Don't panic if you find long strands of hair on the floor or stuck to your brush. You might be surprised to know that a certain amount of hair loss is common and at times, a larger amount of hair loss is also normal. But if you see that suddenly, your hair loss has increased considerably and this continues for some weeks, then it is time to put a stop to it right away. No one wants to be bald and if want to make sure your crowning glory remains, well, glorious, then you have to stop the sudden bouts of excessive hair loss. Check New Changes A new shampoo, a new hair colour, maybe a new type of hair oil could all be culprits. If you have made some changes in recent weeks, then stop those right away. They might not be suitable to your hair which could result in excessive hair loss. What about Your Diet? Have you suddenly started eating out a lot or perhaps you are trying out a new diet fad? Got yourself a new cook or are you are using a new kind of cooking oil? Such changes could have detrimental effects on your scalp and hair. Switch back to your old diet and watch your hair loss reduce. Anaemia is a common problem in some women, so ensure that your haemoglobin levels are normal. Sometimes, these levels drop suddenly and this results in extreme hair loss. If you have not made any changes in your lifestyle or diet or beauty products, then get a check-up done on your haemoglobin levels. Lifestyle Affects Hair Loss Sudden tension, stress or sleepless nights can also lead to hair loss. If you are going through a troublesome phase in your life then your hair will take the brunt of it. Wait for the sun to rise again on your emotional landscape or just adopt a sunnier attitude in order to maintain your bountiful hair growth. Natural Causes Yes, hair loss increases with age but this is usually a gradual process. Even so, sometimes at the onset of menopause you just might see a spike in hair loss. Some women also notice that hair loss increases during their monthly periods or when they fall ill. At such times, take good care of your hair and adopt a regular routine of oiling, massaging, shampooing and conditioning it.