The 4 Pillars of Situational Hair Loss – And What You Can Do About It

Understanding the 4 main causes of situational hair loss—and how Strut Hair Solutions can help you recover with confidence.

Hair loss is never easy, but when it comes out of nowhere it can feel especially overwhelming. While genetic hair loss tends to happen gradually, situational hair loss is usually triggered by a specific event or period in your life. The good news? It’s often temporary and with the right support, totally manageable.

At Strut Hair Solutions, we help you get to the root of what’s going on. Situational hair loss happens when your body experiences stress, physical or emotional, that disrupts your hair’s natural growth cycle. This causes more hairs than usual to enter the “resting” (telogen) phase, which leads to increased shedding weeks or even months after the initial trigger.

Let’s break down the four most common causes of situational hair loss and how you can take back control.

1. Post-Pregnancy Hair Loss (Postpartum Shedding)

Pregnancy hormones do amazing things including keeping more of your hair in the growth phase. But once those hormone levels drop after delivery, many women experience sudden shedding around 2–4 months postpartum. It can feel like you’re losing it all at once, but this is a normal process called postpartum effluvium.

What to expect:

• Sudden shedding a few months after giving birth 
• Noticeable clumps in the shower or on your brush 
• Typically resolves within 6–12 months 

2. Hair Loss After Illness or Major Health Events

After a serious illness, surgery, or health scare, your body needs time and energy to heal. During this time, it may pause “non-essential” functions like hair growth. This kind of temporary loss is called telogen effluvium, and it can happen after things like:

• High fevers or infections 
• Thyroid disorders or autoimmune issues 
• Surgery or hospitalizations 
• Chemotherapy or cancer treatments 

What to expect:

• Thinning or shedding 2–3 months after the event 
• Hair may come out evenly across your scalp 
• Regrowth often starts once your body recovers 

3. Hormonal Hair Changes During Perimenopause & Menopause

As estrogen levels decline, many women notice changes in their hair texture, thickness, and growth rate. These hormonal shifts can make hair feel finer, flatter, and more prone to shedding…especially around the crown.

What to expect:

• Gradual thinning and reduced volume 
• Slower hair growth 
• Often worsened by stress or nutritional changes 

4. Stress-Triggered Hair Loss (Grief, Divorce, Job Loss, etc.)

Stress doesn’t just live in your mind – it shows up physically too. Emotional events like the death of a loved one, breakups, or losing a job can send your hair into shock, leading to shedding a few months later.

Common triggers:

• Grief and loss 
• Relationship changes or divorce 
• Financial hardship or job instability 
• Physical or emotional trauma 

What to expect:

• Thinning or fallout 2–3 months after the event 
• Shedding tends to be diffuse (all over the scalp) 
• Often resolves as stress levels come down 

Real Solutions That Help You Heal & Regrow

If any of these situations sound familiar, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out alone either. At Strut Hair Solutions, we specialize in helping women regain confidence during every stage of hair loss.

From lightweight, natural-looking toppers and semi-custom wigs to soothing, non-invasive scalp treatments, we’ll work with you to find a solution that fits your lifestyle.

Don’t forget to nourish from the inside out. Our Unveil Haircare line is clean, science-backed, and designed to support scalp health and stimulate growth. Whether you’re recovering from postpartum, illness, menopause, or stress we’re here to help.

Because no matter what you’re facing, you deserve to walk in and STRUT out feeling like yourself again!