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Rebecca Fearn

Does travelling abroad make your hair fall out? We asked experts for the truth

Image showing close up of woman holding a hair brush with several strands of hair in it, in a white frame against a beige watercolour-style background.

After spending more than four months travelling, I noticed my hair had taken a hit. Changing climates, water quality and stress levels have resulted in increased shedding – which led me to wonder how common a problem this is with travel generally.

It also made me consider whether there were specific reasons why my hair's health had changed and, if so, what can be done about them. (Could one of the best hair masks or supplements help, for example?) It’s fair to say that a four-month journey can, unsurprisingly, take its toll on skin and hair health. But what about shorter trips or summer holidays? Can these also change the way your hair looks, feels and even grows?

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