Losing a lot of hair!

Not to freak you out or anything, but it definitely should be checked out.  Hair loss is no fun at all. 
How often do you colour it?  And is it falling out, or rather breaking off (you can tell by looking at a strand that's come out- a root means it didn't break off).  The chemical processes definitely damage it, and that might be the root (sorry, bad pun) of the problem.
There are many other things it could be though.  Medical conditions, diet, stress, et cetera.. try to rule some things out, be careful though.  I'd say you'd be safest seeing a dermatologist and getting their professional opinion.  It'd definitely be worth it. 

I hope everything goes well!  take care. =)

Unfortunately, I don't think there is a cure.  Many of the treatments for it must be discussed with your doctor as some of them are not totally safe to take for long periods of time - things like steroid creams or injections and such.  Have you searched the net for information?  Here is a page from National Institutes of Health which mentions common treatments (scroll down):  http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/alopecia/alopecia.htm
Since science seems to have trouble fixing this one, I'd be inclined to search the net for herbal therapies - but be sure to read all about them from reliable sources and their possible side effects and drug interactions before letting her use any of that stuff.  Not all of it is safe either, better to be informed.  Good luck.

Glamgirl:  If you're still around, it sounds normal to me.  When you dye your hair you will get more hair loss than you did before, and its normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day (sounds like a lot, but it does replace itself).  If you feel your hairloss is more excessive (you start to get bald spots, then do see a doctor about it for blood tests - could be thyroid and things such as that).  Also be sure you aren't taking too many vitamins (too much of some things such as vitamin A can cause hair loss).







Edited by Susan W