Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Can conditioner cause hair fall?

I've noticed my hair falling out more than usual lately, and I did switch to a new conditioner a few weeks ago. Could the conditioner be a reason for this increased hair fall?

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Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Beta, if you put these heavy chemical creams directly on your scalp, the roots will become weak and slide out. Conditioner is only meant for the ends of your hair. Use a little mustard or amla oil on the scalp instead, and keep these modern creams away from the roots.

Nisha Malhotra Nisha Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

With our busy schedules, we often don't rinse our hair properly, leaving conditioner residue which weakens the roots. Apply it from mid-length to tips only and rinse for at least a full minute. If shedding is more than 100 strands a day, consult a dermatologist.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

If you are using conditioner like a hair oil and rubbing it into your scalp, then yes, your hair will pack its bags and leave! It makes the roots too soft and slippery. Just apply it to the ends, wash it off, and save your hair the drama.

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Sneha Patil Sneha Patil Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I was facing terrible hair fall last month and realized I was putting conditioner too close to my roots. Once I switched to applying it only on the bottom three inches of my hair and rinsing thoroughly, the shedding stopped completely.

Rajiv Khanna Rajiv Khanna Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I ignored my heavy hair shedding for months, thinking it was just my new conditioner. By the time I went to a doctor, I had lost a lot of density due to a vitamin deficiency. Don't just blame the product; if you are losing hair from the roots, get your blood tests done.

Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I used a very heavy silicone conditioner that caused severe scalp build-up and follicle infection, leading to patchy hair loss. Please be very cautious about what products you use. If you see persistent shedding, stop the product and visit a dermatologist immediately.

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Abhishek Banerjee Abhishek Banerjee Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Don't stress, conditioner itself doesn't cause hair loss from the follicles unless you are applying it on your scalp and clogging the pores. Just change your washing technique—keep it strictly to the hair shafts. If the hair fall continues, let's look into your diet and stress levels.

Tarun Mehra Tarun Mehra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan yaar, agar scalp pe lagaoge toh hair fall toh hoga na. Conditioner scalp ke pores ko block kar deta hai jisse roots kamzor ho jati hain. Hamesha scalp chhod kar niche ke baalon me lagao aur ache se paani se dho lo.

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