How To Reduce Hair Shedding: The Complete Guide | Hair.com By L'Oréal

How To Reduce Hair Shedding

Your complete guide to keeping your hair out of your brush.

If you’re noticing more hair in your shower drain and your brush than ever before, you’ve come to the right place. While a certain amount of hair shedding is considered normal (about 100 strands a day), sometimes it can feel like every time you wash or style your hair, you’re left with a clump of hair about the size of a golf ball in your palm. Hair shedding can be caused by many things, including stress, major lifestyle changes, and weakened strands. Once you’ve determined the cause of your hair shedding, there are typically a few tweaks you can make to your hair care routine to put an end to your fallen strands.

Hair shedding caused by stress or lifestyle changes (maybe you just had a baby) is usually temporary and often resolves on its own. However, if your hair seems to be shedding at an alarming rate, it’s best to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist or trichologist to help figure out the best course of action. If your strands are breaking off at the mid-lengths and ends, you’re likely dealing with weakened strands. Weakened strands can be caused by chemical services, heat styling, and poor styling habits. Lucky for you, a hair care lineup with professional hair care products and some styling tips is all you need to turn your hair around. Ready to make hair shedding a thing of the past? Read on for our must-have professional products and best hair care tips.

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Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Fortifying Shampoo for Weakened Hair

A fortifying gel shampoo for weakened hair.

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8.5 fl oz

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Genesis Bain Nutri-Fortifant Strengthening Shampoo

A fortifying shampoo for normal to dry hair that is prone to falling due to breakage from brushing.

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8.5 fl oz

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Genesis Fondant Renforcateur Fortifying Conditioner for Weakened Hair

A fortifying, lightweight conditioner for weakened hair.

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6.8 fl oz

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Genesis Defense Thermique Fortifying Blow-Dry Fluid for Weakened Hair

A fortifying blow-dry primer for weakened hair.

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5.1 fl oz

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Genesis Serum Fortifiant Fortifying Serum for Weakened Hair

A daily fortifying serum protectant for weakened hair.

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3 fl oz

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Genesis Homme Bain De Force Quotidien Shampoo

Daily deep-cleansing and strengthening shampoo for men with weakened hair prone to thinning.

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8.5 fl oz

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Izumi Tonic Strengthening Energizing Water

A strengthening, anti-breakage hair treatment with rice water.

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5 fl oz

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Chronologiste Masque Intense Régénérant

Essential revitalizing masque for lengths and ends.

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6.7 fl oz

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Specifique Intensive Scalp & Thinning Hair Treatment

An intensive scalp and hair treatment for thinning hair.

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6ml

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Acidic Bonding Concentrate Sulfate Free Shampoo for Damaged Hair

All-in-one concentrated shampoo for damaged hair.

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1.7 fl oz10.1 fl oz33.8 fl oz

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Acidic Bonding Concentrate Sulfate Free Conditioner for Damaged Hair

All-in-one concentrated conditioner for damaged hair.

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1 fl oz10.1 fl oz33.8 fl oz

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Pureology

Strength Cure Shampoo

A gentle, sulfate free shampoo that fortifies and strengthens damaged, color-treated hair.

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1.7 fl oz9 fl oz33.8 fl oz

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Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment

An intensive acidic rinse-off treatment that helps reinforce weak hair bonds and repair damaged hair.

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1 fl oz5.1 fl oz

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Serie Expert Pro Longer Ends Filler Concentrate

An at home filler concentrate for thinning ends.

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0.5 fl oz

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What The Pros Say:

Swap your regular shampoo and conditioner out for a duo formulated to fortify weakened strands.
Take time to gently detangle your hair.
Ditch high and tight ponytails in favor of low manipulation styles.
Always use heat protectant when heat styling.
Consult a doctor if you are unsure of the cause of the shedding.

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Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Fortifying Shampoo for Weakened Hair

A fortifying gel shampoo for weakened hair.

One size only for Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Fortifying Shampoo for Weakened Hair

8.5 fl oz

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Genesis Bain Nutri-Fortifant Strengthening Shampoo

A fortifying shampoo for normal to dry hair that is prone to falling due to breakage from brushing.

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8.5 fl oz

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Genesis Fondant Renforcateur Fortifying Conditioner for Weakened Hair

A fortifying, lightweight conditioner for weakened hair.

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6.8 fl oz

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Genesis Defense Thermique Fortifying Blow-Dry Fluid for Weakened Hair

A fortifying blow-dry primer for weakened hair.

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5.1 fl oz

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Elixir Ultime L'Huile Légère Bi-Phase Oil Spray

A hair oil spray that expands hair thickness and volume without weighing it down.

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3.4 fl oz

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Genesis Serum Fortifiant Fortifying Serum for Weakened Hair

A daily fortifying serum protectant for weakened hair.

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3 fl oz

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