Hair Breakage VS Shedding. How to Tell the Difference
If you’ve recently started noticing more hair on your brush, pillow, or shower floor, first of all, remember: this happens to a lot of women. In Dubai, heat, sun, air conditioning, and frequent styling can make hair behave very differently than it did back home. The key is understanding what’s actually happening: is it breakage, or is it shedding? Breakage and shedding may look similar, but they are two completely different things… It’s why we decided to explain both in this article.
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What Shedding Really Is
Shedding is the normal process of hair falling out from the root. Every strand has its own life cycle, and once it ends, the hair naturally falls out, and a new one starts growing.
Most people lose around 50–100 hairs a day, sometimes more.
Shedding is usually normal if:
- the hairs are full-length;
- you see a small white bulb at the end;
- your hair still looks thick overall;
- it comes and goes.
Many women in Dubai notice increased shedding after moving here. Climate changes, different water, travel stress, and lifestyle shifts can be the reasons.
What Breakage Is
Breakage happens when the strand snaps somewhere in the middle, not from the root. This is what makes hair look thinner and uneven, especially at the ends.
Signs of breakage include:
