Why You’re Shedding More Hair This Fall — and What You Can Do About It

Thinning Hair during Fall Season

Have you noticed more hair on your brush lately? Don’t panic — fall hair shedding is real, and it’s more common than you think.

Seasonal Shedding: What’s Normal and What’s Not

Just like how trees shed their leaves, our hair also follows natural cycles. Many people experience increased hair fall during autumn, typically lasting 6–8 weeks. This is because the hair follicles that entered the resting (telogen) phase during summer now begin to shed.

While losing 50–100 strands per day is normal, you might notice a temporary increase as the seasons change.

But — and this is important — if you’re seeing excessive shedding, visible thinning, or scalp irritation, it could be a sign of something deeper.

Common Triggers That Make Seasonal Shedding Worse

Even if seasonal changes are normal, some factors can worsen hair fall:

• Scalp buildup from oils, sweat, and product residue

• Stress or poor sleep (which can disrupt hair growth cycles)

• Nutrient deficiencies like iron, zinc, or vitamin D

• Hormonal imbalances or post-partum changes

• Unaddressed scalp inflammation

When these combine with seasonal shedding, you might lose more hair than your scalp can replace.

What You Can Do Right Now

Here’s how to protect and strengthen your hair through the shedding season:

1. Cleanse your scalp regularly – Gentle but deep cleansing helps remove buildup and keep follicles open.

2. Feed your follicles – Choose treatments rich in peptides, growth factors, and scalp-nourishing ingredients (like ExoSignal).

3. Hydrate the scalp – Cooler weather can dry it out, leading to irritation. Use a lightweight scalp serum or treatment mask.

4. Manage stress and sleep – Your scalp reflects what your body feels.

5. Get a professional scalp analysis – This reveals whether your shedding is seasonal or related to an underlying condition.

   
   

When to Seek Professional Help

If your hair feels noticeably thinner, or if you see irritation, flaking, or patches — it’s time to book a Scalp & Hair Analysis. At Restore Hair Loss & Scalp Clinic, our certified Trichologist can pinpoint the exact reason behind your shedding and recommend a personalized treatment plan — from exfoliating scalp therapies to regenerative treatments like ExoSignal and Low-Level Laser Therapy.

Remember:

Shedding a little more hair in the fall is normal. But ongoing or excessive loss isn’t something you have to live with. Let’s find out what your scalp really needs — so you can restore balance and encourage healthy regrowth.

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