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Do you ever feel as though you lose a lot of your hair in the shower, or find a lot of it around your home? If so, you might be experiencing some shedding. There are several causes for shedding, and until you figure out why, it can feel frustrating to deal with. Here’s why your curls are shedding, and what you can do about it.
Why your curls are shedding
Let’s start with basics. What exactly is shedding? Shedding occurs when your curls die at the root, which is a totally natural part of the life cycle of your hair. When your curls die and fall out, this allows for a healthy new hair follicle to grow in its place. Shedding is not the same as breakage.
There are a few things that can cause shedding. These include a poor diet. A diet low in vitamins and minerals can cause your follicles to die off sooner, leading to more curls falling out. Additionally, over consumption of alcohol can lead to more shedding. To avoid this, make sure you have a diet that’s rich in a variety of vibrant fruits, vegetables, and proteins.
Hormones are a huge part of curl growth. Therefore, if yours are out of balance, this can significantly impact your hair’s ability to grow correctly. Therefore, if you’re noticing a lot of shedding that wasn’t there before, you might want to check in with your doctor to make sure things aren’t out of balance. Some things that can throw off your hormones include menopause, menstruation, and even pregnancy.
Stress can be a major contributor to excess shedding. Therefore, when you can, try to take care of yourself to keep stress levels low.
When you style your curls, make sure you aren’t putting too much strain on your curls. For example, pulling tightly when styling your curls, or leaving your hair wrapped up in protective styles for too long can actually lead to some pretty significant damage by pulling on your follicles. Keep your curls healthy by being gentle with your styling, and giving your hair breaks between protective styles.