A. Yes, hair loss can be related to stress. However, the signs of stress on your body first manifest as brittle or thin nails and skin conditions like psoriasis or dermatitis, so if you're careful enough, you can stop stress from getting to your head! Hair strands go from a growing phase followed by a resting phase to a falling-out phase. Under stress, this cycle gets accelerated, causing hair to fall out quicker. Stress-induced hair loss can be reversible as it is usually a reaction caused by an extreme change in diet, medical issues, or lifestyle changes. Once you address the culprit and take concrete steps against it, your hair will resume growing and shedding at the normal pace.