During which hair growth phase do hair strands typically fall out?

Hair strands typically fall out during the telogen phase. This phase is the final stage of the hair growth cycle, during which hair follicles are in a resting state. At this point, the hair is no longer connected to the follicle, making it more likely to shed.

The telogen phase usually lasts for several weeks, and it is normal for a certain number of hairs to be in this phase at any given time. Factors such as health, stress, and hair treatments can influence the number of hairs in the telogen phase, but shedding during this period is a natural part of the hair growth cycle.

In contrast, the growth phase, also known as the anagen phase, is when hair is actively growing and attached to the follicle, while the transition phase, or catagen phase, is a short period when hair stops growing and detaches from the follicle but does not yet fall out. Understanding these phases is critical for hairstylists when discussing hair health and hair loss with clients.