Protect your scalp from summer hair shedding

What is summer shedding?

Summer shedding is a seasonal type of hair loss which peaks in late summer. Shedding is, of course, normal in the hair growth cycle. It signals hair moving into the telogen (resting) phase of the cycle and, eventually, shedding. Why does it seem excessive in late summer? Studies suggest three likely causes:

1. Shedding excess spring/summer hair
   To protect scalps from high seasonal UV, we hold onto hair for longer from spring - using it as a natural sun hat. As UV drops, this extra ‘protection’ isn’t needed. Hairs enter the resting phase and shed.
2. Shorter days influence our hair cycle
   From late June, daylight hours reduce. This affects hormonal rhythms and melatonin production - both of which impact the hair cycle and explain why more follicles move into resting phase.
3. Summer scalp stress
   Scalps are under a lot of stress in summer: heat, UV, sweat, chlorine, saltwater, product residue. If hair is fine, it can burn. If not washed properly, follicles get clogged. Chemicals strip natural oils, drying it out. All this can trigger inflammation, weaken follicles and disrupt hair growth.

The solution: healthy scalp = healthy hair growth

It’s long been our mantra and something we advocate year-round. In summer, though, diligent daily scalp care is more important than ever. Here’s what to do…

Pitta growth serum - the summer scalp & hair growth hero

Soothing inflammation and irritation, supporting scalp barrier function, stimulating circulation, strengthening follicles and limiting early, excess hair loss will minimise the causes of summer shedding. It’s a lot, yes. Thankfully, one clinically proven scalp complex does it all. Pitta growth serum.

Massaging just a few drops of Pitta growth serum into your scalp each day is proven to:
- Reduce hair loss by 90%
- Reduce scalp sensitivity for 87%
- Increase hair strength up to 4X
- 77% less hair breakage
- Deliver visibly thicker and fuller hair for 88%

Better still, our hair growth hero is lightweight, non-greasy, silicone-free, fast-absorbing and suitable for all hair types - making it even more ideal to use in warm weather season.

How Pitta growth serum works

Pitta growth serum’s power comes from a unique, 98% natural complex of calming, balancing botanicals and growth-boosting actives, providing the extra care scalps really need in summer:

Creatine & Lipo Amino Acids | Soothe and help maintain a healthy scalp environment that may have been irritated by UV and inflammation

Ayurvedic Haritaki Extract | Nourishes and strengthens a dry scalp and brittle roots, triggered by moisture loss from chlorine, salt water and heat.

Tetrapeptide & Hyaluronic Acid Polyphenols | Stimulate the root, enhancing follicle function where new growth begins.

Caffeine & Biochanin-A rich Red Clover | Target the release of the hair loss hormone, DHT, to delay shedding and help stimulate healthy hair growth.

Start your anti-shedding routine

Safeguard your scalp, strengthen your roots and protect from summer shedding by adding Pitta growth serum to your daily hair routine. Come autumn, you’ll be so thankful you did.

Helpful links:
Our full Pitta growth serum how-to
Summer-proof your hair (additional expert care tips)



*Independent trials 2022. Results based on a 100 person and separate 30 person study, applying once daily over 12 weeks.