Understanding your progress in nutrient deficiency–related hair loss recovery can be confusing. This table and explanation provide a stage-by-stage overview, so you know what is normal now and avoid misjudgment.
For supporting recovery, consider Evavitae Root Fortifying Hair Essence alongside consistent nutrition.
I. Core Comparison Table
| Recovery Mechanism ↓ / Timeline → | Stage 1: Shedding Less | Stage 2: Body Stabilizes | Stage 3: Shedding Continues | Stage 4: Growth Begins | Stage 5: Growth Stabilizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & Protein (Foundation) | Unlocking restriction (Step 1) | Supply stabilizing | Continuous | Continuous | Stable completion |
| Key Nutrient Gaps (Iron/Zinc/Vitamin B12) | Started supplementation | Coverage ongoing (Step 2) | Coverage ongoing | Essentially covered | Stable maintenance |
| Hair Follicle Cycle | Not yet reflected | Not yet reflected | Old cycle settling (Step 3) | Growth phase activated | Stable growth |
| New Growth Quality | Not yet appeared | Not yet appeared | Not yet appeared | Fine, soft new hair (Step 4) | Gradually thickens |
| Scalp Environment | Highly variable | Adjusting | Sensitive phase | Stabilizing | Stable operation (Step 5) |
| Overall Risk Points | Misjudged as not started | Misjudged as ineffective | Misjudged as failure | Misjudged as “not growing well” | Returning to restriction (Step 6) |
II. Stage-by-Stage Explanation
Stage 1: Shedding Less
Observation: Hair still sheds but no longer out of control
Mechanism: Low energy availability begins to resolve, body stops accelerating follicle abandonment
Normal Interpretation: This is the starting signal of recovery, not the endpoint
Stage 2: Body Stabilizes, Hair Has Not Changed
Observation: Energy slightly improved, hair appears unchanged
Mechanism: Energy and nutrients are prioritized for repairing key systems, follicles still waiting for confirmation (Step 2)
Normal Interpretation: This is foundation rebuilding, not stagnation
Stage 3: Shedding Continues, Direction Reversed
Observation: Shedding persists despite supplementation
Mechanism: Hair that entered the resting phase months ago is now shedding, new growth is queued (Step 3)
Normal Interpretation: This is cycle delay, not rebound
Stage 4: Growth Begins, Looks Imperfect
Observation: New hair is fine, soft, or light in color
Mechanism: Growth phase has restarted, follicles are in “trial operation” (Step 4)
Normal Interpretation: Fine, soft new hair is evidence that recovery has started
Stage 5: Growth Gradually Stabilizes
Observation: Shedding no longer extremely sensitive to lifestyle changes, new hair remains
Mechanism: Scalp environment stabilizes, growth enters sustainable phase (Step 5)
Normal Interpretation: Recovery is not about speed but maintaining consistency without interruption (Step 6)
III. Key Value of This Comparison Table
This table is not about “how to recover,” but about “how not to misjudge.”
Most failures occur not because the recovery direction is wrong, but because of misinterpretation at each stage:
• Mistaking Stage 2 as no progress
• Mistaking Stage 3 as failure
• Mistaking Stage 4 as “growth not good enough”
• Returning to dietary restriction in Stage 5
This table clearly shows whether what is happening now is exactly what should be happening. For additional guidance, see:
