Why is my hair falling out all of a sudden?

Question

I used to bleach my hair blonde,style it, etc. The last time I did anything to my hair was perm it in January of 2006 and dye it in November 2005. I got pregnant feb. 2006 and had my baby 3 1/2 months ago. My hair grows horribly slow (even while pregnant) and the permed part is only down to my ears after all that time. Now all of a sudden it is falling out everywhere!! Even when I wear a ponytail I find tons of it -I even find a strand here and there in my baby's diaper!! I wash my hair almost everyday or every other (pantene moisturizing) , and comb it in the shower with conditioner in it or else I can't comb through the permed part cuz its so damaged. My bf says its's stress? (custody battle for his daughter from previous marriage) I don't know what to do to get it healthy like I said I haven't processed it in ages! Any suggestions?

Even when I used to dye it all the time it never really fell out.

Answer 1

from babycentre.com


Answer: All new moms experience hair loss, though some lose more than others.

Here's why it happens. During pregnancy, changes in your hormone levels cause your hair to stay in a resting phase for longer, so you lose less hair on a daily basis. (You may have noticed that your hair seemed thicker than usual.)

After you've given birth and your hormones have settled down — usually at about 12 weeks after delivery — more hair shifts into a shedding phase.


You may be alarmed to find hair coming out by the handful.

Normally, you lose about 100 to 125 hairs a day, but after delivery, you may be losing about 500 a day. This can be very disturbing, but try not to worry too much — you won't go bald!

There's little you can do about the shedding, other than to be patient. The shedding tends to be most noticeable when you're shampooing or brushing your hair, so you may find that shampooing less frequently or letting your hair dry naturally instead of brushing and blow-drying helps slow the loss.

On the other hand, it's going to fall out at some point, and you might prefer that it happen in private. Regular washing and brushing may help you avoid leaving a trail of shedding hair behind you all day. Try using a thickening shampoo if you feel your locks are getting too thin.

You may notice fine "baby" hair growing along your hairline at the top of your forehead once the shedding phase has ended. Having bangs can do a lot to camouflage this wispy new growth while it's growing out.

Within another six months or so, your hair should be back to its normal pre-pregnancy thickness, but you may find that the texture of your hair is never exactly the same. It may be wavier or straighter or more dry or oily than it was before pregnancy. This is probably due to the hormonal upheaval you've just been through.

If the hair loss doesn't seem to be slowing and you're still losing lots of hair six or so months after delivery, check in with a dermatologist or your healthcare provider. It may be a sign that you're low on iron, which is not entirely uncommon for new moms.

Answer 2

There are a few things that can make hair fall out. One is overprocessing which affects your hair on the outside of your head. (breakage) Another is physical. Stress and health issues can make your hair fall out from the inside. To determine which case is yours, check to see if you have what looks like a halo around your head when standing infront of a light ,or seperate your hair and see if there are short strands standing up between the long ones. (breakage)If it is stress do not worry, it will most likely not fall out completly but you might want to see your health professional as to the cause. If it is breakage you need to treat your hair kinder and give it a chance to recover. Hair grows 1/2 an inch a month but if it is breaking off the bottom it will seem to be growing slowly or not at all. Your hair is most likely fine so try staying away from any hair ornaments that take hair with it when you remove them. Also shampoos that are both shampoo and conditioner seem like a good idea but leave damaging agents in the hair. Your hair is important and affects the way you feel about yourself, so I hope this helps answer your questions and lessens some of the stress. Good Luck.

Answer 3

You said your baby is only 3 months old. Hair loss is normal after pregnancy. Hair grows an average of 1/4" a month.

Approximately 90% of your hair is growing at any one time, while the other 10% enter a resting phase. Every two to three months the resting hair falls out and allows new hair to grow in its place. Telogen effluvium is the excessive shedding of hair that occurs one to five months following pregnancy. This is not uncommon, affecting somewhere between 40 to 50% of women; but like most changes during pregnancy, it is temporary.

Answer 4

The hair is not just a part of your body and it is a symbol of beauty, status and health. It is important for you to take proper care of your health in order to prevent early hair loss. Learn here https://bitly.im/aMLrE It is not a very serious problem and with a little bit of caution you will be able to prevent further hair loss. There are certain uncontrollable factors like pregnancy conditions or certain illness or genetic factors that will result in hair loss. But, this does not mean that you cannot do something about your hair loss.

Answer 5

It's normal to loose up to 300 strands of hair A DAY, so if it's a few strands in the shower than don't be worried. Hair loss can also be due to over-processing (which you mentioned), severe stress, or age. I would reccomend talking to your doctor.

Answer 6

Some of the hair loss may be due to the hormone changes that take place during pregnancy and giving birth. Your body is now trying to normalize. If you are concerned, ask your doctor the next time you visit so that may put you more at ease.

Answer 7

stress does play a factor in it, but i think the biggest reason for it is because you recently had a baby. my hair was falling out like crazy after i had both my daughters.

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Answer 9

if your hair damaged than your hair will start to fall out

Answer 10

ypou have colored your hair so mmany times that ur hair is fallling out it happend to a friend of myne just stop coloring ur hair its WAY to damaged