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jj · Kate Spade

How much hair do you shed each day?

Hedvig · Coach

I'm pretty sure I've read that losing about 100 strands a day is the average. I shed a lot of hair, too. Our shower drain clogs up once a week and it's definitely my hair that's causing it.

Sandy · Kate Spade

I can't even estimate how much hair I lose everyday... but I know it's lots. Probably 50-75 strands in the shower, then at least that much when I detangle afterward. I, too, was nervous that I was losing too much hair a couple of summers ago. I went to my dermatologist and he said that I have no need to worry about anything unless I'm losing 200 strands a day, everyday. It might give you peace of mind to go to your dermatologist, but based on my experience, I don't think you have anything to be paranoid about.

I actually thought that I was going bald from the chlorine in my pool. Even after the derm assured me that everything was fine, I still wouldn't go in. This was the summer of 2004, and I haven't got my hair wet in a pool since then. I don't think I ever will again... talk about being paranoid

-- Edited by Stephanie at 14:31, 2006-02-16

Ritz · Dooney & Bourke

i lose tons of hair a day, so i think its normal.. but if you have noticed a sudden increase, maybe something you have changed is causing it- a new hair product? also, i read that if you don't eat enough (good) fat, you can start to lose your hair.

twinkle · Coach

I think I lose 100 strands a day. I lose tons in the shower, and throughout the day I find hair on everything. It boggles my mind that we can lose that much and it doesn't make a difference! I remember going ot the dermatologist about it years ago and she said it was normal, but that sometimes if you're under usual stress, it makes you shed more.

bex · Chanel

jj wrote:

And I think I maybe shed more when my hair is longer.

jj- i noticed that when my hair was longer, i shedded A LOT more than when it was shorter. i was concerned at first, but friends convinced it was normal... i am sure you are fine.

Kel · Coach

I shed a lot, I always have. My boyfriend complains that my hair is everywhere.

-- Edited by Kel at 16:54, 2006-02-16

JackieO527 · Dooney & Bourke

I shed a lot!!!!!!!!!! I can't even estimate but its at least 100 strands a day! Don't worry losing 80 hairs a day is the average and normal!

Liz · Kenneth Cole

I've read that it's normal, too. I shed so much, so I know how you feel. It's even worse because I have super thin hair.

halleybird · Hermes

Liz wrote:

I've read that it's normal, too. I shed so much, so I know how you feel. It's even worse because I have super thin hair.

me too. My husband says he should start saving it and seeing if he can put it back on my head.