Hair loss during sleep, let’s face it—seeing hair strands all over your pillow, shower drain, or comb can be stressful. One of the most common questions people ask when they notice excessive hair fall is: “Why is my hair falling out?”
The answer isn’t always simple, because hair fall can be triggered by various reasons, many completely treatable.
If you’re struggling with hair loss, this blog is your first step toward understanding what’s going on with your hair and how to take back control.
1. Stress: The Silent Culprit
Emotional and physical stress can push a large number of hair follicles into a resting phase, known as telogen effluvium. You may notice hair shedding a few weeks or months after a major stressor, such as illness, surgery, emotional trauma, or even intense dieting. As well as compromising sleep can also trigger hair fall as it increases cortisol and restricts body repair, which significantly reduces the collagen production on hair follicles, resulting in sudden hair loss!
2. Hormonal Changes
Hormonal imbalances—especially in women—can lead to significant hair fall. This includes pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, PCOS, and thyroid disorders. In men, an increase in DHT (dihydrotestosterone) can shrink hair follicles and cause pattern baldness. Especially in early age when Testosterone production is at peak, where in some people the enzyme 5-alpha reductase rapidly converts Testosterone into DHT, leading to Male pattern baldness MPB, hair thinning, and Androgenetic Alopecia.
3. Nutritional Deficiencies
Hair is one of the first areas to suffer when your body lacks essential nutrients. Deficiencies in iron, vitamin D, biotin, protein, and zinc can weaken the hair shaft, slow down growth, and cause more strands to fall out.
4. Poor Hair Care Habits
Excessive heat styling, harsh chemical treatments, tight hairstyles (like ponytails or braids), and over-washing your hair can cause breakage and scalp damage. Often, what we think is natural hair fall is preventable damage.
5. Genetics
If your parents experienced hair thinning or balding, there’s a higher chance you might too, especially on your mother’s side. However, genetic hair loss doesn’t mean it’s untreatable—it just means you need consistent, targeted care.
6. Scalp Health Issues
A healthy scalp is the foundation of healthy hair. Conditions like dandruff, fungal infections, or scalp buildup can block hair follicles, leading to poor growth and eventual fall-out. Oily scalp and chronic stress are generally the main reasons behind hair fall due to seborrheic dermatitis. In which a patient suffers from intense Dandruff and hair falling from the bulb (roots).
6 Things that help you control your Hair Loss
1) Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
In Ayurveda, Brahmi is one of the core medicinal herbs that significantly reduces your stress level while making your brain function better and helping with your sleep. It also stimulates hair growth by increasing blood circulation to your follicles. One can have Brahmi as Tea after lunch or apply Brahmi integrated serum/spray on the scalp or both for more benefits!
2) Sound Sleep
Poor sleep may be a hidden culprit behind your excessive hair fall, even after using costly medicine and topical serums, yet some people get no major results, and the sleep quality can be the reason. So, better sleep not just counters stress but also increases the collagen in the nearby follicle area, improves the body’s repair cycle, and supports the quality of Hair.
Reducing screen time and no screen 1 hour before sleep drastically increases your sleep quality, as well as taking Brahmi Tea will boost your hair production.
3) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera, or Indian Ginseng, is a vital herb for our body. It increases our body strength, increases energy level, boosts sleep quality, reduces cortisol, and balances hormonal levels. It can significantly boost testosterone in the Male body (if low) and balance the Androgen and Estrogen levels in Females, especially in PCOD & PCOS, where levels of Androgens are higher than normal.
So using this herb for hair fall due to hormonal imbalance, especially for males who suffering from Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) or Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) due to increased level of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), Ashwagandha regulates DHT production by controlling 5-alpha reductase enzyme, which is responsible for converting Testosterone into DHT.
Whereas we cannot claim it as a DHT inhibitor or Blocker, but it works more as a regulator that controls the Level of DHT production under a natural healthy range.
4) Ginger
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a medicinal root used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. It’s packed with bioactive compounds that benefit the scalp and hair follicles, such as:
- Gingerol – A potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent
- Zingiberene – Promotes blood circulation
- Vitamins (B6, C) & Minerals (Magnesium, Potassium) – Essential for hair follicle nutrition
- Fatty Acids – Help condition and protect the hair strand
1. Boosts Scalp Circulation: One of the most direct causes of weak hair is poor blood flow to the scalp. Ginger’s warming properties stimulate blood vessels, allowing more nutrients and oxygen to reach the hair root, reviving dormant follicles and encouraging growth.
2. Fights Scalp Inflammation and Dandruff: A healthy scalp is key to reducing hair fall. Ginger’s anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects help calm irritation, reduce itchiness, and fight conditions like seborrheic dermatitis that can lead to hair thinning.
3. Reduces Oxidative Stress: Stress and pollution create free radicals that damage hair follicles. Gingerol and other antioxidants in ginger help neutralize this damage and protect the scalp’s cellular health.
4. Improves Follicle Nourishment: Thanks to its rich mineral content, ginger helps “feed” the follicles, ensuring they have what they need to grow strong, thick strands.
5) Gotu-Kola
In the world of herbal remedies, Gotu Kola is often called the “herb of longevity”—and for good reason. Used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this small leafy plant isn’t just good for your brain and skin—it’s a powerful ally for your hair and scalp too.
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is a perennial herb native to South and Southeast Asia. It’s known for its adaptogenic and healing properties, thanks to its rich content of triterpenoids, flavonoids, amino acids, and phytochemicals.
These compounds play a critical role in collagen synthesis, blood circulation, and skin regeneration—all of which contribute to healthy hair growth.
1. Stimulates Blood Flow to the Scalp: Poor circulation means fewer nutrients reach your hair follicles. Gotu Kola is a natural circulatory booster, improving blood flow to the scalp and nourishing the follicles—essential for regrowth and reducing thinning.
2. Strengthens Hair Follicles: Triterpenoids found in Gotu Kola enhance the production of collagen and other structural proteins, which help fortify hair roots and improve follicle integrity. This means stronger strands, less breakage, and a healthier hair growth cycle.
3. Reduces Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: Chronic inflammation of the scalp is a hidden cause of hair loss. Gotu Kola contains powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that help soothe the scalp and protect against free radical damage, which can impair hair growth.
4. Supports Stress Management: Stress is one of the top triggers for hair fall. Gotu Kola acts as an adaptogen, helping the body manage stress more effectively, reducing the impact of stress-induced hair shedding (telogen effluvium).
6) Rosemary / Hair Stimulating herb
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally used to improve memory, digestion, and circulation, rosemary has gained serious attention for its hair-stimulating properties—and for good reason.
The star compounds in rosemary include:
- Rosmarinic acid – Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial
- Ursolic acid – Promotes collagen and circulation
- Carnosic acid – Helps regenerate nerve and tissue cells
- Essential oils – Improve blood flow and scalp detoxification
1. Stimulates Blood Circulation: Rosemary is known for its ability to dilate blood vessels, which boosts circulation to the scalp. Better blood flow means more nutrients and oxygen reach the hair follicles—helping them grow stronger, thicker strands.
2. Blocks DHT (A Leading Cause of Hair Loss): Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormone that causes hair follicle shrinkage in pattern baldness. Rosemary extract has been shown to inhibit DHT at the follicle level—similar to the way minoxidil works, but without harsh chemicals or side effects.
3. Soothes Scalp Inflammation: Scalp issues like itchiness, flakiness, and redness can interrupt the hair growth cycle. Rosemary’s natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties help calm irritation, fight dandruff, and keep the scalp clean and healthy.
4. Encourages Nerve Regeneration: Carnosic acid in rosemary has shown potential in regenerating damaged nerve endings and tissue around hair follicles—especially beneficial if your scalp has been stressed by styling, harsh chemicals, or inflammation.
🌱 Rosemary vs. Minoxidil: What Science Says
In a 2015 study, rosemary oil was compared directly to 2% minoxidil (a common hair regrowth medication). After six months, both groups showed similar improvements in hair growth—but the rosemary group had fewer side effects like scalp itching and flaking.
This makes rosemary a natural, safe, and effective alternative for long-term use.
That’s exactly why we created Dusky Monk Anti-Hairfall Hair Fall Serum—a natural, research-backed solution packed with powerful herbal extracts like Bhringraj, Brahmi, Gotu Kola, Rosemary, Ashwagandha, and Onion Extract, designed to tackle multiple causes of hair loss at once.
It’s time to stop worrying and start treating your hair fall from the root—literally.