Do you dream of hair falling out and wonder why? What does it mean? It's actually a quite common dream!

There is no exact science to this, of course, but we assume that hair in dreams symbolizes things like health, strength, attractiveness, power, control.

First, what does hair symbolize in dreams?

We’ll never be sure, but we can spin up some theories and you can decide if any of the following concepts apply to your life.

Losing hair in your dream would mean worrying about losing these things.

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Are you processing some type of loss of control? Or worry about losing control in the future?

loss of control

Aging means a loss of strength and health, both things hair could stand for in your dreams. It is also something that cannot be controlled. Have you thought about aging a lot recently?

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aging

Dreaming of your hair falling out could also mean you are processing some big changes in your life. Both good and bad changes can trigger worries.

3

big changes

Stress can make you feel like you’re losing control and give you anxiety.  If you find yourself in this description, please take good care of yourself!

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stress

Many people, especially men, worry about hair loss before it happens. Sometimes our dreams aren’t cryptic at all, but simply show us something we worry about during the day.

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worry about hair loss

Your hair loss dream could also relate to other health concerns.  Maybe your last physical has just shown you less than desirable results and now you worry about your health?

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other health concerns

These are just a few pointers to help you understand your dream of your hair falling out. But sometimes, dreams are just random, too. Don't overthink it and sleep well!

Found yourself in one of these?