Let’s talk about your hair and those follicles. First off, the number of hair follicles on your head is something you’re born with—about 100,000 to 150,000 on average. Unfortunately, we can’t grow new hair follicles once they’re formed, but don’t worry, there are ways to keep the ones you have healthy and active! Now, can hair follicles "die"? Not exactly, but they can become inactive or dormant due to things like age, stress, hormones, or poor scalp health. When this happens, the follicle stops producing hair, which can look like hair thinning or balding. The good news is, with the right care—like eating a balanced diet, managing stress, and stimulating your scalp with gentle massages or hair treatments—you can sometimes encourage those dormant follicles to wake up and start growing hair again. Think of it like a garden: you can’t plant new flowers where there aren’t seeds, but with a little TLC, you can help the seeds you do have grow strong and healthy. Let me know if you’d like tips on how to keep your “hair garden” thriving!