Hair might technically be dead, but it’s rife with emotion. Bad hair days are real – scientists have confirmed our moods are linked to the state of our strands – and if you’ve ever had a horrid haircut, you’ll recall the heartache that ensued. But none of that compares to seeing clumps of hair in the shower drain. “Thinning hair is not just physical – it takes its toll on how my clients feel about themselves,”
says leading stylist Ali Holmes. “It’s a sensitive and at-times embarrassing condition.” Thankfully, it’s not necessarily permanent. Working out why your locks are languishing is the