You’d think spring would be the point where everything improves. Lighter evenings, better weather (well, in theory), and a sense that things are generally moving in the right direction. And yet, your hair’s shedding more than usual, your skin feels dry and looks a bit flat, and nothing quite feels as fresh as it should. It’s a common frustration. And it’s not really about spring at all. What you’re seeing now is the delayed effect of winter, combined with your body adjusting to a new set of conditions. Think of it as a kind of winter hangover—one that often shows up as hair shedding in spring, along with dry, dull-looking skin.
Here’s what’s actually going on—and what you can do to get things back on track.
Why the Change in Seasons Affects Your Hair and Skin
Our bodies are pretty remarkable, but they don’t always react instantly to outside changes and can take time to adjust. After months of cold air, indoor heating and low humidity, both are often left dehydrated and depleted, and the signs are not always obvious. Then spring arrives, temperatures rise and humidity leaps. Your body has to adjust while it's still dealing with the impact of winter.
That lag is what causes so many hair and skin issues this time of the year.
Hair Shedding in Spring: What’s Actually Happening
Hair shedding in spring is a scientifically recognised phenomenon, so if you’re noticing some increased hair fall, it’s not unusual. There are two factors in play: the environment and the hair cycle.
Hair grows in three stages—Anagen (growth), Catagen (transition) and Telogen (resting). The growth phase can last 2 to 7 years, with around 85–90% of hair in this stage at any one time. This is followed by a short transition phase lasting a few days, before hair enters Telogen, where it rests for around 3 to 4 months before being shed.
Here’s where the seasonal link comes in. Changes in light, temperature and environment, particularly during winter, can influence how many hairs move into that resting phase at the same time. Because Telogen lasts several months, the shedding doesn’t happen immediately. Instead, it tends to show up later, which is why many people notice increased shedding in spring.
That’s why what you’re seeing now often reflects what your hair experienced during winter, rather than what’s happening today. If you’re thinking this sounds familiar in autumn too, you’re right. The same process happens again as we move from summer into autumn.
What’s A Normal Amount Of Shedding?
Losing around 50–150 hairs per day is considered normal, even if it feels more noticeable at certain times of year. Winter can leave hair drier and more fragile, which can make hair shedding in spring feel more significant. It’s not a warning sign. It’s a normal cycle, just more visible.
What Winter Does to Your Hair
Winter conditions gradually wear hair down. There’s very little moisture in cold air, and central heating systems also leech hydration away from the hair and scalp. Over time, damage accumulates – our strands become weaker, less flexible, and more prone to breakage. By early spring, hair isn’t at its strongest. It’s no surprise; after all, it’s coming out of a period of stress.
Supporting it at this stage is less about quick fixes and more about consistency. Keeping the scalp in good condition and ensuring your hair has access to the nutrients it needs can make a noticeable difference as it returns to a healthier growth phase.
This is where a combination of internal support and targeted topical care can give your hair and scalp what they need to recover.
What Winter Does to Your Skin
Your skin goes through a similar process, although it tends to be less obvious at first. Cold weather and central heating weaken the skin barrier, the layer responsible for retaining precious moisture. As that barrier becomes compromised, skin struggles to hold hydration, leading to dryness, dullness and sensitivity. By the time spring arrives, hydration levels are often still low beneath the surface.
As temperatures rise, oil production can increase again. But when underlying hydration hasn’t recovered, this can create an imbalance—skin may feel dry in places, while appearing slightly oily in others.
How to Repair Hair After Winter
Spring is the time to focus on restoring condition with the right products. Hydration is key, using products that help replenish moisture without weighing the hair down. At the same time, supporting hair from within helps ensure that new growth is stronger and more resilient.
If you’re looking to support your hair properly through this phase, a combination of internal and external care tends to work best. For example:
- Hair Gain Hair Capsules & Hair Gummies – Support hair growth from within with key nutrients and hair vitamins, powered by the amazing AnaGain™ ingredient.
- Hair Gain Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner – Replenish moisture while keeping hair light, soft and manageable.
- Hair Gain Hair Mask – Provides deeper conditioning to help repair dryness and improve elasticity.
- Hair Gain Scalp Foam – Helps maintain a healthy scalp environment. Used with our Hair Mask, it reduces hair breakage and fall by up to 60% from the first use*
- Peptide Puff™ Dry Shampoo – Refreshes hair between washes while supporting volume and overall hair condition.
Used consistently, a Hair Gain routine will support improving how your hair looks and behaves, rather than just masking the effects of the changing seasons.
How to Restore Your Skin’s Balance
For your skin, recovery requires hydration to be rebuilt while the barrier gets ongoing support. As conditions become milder, lighter formulations often work more effectively, helping draw moisture into the skin without sitting heavily on the surface. Gentle exfoliation can also help remove winter build-up, allowing skin to regain tone and clarity.
A more balanced approach, as opposed to a complete routine overhaul, can deliver better results.
When Should You Be Concerned?
Remember, some hair shedding in spring is completely normal and should be expected. But if shedding becomes prolonged, noticeably heavier than usual, or accompanied by visible thinning, and your regimen isn't improving matters, it’s worth seeking professional advice. And of course, the same applies to your skin.
Hair Shedding In Spring: Final Thoughts
Spring doesn’t reset your hair and skin—it reveals where they are. What you’re seeing now, including hair shedding in spring, can be part of a natural transition. With consistent care, using the best hair and skin support products, both will return to their best condition.
Read More
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Scalp Analysis: How To Improve Scalp Health & Hair Growth
The Hair Care Trends Shaping Healthy Hair In 2026
*Independently tested May 2023, results achieved when tested as a regime with the Hair Gain Hair Mask
