Why is My Hair Falling Out?

People lose an estimated 50 to 100 hair strands daily during their natural hair cycle. People need to start worrying about hair loss when they see particular spots of thinning hair and when their scalp shows more than usual and when they discover extra hair strands on their bathroom floor.

The understanding of hair life cycles requires knowledge about normal hair cycles and identification of disruptive factors and suitable treatment options. 

The Hair Growth Cycle Explained

Hair follows a natural growth cycle instead of growing continuously throughout its lifespan. At any moment, various hairs are at various places along their cycle.

Anagen (Growth Phase): This is an active growth cycle that can last 2–7 years. As much as approximately 85–90% of your hairs are in this phase.
Catagen (Transitional Phase): The shortest phase, this cycle lasts 2–3 weeks, as your follicle shrinks and comes to rest.
Telogen (Resting Phase): This phase lasts about 3–4 months, at which point new hair is forming beneath your rested hair.
Exogen (Shedding Phase): This is when old hair is released to make room for new hair.

You will notice hair loss when too many follicles depart the anagen phase of growth too soon and stay in the resting and shedding stages.

Major Causes of Hair Fall

Hair fall can result from several overlapping factors:

Genetics

Hereditary pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is the most common cause. The condition develops because people have a sensitivity to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which leads to the slow reduction of hair follicle size.

• Your body experiences postpartum shedding because your estrogen levels start to decline after you deliver your baby.
• Menopause causes hair thinning to occur because your body produces lower amounts of estrogen and progesterone hormones.
• The typical growth cycle becomes disrupted by thyroid disorders together with polycystic ovary syndrome

Nutritional Deficiencies

Hair is primarily made up of protein (keratin). When you do not have enough protein, iron, zinc, vitamin D, or biotin, hair follicles weaken and hair will regrow slower.(NIH: Dietary Factors and Hair Loss).

Stress

Eating restrictive diets tends to lead to hair shedding. High levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, triggered from emotional stressors or physical stressors, can push hair follicles into resting mode so you will see noticeable hair shedding two to three months later.

Scalp Conditions

Scalp conditions, such as psoriasis, dandruff, inflammation, or fungal infections jeopardize the health of the scalp that can inhibit follicle growth.

Hair Care Practices

Repeated bleaching, dwelled in tight hairlines or consistent heat (traction alopecia) can cause physical damage to follicles and hair strands.

Choosing Healthy Options for Hair Health 

Your hair functions as a health indicator which shows your physical state and reveals your stress intensity and dietary patterns throughout all life stages. The following section presents various suggestions and methods which help decrease hair loss while promoting hair growth: 

A well-balanced eating plan should contain eggs and lentils and fish and leafy greens and nuts and omega-3 fatty acids as protein sources.

Drink water: The hair becomes brittle and breaks because of dehydration so make sure you drink enough water daily. 

Reduce stress: Variety of sleep, exercise, meditation, or yoga can help to balance hormones. 

Be gentle: Choose sulfate-free shampoos and avoid washing your hair daily and apply heat styling tools at their lowest temperature settings or select tools that operate at lower temperatures. 

Fill in nutrition gaps: Supplements high in biotin, vitamin D, and iron can help improve the strength of hair follicles and support healthy hair regrowth. Protein Factory Advanced Hair Formula, and other products from reputable manufacturers, help provide hair with consistent nutrients for hair to regrow and remain healthy.

Modern Solutions: Why Hair Serums Work

Lifestyle and diet are the groundwork—but sometimes, follicles need a direct stimulus and this is where hair serums play a role. Unlike oils, which address the surface of your scalp, serums penetrate in and deliver clinically proven actives to the roots. Some of the strongest actives include:

Biotin (Vitamin B7): always strengthens keratin and minimizes breakage.

Redensyl: stimulates the stem cells in follicles to awaken dormant hair.

Anagain™: derived from pea sprouts, it prolongs the growth phase for a more dense outcome.

Rosemary Extract: encourages better circulation and helps block DHT its a hormone that can cause loss.

Capilia Longa™: a patented, tumeric-based, novel innovation to regenerate a hair follicle.

Each active is targeting different points during the variety of the hair growth cycle: some work to strengthen the current hair shaft, some work to regulate the hair growth phase, and others work to bring follicle back to life. Its because of this combination of actives serums are the foundation of a modern hair regrowth routine.

Final Word

It is normal to experience hair loss, but it does not need to define you. By understanding your growth cycle, identifying the cause, and incorporating lifestyle changes and modern treatments, you can grow thicker, healthier hair.

Biotin, Redensyl, Anagain™, and Rosemary Extract are all established foundation ingredients. Capilia Longa™ is a unique, clinically established ingredient that reactivates dormant follicles, resulting in hair regrowth.

Are you ready to act? View our Advanced Hair Solutions to help support your journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the average daily hair loss?
   The average is 50-100 hairs daily after second wash, but once it consistently goes beyond that threshold, it may be a sign of something going on.
2. Can stress cause sudden hair loss?
   Yes. Stress-related shedding (telogen effluvium) usually occurs 2-3 months following a stressor, and it is often temporary-possibility to reverse it.
3. How long to wait to see results from a serum?
   Clinically proven serums usually show results from 90-150 days, depending on the hair growth cycle, and how impatient you are, depends. You will need to be patient.
4. Is Capilia™ Longa safe?
   Yes. It’s plant-based, gentle, clinically tested, and well-tolerated as an option to more harsh treatments.
5. Can these actives also be used by women?
   Most definitely. The following actives that you described can be effective in women, just like they should be in men.
6. Can a diet alone reverse my hair loss?
   Eating a healthy diet will improve, but may not reverse, genetic or hormone related hair loss-these things must be treated differently than through diet alone. It is best to eat properly and implement topical treatments.
7. When do I see a doctor?
   When shedding is sudden or extreme and/or if other symptoms are present (like itching, pain and fatigue), then you should seek medical intervention.