Why is Your Curly Hair Falling Out?

Losing hair can be very unnerving and made worse by the fact that you don't know why. As I don't have all of the pieces to the puzzle, it's difficult for me to advise you. For instance, from your description, I can't discern if the curly hair such as Peruvian curly virgin hair bundles on the floor is shed or broken. When you get a moment, inspect the hairs that you see around the sink. Are they mostly full-length strands with bulbs on the end? If so, they are hairs that have shed, which is perfectly normal. Or, are they strands of varying lengths with jagged or torn ends? This is very important, as it will inform you (and me) on what your next step should be.

In order to get to the bottom of this, I need you to play hair detective and objectively review your current routine and habits. Here are a few questions I recommend you ask yourself:

These are a lot of questions, I know, but the answers will help us help you. Finally, as I always recommend, if the fallen hair is really causing you anxiety, make an appointment with your dermatologist or general practitioner pronto!

In the meantime, here's what I want you to do:

1. Assess your protective style of choice to make sure it's not stressing your edges or any one part of your hair. Also be sure that you don't leave it in too long and that you continue to moisturize your Brazilian virgin hair bundles with closure even while it's protected. I agree with low manipulation, but everyone's hair doesn't thrive in protective styles.

2. Speaking of low manipulation, you may also want to take a break from the nightly braiding. I'd try to experiment with a different, less stressful nighttime routine that doesn't involve finger detangling or too much fuss. Try a bonnet, satin pillow case, pineapple or multi-pineapple.

3. Take a look at your products. How long have you been using them? What are the active ingredients in your staples?

Samantha, feel free to leave your responses below in the comments section and I'll pop in and help you figure this thing out!