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Hair fall in your 20s: Stress, hormones, or lifestyle?
short by / on Thursday, 9 April, 2026
In your 20s, hair fall is often driven by factors like stress, poor nutrition, and sleep disruption. Chronic stress increases cortisol levels, which can push hair follicles into the shedding phase (telogen), leading to noticeable hair loss. Common triggers include stress, crash dieting, poor sleep, and excessive styling.