Why Is My Hair Falling Out? (and why you’re definitely not alone)
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Why Is My Hair Falling Out?
(and why you’re definitely not alone)
In all our years of hairdressing, we’ve never seen as much hair loss as we have in the past few years, especially after COVID.
Clients come to us daily concerned about excessive shedding, sudden thinning, and changes to their hair’s thickness and texture. If this sounds familiar, please know you’re absolutely not alone and there are ways to help.
Why Are We Seeing So Much Hair Loss?
Since the pandemic, we’ve seen a huge spike in what’s known as telogen effluvium.
This type of hair loss is triggered when the body experiences a major stress, physical (like illness) or emotional (like anxiety, isolation, job changes, or grief). Essentially, stress can shock your hair follicles into an early "resting" phase, leading to noticeable shedding a few months later.
COVID itself even in mild cases, has been linked to post-viral inflammation that affects hair health. Combine that with the emotional toll of the past years, changes to routines, diets, and even medications, and it’s no surprise so many people are noticing more hair fall than ever before.
Other major triggers we’re seeing include:
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Hormonal shifts (postpartum, menopause, thyroid imbalances)
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Rapid weight loss (especially related to medications like Ozempic)
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Low iron, vitamin D, protein, or other nutrient deficiencies
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Changes in medications or supplements
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Ongoing high-stress lifestyles
The good news?
In most cases, this type of hair loss is temporary and with the right care, you can absolutely support your hair’s return to strength and fullness.
How To Support Hair Regrowth
Here are our top recommendations based on what’s working best for our clients:
Use Targeted Haircare
A healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair.
We recommend using either:
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L'Oréal Serioxyl Range – perfect if you’re experiencing thinning or need a serious density boost.
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Biolage Full Rescue Range – ideal for fragile, breakage-prone hair, helping to thicken existing strands while minimising future shedding.
These products are designed to strengthen, stimulate, and support regrowth from the root up.
Cleanse and Stimulate Your Scalp
Don’t underestimate the power of scalp care!
Using a Scalp Scrubber Massager in the shower helps lift dead skin, boost blood flow, and make sure your treatments penetrate properly.
Massage gently in circular motions while shampooing, it feels amazing and it’s amazing for your follicles!
Look After Your Inner Health Too
Get your bloods done to check your iron, vitamin D, B12, thyroid levels and overall nutrition. Hair is a non-essential tissue (meaning your body prioritises other organs first), so any internal imbalance often shows up in your hair first.
If you're low in key nutrients, no topical product will work 100% until your body’s replenished.
Consider Advanced Treatments
Treatments like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy are showing incredible results for hair loss. PRP uses your own blood's growth factors to stimulate hair follicles and encourage regrowth naturally.
If you're interested, we can refer you to trusted local specialists who perform these services, just reach out!
Book a Consultation with Us
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, come in and see us.
We’ll assess your scalp health, chat through your hair goals, and help recommend a plan tailored to you, whether that’s specialised products, scalp treatments, or simply tweaking your current routine.Sometimes a few small changes can make the biggest difference!
Final Thoughts
Hair loss can be emotional, stressful, and frustrating, but it’s something you can absolutely recover from with the right approach.
Be patient, be kind to your hair, and give your body the support it needs.
We’re here to help you every step of the way. 💛
Book a hair and scalp consultation with us today.
Your hair’s comeback story starts here.