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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Lucy Abbersteen

Two trichologists explain the realities of winter hair shedding—here's what you need to know

Yoyo Cao wears large golden earrings, a black faux fur fluffy long winter coat, a low-neck green dress, dark green tights, a green leather Givenchy bag, high heels shoes, outside Givenchy, during the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

If you’ve noticed a bit more hair coming out in the shower or strands accumulating on your hair brush more quickly than usual, chances are that winter hair shedding has crossed your mind (and probably what's brought you to this article). Firstly, it is important to bear in mind that some degree of hair loss is a part of the hair’s growth cycle.

“It’s normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day,” says Anabel Kingsley, trichologist and brand president for Philip Kingsley. “However, everyone’s normal is different—some people may lose 60 hairs a day on average and others may see as many as 110. If your usual rate of hair shedding changes, and it’s consistently noticeable, it is likely too much."

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