Why am I losing lots of hairs?

MOST COMMON CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS/SHEDDING?

Hair loss can be caused by many things. Heat damage from blow-dryers, curling irons, and straighteners, as well as chemical processes and extensions can all result in some breakage. Stress and diet are big factors as well. If you are not getting enough vitamins and protein, your hair follicles won't be strong and healthy and there are also a lot of metabolic reasons. Thyroids that aren't functioning as they should can be a common cause of hair loss.



HOW MUCH SHEDDING IS NORMAL?

The average human head has an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 hairs on it.

We can shed 30 to 50 strands daily and these are trapped in our brushes, or lay ready to be picked off our clothing. If you begin to lose a more excessive amount than you would normally, say 100 to 150 a day, then you may want to seek advice from your doctor to make sure is nothing to worry about.



DO CERTAIN TYPES OF HAIR SHED MORE THAN OTHERS?

Curly hair is actually more likely to shed than thin hair because sometimes women with curly hair tend to abuse their hair by using straighteners, which are damaging to the follicle. Heat robs the hair of essential moisture, causing the shaft to be dry, brittle, and fragile. This can be remedied with the use of heat protection products and a good hair treatment.



BESIDES AVOIDING HOT TOOLS, WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS?

Changes in thyroid function are commonly linked to hair loss. Avoiding soy, as it's been shown in many studies, to negatively affect the thyroid in a lot of people. The most effective way to keep your hair healthy and prevent it from falling out is to make sure you are getting enough B vitamins, iron, and protein in your diet.

If you're a smoker you might be losing it because smoking can cause premature thinning of the hair and even balding in some cases. In past studies it proved that smokers, especially ones who smoke more frequently, are more likely to experience balding and thinning of the hair. This is most likely to the fact that smoking damages the hair follicle and interferes with circulation and hormone production in the scalp.