Pattern library
Hair
Hair changes are slow, which makes them hard to notice and easy to worry about. Shedding and thinning often connect to hormones, nutrition, stress and what was happening a few months ago.
Tracking hair over time helps you tell a temporary shed from a longer-term pattern.
What this area covers
Hair shedding and thinning, scalp health, and how hair changes connect to perimenopause, nutrition and stress.
Patterns women track
Related signals
SheddingThinningDry scalpBreakage
Common triggers
Hormonal changeIron / vitamin D / B12StressCrash dietingIllness
What this often looks like
- A sudden increase in shedding two to three months after stress or illness
- Gradual thinning at the parting or crown
- Hair changes alongside perimenopause symptoms
When to seek support
Ask a GP for blood tests before starting supplements, especially if shedding is sudden, patchy, or paired with other symptoms.
How Kaya helps you track it
Kaya helps you log shedding and the events around it, so you can see whether your hair is following a stress-driven or hormonal pattern.
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