Written by: Mantasha
10 November 2025
Hair fall can sneak up on you and hormones run the show when it comes to your hair. When they’re balanced, your hair grows strong. When they’re not, cue the shedding, let's have a look in details:
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Stress is a big trigger. High cortisol (your stress hormone) can push hair follicles into rest mode. Too much stress for too long, and your hair starts taking a break too.
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Thyroid problems are another common cause. Both an under-active and overactive thyroid can make your hair thin, dry, and lifeless. If your hair loss feels steady and unexplained, get your levels checked.
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Estrogen and testosterone matter too. Ever noticed how pregnant women often have thicker hair? That’s high estrogen. After childbirth or during menopause, estrogen drops, and the fallout begins. In men, testosterone can turn into DHT, which slowly shrinks hair follicles over time.
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Even birth control and certain medications can mess with your hormones and, in turn, your hair.
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The fix? Start from the inside. Check your hormones, eat good food, get enough sleep, and find ways to lower stress.
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If your hair is falling out, it doesn't imply your shampoo is to blame. Stress and cortisol are often to blame. So try to keep it under control and pay attention to getting enough sleep and eating well.
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Your hair is a good way to tell how you're doing. Pay attention to it.
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