The days of flaunting your hair are over. The rules were already there. But how many obeyed? Change of government in Bengal is now a different picture. It’s fine if you don’t wear a helmet. Hence, helmets are adorning the heads of all bike riders under the whip of strict rules. According to the clowns, the law is right, but what about unruly hair? The fold of thought on the forehead of many. Wearing a helmet every day, the hair of Sadh will not fall out now? Fearing baldness, some people are putting the ‘helmet’ on the table. But the experts guarantee! You will get relief if you know the real truth.

Is it really the helmet’s fault?

According to experts, wearing a helmet has nothing to do with hair loss. Hereditary factors and hormonal fluctuations play a role in hair loss. The main cause of male pattern baldness is genetic or ‘androgenic alopecia’. Wearing something on the head does not change the DNA of the hair root. Even in women, internal problems like thyroid or PCOD cause hair thinning more.

So where is the lump?

Wearing a helmet does not cause hair loss, but wearing it incorrectly can be dangerous. If the helmet is too tight, the hairline is pulled against the hairline during repeated open-falls. In medical terms it is called ‘Traction Alopecia’. As a result, the hair roots become loose.

The real problem is sweat and dirt. If you wear a helmet for a long time on a hot day, sweat sits on the scalp. The sweat and the dust from the outside creates a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. Due to which dandruff sits on the head. And when dandruff increases, hair loss begins. Especially if women tie a ponytail and press a tight helmet over it, the frictional injury increases the chance of hair breakage in the middle.

How to escape?

The law must be obeyed, and the hair must be saved. The road is easy. Follow these few home remedies.

Right Size Helmet: First off, avoid helmets that are too tight or too loose. Choose the right size helmet.

The magic of cotton fabric: Before putting on the helmet, tie a clean cotton handkerchief, scarf or bandana around your head. This will absorb sweat from the head and reduce the friction of the helmet with the hair.

No to wet hair: Don’t go out with the bike after taking a bath. Wearing a helmet on wet hair causes more damage to the hair.

Keep the helmet clean: Thoroughly clean the inner lining of the helmet at least once a week. Do not allow dirt to accumulate.

Wear helmet according to rules. The head will also be protected, the hair will also be maintained.