As autumn sets in, many experience more hair shedding—much like leaves from trees. It clings to brushes and clogs drains. While the drama is a bit exaggerated, seasonal hair loss is common. As a beauty blogger with years covering hair health, let's dive into hair biology and practical care strategies.
What Is Hair?
Our hair grows from pilosebaceous follicles in the dermis. These are terminal hairs: pigmented, thick, and long. Each hair lives 2-7 years, growing about 1 cm per month.
Hair growth happens in three phases:
- Anagen: Active growth phase lasting about 3 years.
- Catagen: Transition; growth stops as the bulb detaches from the papilla, lasting 3 weeks.
- Telogen: Resting phase where the hair sheds, lasting about 3 months.
Why Does Hair Fall Out?
The most common cause is telogen effluvium, a temporary shedding triggered by:
- Age
- Hair type
- Aggressive drying or hairstyles (e.g., towel rubbing, blow-drying, tight buns or ponytails)
- Seasons—peak in autumn and spring
- Fatigue or nutritional deficiencies
- Hormonal shifts (post-pregnancy, menopause, birth control changes)
- Certain medications
- Stress
Losing up to 100 hairs daily is normal. Consult a professional if it exceeds this or seasonal loss lasts over 3 months.
How to Prevent Hair Loss
Effective strategies include:
- Gentle, anti-loss products like solid shampoo bars and revitalizing scalp masks. Massage and scrub regularly. Our Dream Hair Organic Box delivers healthy, vibrant results.
- Avoid tight styles and rough brushing.
- Use microfiber towels and suitable accessories.
- Eat hair-boosting foods: wheat germ, dark chocolate, legumes, oils (olive, flax, walnut), almonds, spirulina, soy protein.
- Prioritize vitamins B12 and iron; include A, E, F, B-group vitamins, fatty acids, copper, and magnesium via diet or supplements.
Charlie
Beauty Blogger
Lilith's World
