Telogen Effluvium (Stress/Illness Shedding)—

A Calm, Consistent Home Routine That Supports Recovery

Meta description: Sudden shedding after stress or illness is common. Learn how My Hair Centers products support the scalp and reduce breakage during recovery.
Keywords: stress hair loss, telogen effluvium, sudden shedding

Understanding Telogen Effluvium

TE is a shedding shift—more hairs enter the resting phase and release. Home care focuses on scalp comfort, cleanliness, and minimizing breakage while the cycle normalizes.

Product Plan (by product)

Gentle Cleanse Shampoo

• Benefit: keeps scalp balanced during increased shedding without stripping.
• Use: 2–3x/week; cleanse gently; avoid aggressive scrubbing.

Moisture Balance Conditioner

• Benefit: reduces tangles and snapping—key when shedding is heavy.
• Use: every wash; detangle slowly in sections.

Velvet Mask

• Benefit: supports elasticity; reduces “extra loss” from breakage.
• Use: weekly; focus mid-shaft to ends.

Renew Tonic

• Benefit: supports hydration and comfort, especially if scalp feels dry/tight.
• Use: daily; ideal on non-wash days.

Secure Soothe Serum

• Benefit: if itch/inflammation appears (often from stress), it helps reduce the scratch cycle.
• Use: spot treat as needed.

Scalp Prep Clarifier (optional)

• Benefit: helpful if you use heavy stylers/oils that coat the scalp.
• Use: every other week; discontinue if you feel increased dryness.

Growth + Strength Serum – Intensive Formula

• Benefit: supportive scalp routine during recovery, especially if hair feels thinner.
• Use: 3–5 nights/week; prioritize consistency.

“Recovery Routine” (4–8 weeks)

• Wash 2–3x/week
• Mask weekly
• Tonic daily
• Serum most nights
• Gentle styling + low tension

TE is common, but you still need to rule out iron, thyroid, vitamin D, medication shifts, and rapid weight loss causes. Book an assessment.
Dianne Lanier, Certified Trichologist