Can too much conditioner cause hair loss?

Question

I have very dry hair, so I use a lot of conditioner every time I wash it, sometimes even leaving it in for longer. My hair has also started falling a lot more. Could over-conditioning be causing my hair loss?

Savitri Devi · Accepted Answer

In our days, we only used mustard oil or reetha, and our hair was strong even in old age. These modern conditioners are full of heavy chemicals. If you apply them directly to your scalp, they block the pores and make the roots weak. Just use a little on the hair tips.

Pooja Hegde · Answer

Using too much conditioner on the scalp definitely clogs the hair follicles and causes shedding. Try using curd or aloe vera gel as a natural conditioner instead. But if your hair is falling out in clumps, please visit a doctor to find the real issue.

Manish Sharma · Answer

I ignored my hair fall for months thinking it was just my cheap shampoo or excess conditioner. By the time I went to a doctor, I had lost half my hair due to a scalp infection. Please don't guess—get your scalp checked by a dermatologist before it gets worse.

Ishaan Sen · Answer

Bro, I used to plaster conditioner all over my head like hair gel! My hair started falling out like crazy. My roommate told me we are only supposed to apply it on the hair ends, not the scalp. Once I changed that, my hair fall stopped.

Gopal Das · Answer

Do not worry too much, hair fall can happen due to many temporary reasons like stress or bad water. Keep your mind calm and try using chemical-free products. If it continues to trouble you, please see a doctor and let them guide you.

Nisha Roy · Answer

I literally count every strand of hair that falls after my shower and it makes me so anxious! I read that excess conditioner build-up suffocates the roots. I have stopped using conditioner completely now, but maybe I should just see a dermatologist to be sure.

Can too much conditioner cause hair loss?

6 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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