We understand how deeply connected your emotional wellbeing is to your hair health. Stress-related hair loss can come on suddenly or build gradually, often leaving you feeling out of control. Whether triggered by emotional strain, burnout, or a major life event, our Hair Loss Serum is designed to help soothe the scalp, support weakened follicles, and encourage balanced, healthy regrowth.
Science-led and results-driven – because restoring your hair starts with restoring calm.
When the body is under prolonged physical or emotional stress, it can disrupt the natural rhythm of the hair growth cycle. This often results in a condition called Telogen Effluvium, where a larger number of hairs enter the resting (telogen) phase prematurely, leading to noticeable shedding and reduced density.
Common triggers include:
Hair loss due to stress is typically diffuse, meaning it affects the entire scalp rather than creating patches, and may not appear until 6–12 weeks after the stressful event.
Stress increases levels of cortisol, a hormone that affects many bodily systems – including hair follicles. Elevated cortisol can signal the body to redirect energy away from non-essential functions like hair growth, causing follicles to prematurely shift out of the growth (anagen) phase.
This leads to more hairs shedding at once, often resulting in thinner, less voluminous hair. Thankfully, stress-related hair loss is usually temporary and reversible, especially with the right support.
Managing stress is not always simple – but certain habits can help support both your emotional and hair health:
Recovery may take several months, but gentle, consistent care makes a significant difference.
Learn more in our hair loss blog
Our Folliboost system offers a holistic approach to support your scalp and hair during and after periods of stress.
Whether you're recovering from burnout or just trying to reset after a stressful time, the Folliboost range is here to support you every step of the way.
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