Stress

Many people assume that everyday stress—like running late, work deadlines, or general anxiety—is the reason their hair is thinning. But in reality, normal, day-to-day stress is rarely the cause of significant hair loss.

Hair loss triggered by stress typically comes from a traumatic or highly disruptive event—something that throws your body out of balance. This type of stress, known as physiological or emotional shock, can shift your body’s priorities, disrupting normal functions like hair growth.

• A sudden illness or surgery
• The loss of a loved one
• A divorce or major relationship breakdown
• Physical or mental abuse
• A serious accident
• Extreme or prolonged sleep disruption
• Rapid weight loss or nutritional imbalance

These events can cause a condition called telogen effluvium, where a large number of hair follicles prematurely enter the resting phase of the growth cycle, leading to noticeable shedding about 2–3 months after the triggering event.

What makes this type of hair loss different is that it’s often tied to changes in behavior and body function—such as poor sleep, skipped meals, hormonal fluctuations, or elevated cortisol levels. It’s not just “feeling stressed” it’s your body literally reacting and functioning differently in response to trauma.

If you’re dealing with unusual hair loss, we’ll help you investigate the real root cause—not just the surface-level guesswork. At Guci Image, we use advanced diagnostic tools and decades of experience to uncover what’s really going on and help guide you toward real, lasting solutions.