Choosing the Right Salon for Combating Hair Fall in Curly Hair

I. Introduction

A. The challenges of dealing with hair fall in curly hair

Hair fall! A very common hair problem issue, which everyone deals with. Seeing your hair here and there, surely breaks our heart as we tend to care a lot for our hair. You must be thinking that no you don’t have much hair fall. But consider analyzing the amount of 2-3 hair, you see in a whole day somewhere in the towel, on the floor or in a comb.
Having curly hair and dealing with hair fall is a whole new set of challenges.

• Curly hair tends to break easily when you detangle them.
• Dryness is the main characteristic of curly hair, making it susceptible to break.
• Product build-up in the scalp can contribute to hair fall.
• Nutritional deficiencies can also contribute to hair fall.

B. The significance of selecting a salon with expertise in addressing hair fall

You might be thinking that hair fall is already a very common issue, why go to a salon for it. Well, just like there are salons for dandruff management, there are salons for hair fall too. If you have severe hair fall, then going to a salon with expertise in hair fall will help.

C. Setting the stage for a journey towards healthy, luscious curls

The main issue with hair fall is that it makes your curls go thin. To enjoy healthy and luscious curls, you need to have a bouncy curl with good density. And this can only be achieved when you have healthy curls and a healthy scalp.

In this blog, we have covered everything to understand how to combat hair fall in curly hair-

II. Understanding Curly Hair and Hair Fall

A. Curly Hair Characteristics

1. The unique features of curly hair and their impact on hair fall

Curly hair is indeed a blessing, but one also needs to understand how curly hair works. The unique feature of curly hair has a great impact on hair fall. Let’s understand how-

· Curly hair structure- The curly hair structure is all about twist and coil. Curls come in various patterns from loose waves to tight coils. And this curly hair structure causes hair to break.

· Dryness- Curly hair tends to be drier and frizzier. Lack of moisture content in the hair weakens it and causes it to break.

· Heating damage- Using heating tools on your curls makes it susceptible to damage making the hair strands weak and prone to breakage.

· Porosity- You will often find curly hair to have a high porosity, which means it can very easily absorb more moisture. Just like curly hair absorbs more moisture, it can also lose moisture very easily, leading to dryness.

· Sensitivity- Curly hair is very sensitive to outside weather such as humidity and temperature change. High humidity makes hair frizzier, leading to dryness and breakage.

· Fragile- It is true that curly hair is more fragile than any other type of hair. The twists and turns in curly hair make it very fragile, contributing to hair fall.

2. Why curly hair is prone to breakage and hair fall

There are a lot of reasons, why curly hair is prone to breakage and hair fall-

• They are dry.
• With the curl and twists in hair strands, natural oil does not flow down to the hair strands.
• Curls are very fragile and get affected by the slightest change in weather, making them more prone to breakage.
• The hair structure of curly hair also makes it prone to breakage and hair fall.
• Curly hair often experiences shrinkage, now styling the shrink curls leads to tension in the hair causing it to break.

B. The Hair Fall Issue

1. Causes and types of hair fall

After understanding why curly hair is more prone to hair fall, let’s understand the cause and types of hair fall.

Causes of hair fall-

Apart from having curly hair, there are other factors too which cause hair fall-

• Genetic factor- Sometimes the main reason for the hair fall lies in the genes. You can experience hair loss when the hormonal change takes over.

• Hormonal change- Hormonal changes like childbirth, menopause, etc. contribute to hair fall.

• Medical condition- If you are on certain medications, chances are the side effects of these medications can cause hair fall.

• Nutritional deficiencies- Well, this one is very common. These days due to improper eating habits, we lack many nutrients and this causes hair fall issues.

• Aging- As you grow older, hair follicles start shrinking and this shrinking leads to hair thinning and hair breakage.

• Stress and Emotional factor- Physical and emotional trauma causes anxiety which leads to increased hair fall.

Types of Hair Fall

Yes, I know you might be thinking that a hair fall is a hair fall, why does there have to be a type? But understanding the type of hair fall there are and which one you have, helps to choose the right salon for hair fall in curly hair-

1. Androgenetic Alopecia-
   It is commonly known as “male-pattern baldness” or “female-pattern baldness”.

2. Telogen Effluvium-
This name is derived from the hair growth phase- Telogen. It is a condition where you lose hair as soon as you enter the telogen phase.

3. Anagen Effluvium-
This is the type of rapid hair loss that occurs during the active growth phase.

4. Traction Alopecia-
This type of hair is common in youngsters, as they try out new hairstyles and hair accessories.

5. Alopecia Areata-
This type of hair fall is the condition where your immune system is weakened and your hair follicles get attacked, leading to hair fall in patches.

2. How hair fall can affect the health and appearance of curly hair

Hair fall causes thinning of hair. It weakens the hair follicles, and changes the way your curly hair looks-

• Loss of volume- Your curls will lose volume amidst the hair fall issue.
• Thinning of hair- Hair results in thinner hair strands, making the scalp more visible.
• Frizz and dryness- Hair fall or hair breakage can cause increased frizz in hair, making it difficult to manage.
• Loss of curl definition- Damaged or weakened hair causes you to lose your natural curl definition.
• Change in texture- Hair fall leads to change in hair texture causing it to be brittle or coarse.
• Dullness- Weakened hair leads to hair fall which eventually leads to dullness in hair, losing its natural shine.

III. Selecting the Ideal Salon

A. Setting Expectations

1. Defining your goals for combating hair fall in curly hair

In the above sections, you have understood what a hair fall does to your curly hair, reasons for hair fall, and types of hair fall. Now is the time to select the ideal salon to combat your hair fall problem.

When you are defining your goals to combat hair fall in curly hair, you need to be very specific and as detailed as possible. This will help you in choosing the right salon.

· Reduce breakage and split ends
· Promote scalp health
· Maintain moisture balance
· Keep in mind any more hair issue

2. Identifying the salon services that align with your hair care needs

Above you have defined, all your goals for hair fall in curly hair. Now you need to have answers to the following questions-

· Is the salon ready to give you all the information regarding the hair fall procedure?
· Have you checked their products?
· Did you tell the salon about your hair goals and what you are expecting?
· Explain the salon about your lifestyle.

B. Choosing the Perfect Salon

1. The role of location, reputation, and available services

It is important to understand the role of location, reputation, and services available in the salon.

Location- helps to understand you about the type of people you will meet. Also, how much will it take you to reach the salon every time you need to have a touch-up?

Reputation- What is the reputation of the salon you are thinking of going to? Ask the people around, if the salon has a good or bad reputation.

Services- Going for a hair fall procedure, may call for many other hair care procedures. Make sure you are getting all the hair care-related services in one place.

2. The impact of reviews and recommendations in your decision-making process

Before choosing a salon, it is necessary to check the reviews and recommendations online, this can impact your decision-making process. Both satisfied and dissatisfied customers many times post about their experiences online. This will help you to make a proper decision regarding the salon.

C. Expertise in Hair Fall Management

1. The importance of selecting a salon with specialists in addressing hair fall in curly hair

You might be wondering why it is so important to select a salon that specializes in combating hair fall in curly hair. Well, a specialist will address the hair fall issue differently-

• Understanding curly hair structure- A specialist will first understand your hair type. Before going for any procedure or solution, it is very important to understand the unique structure and unique characteristics of the hair. There are many types of curly hair, and each one has a challenge of its own. It is important to understand the curl type in detail.

• Product knowledge- A specialist in curly hair is familiar with the products made especially for curly hair. They will know which products will work best on your hair.

• Curly hair specific technique- Curly hair requires special care and attention. Dealing with curly hair involves a specialist as not everyone can cut, style, and treat curly hair.

• Customized hair care plan- When you choose yourself a specialist, they are sure to make a customized hair care plan according to your hair porosity, hair strands, and scalp health too.

• Scalp Health- Not all salons care for your scalp health. Only a specialist in curly hair knows the importance of scalp health. A good scalp health promotes hair growth and keeps hair healthy.

2. Key questions to ask potential salons about their experience and expertise

After you have understood the importance of a specialist salon, now the question arises of how to choose one. For this, you should ask the salon the following questions about their experience and expertise-

· What is your approach?
· How do you think my hair and scalp would react to this hair fall procedure?
· What is my hair structure?
· What products should I use for my hair?
· How much time will the procedure take?
· What is the aftercare approach after the procedure?
· How frequently will you have to visit the salon for touch-up?
· How many customers have they handled?
· Will the procedure affect your hair health in the long run?

IV. Preparing for Your Salon Visit

A. Comprehensive Hair and Scalp Consultation

1. The significance of an in-depth consultation for addressing hair fall

An in-depth consultation with your stylist is of utmost importance. The consultation is the foundation for developing a customized procedure according to your hair type. When you discuss/ consult with the specialists, they will try to understand the following things about you, before suggesting or making a plan-

· They will understand your lifestyle. What you eat and how often you can take care of your hair.
· What is your motive for getting this treatment done?
· The hair fall cause- what exactly is the reason for your hair fall?
· Professionals will also understand your scalp health.
· They will guide you about specific hair care practices.
· A consultation will help you know how to track progress for hair fall.
· A thorough consultation will help you build trust between you and your stylist, which is much needed.

2. How to effectively communicate your hair fall concerns and hair care goals

Although you are going through a proper consultation, before that you also need to effectively communicate your hair fall concerns and your hair care goals. Communicating effectively about what you are expecting from the stylist and why you need this treatment, will not leave any loopholes and miscommunication in the procedure.

Some tips on how to communicate your concerns and goals-

· Be clear with the problem. Like how much hair fall you are experiencing and how has it affected your hair.

· Share all the relevant and honest information about your lifestyle, your job, your work, your habits, your stress level, and if you have had any recent changes in your lifestyle.

· Let them know the products you are choosing.

· Any previous hair treatment for hair fall, dandruff, etc. share it with the stylist.

· Share your preferred styling and hairstyle preference.

· Clearly express what you expect from the procedure.

· If you have any concerns or questions, do not shy away from asking it.

B. Effective Communication

1. The role of clear and open communication with your stylist

The best thing about having clear and open communication with your stylist is that you both will be on the same page. Effective communication is a two-way approach.

Just like you are clear about what you need from the stylist, similarly stylists will also share their approach. And this way there won’t be any miscommunication.

· Be specific about your goals and concerns.
· Let them know when you are suffering from hair fall.
· Are you on any medication?
· What products do you use?
· What is your lifestyle and how much can you care for your hair after the procedure?

2. Understanding the salon’s approach to hair fall management in curly hair

After you have effectively communicated with your stylist. Now is the time for the salon to showcase their expertise. Yes, the salon must share a detailed approach with you about hair fall management.
Now, you need to understand what the salon’s approach is like-

· How will they start?
· What will they need for that?
· Is it a one-seating job?
· What products will they use?
· Are those products for your hair type?
· Have they properly analyzed your hair type?

V. The Salon Experience

A. Hair Fall Solutions for Curly Hair

1. What to expect during your salon visit for addressing hair fall in curly hair

When you have chosen a salon, you must visit the salon randomly before your scheduled time and schedule day for the hair fall treatment. This will give you answers to many questions like-

1. The way they behave with their customers.
2. How are they treating you, since you came unannounced?
3. Products they are using.
4. Cleanliness.

Well, these are some factors which should bother you. When you go on a random visit, you know the actual working process of any salon. With this, you can expect the following things when you visit the salon for hair fall treatment-

· They should treat you well.
· Specialists should be neat, clean, and polite.
· Specialist should be a good listener, who can listen to all your hair problems and then guide you.

2. The importance of personalized care and treatment tailored to curly hair

As you know, every curl is different. Yes, there are 3 types of curls, further sub-categorized into 3 more types, but still, you will find every curl different. They have different challenges and different characteristics.

When you visit a salon and they give you a specialist, they are not just giving you a person who will do its job, they are giving you a friend, a companion, who will give you honest feedback and advice on your hair and for the hair fall treatment.

A specialist after seeing your hair type and hair texture, can offer you a personalized treatment tailored only for your curly hair. This personalized treatment is important, as it is designed to see your curly hair and is made only for you.

The tailored treatment helps you in the following ways-

· Specialists have researched your hair and then suggested this to you.
· They have to understand your lifestyle.
· They know how much time you can spend on hair care.
· Knows history of hair fall.

B. Maintaining Healthy Hair

1. Post-salon care tips for managing hair fall in curly hair

After a salon visit, and getting your hair fall treatment. You need to take care of it post the treatment. Some of the post-salon care tips are-

· Gentle detangling- Detangle your hair gently, roughly tangling of hair can damage it.

· Curl-friendly product- Always use products made especially for curly hair.

· Deep conditioning- Giving your hair a deep conditioning treatment once in a week is necessary.

· Scalp health- Take care of your scalp. A healthy scalp gives you healthy hair.

· No tight hairstyle- You should avoid tight hairstyles, or any hairstyle which you feel can damage your hair in the long run.

2. Recommended products and practices for hair and scalp health

Some of the good products and practices you can follow for hair and scalp health are-

· Always use sulfate-free, chemical-free shampoo and conditioner.
· Try your hands on co-wash and skipping shampoo.
· Keep your hair and scalp moisturized and hydrated.
· Protect your hair from harsh winds and weather.
· Give your hair a DIY treatment once a week.
· Never forget the leave-in-conditioner.

VI. Your Ongoing Journey with the Salon

A. Regular Salon Visits

1. The importance of consistent salon visits for addressing hair fall in curly hair

Once you have taken a treatment with your salon, you must keep your salon visit consistent. The after-treatment visit is just to make sure that the treatment for hair fall was successful and also you are not suffering from any side effects.

Always take time to visit the salon, your stylist will keep guiding you and how to proceed further and take care of your hair.

2. Building a lasting relationship with your stylist for long-term hair health

After you take a service from a stylist, you have entered in a long-term lasting relationship with the stylist. Your stylist will become your hair advisor and a friend because they have spent a lot of time with you in understanding your hair requirements and planning the customized hair care plan.

They are the second person to know everything about your hair and lifestyle and the first person to have done detailed research on it.

Therefore, it is necessary that you are comfortable with your stylist and both of you always agree on the same page.

B. Embracing Healthy, Vibrant Curls

Now is the time to celebrate the unique characteristics of your hair. You are done with your hair fall treatment. Your hair shines vibrantly as you have finally gained the confidence to let your curls flow naturally and healthily.

Embrace your curls, celebrate their uniqueness, and enjoy your unique personality in the curls.

VII. Conclusion

Curls are very beautiful and I believe people who have curls are blessed. Though curls have a different set of challenges, which hair type do not have that. Curls give you a unique and different personality.

Hair fall is a serious hair problem, as it thins your dense curls and makes your scalp visible. Going for a hair fall treatment in a salon is necessary as you trust your hair to someone who specializes in it.

Treatment in the salon are real beautifying moment, as you enjoy the process of hair fall treatment and also gain confidence that your curls and scalp are going to be healthy now. In the above section, we have shared all the steps on how to choose the perfect or right salon for your hair fall treatment.

After you are done with your hair fall treatment, now is the time for its aftercare. I know aftercare can be difficult. But you owe your beautiful curls a moment of your love and care.

So, embrace your natural curls, and let them flow freely, and you have beautiful and healthy curls.