08/05/2026
"The Truth About Hair Loss"
**"Losing 150+ strands a day? Your shampoo might be the problem. Let's talk about what's ACTUALLY killing your hair โ backed by science."**
THE CAUSES
๐ฌ **Androgenetic Alopecia** โ genetic hair loss, the #1 cause in men AND women. It's driven by DHT (dihydrotestosterone) shrinking your follicles [ref:2,4]
- ๐ฐ **Telogen Effluvium** โ triggered by stress, crash dieting, surgery, or illness. Your hair literally goes into shock [ref:4]
- ๐ฉธ **Nutritional Deficiencies** โ low iron, vitamin D, zinc & biotin are all scientifically linked to hair shedding [ref:19]
- ๐ฆ **Scalp Conditions** โ dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis), fungal infections & clogged follicles block hair growth
- ๐ **Medications & Hormones** โ birth control changes, thyroid issues, antidepressants [ref:4]
- ๐ฅ **Heat & Chemical Damage** โ constant flat ironing, bleaching and relaxers physically destroy the hair shaft
DO'S & DON'TS
# # # โ **THE DON'TS:**
- โ Don't brush wet hair aggressively โ it's 3x more fragile when wet
- โ Don't use tight hairstyles daily (ponytails, braids) โ causes **traction alopecia**
- โ Don't overwash โ strips your scalp's natural protective oils
- โ Don't use heat above 180ยฐC / 350ยฐF without heat protectant
- โ Don't ignore scalp health โ hair grows FROM the scalp, not the ends