India, Dec. 17 -- Every day, our hair is exposed to countless environmental aggressors, from polluted air heavy with dust and smog to hard or contaminated water that strips natural oils. Over time, this exposure can lead to weakened strands, breakage, hair fall, dryness, and even scalp issues. Understanding how these factors affect hair health is key to preventing damage. (Also read: Kareena Kapoor's nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares 3 foods to beat bloating, dryness, dandruff and other winter woes )

Pollution is the silent culprit behind hair loss, and many don't even realise it," warns dermatologist and hair transplant expert Dr Gaurang Krishna. He further shares with HT Lifestyle insights from his clinic on how air and water pollutio...