Stress is one of the leading modern causes of hair loss and scalp health deterioration. Continuous emotional strain, anxiety, and lifestyle pressure can affect the natural growth cycle of hair, pushing more strands into the shedding phase known as telogen effluvium. When the body experiences stress, it releases cortisol — a hormone that disrupts normal hair follicle activity and reduces the supply of essential nutrients to the scalp. This can lead to sudden thinning, dandruff, and loss of volume

Over the past few years, we’ve documented a spike in telogen effluvium, a temporary shedding triggered by illness, stress, or hormonal changes. Normally, about 10% of hairs are in the shedding phase — with telogen effluvium, that can jump to 30–40%.⁠ ⁠ Common triggers include COVID, emotional stress, poor sleep, coming off birth control, and nutrient deficiencies like low iron or vitamin D. Even weight loss medications like Ozempic can trigger shedding (linking our GLP-1 video in the caption).⁠

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