If you’re finding more hair than usual on your brush, pillow, or shower floor, you’re not alone. Hair loss is one of the most common concerns we hear at Sage HeadSpa—but did you know there’s a big difference between hair shedding and hair breakage?
Understanding which one you’re experiencing is the first step in creating a scalp and hair wellness plan that actually works. Let’s break it down.
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🧠 What’s the Difference Between Shedding and Breakage?
Hair shedding is part of the natural hair growth cycle. We typically shed 50 to 100 strands a day as older hairs fall out to make room for new growth. You’ll often notice these hairs have a tiny white bulb at the root.
Hair breakage, on the other hand, happens when hair becomes weak and snaps somewhere along the shaft—often due to damage or lack of proper care. These pieces are shorter, lack a bulb, and can leave your hair looking frizzy, uneven, or thin over time.
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🔍 How to Identify What You’re Experiencing
If the hair you’re seeing has a white bulb at the end and falls out in full strands, you’re most likely dealing with shedding. It usually shows up in your hairbrush, on your pillow, or in the shower and can be triggered by stress, postpartum changes, hormone fluctuations, or seasonal shifts.
If the hair looks short, snapped, and uneven with no bulb at the end, that’s breakage. You’ll usually notice this mid-shaft or at the ends of your hair, and it’s commonly caused by heat styling, chemical treatments, tight hairstyles, or dryness—especially when your scalp health is compromised.
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🌿 Why Scalp Health Plays a Huge Role
At Sage HeadSpa, we believe your scalp is the root of everything—literally. A congested, inflamed, or neglected scalp leads to unhealthy follicles, which can increase both shedding and breakage.
When your scalp is clean, nourished, and well-circulated, your hair has the environment it needs to grow stronger and longer.
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💆♀️ How Our Treatments Help
We’re not just here to relax you—we’re here to restore your scalp’s health and boost your hair’s resilience. Our HeadSpa treatments are designed to support both prevention and recovery by:
✅ Gently exfoliating to remove buildup and dead skin ✅ Using scalp-safe lymphatic massage to stimulate blood flow ✅ Nourishing with professional-grade products that target your needs ✅ Offering hair-loss specific treatments like JetPeel or PDRN scalp therapy
Whether you’re dealing with hormonal shedding, postpartum loss, or years of heat damage, our experts customize every session based on what your scalp actually needs.
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✨ Real Results. Real Relaxation.
Healthy hair starts at the scalp. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing, let Sage HeadSpa guide you.
Book your personalized HeadSpa session today and discover the difference a healthy scalp can make—for your confidence and your crown.
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