Ways to reduce hair shedding after shower

Use a Mild, Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Harsh shampoos with sulfates can strip the scalp of natural oils, causing dryness, irritation, and increased hair fall. A gentle, sulfate-free shampoo helps maintain your scalp’s pH balance and minimizes shedding.
Look for ingredients like aloe vera, tea tree oil, biotin, or argan oil for added nourishment.
Avoid Hot Water While Washing
Hot water can dehydrate both your scalp and hair, weakening strands and increasing fall-out during rinsing. Use lukewarm or cool water to rinse your hair — it’s gentler and helps keep the scalp hydrated.
Scalp Massage to Boost Circulation
Massaging your scalp stimulates blood flow to hair follicles, encourages growth, and reduces stress — a common trigger for hair shedding. Massage for 3–5 minutes before shampooing using fingertips or a scalp massager. You can also use oils like coconut, rosemary, or castor oil for added benefits.
Detangle Gently
Wet hair is more fragile and prone to breakage. Detangling before the shower and gently combing after — using a wide-tooth comb — reduces tension on the strands and prevents excessive pulling.
Condition Properly
A good conditioner strengthens hair, improves elasticity, and prevents it from snapping. Focus conditioner on the lengths and ends of your hair — not the scalp — to prevent buildup.
Bonus: Use a leave-in conditioner or hair serum to protect against post-wash tangling and dryness.
Manage Stress
Stress and nutritional deficiencies are major causes of hair shedding. Ensure your diet includes protein, iron, zinc, biotin, and omega-3 fatty acids to support hair health.
Practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation, yoga, or journaling to keep hormonal hair loss at bay.