Noticing a little extra shedding lately?

Grow, rest, shed, repeat.

Every hair has its own schedule, including your eyelashes. Some are growing, some are resting, and others are ready to shed:

• Growth, or anagen: The hair is actively growing.

• Transition, or catagen: Growth stops and the follicle begins to shrink.

• Rest, or telogen: The hair stays in place for a while without growing.

• Shedding, or exogen: The old hair releases as the cycle renews.

These stages don’t happen to every hair at once, which is why we normally shed a little at a time. Lashes spend much less time growing than scalp hair, which is why they stay short instead of growing as long as the hair on your head.

Why does fall get the blame?

For some people, more scalp hairs enter the resting stage during summer and shed in the weeks or months that follow. That can make shedding more noticeable as we move into fall, although we don’t know exactly what drives this seasonal pattern.

Lashes also shed and replace themselves year-round. You may hear people call this “fall lash shed,” but the seasonal connection is less clear for lashes, so we wouldn’t automatically blame the weather for a noticeable change.

What to expect, without the panic

Losing around 50–100 scalp hairs and one to five eyelashes a day can be normal. You don’t need to count every strand: what matters more is whether your hair or lash line is becoming noticeably thinner, patchy, or irritated.

Normal shedding is part of renewal, not a sign that every lost hair is gone for good. Give your routine some consistency, but don’t feel you have to wait out a worrying change just because it’s autumn.

A little extra care in the meantime

• Start with your scalp: Treat it like skin, because it is! Use a gentle shampoo suited to your scalp, cleanse regularly, and avoid aggressive scrubbing or picking at flakes.

• Ask about HydraScalp: For a more targeted scalp-care treatment, ask us about HydraScalp to help cleanse away buildup and hydrate the scalp. Think of it as care for the skin your hair grows from, rather than a treatment that can switch off shedding or guarantee new growth.

• Use a lash-specific cleanser: Choose a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser made for the lash line and suitable for extensions if you wear them. Cleanse daily according to your lash artist’s instructions, rinse thoroughly, and avoid rubbing or pulling.

• Consider your nutrition: Regular meals with enough protein, iron-rich foods, and healthy fats are a good starting point. If you rarely eat oily fish, ask your pharmacist whether a quality omega-3 supplement containing EPA and DHA would suit you; choose one tested independently for purity and potency. It’s an option for nutritional support, not a proven fix for seasonal shedding, and it should be checked against your medications and health needs.

• Take the pressure off: Turn down styling heat, detangle gently, condition your lengths, and choose looser hairstyles. If your lash extensions look unusually sparse between fills, check in with us rather than picking at them or trying to cover the gaps yourself.
  

When it’s worth a closer look

Heavy or persistent shedding, bald patches, a widening part, or a sore or irritated scalp deserve a healthcare check. The same goes for noticeable lash gaps, clumps falling out, or red, itchy, crusty eyelids. Not every change is seasonal, and sometimes the right next step is medical advice rather than another product or treatment.

Not sure what your hair or lashes need right now? Come in and tell us what you’ve noticed. We’ll help you choose a simple care routine and talk through whether a scalp treatment or an adjustment to your lash care makes sense for you.

With care,The Envy Beauty Den Team