THE MALE GROOMING REVIEW

Here's why your beard is shedding more than ever...

Yes, beard shedding is actually a thing, and it does indeed occur in the vast majority of men who have facial fuzz. Losing facial hair can actually be quite concerning for many men who take immense pride in their beards, but fear not, it's not as bad as it sounds...

Beard shedding is the natural part of growing a beard. It's perfectly normal to shed around 25-50 hairs a day. The average man has about 30k facial hairs, so losing a few here and there really isn't that big of a deal.

Touching your beard, excessive brushing, shampooing, and blow drying can increase the amount of hair loss, but in most cases, beard shedding is a temporary phase which occurs during a certain time of the year.

What Are The Causes of Beard Shedding?

Hair shedding, be in on the face or any other part of the body, is due to the entering of the shedding cycle. We have growth cycles and shedding cycles, which is very much connected to seasonal hair loss.

Once our hairs go into the shedding phase, which is temporary, the hairs fall out, and make way for a new batch that come in at the next growth cycle.

Another reason for beard shedding could be down to hormones. Beard growth is fuelled by male hormones and testosterone, and lower levels may cause beard loss. Getting too little vitamins and minerals in the diet can cause some beard shedding.

Facial hair, as well as scalp hair, can be lost due to chronic stress. Stress can play a key factor in excessive hair shedding, as is a very common type of hair loss in both men and women.

How Long Does Beard Shedding Last For?

The shedding period's timescale really depends on what is causing the hair to fall out. If it's stress-related, then the shedding will likely last for the whole duration of the time that the person is stressed for, but if the shedding is down to seasonal hair loss, then it usually lasts for anything between 1-3 months.

The follicle will remain active for about 3 months and there will a brand new shiny hair coming right behind it! The process then repeats itself every year. The most common time of year for hair shedding is autumn season, from early September onwards.

How To Prevent Beard Shedding

Hairs can fall out during brushing, washing, styling, or from doing exercise. To minimise shedding, include an effective conditioner such as beard oil or beard dry oil (beard balm) into your routine and make sure that you are grooming your beard with a high quality comb or brush.

Be gentle with your brushing, and try to avoid brushing wet hair. Be extra careful during the autumn months, as this is usually the peak shedding season. Also, take a good multivitamin hair supplement like HR23+, as these types of nutrients, minerals and vitamins can only benefit your hairs, aiding in hair loss prevention and supporting healthy hair growth.

If you are trying to prevent hair loss on the scalp, then the same rules apply.

Summer hair loss in men CAN be prevented, and here's how...

All men suffer from some form of seasonal hair loss, some more than others. Summer is one of the peak shedding phases for many of us, which would explain why you are noticing more hairs falling out during the hotter weeks of the year.

Women may also experience slightly higher levels of hair loss during certain seasons, although the Autumnal loss will be more noticeable. Fear not though, because the majority of men regrow hair during the shedding phase, so the baldness will not be permanent.

However, seasonal shedding can be a real nightmare for men who have naturally thin hair, or are already prone to genetical forms of hair loss such as pattern baldness. So, for those of you who are particularly worried about losing excess hair, here are a few handy tips to prevent hair shedding during the summer months...

Shampooing: Less is More

Firstly, we should note that shampooing your hair does not cause hair loss. The thing is, if you shampoo your hair every day, it can do your strands more harm than good, especially if you suffer from severe shedding during summer season.

Overusing shampoo can make your hair thinner, so counteract this by reducing your shampooing to around 2-3 times a week.

Embrace The Sun: Get Active

Your health should be the most important factor in your life, and like with any part of your body, the healthier you are, the more your body will give back. Living an active lifestyle and eating good, high-protein foods, will only benefit your hair.

If you're prone to shedding at this time of the year, then be sure to get your body in the best possible shape for your hair to thrive. It doesn't cost a penny!

Supplement Your Hair

For many of us, it is near impossible to get all the right nutrients and minerals into our bodies every day, and that is where multi-vitamin hair supplements come in handy. Popular hair growth supplements like HR23+ and VIVISCAL can give your body all the right vitamins it needs for your hair to grow.

If you suffer from hair loss and thinning hair, then these types if supplements should be taken all-year-round, but they are hugely beneficial when taken during the seasons you tend to shed the most hair.

Protect Your Strands: SPF

The sun is the biggest cause of hair loss during summer season. Constant exposure to the harmful rays not only burn your skin, but can also damage your hair and cause severe breakage. The heat also causes excess sweating, which is not good for your locks.

Be sure to get yourself an SPF moisturiser and apply it to your hair during the day time. This will help protect your hair from the rays of the sun, and prevent damage which leads to unnecessary hair fall.

Stay Hydrated

We can't stress enough how important it is to stay hydrated, especially in the summer, not just for your hair, but for your whole body. Drink lots of water and give your locks the best chance to thrive when it needs it most.