Is It Shedding or Hair Loss? They're NOT the Same!

Let's clear something up because I see this all the time.

You notice more hair in your brush, shower, or sink and immediately think...

"I'm going bald!"

maybe.

But maybe not.

Before you panic, let's talk about the difference between hair shedding and hair loss, because they are two completely different things.

Hair Shedding: Your Hair Is Doing Exactly What It's Supposed To

Believe it or not, your hair is supposed to fall out.

In fact, if it didn't, we'd have a whole different problem on our hands.

Each hair on your scalp follows its own growth cycle. After growing for several years, that strand naturally reaches the end of its life, sheds, and makes room for a new hair to grow in its place.

On average, it's normal to shed 50–100 hairs every day. Some people shed a little less, while others shed a little more. The important thing is that you know what's normal for YOUR hair.

If your hair continues to feel just as full as it always has, even though you're seeing strands here and there, chances are you're simply shedding.

And that's a good thing.

Hair Loss: When the Hair Isn't Coming Back

Hair loss is a different story.

Hair loss happens when the hair you're losing isn't being replaced. Over time, you begin noticing thinner ponytails, widening parts, visible scalp, thinning edges, or patches where hair simply isn't growing back.

Unlike normal shedding, hair loss usually points to something deeper happening inside the body, unless you are dealing with Traction Alopecia.

Hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, chronic stress, certain medications, illness, genetics, and scalp disorders are just a few of the many reasons someone may experience hair loss.

Your hair is often one of the first places your body waves a red flag.

So... Which One Is It?

Ask yourself these questions:

• Am I seeing more hair than what's normal for me?

• Is my ponytail getting thinner?

• Is my part getting wider?

• Are my edges disappearing?

• Is my scalp becoming more visible?

• Has this been happening for several weeks or months?

If you answered "yes" to several of these questions, it may be time to dig a little deeper instead of simply buying another "hair growth" oil.

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