The Summer Shed

Do you feel like you're seeing more hair in your shower or brush lately? Well, you may not be imagining it and you’re not alone. In the summer many experience the same patter, feeling worry over something suddenly changing and being wrong with their hair. For many, it’s really simple and a natural part of scalp biology. Hair that went into the resting phase (telogen phase) in the spring is now releasing and that creates a noticeable change in shedding that you may be noticing.

While these changes are naturally occurring, summer conditions can amplify it. Spending more time in heat and UV exposure stress the scalp and hair shaft, vacation travel disrupts the routines that normally keep hair healthy, and hormonal shifts tied to weather changes can push even more follicles into that resting phase simultaneously. Understanding this provides you the opportunity to manage and counteract the cycle as much as possible.

3 Summer Shed tips

Protect hair from heat and UV. UV-protectant sprays or leave-ins are a must, and clients should be wearing hats or scarves during peak sun hours to reduce cumulative stress on the scalp and strands.

Keep the routine while traveling. Packing travel-size versions of usual products, like Hair Growth Nutraceuticals and scalp care, will help prevent the disruption that can worsen shedding.

Stay consistent with scalp care. Regular scalp massage and cleansing support the follicle environment; clients need to brush daily and integrate a weekly scalp treatment for additional gentle exfoliation.