It is completely normal to shed 50-100 hairs per day, but if you notice thinning at your crown, part widening or hairline receding at your temples… you may need to take a second look. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it is estimated that more than 50% of women will experience noticeable hair loss.  However, hair loss can happen to anyone as there are several contributing factors including stress, genetics, hormone balances, scalp health, nutrition, and rough styling practices. The most common contributor to hair loss is DHT (dihydrotestosterone) which disrupts the hair growth cycle and actively shrinks and weakens your hair follicles. This process is called ‘miniaturization’. Hair begins to grow back thinner, finer, and more brittle. If left unaddressed, DHT-affected follicles may become permanently damaged and completely stop growing hair as they are replaced with scar tissue, a process known as follicle atrophy. *Please contact a medical professional if you are experiencing rapid, clumpy, or patchy hair loss. Or if you experience redness, flaking, or scarring of the scalp in the area of hair loss. Any rapid change in your loss could be signs of a medical condition or medication imbalance.