How much hair loss is normal?

Hair loss isn’t a problem in and of itself, but rather a natural process of renewal in the body. Hair has its own life cycle: it grows, enters a resting phase, and eventually falls out to make way for new hair.

Normally, a person loses between 50 and 150 hairs a day. And that’s perfectly fine—as long as new hair is growing at the same time.

How can you tell if everything is normal?

Mild hair loss:

• after washing your hair

• while combing

• on your pillow in the morning

— is normal as long as your overall hair volume isn’t decreasing.

But there’s a catch: if you don’t wash your hair every day, it might seem like more hair is falling out. In reality, it’s just the amount that’s accumulated over a few days.

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When should you be concerned?

There are signs that indicate something is wrong:

• your hair has started falling out in clumps

• you notice your ponytail has become thinner

• thinning areas have appeared (especially near the forehead or part)

• your hair has become weak, thin, and “lifeless”

In such cases, it’s important not to wait, but to address the cause.

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What can contribute to hair loss?

There are far more causes than you might think:

• stress (even 2–3 months after the event)

• hormonal changes

• deficiencies (iron, protein, vitamins B and D)

• improper care

• scalp issues (seborrhea, inflammation)

And here’s a key point: hair reacts to the body’s internal state, not just to shampoo.

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What actually helps reduce hair loss?

Here are the basics that work:

💡 Gentle hair care

• Don’t brush wet hair roughly

• Choose soft combs or brushes

💡 Proper care

• a gentle shampoo that doesn’t strip the scalp

• a conditioner or hair mask — a must

• a scalp exfoliator, such as one from the Orising brand

💡 Scalp massage

• improves blood circulation

• stimulates hair growth

💡 Nutrition

• sufficient protein

• iron, zinc, omega-3

• B vitamins

Hair shouldn’t “never fall out at all.” It should fall out and regrow—that’s a sign of a healthy cycle.

But if the balance is disrupted, that’s a signal that your body needs support.