Which shampoo should you choose when your hair is falling out?
Hair falling out: how to choose a gentle shampoo, why you should avoid scrubbing, and how to pair it with pre-wash scalp care.
The short answer
When your hair is falling out, choose a gentle shampoo, apply it to the scalp with a massage rather than scrubbing, and rinse thoroughly. Many people prefer a sulfate-free formula. Complete it with conditioner on the lengths to detangle without pulling.
Seeing hair in the shower tray makes you want to change shampoo. A good idea, as long as you know what to look for and above all how to use it.
Choose a gentle wash
A gentle shampoo cleans the scalp without stripping it. Many people prefer sulfate-free formulas, which lather less but clean well. To understand the difference, read what a sulfate-free shampoo changes.
Massage, do not scrub
Apply shampoo to the roots and massage with your fingertips in small circles. Do not scrub the lengths or twist them on top of your head: the lather running down as you rinse is enough to clean them.
Rinse thoroughly
Careful rinsing with lukewarm water avoids residue on the scalp. If you like, finish with a stream of cooler water.
Detangle without pulling
After shampooing, a conditioner on the lengths makes detangling easier. Detangle with a wide-tooth comb, starting with the ends. Hair often breaks during detangling.
Prepare the wash with an oil
A scalp massage with an oil before washing completes the ritual. Our Fortigrow shampoo, stated by the brand to be free from sulfates and parabens, pairs with Repousse+ oil in the anti-hair-loss duo.
If hair loss is sudden, if patches thin out or if it lasts several months, see a dermatologist.
Frequently asked questions
Can a shampoo make hair fall out?
The hairs that come out when washing were usually already ready to fall. Rough washing and detangling that pulls can, however, break the fibre.
Should I wash my hair less often?
Not necessarily. A clean scalp is a healthy scalp. Adapt the frequency to your hair type and use a gentle shampoo.
Anti-hair-loss or sulfate-free shampoo?
The two are not opposed: a shampoo can be designed for root care and formulated without sulfates, as the brand states for Fortigrow.
