Stress is a key factor in many cases of hair loss. Whether it's emotional shock, intense fatigue, or hormonal imbalance, stress disrupts the hair cycle and affects the health of hair follicles. Indeed, stress affects physiological mechanisms such as cortisol production, blood microcirculation, and hormonal balance, which directly influence scalp health and hair growth.
Signs of stress-related hair loss often include diffuse hair loss (without specific bald spots), hair that appears brittle or slows down in growth, and the onset of hair loss typically 2 to 3 months after the stressful event.
This hair loss is most often reversible with an adapted routine to support regrowth and effective stress management.
THE MECHANISMS OF STRESS ON HAIR TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM: WHEN STRESS PUSHES HAIR TO REPO ALOPECIA AREATA: WHEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM GETS INVOLVED HORMONAL IMPACT OF STRESS: CORTISOL, THE ENEMY OF HAIR THE ROUTINE FOR REGAINING STRONG AND HEALTHY HAIR GOOD STRESS MANAGEMENT: THE KEY TO RESTORING BALANCE ADOPTING THE RIGHT DIET: PROVIDING THE RIGHT NUTRIENTS TO THE HAIR TARGETED TREATMENTS TO ACT DIRECTLY ON THE SCALP THE FAUVE DENSIFYING SERUM THE ULTRA REGENERATING TREATMENT AT THE FAUVE STUDIO
THE MECHANISMS OF STRESS ON HAIR
TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM: WHEN STRESS PULS HAIR TO REST
Stress can cause hair to enter the telogen phase (resting phase) prematurely. This phenomenon, called telogen effluvium, results in diffuse hair loss, without specific bald spots. Hair loss typically occurs 2 to 3 months after the stressful event, which can be an emotional shock, illness, childbirth, etc. However, the good news is that once the stressor is controlled, hair resumes its natural growth cycle.
ALOPECIA AREATA: WHEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM GETS INVOLVED
In some cases, stress can trigger autoimmune disorders such as alopecia areata (alopecia areata). The immune system then attacks hair follicles, causing localized patches of hair loss. While this condition often requires medical attention, stress management remains key to limiting recurrences.
HORMONAL IMPACT OF STRESS: CORTISOL, THE ENEMY OF HAIR
Stress stimulates the production of cortisol, a hormone that disrupts overall hormonal balance. This disruption particularly affects the hormones responsible for hair growth. Additionally, cortisol reduces the supply of nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles, weakening them and slowing their activity.
THE ROUTINE FOR REGAINING STRONG AND HEALTHY HAIR
GOOD STRESS MANAGEMENT: THE KEY TO RESTORING BALANCE
There are several ways you can help calm your mind and support your hair health.
Some of the most effective practices include yoga, meditation, and deep breathing. These techniques help reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol and restore inner balance. Regular physical activity is also recommended because it stimulates blood circulation, including to the scalp, thus promoting the delivery of essential nutrients to hair follicles.
For those interested in exploring alternative approaches, acupuncture may be an option. This traditional medicine helps regulate stress and improve overall health, which can have a positive impact on the health of your hair.
ADOPT A PROPER DIET: PROVIDE THE RIGHT NUTRIENTS TO YOUR HAIR
A balanced diet rich in essential nutrients is essential for supporting the health of your hair. Vitamins and minerals play a key role in hair growth and strengthening hair follicles.
Choose foods rich in biotin, zinc, iron, and B vitamins, such as eggs, fish, green vegetables, and dried fruits. These nutrients strengthen hair follicles and stimulate hair growth. If you're deficient, dietary supplements can be helpful. These supplements generally have a fairly strong odor; it's recommended to keep them in the refrigerator to reduce this odor.
It should be noted that it is not recommended to take dietary supplements year-round. A 3-month course is usually sufficient to restore nutrient levels without overloading the kidneys; however, care must be taken to continue this course for at least 3 months, otherwise the effects will not be visible.
TARGETED CARE TO ACT DIRECTLY ON THE SCALP
THE FAUVE DENSIFYING SERUM
To restore vitality and density to your hair, we recommend a 3-month treatment with our Densifying Serum. Formulated with turmeric, caffeine, and pea shoot extract, this targeted treatment works deep down to strengthen hair follicles and stimulate regrowth.
Apply the serum in the evening, a special time when the skin regenerates. Use a dropper to apply the product to the front and sides of the scalp, areas most affected by hair loss. It's generally unnecessary to apply it to the back of the head, an area often spared from hair loss where we find "eternal hair."
To optimize results and promote serum penetration, combine serum application with a light scalp massage. This simple gesture, performed with your fingertips in circular motions, improves microcirculation and promotes the delivery of essential nutrients to hair follicles. Incorporate this ritual into your daily routine for visible and lasting results.
THE ULTRA REGENERATING TREATMENT AT STUDIO FAUVE
Our 3-month Ultra Regenerating Treatment is designed to boost hair growth and restore scalp health. This treatment combines high-frequency radiation and scalp massage to stimulate hair follicles, improve oxygenation, and eliminate toxins.
It's essential to understand that managing stress-related hair loss requires a holistic and patient approach. Stress management is central to this process, as without it, hormonal imbalance and internal tension continue to fuel hair loss. The hair cycle, composed of three phases, helps explain the importance of three-month treatments:
Anagen (growth phase) : This phase lasts from 2 to 7 years and is when hair actively grows. It is primarily during this period that dietary supplements, nutrients, and Ultra Regenerating Care work.
Catagen (transition phase) : Lasting approximately 2 weeks, this phase sees the hair follicle slow down its activity.
Telogen (resting phase) : For 2 to 3 months, hair falls out naturally before the cycle begins again.
With hair growing an average of 1 cm per month, it is crucial to understand that visible results (stronger, thicker hair, less hair loss) take time. During the first few weeks , nutrients work primarily internally to nourish the hair follicles. After 2 to 3 months , this is when significant improvement begins to be observed. Key micronutrients take time to be stored in the body or to correct a deficiency. Regular intake over an extended period of time helps restore these deficiencies and maintain a consistent intake for lasting effects.
