On average, we lose 50 to 100 hairs a day, and it’s normal to see some of this hair on your pillow in the morning or down the drain after you shower, and the amount of hair you lose may depend on its length, thickness, and even the type of pillowcase you sleep on.

But if you start noticing that your hair is falling out quite a bit, you may have cause for concern.

In the following report, StyleCrease explains some ways to help you know if your hair loss may be more worrying than it should be.

1. Try pulling your hair:

One way to tell if your hair is falling out more than usual is to wrap your fingers around 60 hairs and pull them gently. If you are losing the right amount of hair, no more than 3 hairs should fall out.

2. Pay attention to how much hair is in the drain:

It’s normal to lose some hair when you shower, and you may lose more when you comb it afterwards, but if you’re constantly noticing a lot of hair on your bathroom floor, it could be a sign of a lot of hair loss.

hair in the drain

3. Try to count the hair falling out:

Another way to determine if you are losing a lot of hair is to brush it for 60 seconds and count the number of hairs shed. Losing about 10 hairs is normal, and if that is the number that came out, you don’t have to worry about excessive hair loss.

Hair falling out after combing

4. Take a look at your ponytail:

A general decrease in hair density is one sign that you may want to see your doctor. Although you may not notice it until there is a significant difference, observing the shape of your ponytail may indicate significant hair loss.

Horsetail

5. Examine your scalp for bald spots:

If you are experiencing more hair loss than normal, you may even get a bald spot on the crown of your head. If you notice thin spots, it may be one of the first signs of a hair loss problem.

Empty spaces

6. Check the breadth of your difference:

Another indication of excessive hair loss is the widening of the hair, if there is more scalp visible through your hair partings, it could also be a sign that you are losing a lot of hair.

Hair differences are obvious

7. Take a look at your pillow in the morning:

It’s normal to lose 5 to 20 strands of hair when you turn around and start to sleep, especially if you sleep on a cotton pillow. They are known to suck moisture out of your hair and make it dry and brittle. But if you start noticing a lot of hair on your pillow in the morning, it could be a sign that you may be experiencing excessive hair loss.

Hair falling on the pillow