Does wavy hair fall out more?

Question

My hair is naturally wavy, and I feel like I see a lot more hair in my comb every day compared to my friends with straight hair. Does having wavy hair make it more prone to falling out, or is it just my imagination?

Rohan Joshi · Accepted Answer

I was just reading about this because my wavy hair has been shedding a lot lately. Apparently, wavy and curly hair strands get tangled easily, so the hair that has naturally shed during the day gets trapped in the waves instead of falling out right away. Then when we comb it, it looks like a huge bunch is falling out all at once.

Ananya Hegde · Answer

My wavy hair was falling out in clumps, and I thought it was just the texture, but it turned out to be my PCOS hormone levels. If you feel the volume is actually thinning at the roots, it might be a good idea to get a basic hormone and thyroid panel done just to be safe.

Aditya Varma · Answer

According to the hair-care tracker app I use, hair texture itself doesn't cause hair fall, but styling habits do. Because we tend to use more heat or heavy products to manage wavy frizz, it can weaken the roots over time. Keeping a track of your scalp health and using a sulfate-free shampoo helps a lot.

Shweta Tiwari · Answer

I have wavy hair and used to panic seeing my hairbrush, but trust me, it is mostly a illusion. Since wavy hair is dry, you shouldn't brush it dry as that causes breakage. Only detangle with a wide-toothed comb when you have conditioner on in the shower, and you will see the shedding reduce drastically.

Meera Krishnan · Answer

Please don't worry too much, wavy hair doesn't naturally fall out more than straight hair. It just needs a little more gentle handling and extra moisture to prevent tangling and simple breakage.

Does wavy hair fall out more?

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Consult a dermatologist

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