Shedding Light on Hair Loss

Lately, I’ve been noticing more and more people going through phases of hair loss, so I wanted to share a bit of the science behind how hair grows -and one of the most common causes of shedding.

Understanding the hair growth cycle:

Anagen phase – the growing phase
Catagen phase – the transition phase
Telogen phase – the resting phase, which lasts about two to four months. At the end of this phase, the hair naturally falls out.

At any given time, about 85–90% of your hair is in the anagen (growing) phase, with the rest in the catagen or telogen phases.

One of the most common causes of noticeable hair shedding is something called Telogen Effluvium. This is typically triggered by a stressor or change in the body.

It’s totally normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day. But if you’re noticing more shedding than usual -especially during brushing -or your hair feels thinner overall, Telogen Effluvium could be the reason.

Telogen effluvium is a type of temporary hair loss caused by a stressor or change to your body. Identifying the root cause can be really helpful. Some common triggers include:

• Changes in diet

• Stress

• ⁠Certain medications

• ⁠Changes in birth control

• ⁠Iron deficiency

The shedding phase usually lasts around 3 to 6 months. Sometimes, the most noticeable part is when new short hairs start growing back in -they can be tricky to style or manage at first. Regular trims can really help during this time. They keep your hair looking and feeling healthier, add a bit more weight and shape, and help blend those shorter, newer hairs as they catch up.

If you're experiencing hair loss and have any concerns, feel free to chat with me. While I’m not an expert, I do know a bit -and I’m always happy to share what I can.