is related to seasonal hair loss (spring, fall), anti hair loss dietary supplements may help you reduce the amount of hair falling out.

In the case where your dry hair falling out is the result of breakage, read our tips below to get rid of this problem!

Which shampoos to use?

Dry hair that falls out is a signal that lack of hydration and nutrition. But this phenomenon can also be amplified when using harmful hair products, strippers and dryers. And unfortunately, these are the ones that are mostly found in bathrooms.

Therefore, to prevent your hair from being dry, brittle and falling out, it is essential touse gentle hair products. You should therefore avoid all shampoos that strip, irritate and dry out your hair. More exactly all those which contain sulfate, silicone, quats or paraben.

How to recognize a truly gentle shampoo to avoid dry hair that falls out?

Adopt a shampoo natural compound mild surfactants without sulphates from petrochemicals. Surfactants are used to wash your hair and create the lather of your shampoo. There are more or less chemical ones and therefore more or less strippers and dryers.

Mild surfactants which do not dry out your hair are: Sodium Coco Sulfate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Coco Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauryl Lauryl or Methyl Lauroside.

The drying surfactants that should be avoided at all costs to fight against dry brittle and falling hair are: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate.

Which shampoo is recommended for dry, falling hair?

Matessance extra gentle shampoo

Why adopt it

Formulated with very gentle washing bases that do not dry out the hair.
Enriched with organic coconut oil for feed hair and vegetable keratin known for strengthen and regenerate.
contains 96% ingredients of natural origin. It is sulfate-free, silicone-free and without toxic risk products.
Suitable for all hair types.

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What conditioners should I use?

To fight against dry hair that falls out, it is essential to use a conditioner after each wash. Indeed, unlike shampoo, the conditioner will have the primary purpose of moisturizing and nourishing the hair. Once again for the best results it is essential to use natural and gentle products to avoid drying out the hair.  

To choose a conditioners effective against dry, brittle and falling hair, it must be rich in ingredients moisturizers and / or nourishing. We recommend the following products:
- Moisturizing and nourishing conditioner balm - Centifolia
- Regenerating and nourishing conditioner - Holi natural cosmetics
- Fortifying and nourishing conditioner - Propolia

What care should you use for dry, brittle and falling hair?

To once again find healthy, shiny and silky hair and get rid of dry, brittle and falling hair; you can also do deeper care on a daily basis ou before shampooing.

Daily care

Use sprays, jellies, serums, lotions, or aloe vera gel on your dry hair that is falling out. These will hydrate, nourish and / or maintain the hydrolipidic film of your hair on a daily basis. Thus, they will prevent your hair from drying out and therefore breaking. You can use them every morning on your lengths and ends without rinsing them.

Once again, we suggest you use natural products. We have selected proven products:
- Detangling and moisturizing lotion - Centifolia
- Moisturizing and sheathing lotion - les délices d'azylis
- Nourishing and moisturizing spray - Urtekram 

You can also use aloe vera gel directly on your lengths. Indeed, it is one of the most hydrating products that you can find. To use it is simple. All you need to do is apply aloe vera gel to your lengths and ends every night. Leave as is, without rinsing so that your hair absorbs it overnight.

Pre-shampoo care

To nourish and restore vitality to your dry hair that falls out, we recommend that you use oils or butters in pre-shampoo masks. They are to be applied to your lengths at least 30 minutes before your shampoo. The most effective oils against dry and brittle hair are: coconut, argan, baobab, avocado, camellia, broccoli, jojoba, or castor oil. The best butters are cocoa, mango, and shea.