Hair is often called the crowning glory , and for good reason. Healthy, shiny hair adds beauty and confidence to both women and men. While losing a few strands daily is a normal part of the hair growth cycle, excessive hair fall can be worrying. When the rate of hair fall becomes higher than the rate of new growth, it’s a sign to take your hair health seriously. Image credit: pexels.com Understanding the Normal Hair Growth Cycle Before understanding hair fall, it helps to know how hair grows naturally. Each hair strand goes through three phases: 1. Anagen (Growth Phase) This is the active growing phase that lasts for 3–10 years. Nearly 90% of your hair is in this stage. 2. Catagen (Transition Phase) A short 2–3 week phase where hair growth stops, but the strand does not fall out. 3. Telogen (Resting Phase) This is the resting period. After this, the hair falls out naturally, and new hair starts growing from the same follicle. When this natural cycle gets disturbed, hair fall increases....