It may be difficult to notice your hair thinning, it could be the part of the aging process – like the added grays or the fine lines that mysteriously appear. There are many different reasons that could cause hair loss and once you understand what is causing the issue; it will become easier to manage.

There are 3 stages of hair growth in the cycle, they are known as the Anagen phase, Catagen phase, and Telogen phase.

THE ANAGEN PHASE – The Anagen phase is the period of growth. The cells in the hair bulb divide rapidly creating new hair growth. Hair actively grows from the roots for an average of 2-7 years before hair follicles become dormant. In this time, hair can grow anywhere between 18-30 inches. The length of this phase is dependent on your maximum hair length, which varies due to genetics, age, health, and many more factors.

THE CATAGEN PHASE – The second phase of your hair growth cycle is Catagen. This period is short, lasting only 2-3 weeks on average. In this transitional phase, hair stops growing and detaches itself from the blood supply and is then named a club hair.

THE TELOGEN PHASE – Finally, hair enters its third and final stage called the Telogen phase. This phase begins with a resting period, where club hairs rest in the root while new hair begins to grow beneath it. This phase lasts for around 3 months.

After this time, the resting club hairs will fall out to allow the new hair to come through the hair follicle. This is a natural process that should go completely unnoticed. Each follicle is independent and goes through the growth cycle at different times, so you don’t lose patches of hair all at once and only shed 50-100 hairs each day. Meanwhile, the other 80-90% of your hair will be in the Anagen phase, growing long and strong.

It’s normal to lose up to100 hairs a day. If you go a few days without washing your hair, you might notice a more than usual amount of hair in the shower drain, which may be a little concerning, but is still totally normal.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, everyone is born with approximately 100,000 follicles on their scalp, and you’ll never gain or lose the follicles. As you get older, some of the follicles may stop growing and you may experience hair loss.

You might also experience hair shedding during certain periods in your life for a variety of different reasons, for example, changes in your hormones, stress, illness or nutritional deficiencies, certain types of hairstyles or harsh products can also cause hair shedding.

If you’re experiencing hair loss, that means there’s something stopping the hair from growing. It’s important to figure out which one you’re dealing with before trying to treat it. If you notice you are losing a substantial amount of hair each day, we recommend that you check with your dermatologist.

Once you get to the root of the problem, no pun intended an Oasis Stylist can assist you in choosing a hairstyle and products to make your hair appear fuller. A light protectant, volumizing gel/mousse, and a light-hold styling hairspray are key products for thin hair. We recommend using products that are natural-based, thermal-protecting, and humidity-resistant. By teasing hair at the crown of your head, it can give the illusion of fuller hair.

We also recommend regular hair spas (twice a month) to improve blood circulation in your scalp and stimulate hair growth. Over time, the pores in your scalp gets blocked with dust, pollution, and dead skin cells. A hair spa treatment unclogs the roots, enabling the scalp to absorb nutrients better. Different styling tools, like hairdryers, straighteners, curling irons – can damage your hair over time and result in hair breakage or thinning hair. If you do not take remedial measures to deal with these issues, your hair gets damaged immensely. A hair spa treatment deep conditions the hair and repairs the damage done by these tools.

Click here to schedule an appointment online or call 727-785-7438 for a consultation. An Oasis Master Stylist will walk you through the process and provide you with the information you need to achieve the look you desire.