The Beauty Paradox: How Too Much Hair Care Is Quietly Making Us Lose It

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In the pursuit of perfect hair, many people fall into the trap of over-care. Daily washing, multiple serums, leave-in masks, weekly spa treatments, heat styling, and chemical smoothening all seem like maintenance but often become the reason strands start falling faster. Dermatologists now call this cosmetic overuse-induced hair fall, a growing problem among urban adults, especially women under 40 who experiment heavily with hair products.

The scalp, like skin, thrives on balance. When it’s stripped too clean, overloaded with products, or constantly exposed to stress and heat, the natural ecosystem that supports hair growth begins to collapse.

What Science Says About the Scalp

A healthy scalp maintains a microbiome — a mix of oil, beneficial bacteria, and a thin