During Ramadan, focus on drinking enough water between iftar and sahur, eating balanced meals with protein, keeping a gentle washing routine and resting when you can. Short-term fasting itself is unlikely to cause lasting hair loss, but sudden heavy shedding is worth checking.
Nutrition
Research on diet and hair points to protein, iron and other nutrients as important. Include eggs, fish, legumes and vegetables at sahur and iftar.
Hydration and routine
Spread water through the evening. Keep washing and drying habits as usual; book scalp sessions after iftar if you prefer.
Questions
Can I have a scalp session while fasting?
Yes; many people choose a time after iftar.
Does fasting cause hair loss?
A month of fasting with good meals is unlikely to; see a doctor if shedding is heavy.
Studies mentioned
These studies looked at ingredients or general approaches. None of them tested our treatments or products, so they are background, not proof.
- Guo EL et al. (2017). Diet and hair loss: effects of nutrient deficiency and supplement use. Dermatol Pract Concept 7(1):1-10.Review. Nutrient deficiencies should be corrected, but benefit from supplements without a documented deficiency is unproven and some supplements may worsen hair loss or be toxic.PubMed 28243487doi:10.5826/dpc.0701a01
- Almohanna HM et al. (2019). The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 9(1):51-70.Review. Micronutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamin D and B vitamins play roles in the hair follicle cycle; deficiency may be a modifiable risk factor for hair loss.PubMed 30547302doi:10.1007/s13555-018-0278-6