How do you know what's happening to your hair?
More hair in the shower. A ponytail that feels less full. A parting that seems to be getting wider. All of these can be signs of hair loss, but they don't all tell the same story.
Because not all hair loss is the same. Some appears suddenly and is easy to notice; other changes happen gradually, almost without us realizing it. Behind these differences lies the hair's life cycle and the way it evolves over time.
Understanding whether we're dealing with reactive shedding or progressive shedding can help us better interpret what we're seeing and adapt scalp care to each moment.
Reactive shedding: when many hairs change phase at once
What is reactive shedding?
Reactive shedding tends to stand out because it appears within a relatively short period of time.
Each hair follows its own cycle. While some are growing, others are in more advanced stages and preparing to be shed. In reactive shedding, more hairs than usual can reach the final phase of their cycle around the same time.
This final stage is known as the telogen phase: the hair completes its cycle and prepares to fall out.
And here's the important part: shedding is only part of the story. The scalp remains the starting point for the hair that comes next. That's why, when we notice an increase in shedding, it becomes especially important to care for the scalp and maintain the right environment for hair from the root.
How does reactive shedding usually show up?
The clearest clue is a change compared to our usual shedding.
Suddenly we find much more hair while washing, on the brush, on the pillow, or simply when running our hands through our hair.
It also tends to show up diffusely: we don't necessarily see a single area with lower density, but rather a more generalized increase in shedding.
In short: if you used to barely think about how much hair you lost and now start seeing it everywhere, that change can be one of the clearest signs of reactive shedding.
Progressive shedding: when the change happens gradually
What is progressive shedding?
Here, the signs can be much quieter.
You may not find large amounts of hair in the shower. Yet one day you notice that:
01 your ponytail has less body
02 your hair looks finer
03 the scalp is becoming more visible in certain areas
The big difference lies in the timeline: instead of a sudden change, the loss of density becomes visible gradually over time.
It's not just how much hair falls, but how it grows back
This is one of the most important differences; a process known as follicular miniaturization can be observed, in which some follicles may produce progressively finer and shorter hairs over successive cycles.
The visible consequence?
01 Less body
02 Less volume
03 Hair that may appear increasingly less dense
That's why, when we talk about progressive shedding, the amount of hair that falls doesn't always tell the whole story. It's also important to observe how the appearance of our hair is changing over time.
Does reactive shedding need the same care as progressive shedding?
When we notice reactive shedding
If you suddenly notice much more hair in the shower or on the brush, it's time to focus on the scalp and on the hair from the root.
Extreme Caviar Revitalizing ExosomicShot Scalp Concentrate has been developed for the cosmetic care of hair and scalp during moments of reactive and seasonal shedding. Its formula helps reduce hair loss, improve density, and strengthen hair anchoring, while helping maintain scalp hydration and balance.
And here, science turns into visible results: after 3 months of use, hair loss was reduced by up to 66.7%*.
Because when you start finding more hair than usual on the brush, it's not just about the hair you see falling today, but about how you care for tomorrow's hair.
When we notice progressive shedding
When what you notice is that your hair has been losing body, density, or strength over time, the goal changes: caring for hair while also thinking about its density and longevity.
Black Baccara GrowShot Scalp Concentrate is an intensive, rejuvenating cosmetic treatment designed to promote visibly denser hair, strengthen hair anchoring, and help preserve its longevity.
Its formula contains 19 active ingredients, 37% of them biotechnological. With Black Baccara Rose and fresh rose stem cell extract, it offers advanced care for the scalp and hair from the root.
The goal? More density. More strength. More vitality.
Because when change happens gradually, care needs to take the long view too.
*Maximum reduction observed after 84 days of daily use. Study conducted by an independent laboratory on 21 subjects, under dermatological supervision. Average reduction in hair loss: 42%.
