Lost a lot of hair after extensions – causes & tips

Anyone who wears hair extensions knows the shock: After removing them, an incredible amount of hair suddenly seems to fall out. But in most cases, this is n't hair loss , but a natural phenomenon.

Why does so much hair fall out after extensions?

Hair sheds 50–100 hairs daily while brushing, walking, or sleeping. These hairs usually fall out unnoticed—just like when you see a large clump of hair in your brush.

With extensions, the following happens:

• The hair cannot fall out as usual , but remains stuck at the connection point.

• When removed, these collected hairs come off all at once.

• Anyone who has worn a lot of hair for weeks will quickly lose track of how much hair they have. At first, their own hair appears thinner because of the high contrast between the extensions and their own hair.

• After a few days without extensions, you get used to your own hair again and notice: Your hair isn't that thin after all – the difference just seemed bigger at first than it really is.

When should you take a closer look?

Sometimes excessive hair loss can be an indication:

1. Strands that are too tangled due to lack of care.

2. Extensions that are inserted incorrectly or worn for too long and put strain on your own hair.

3. Improper removal of extensions , which can have a greater impact on hair volume.

4. Poor quality extensions that can weaken the hair structure.

Many hairs after removal are usually normal

The seemingly significant hair loss after extensions is normal in most cases. The hair that has been "gathered" over weeks falls out all at once. High-quality extensions protect your natural hair, leaving it healthy and strong—ready for your next look.