About how many Americans have hereditary hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)?
Answer80 million
It is the most common cause of hair loss.
Source: American Academy of Dermatology, Skin conditions by the numbers aad.org
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Of Americans with hereditary hair loss, about how many are women?
Answer30 million
About 50 million men are affected.
Source: American Academy of Dermatology, Skin conditions by the numbers aad.org
How long does a single scalp hair typically grow before it rests and sheds?
Answer2 to 6 years
After growing, each strand rests for several months before falling out.
Source: MedlinePlus Genetics (NIH), Androgenetic alopecia medlineplus.gov
Expert level
About how many job openings per year are projected for barbers, hairstylists and cosmetologists (2025–35)?
Answerabout 80,300
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists are projected to grow 8%, versus 3% for barbers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (2025) bls.gov
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