November is coming, temperatures are dropping and your hair seems to be falling more than usual. This is a common observation at this time of year. Let’s look at why, how to watch it calmly, and which simple habits can support your hair through autumn.

Why do we shed more in autumn?

Every hair follows a cycle: growth, transition, rest, then shedding and replacement. In many people, a share of the hairs enter the resting phase at the same time, often after the summer. The result: for a few weeks, you find more hair on your brush, your pillow or in the shower.

Other factors may add to this: less daylight, changing temperatures, a busier pace after the holidays, tiredness, hastier meals. In the vast majority of cases, it is a temporary phenomenon.

How to observe without worrying

A few markers help you keep a clear head:

• the loss is spread over the whole head, with no bare patch;
• it lasts a few weeks, then settles down;
• small new hairs appear along the parting and at the temples.

If the loss is sudden or patchy, comes with itching or redness, or lasts a long time, talk to your doctor.

Good everyday habits

• Brush gently: a soft brush, starting from the ends, limits breakage.
• Wash with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo, as often as suits your scalp.
• Avoid tight hairstyles (tight ponytail, pulled-back bun) that strain the roots.
• Go easy on heat from the hairdryer and the straightening iron.
• Massage your scalp for a few minutes a day with your fingertips: it feels good and helps you relax.

Your plate, an ally for your hair

A hair is built from what we give the body. A varied diet is the best foundation: protein (eggs, fish, pulses, poultry), seasonal fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds, wholegrain cereals. Remember to drink enough too, even when it is cold.

When life is busy or meals lack variety, a food supplement can accompany your routine, without ever replacing a balanced diet.

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MULIER Vitalis is a food supplement designed for women who wish to support the quality of their hair through the seasons. Biotin, zinc and selenium contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. A course is meant for the long term: allow several weeks before noticing an effect, because hair grows slowly.

In summary

Somewhat heavier shedding in autumn is common and usually temporary. Gentleness every day, a varied diet, rest and patience are your best allies for heading into winter with peace of mind.

This advice is provided for information only and does not replace the advice of a doctor. In case of sudden or patchy hair loss, pregnancy, breastfeeding or ongoing medical treatment, ask your doctor before taking a food supplement. A food supplement does not replace a varied and balanced diet.

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Around one man in two has visible hair loss by the age of 50. It can start early, sometimes from the age of 20, and usually progresses slowly: a receding hairline, thinning on the crown.

The main causes

• Genetics and hormones: in predisposed men, DHT, a by-product of testosterone, gradually shortens the follicle cycle (androgenetic alopecia).
• Stress: a shock or an intense period can cause diffuse hair loss a few months later.
• Diet and lifestyle: deficiencies, lack of sleep, smoking.

What can help

• Act early: the sooner you take care of it, the better you preserve existing density.
• A diet rich in protein, zinc and vitamins.
• A course designed for men’s hair: biotin, zinc and selenium contribute to the maintenance of normal hair, together with plant extracts such as saw palmetto and pumpkin seed.
• Consistency: at least three months of use before judging the result.

When to see a doctor

Rapid hair loss, loss in patches or loss with itching should be checked by a doctor or a dermatologist.

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Hair is made continuously by the follicle, which needs a regular supply of nutrients. Here are the ones that matter most.

The essential nutrients

• Biotin (vitamin B7): contributes to the maintenance of normal hair. Found in eggs, nuts and pulses.
• Zinc: contributes to the maintenance of normal hair. Found in seafood, meat and pumpkin seeds.
• Selenium: contributes to the maintenance of normal hair. Brazil nuts are an excellent source.
• Vitamin C: contributes to normal collagen formation and increases iron absorption.
• Vitamin E: contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Sulphur amino acids (cysteine, methionine): building blocks of keratin, the protein that makes up hair.

Food or supplement?

A varied diet remains the foundation. A supplement is useful when needs increase (pregnancy, stress, age) or when your diet is not enough. Choose a formula suited to your profile rather than a “one size fits all” product.

How long?

The hair cycle is long: allow at least three months of regular use before judging the result.

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Around menopause, many women notice that their hair becomes finer, less dense or drier. These changes are natural and gradual, and they can be supported.

What hormones change

Falling oestrogen levels alter the hormonal balance: the influence of androgens becomes relatively stronger, which can shorten the hair’s life cycle and reduce its diameter. The scalp also produces less sebum, which makes hair drier.

The right habits

• Gentle, moisturising care and less heat (hairdryer, straightener).
• Enough protein, which is essential for making keratin.
• Good sleep and stress management.
• A targeted course: biotin, zinc and selenium contribute to the maintenance of normal hair.

A course takes time

Hair grows about one centimetre a month, so it takes at least three months to judge any change. Our experts recommend two three-month courses a year, or continuous use.

When to see a doctor

Sudden or very heavy hair loss is not just a question of age: talk to your doctor or a dermatologist.

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Many new mothers notice, two to four months after giving birth, that they are losing more hair: in the brush, in the shower, on the pillow. This is common and, in the vast majority of cases, temporary.

Why does hair fall out after giving birth?

During pregnancy, hormonal changes extend the growth phase of the hair: you lose less than usual and your hair often looks thicker. After the birth, these hairs all enter the resting phase at the same time, then fall out. This is known as postpartum telogen effluvium.

How long does it last?

Hair loss is usually most visible between the third and sixth month after giving birth, then gradually decreases. For most women, hair returns to its usual volume within the following year.

How to support your hair

• A varied diet with enough protein, iron and vitamins.
• Gentle care: a soft brush, water that is not too hot, no tight hairstyles.
• Rest as much as you can: tiredness and stress also affect your hair.
• A suitable supplement: biotin, zinc and selenium contribute to the maintenance of normal hair.

When to see a doctor

If hair loss continues for more than a year, appears in patches or comes with severe tiredness, talk to your doctor: a blood test (iron, thyroid) may be useful. If you are breastfeeding, ask for their advice before taking a supplement.

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