Hey, it’s Jen—and welcome back to Take Your Gummies.
Okay… today we’re talking about something that freaks a lot of us out, especially when the seasons shift: hair shedding. The dramatic kind. The kind that makes you stare at the shower drain like you’re in a horror movie. The kind that makes your brush look like it’s been harvesting hair for winter. The kind that makes you pick up a random strand off your shirt every ten minutes like you’re shedding a full winter coat.
If you’ve lately stepped out of the shower, glanced at the drain, and whispered, “Is this… alarming?”
If your hairbrush has been bullying you.
If you’re suddenly shedding like a golden retriever in spring…
Take a breath.
Seasonal shedding is real.
And it’s way more common than Instagram makes it seem.
Let’s talk about what’s actually happening so your nervous system can relax.
Your hair grows in cycles.
There’s a growth phase, a rest phase, and a shedding phase.
Most of your strands are growing at any given time, and a small percentage are shedding—your body’s version of housekeeping.
But seasonal changes—heat, cold, humidity shifts, allergies, stress, sleep changes, travel, hormones, even changes in sunlight—can push more strands into the shedding stage all at once. So instead of losing a few strands a day, you lose a handful. Or a clump. Or what feels like a small wig.
It’s uncomfortable. It’s stressful. It’s unsettling.
But it’s normal.
Your body is adjusting. Your scalp is recalibrating.
Your hair isn’t abandoning you—it’s responding to change.
So let’s talk about what actually helps.
Start with nutrients.
Your hair is made of protein.
Your follicles need support, minerals, hydration, and consistency to stay in their strongest, happiest era. This is where collagen and biotin come in as the quiet heroes.
Collagen gives your hair structure. It supports the hair shaft, strengthens the strands, and helps keep everything sturdy and resilient.
Biotin supports growth, thickness, and strength from the root.
Solvoi’s Collagen Gummies combine both in one wild-strawberry moment that somehow feels like a full hair-care routine even though you’re literally just chewing something that tastes like candy. Two gummies a day feels like the easiest “I’m supporting my hair” ritual on earth.
I take mine daily—not just for my skin, but for my hair. And I swear it helps with that weird seasonal “why does my ponytail feel thinner?” anxiety. It helps the bounce-back feel faster, smoother, less dramatic.
Next—de-stress your scalp.
Not in a spa-day, 90-minute ritual kind of way.
In a “tiny moment of care” kind of way.
Gentle brushing that stimulates circulation.
Soft scalp scrubs that refresh buildup.
Massages in the shower with your fingertips.
Warm oil treatments if you’re feeling cozy.
Nothing fancy—just helping your scalp breathe, relax, and do its job.
Then—avoid the high-heat drama.
Your hair is already going through it.
Give it breaks from straighteners, curling irons, tight ponytails, and anything that pulls or strains. This is the season for heatless curls, loose buns, air drying when possible, and not fighting your texture like it’s your enemy.
Also—look at your stress.
And I know.
Everyone is stressed.
But stress genuinely affects shedding cycles. Your hair is part of your nervous system. When your body feels overwhelmed, the follicles can hit pause. So small nervous-system resets matter more than people think.
It's totally normal for hair shedding to feel like a big deal. It's super personal and right there for everyone to see, which can make you question your health, your routine, your beauty, and even your age. Seriously, that feeling is completely understandable.
But here's the thing you need to remember: shedding is just a temporary phase. Your hair is actually built to bounce back, and your body knows how to regrow it. You haven't messed up; you're just going through a natural cycle that has a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Give your hair the support it's asking for. Get those key nutrients in, be patient, and stick to a calm, no-stress routine. Taking your gummies consistently is crucial! Most importantly, be kind to yourself through this.
A period of recovery and fullness is on its way. You're going to start noticing your hair feeling thicker and your ponytail feeling way more substantial. Eventually, you'll see way less hair swirling down the drain. This comeback happens quietly and steadily.
Keep taking your gummies every single day. Make scalp care a priority. And try to ditch the stress and pressure around this whole thing.
See you next Monday.
