Showing posts with label Shedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shedding. Show all posts

September 1, 2011

Seasonal Shedding

Shedding from last September
Hi everyone!

My apologies for the break between posts. I've been working on a few things for the book and career wise.  But I should be back to posting regularly after next week.

I've been experiencing increased shedding since about last week. You may recall that this time last year, I also had excess shedding, which as due in part to an allergic reaction to Mane n Tail Detangler and seasonal changes. Well, yesterday my sister-in-law asked me what she could use for excess shedding.

May 23, 2011

How Much Shedding is Normal?

Shedded hair after 2 weeks
Shedding is a natural part of the hair growth cycle. Everyone sheds between 50 to 100 strands per day. Shedded hair is distinguished by a strand with a white build on the end. The length of the hair can vary depending on where it has shed from. Therefore, not all short pieces of hair are broken pieces, some can be shedded.

September 15, 2010

Recent Excess Shedding: Seasonal Change or Minor Setback?

Last week I shared a mini update on my hair about how I experienced excess shedding. At the time I wasn't too concerned about it, but after I deep conditioned again this weekend, my hair felt very different. I washed and deep conditioned with my staple products, according to my normal routine. However, this time my wet hair looked and felt much straighter almost as if I lost the bulk (for lack of a better word) in my hair.

For the past few weeks, I've been using the Mane 'n Tail Detangler to help me detangle my dry hair before I washed. This is the first time I've used this product, but read great reviews on it and I planned to write my own review. The first time I used it, I lightly sprayed my dry hair but didn't notice any improvement with detangling. So the second time I used it, I sprayed much more than before, and experienced the excess shedding. This was also the same time that I went 2 weeks without combing or washing, so I initially figured the shedding was the result of 2 weeks worth of normal shedding.  I'll post a detailed review shortly.

Below is a picture I took of the hair lost after I detangled my dry hair and before I washed.  After I washed, I lost an equal amount of hair, but I was running late for an appointment, so I didn't take another picture. 

 Half the hair lost (sorry for the poor quality, I took it quickly with my cell phone)

Then earlier this week, my friend emailed to ask me about my thoughts on shedding due to seasonal change. I never really paid much attention to how my hair responded to seasonal changes.  So I honestly can't say whether the shedding was product induced or the result of the upcoming change in seasons from summer to fall.  In any event, I will stop using the Mane n' Tail and I plan to return it to Sally's Beauty Supply.

Do you experience increased shedding due to seasonal change?
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