It’s completely normal to lose what looks like a lot of hair when you shower. Whether you believe it or not, strands clinging to your fingers and hair sitting in the drain are a natural part of the hair growth cycle. Most of the time, there’s nothing to worry about. But what if you think this hair falling is excessive? How much hair is normal to lose in the shower?
VEGAMOUR spoke with a dermatologist about shower hair loss and what’s normal. Plus, we’ll share what products you can use to encourage thicker looking hair.
How Hair Grows
Hairs go through a series of phases within the hair cycle. During the anagen cycle, hairs are “born” from the hair follicles and grow for a period of two to six years. The catagen phase is a brief transition phase when the hair stops growing; it takes place between the growth and the shedding stage. A second brief phase, called the telogen phase, then occurs, which is a resting phase for the hair as your body prepares to shed old hairs. The exogen phase is when the hairs are finally shed from your scalp.
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