Depression and hair loss are closely linked. When your mind and body are under stress, both can show signs, inside and out. Many people with hair loss also report feelings of depression, emotional distress, or anxiety. This connection isn’t just emotional, it’s physical too.
In 2021, the National Institute of Mental Health reported that over 21 million adults in the U.S. experienced at least one major depressive episode. Along with sadness, depression symptoms can include fatigue, loss of interest, and even hair changes.
When the body faces chronic stress or anxiety and depression, stress hormones can disrupt the hair growth cycle. This can lead to several types of hair loss, including telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and diffuse hair loss. Each type affects the hair follicles differently, but all can impact how you feel about yourself.
Available Treatment Options
Hair loss can be overwhelming, but there are proven treatment options that address both the cause of hair loss and its psychological effects. At HairClub, our hair health experts create personalized plans for every client, no matter the specific cause of hair loss.
Prevention & Regrowth Program
This program is designed for those in the early stages of hair thinning or stress-related hair loss.
- How it works: The program combines FDA-approved laser therapy1, Minoxidil2, and scalp treatments that stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth.
- Benefits: Helps regrow a full head of hair, supports healthy hair, and improves scalp condition.
- Ideal for: Clients noticing visible hair loss or increased hair shedding caused by stress hormones, depression, or high stress.
Xtrands+® Non-Surgical Hair Replacement
For advanced progressive hair loss or when regrowth isn’t possible, HairClub’s Xtrands+ hair system offers an instant transformation.
- How it works: Custom-made hair is integrated into your existing hair for natural movement and coverage.
- Benefits: Restores confidence quickly and helps reduce the psychological effects often associated with hair loss.
- Ideal for: Men with androgenetic alopecia, women with female pattern hair loss, or anyone who wants thicker, natural-looking hair fast.
Why Treat Hair Loss Early
The burden of hair loss goes beyond appearance. The loss can cause deep psychological symptoms, affecting mood, confidence, and overall well-being. Left untreated, hair loss may worsen due to stress or depression, or due to appearance changes. The loss of quality of life can be significant.
Taking early action can help slow it, restore confidence, and reduce feelings of loss or emotional distress. Early treatments often yield better results and prevent further progressive hair loss.
When to Consider Alternatives
If you’ve already lost hair due to age-related hair loss or have androgenetic alopecia, surgical options may help.
For some clients, treating depression with a mental health professional is equally important. Addressing mental health and hair loss together can improve both emotional and physical recovery.
“Hair loss isn’t something to just brush off and tell individuals that they shouldn’t worry about it, that it’s just genetics and bad luck – hair loss and the mental health toll it can take on some individuals needs to be recognized, openly discussed, and talked about with real interest and validation,” said Dr. Phipps, a medical advisor to HairClub3. “Everyone, including health care providers, need to be cognizant of and take seriously the issue of depression and hair loss.”
Why Choose HairClub
HairClub has helped hair loss clients for nearly 50 years. Our centers combine science, compassion, and technology to help clients look and feel like themselves again.
- TrichoView® Analysis4: Advanced scalp imaging to identify the cause of hair loss.
- Personalized Plans: Created for every stage, from stress-related hair loss to androgenetic alopecia.
- Supportive Community: HairClub is more than a solution; it’s a support group for people experiencing hair and confidence changes.
- Proven Results: From diffuse hair loss to alopecia areata, we’ve helped thousands restore their hair health and confidence.
When you join HairClub, you’re not just treating your hair; you’re joining a team that understands the psychological impact of alopecia and supports you every step of the way.
FAQs
1. Can depression cause hair loss?
Yes. Depression and anxiety can lead to hair loss due to stress hormones that affect the hair growth cycle. This is called stress-induced hair loss, and it’s common among those who experience depression.
2. What types of hair loss are linked to depression?
Telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and trichotillomania are often associated with hair loss triggered by anxiety or depression. Each type of hair loss affects hair follicles differently.
3. Can hair loss make depression worse?
Yes. The psychological effects of hair loss can contribute to depression. Many people with hair loss report lower self-esteem and a reduced quality of life.
4. What’s the best way to treat hair loss linked to stress or depression?
Start with a free consultation. HairClub’s hair health experts can identify what’s causing your hair loss and recommend safe, effective solutions to restore hair growth and confidence.
5. When should I see a mental health professional?
If you’re experiencing hair loss alongside feelings of depression or other mental health conditions, it’s important to seek both emotional and physical care. A mental health professional can help address the psychological effects while your HairClub team offers solutions for your hair loss.
Take Action Today
Don’t wait to get help. Hair loss often worsens over time, and early treatment delivers the best results.
Join the thousands who’ve trusted HairClub for support, confidence, and a path forward.
Book your complimentary consultation today at one of our 100+ centers across North America. Find out which solution fits your goals best.
Because hair is an important part of how you feel, and you deserve to feel good, inside and out.
- HairClub Laser Caps are indicated to promote hair growth in males with Androgenetic alopecia who have Norwood-Hamilton Classifications of Ila – V, and in females with Androgenetic alopecia who have Ludwig (Savin) Classifications I – II or frontal patterns of hair loss and who both have Fitzpatrick Skin Types I – IV. These devices are also cleared by Health Canada.
- Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical ingredient clinically proven to regrow hair and slow further loss. In a third-party observational study, more than 63% of male participants found Minoxidil to be effective or highly effective in hair regrowth.
- Dr. Angela Phipps is a physician of Bosley Medical Group, P.C. and she is not a HairClub or Bosley, Inc. employee.
- TrichoView® is a registered trademark with the USPTO used with permission.
