Intro: Hair shedding can feel frustrating, alarming, and sometimes downright confusing. Whether you're seeing more strands in the shower or on your brush, you're not alone, and it's not always a sign of permanent hair loss. In this guide, we’ll break down the common causes of hair shedding and what you can do to address it from the inside out.
What Causes Hair Shedding? Hair shedding is part of the natural hair cycle, but excess loss can signal deeper imbalances. Here are the most common reasons:
1. Hormonal Changes
Fluctuations from postpartum, menopause, birth control, or thyroid issues can all disrupt your hair cycle and lead to increased shedding.
2. Stress
Emotional and physical stress can trigger a condition called telogen effluvium, pushing more hair follicles into the shedding phase.
3. Nutritional Deficiencies
Low levels of vitamins like biotin, vitamin D, zinc, and iron can impact hair strength, growth, and retention.
4. Inflammation & Scalp Health
Chronic inflammation or poor scalp circulation may weaken follicles over time.
5. Harsh Styling or Overwashing
Frequent heat styling, tight hairstyles, and overwashing can cause breakage and accelerate shedding.
Why Most "Hair Growth" Solutions Fall Short Most hair products only address symptoms, not the root cause.
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Topical serums often sit on the scalp without penetrating deeply enough.
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Single-ingredient solutions (like biotin gummies) rarely address the full range of causes.
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Hair oils or shampoos can temporarily improve texture but don’t reverse internal imbalances.
To truly reduce shedding and support regrowth, you need to work from the inside out.
What Actually Works to Reduce Hair Shedding A holistic, internal approach can create lasting results. Look for these clinically-backed ingredients:
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Marine Collagen – Supports hair structure and strand strength
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MSM + Amino Acids – Promote keratin production and follicle repair
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Saw Palmetto + Horsetail – Help reduce hormonal shedding by supporting DHT balance
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Zinc, Selenium, Biotin, Vitamin D3 – Vital nutrients to optimize scalp and follicle function
These ingredients don’t work overnight, but when combined at effective doses, they support hair retention and regrowth at the source.
The Lunos GROW Difference At Lunos, we created GROW to solve the shedding problem differently. With 19 active ingredients at clinical dosages, our formula targets the root causes of shedding, from nutrient gaps to hormonal shifts.
We don’t do filler ingredients. We don’t chase trends. We focus on clean, potent, proven support for long-term hair health.
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