• Age: Aging can cause hair to thin. Over time, an increased number of hairs transition into the resting phase of hair growth while remaining hairs become shorter and thinner. This process is called involutional alopecia.

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• Changes in Hormone Levels: Childbirth and menopause are common causes of hair loss due to the large fluctuation in hormone levels surrounding these events.

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• Conditions and Disorders: There are several conditions and disorders that can result in hair loss, including trichotillomania and alopecia areata. 

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• Diseases: Numerous medical conditions can cause hair loss, including thyroid disease and autoimmune diseases such as lupus.

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• Cancer Treatment: Some chemotherapies and radiation therapies can cause your hair to fall out.

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• Prescription Drugs: Certain medications can trigger hair loss, including blood thinners, birth control and medicines for heart problems, blood pressure and depression.

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• Diet and Nutrition: A lack of protein and iron in your diet can contribute to hair loss, as can eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia.

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• Harsh Styling Practices: Frequent use of heat styling tools such as blow dryers, curling irons and straighteners, can damage your hair. Even wearing tight styles like ponytails, braids or buns for extended periods of time can cause hair loss.

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• Chemical Hair Treatments: The chemicals used in coloring, perms and relaxers can damage your hair and cause it to break, leading to an overall appearance of thinning