Changing With the Seasons

If you notice an uptick in hair loss during the autumn-to-winter transition, you are not alone! Researchers have found that women tend to shed the most hair during the autumn months.  A study published by the journal Dermatology in 2010 followed 800 women over a period of 6 years and found that women lose more hair in the fall compared to any other month! Why is this?

So, 90% of our hair is usually in the growing phase and 10% is usually in the telogen (resting phase). The study found that there is the most amount of hair in the telogen phase in July. We tend to lose the hair from the telogen phase 100 days later which brings us to September and October. There is a theory this may be evolutionary as we hold on to more hair to protect our heads from UV rays in the summer.

While you can’t stop the natural progression of seasonal hair loss you can at least aid your body by upping your hydration and collagen intake, create an at-home spa treatment with a hydrating hair masks, and being wary not to use too hot of water on your hair in the shower.