Hair thinning is rarely sudden.

It’s usually the result of small, daily stressors that gradually shift follicles out of the growth phase.

5 Habits That Can Quietly Worsen Hair Thinning:

1: Under Eating or Low Protein Intake

Hair is not a priority for the body. When calories or protein are too low, resources are redirected to essential functions, often at the expense of hair growth!

Common causes:

• Dieting
• Skipped meals
• Long fasting windows

What helps:

• Protein with each meal (20–30g)
• Regular, consistent eating

2: Blood Sugar Instability

Frequent spikes and crashes can increase cortisol and androgen activity — both of which can disrupt the hair cycle.

Common signs:

• Energy crashes
• Sugar cravings
• Afternoon fatigue

What helps:

• Balanced meals with protein and fat
• An Apple Cider Vingar shot diluted in water, 30 mins before or with meals to reduce blood sugar spikes
• Taking short walks after meals to minimise blood sugar spikes
• Enjoying sweet treats only after substantial protein consumption
• Low-sugar foods
• High-protein foods

Note:

• Long-term metabolic health may influence inflammation and hormonal health which can impact the hair growth cycle. Regular, balanced meals can help support overall nutrition and energy.

3: Chronic Stress & Poor Sleep

Ongoing stress is one of the most common triggers for shedding. Elevated cortisol can push follicles into the resting phase while also depleting key minerals needed for growth.

What helps:

• Consistent sleep
• Scalp massage
• Gentle daily movement and sunshine
• Evening wind-down routines
• Glycine from bone broth
• Limited caffeine intake as it spikes cortisol

4: Vitamin and Mineral Absorption Issues

Poor gut health or high oxalate intake can interfere with the absorption of minerals essential for hair strength — like Vit D, Vit K, iodine, iron, zinc, magnesium, and copper.

What helps:

• Mineral-supportive, low-oxalate diet
• Fermented foods to support absorption (e.g. sauerkraut, kefir, yogurt)
• Daily gentle sunlight exposure
• Limited caffeine intake as it inhibits mineral absorption

5: Mechanical Stress

Daily tension and rough handling can gradually weaken both the follicle and the hair shaft.

Common causes:

• Tight styles
• Extensions
• Aggressive brushing
• Rough towel drying

What helps:

• Loose styles
• Gentle handling
• Boar bristle brush or wide toothed comb
• Micro-fibre towels
• Silk pillowcases

For many people, changes in their hair growth cycles can be linked to: low protein intake, iron depletion, blood sugar instability, chronic stress, vitamin and mineral imbalance or daily high tension handling.

The Everbloom Elixir was created as a targeted topical solution — designed to support the follicle while these internal and external foundations are restored.