It's normal to shed about 100 hairs daily, but excessive loss can indicate a problem. If these 5 signs sound familiar, consult your doctor or a trichologist for personalized advice.
Notice you need more loops with your hair tie to secure your ponytail? If it's noticeably less voluminous than before—and feels thinner when you run your fingers through it—that's a classic sign of thinning hair.
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Whether you part your hair down the middle or to the side, thinning reveals more scalp. If you're seeing more skin than usual, track it with photos to confirm the change—it's a key indicator of hair loss.
Receding hairlines are common in men with age, but women can experience them too, though less frequently. Thinning overall is more typical for women. A receding line might stem from tight hairstyles like ponytails, buns, braids, or extensions.
We all have off days with flatter hair, but persistent lack of volume and fullness points to excessive shedding. You're the best judge of your hair's normal density—monitor for lasting changes.
Hair cycles through growth and resting phases, with most follicles actively growing. Stress or imbalance can shift more into resting, leading to noticeable shedding. Finding extra strands in your brush, drain, clothes, bed, or car? It could signal excessive loss.
