I feel like I'm losing a lot of hair in the shower...especially when I put the conditioner in and rinse it out and when I blowdry it and apply hair product before I dry. Its not in clumps or sections and it doesn't seem like my hair is thinning or anything like that...just losing an annoying amount of hair. Enough to build a clump in the drain and to shake off my hands into the trashcan. What's normal?
2006-06-19 10:33:37 · 18 answers · asked by TLynn 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
I used to think I lost an abnormal amount of hair in the shower also. Turns out it is totally normal. My hair clogs the drain and I have to throw it away after every shower. My brush is full of hair at the end of the day. I researched it and found it's normal to lose around a hundred hairs every time you shower. Then you lose more when you brush your hair etc. Those of us who color or perm our hair lose even more and it's still normal. You only need to worry of it is coming out in clumps or if you start losing so much your hair is thinning. So no worries! I don't remember where I found all of this info, but I double checked with my doctor and he said it's all true. So relax, you are ok!
2006-06-19 10:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by sunnydayzd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you hair doesn't feel any thinner you are fine.
If you have real long hair that can cause it too look like a bunch of hair in the drain or...if it's hot where you are it's normal to lose hair in the summer.
Brush your hair before you wash it. That helps and you want notice it as much. Human lose about 100 hairs a day.
When I wash my hair in the shower I can feel the hair falling and even go down my legs.......lol
It feels like big loads of hair. It's when I'm raising the conditioner out too.
Your normal just don't worry about it. Stress can cause you to lose hair
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2006-06-19 10:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you make a ball out of your hair, while your in the shower..That's too much...But you loose over 100 hair strands a day..No way to stop it..and if your loosing alot(Like if your able to make a 'ball' of hair.)..Go to the doctors...But normall up to 10 hairs, or a little more should come out of your head while your in the shower
2016-03-26 21:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your hair is always growing and always falling out. Combing, brushing blow drying etc removes loose hair that is still on your scalp. The longer and thicker your hair is the more noticeable the fall out will be. As long as it is not coming out in clumps or sections, and your hair is not thinning, your likely experiencing normal shedding. If you are really concerned mention next time your at your doctor's
2006-06-19 10:41:26 · answer #4 · answered by B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physical stress: surgery, illness, anaemia, rapid weight change.
Emotional stress: mental illness, death of a family member.
Thyroid abnormalities.
Medications: High doses of Vitamin A, blood pressure medications, Gout medications.
Hormonal causes: pregnancy, birth control pills, menopause.
Hair loss may also occur due to dieting.
As you seem agonised by your hair loss, I am also including in my answer what I tell my patients over and over again. Lets go through the myths troubling women with hair loss:
Frequent shampooing contributes to hair loss.
Hats cause hair loss.
100 strokes of the hairbrush daily will create healthier hair.
Permanent hair loss is caused by perms, colours and other cosmetic treatments.
Shaving ones head will cause the hair to grow back thicker.
Standing on ones head will cause increased circulation and thereby stimulate hair growth!
Dandruff causes permanent hair loss.
There are cosmetic products that will cause the hair to grow thicker and faster.
Stress causes permanent hair loss.
Hair loss does not occur in the late teens or early twenties.
Hair loss affects only intellectuals.
Hair grow better by regular application of hair oil.
2006-06-19 10:41:00 · answer #5 · answered by Answer Guru 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to lose about 100 strands a day. If you feel like it's more it could be from stress or not getting enough nutrients. Try adding a multi-vitamin to your diet and getting more rest. I've been going through the same thing.
2006-06-19 10:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by meghanw1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know for sure, but I'm guessing slight malnutrition. Have you beem extra stressed (depletes nutrients faster) or not eating properly? Or both? But in any case, if it's bad enough that you're worried, I would be asking a Doctor.
2006-06-19 10:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask you doctor to check your thryoid gland, many women have to take thyroid supplements do to underactive thyroid. If it is underactive, it can cause many symptoms, including hair loss. A simple test will let you know. It is easily fixed with 1 small pill a day.
2006-06-19 10:38:30 · answer #8 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really could be a number of reasons you may need a protein conditioner to help strengthen your hair or it may possibly be a health condition. You need to consult with a professional.
2006-06-19 10:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that you are not getting enough B Vitamins or Biotin in your diet. Also, try to eat some eggs. That always helps.
2006-06-19 10:35:29 · answer #10 · answered by Kat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋