Fall Hair & Scalp Guide: Tips for Seasonal Shedding and Healthy Hair

Ah, September. The kids are back in school, the air is crisp, and your hair… might be shedding more than usual. If you’ve noticed a few extra strands on your pillow or in the shower drain lately, breathe easy, this is totally normal!

Why Seasonal Shedding Happens

Just like other mammals, many people experience annual or semi-annual shedding. Late summer and early fall are common times for this to happen. Changes in weather, increased allergies, and your body adjusting to new seasonal rhythms can all contribute to a few extra strands.

For most people, this type of shedding lasts no more than two weeks. If it lingers longer than that, it’s a good idea to check in so we can pinpoint the cause and make sure everything is on track.

Back-to-School Hair & Scalp Care Tips

Life gets busy this time of year, especially for students and parents juggling schedules. Keep your hair and scalp healthy with these simple habits:

• Shampoo twice, working in small sections to ensure every part of your scalp is clean.

• Rinse thoroughly, at least twice as long as you think you need to.

• Dry your roots completely—never go to bed with wet hair.

• Use heat protectant when styling.

Fall Foods & Hydration for Healthy Hair

Autumn brings a bounty of seasonal foods that support your hair and scalp from the inside out:

• Pumpkin seeds: packed with protein, zinc, iron, and omega-3s

• Sweet potatoes: rich in biotin to support hair growth

• Dark chocolate: copper gluconate helps support skin health and slows aging

• Honey: natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties for a healthy scalp

• Squash: full of vitamin C and vitamin A to nourish hair and scalp

And don’t forget hydration! Just because the weather is cooler doesn’t mean your body doesn’t need water. Proper hydration supports scalp health, hair growth, and gut health. A good baseline? Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water daily.

Nutrient Spotlight: Biotin (Vitamin B7/H)

Did you know 95% of your hair is made of keratin? Biotin is essential for making keratin, which improves hair growth, manageability, and overall quality. For hair concerns, I usually recommend 300–500 mcg daily.

Some of the best food sources include: eggs (with yolks!), spinach, almonds, oats, milk, and sweet potatoes. Incorporating these biotin-rich foods into your daily meals is an easy way to support healthy hair from the inside out. Biotin deficiency can cause hair loss, and long-term shortages may even contribute to scalp inflammation.

Hidden Stressors: Frequency Interference

Modern life surrounds us with man-made frequencies: EMFs and ELFs from phones, computers, Wi-Fi, appliances, even power lines. Our bodies are designed to work with natural earth rhythms, but these signals can throw off cellular balance. The result? Extra shedding, scalp inflammation, and slower hair growth. Think of it as another subtle stressor during seasonal changes.

Remember This:

Seasonal shedding is a normal, natural process, but small adjustments in care, nutrition, and awareness of hidden stressors can make a big difference. Embrace the seasonal shift, support your hair from the inside and out, and remember: this too shall pass.