Why Is My Hair Falling Out More Than Usual? Is It Just Age?
Hair does not lie. When something is off in your body or your routine, your hair will often show it first. That is not a reason to panic. It is a signal worth paying attention to.
Someone sits down, runs their fingers through their hair, and says the same thing we hear every week: “It just keeps coming out. In the shower. On my brush. On my pillow. I don’t know what’s going on. Is this just my age?”
Sometimes, yes. But most of the time, no. And that is the important part. Because most of the causes are fixable.
What is actually normal?
Losing between 100 and 150 hairs a day is completely normal. Hair works in cycles: growing, resting, shedding and regrowing. You are always losing hair. You just do not always notice it.
It becomes more concerning when it becomes visible. The drain looks fuller. Your brush fills faster. Your ponytail feels thinner. That is your signal that something has changed.
The real reasons we see in the salon
This is where most people get it wrong. They jump straight to “I’m going bald” or “it’s just age.” In reality, it is usually one of these.
What you should do first
Most people jump too far ahead. Start simple.
Check your shampoo. Is it right for your hair and scalp? Bring conditioner back if you have dropped it. Reduce heat slightly, even one or two days a week. Look back 3 to 4 months. What actually happened in your life?
Hair is rarely random. There is usually a pattern.
When to take it further
If it is ongoing or feels excessive, go deeper. Speak to your GP if you notice ongoing shedding beyond 3 to 4 months, fatigue, changes in skin or nails, or weight shifts. Simple blood tests can flag issues such as iron levels, thyroid function and vitamin D deficiency.
From a salon perspective, this is where a proper consultation matters. You need to know whether it is shedding, breakage or thinning. Three different problems. Three different solutions.
The way we see it
Hair does not lie. When something is off in your body or your routine, your hair will often show it first. That is not a reason to panic. It is a signal. Pay attention to it.
At NOCO, we do not guess. We diagnose first, then design. Because better hair does not come from doing more. It comes from understanding what is actually going on.
