Does Using Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss?

My hair has started dropping even though I am only in my mid-20s....My Dad reckons it is because I use hair gel...He says that when he was my age the same thing happened to him and it was due to his use of hair gel.....





2 questions:





Does using gel cause hair loss?





What should I replace hair gel with: hair cream, hair wax etc?Does Using Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss?
There's a lot to answer here. Hair loss can be a scary thing, don't panic just yet. :)





First off-ANY sort of product build up-if it is there a long time and particularly thick can affect hair loss. Hair gel, hair spray, waxes and even cheap shampoos and conditioners can cause product build up.


You can continue to use gel, but you need to use a CLARIFYING shampoo at least once a week to get a good hair and scalp cleanse.





2nd your hair genetics will not come from your dad's side. To see if you are likely to loose your hair you need to look at your Mother's Father(your grandpa on your mom's side). If HE lost his hair early then you are more likely(but more likely isn't the same as DEFINITELY so there's still hope).





3rd if you're really worried there are products out there that can help but please remember everyone looses hair. Hair goes through stages. Stress and diet can be a factor too.





If you're really worried go see your doctor to rule out medical reasons. Otherwise just try to keep it clean-use that clarifier once a week at least, eat right and take it a day at a time.





Does Using Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss?
If your dad said he had hair issues around your age, than YOUR hair loss issues may be hereditary. However, hair gels that contain alcohol DO dry out hair which makes it more susceptible to breakage and brittleness..





Use aloe vera gel...it moisturizes hair, is healthy for hair, and because it is in a gel like form...should give you the exact same results as normal gel.
It depends on how often you use hair gel if you use it everyday then yes your hair will break of because the get is holding you hair to together and is blocking air from getting in and letting you hair breath. If you use hair gel every once in a while or evey other day or week then you should be fine.
If use of hair gel causes hair to fall out I should be bald as I've been using it for the past 25 years!


Could try wax as this is the next best thing, just make sure you rub it into your hands well before you apply as you always need less than you think.
It could if you use way too much of it. Same goes to conditioners and shampoos. They all have chemicals in them and if you use too much of it could result to hair loss.
Some types of gel may do that, but genetics rule in this....


However you might stop hair loss or speed down by using special shampoos or treatments
my grandfather used bryl cream till his dieing day and he had a shocking amount of hair but i think its proberly just in the genes





sorry for your loss dude
I use hair gel all the time and I have never lost hair because of it.

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