In recent times, night owl is a new trend; adults are usually glued to their phone screens, staying up late – it is hurting their scalps. Hence, late nights are killing your hair health. Here are some unhealthy habits that should be avoided, along with tropical remedies.
Lack of sleep is not just making you tired, but also spikes the stress hormone called cortisol. Due to this hormone spike, the body stops doing “extra” tasks like hair growth to save energy.
Irregular sleep patterns disturb the circadian rhythm. Our body produces melatonin at night, which is imbalanced. Melatonin also acts as a natural protector for your hair roots. Staying up late destroys this protection, leaving your hair weak.
Diet: Eating Well but Starving Your Hair
Doctors also point towards “nutritional crisis”. Hairs are made from a protein called keratin. If fast food is your diet, then your diet lacks the necessary iron, zinc, and vitamin D required to keep follicles anchored.
Insulin spike: Consuming sugar in vast amounts over time will shrink your hair follicles, making your hair grow back thinner and thinner until it stops entirely.
The Good News: You Can Fix It
The best part is that it is a lifestyle-related problem that can often be reversed by simply fixing your sleep schedule and eating more protein and vitamins; your body can “restart” the hair growth process.
To lower that hair-killing cortisol, try to check off these 4 items every night:
- The 60-Minute Digital Detox: Turn off your phone and laptop one hour before bed to let your melatonin levels rise.
- The Cool Down: Keep your room slightly cool. A lower body temperature signals to your brain it’s time for deep, hair-repairing sleep.
- Same-Time Wakeup: Try to wake up at the same time every morning (even on weekends) to stabilise your body’s internal clock.
- Magnesium-Rich Snack: A small handful of pumpkin seeds or almonds before bed can help relax your muscles and lower stress levels.
It usually takes about 3 to 4 months of consistent work to see results.
