Hair loss help... Devastated

[cuchas 51]

I've always had long beautiful hair... I noticed some of it falling out about 4 months after the surgery so I cut it a little pat my shoulders.

In Feb, I bought hair extensions and sewed a weave into my hair to make it as full as it used to be.

A month later, I took it out and now my hair is WAY thinner than it used to be. I wanna cry so badly. I'm only 20 years old and feel my hair looks terrible.

It's 9 months after the surgery and while I've lost a lot of weight I never expected to lose this much hair.

What do you guys recommend to fix this Hair loss? I'm so devastated... Idk what to do or what to use??

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[cuchas 51]

Major hair difference ...

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[ohhsosweetxvb 44]

Up your Protein intake and take botin.

[thbrown223 214]

I'm experiencing the very same thing. I'm 5 months post op today. My hair was very think and full of body. Now it's extremely thin. I've thought about getting a sew in weave; however my stylist, thought it was cause too much tension in my hair.

I'll take the advice with upping my Protein. Im already taking Biotin everyday. I'll take any other advice on how to improve my hair. I'm pretty sure I'll be cutting it soon.

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[glitter eyes 1,398]

I feel your pain. Hopefully your will come back soon. A lot of people's hair comes back after their weight loss stabilizes and their body readjusts.

How much Protein to you get in each day? A lot of people have had good luck with increasing their protein and or taking Biotin.

I was one of the less fortunate ones who despite taking in about 100 grams of protein, high dose biotin, Vitamins and having normal labs my Hair loss continued. Even when my weight loss stopped and I was in maintenance it still continued. It was also dry, brittle, and broke off.

What helped me the most was I started taking a powdered marine collagen (ordered from Amazon) and I mixed it in my Water each day. That stopped about half of the loss. I then added a cup of bamboo tea each day (it is high in silica) and that helped the texture. It is much softer and not as dry.

Hang in there, yours may spring back. It still looks like you have some beautiful hair- even in the after picture!!

[Kathy66 11]

I lost alot of hair for about 9 months. It will stop. I took Biotin and used alot of volumizing Shampoo and conditioner along with volumizing mousse to get through it. My hair came back, but it was so upsetting when it was happening.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Guys, your hair will come back. This happens to pretty much everyone.

BTW, 9 months is just about when it stops falling out and starts growing back in again.

Hang in there.

[Tams5bab 5]

My hair started falling out at 3 months. and hasn't stopped yet. Thank god its curly/wavy it fools people. But my elastic is telling me I have lost over a 1/3 of my hair. I can wrap it around my hair 4 times when 2 was good before. But I am seeing the spiky new growth. Maybe I should cut it a bit shorter. May help in the fake fullness look I have been on Biotin since surgery. And never eat less then 80 g Protein.

My hair started falling out at 3 months. and hasn't stopped yet. Thank god its curly/wavy it fools people. But my elastic is telling me I have lost over a 1/3 of my hair. I can wrap it around my hair 4 times when 2 was good before. But I am seeing the spiky new growth. Maybe I should cut it a bit shorter. May help in the fake fullness look I have been on Biotin since surgery. And never eat less then 80 g Protein.< /p>

[cuchas 51]

Thanks for all the answers guys. It's much appreciated

I'm feeling severely depressed today and the hair issue has definitely contributed much to that.

I picked up a 1000mcg of Biotin. Hopefully that works. I'm also cutting my hair again. My hair is so thin and disgusting. I hope this is the last time I have to cut it.

Also picked up Horse hair Shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer. I've used this in the past. It definitely has worked to make hair thicker and full of volume.

I do think a lot of it comes from not enough Protein I guess like most of ya'll have said. I just don't eat enough in general. I am scared of getting back to my old weight. I mostly eat meats and vegetables. I don't add any type of carbs AT ALL + all I drink is Water.

It seems like I may have to start drinking Protein shakes again though.

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[Baddrabbit 7]

It'll grow back.

As mentioned above.....increase your Protein, Water and get Biotin. Supplement. Make sure your getting enough Vitamin D3

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[melyssafaye 181]

Thanks for all the answers guys. It's much appreciated

I'm feeling severely depressed today and the hair issue has definitely contributed much to that.

I picked up a 1000mcg of Biotin. Hopefully that works. I'm also cutting my hair again. My hair is so thin and disgusting. I hope this is the last time I have to cut it.

Also picked up Horse hair Shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer. I've used this in the past. It definitely has worked to make hair thicker and full of volume.

I do think a lot of it comes from not enough Protein I guess like most of ya'll have said. I just don't eat enough in general. I am scared of getting back to my old weight. I mostly eat meats and vegetables. I don't add any type of carbs AT ALL + all I drink is Water.

It seems like I may have to start drinking Protein shakes again though.

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As a hair stylist, I just want to say that while horse mane shampoo does make your hair feel fuller and have more volume, it is terrible for your hair. It works by swelling the strands due to very high ph. It's short term gain.

The Nioxin treatment kit is the best thing out there to use preventatively and to encourage healthy regrowth. It's a little spendy though.

As far as drugstore products, Infusium has a Protein treatment along with a shampoo and conditioner that really helps keep hair healthy whole going through this process. Don't forget to use a good conditioner and apply from the bottom up not top down. By the time conditioner gets to scalp it should be well diluted from Water in your hair.

Also, just a general reminder-pat hair dry with towel, don't rub or twist. Always use a comb when hair is wet, never a brush and don't sleep with hair elastics or tight scrunchies. For long, thick or heavy hair in a ponytail, use Bobby pins if you can to keep sone of the pressure off the hair tie. These things cause breakage especially when your hair is stressed and fragile.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Thanks for that good info, @@melyssafaye ... did not know all that.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Nioxin was a disaster for me.Will try collagen.I already take Biotin.< /p>

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I would say not to do weave while your hair is shedding/falling out, the weight of the weave makes the hair lose worse. If you really, can't stand how your hair looks, purchase a high quality lace front or full lace human hair wig to wear.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Thanks for all the answers guys. It's much appreciated

I'm feeling severely depressed today and the hair issue has definitely contributed much to that.

I picked up a 1000mcg of Biotin. Hopefully that works. I'm also cutting my hair again. My hair is so thin and disgusting. I hope this is the last time I have to cut it.

Also picked up Horse hair Shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer. I've used this in the past. It definitely has worked to make hair thicker and full of volume.

I do think a lot of it comes from not enough Protein I guess like most of ya'll have said. I just don't eat enough in general. I am scared of getting back to my old weight. I mostly eat meats and vegetables. I don't add any type of carbs AT ALL + all I drink is Water.

It seems like I may have to start drinking Protein shakes again though.

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As a hair stylist, I just want to say that while horse mane shampoo does make your hair feel fuller and have more volume, it is terrible for your hair. It works by swelling the strands due to very high ph. It's short term gain.

The Nioxin treatment kit is the best thing out there to use preventatively and to encourage healthy regrowth. It's a little spendy though.

As far as drugstore products, Infusium has a protein treatment along with a shampoo and conditioner that really helps keep hair healthy whole going through this process. Don't forget to use a good conditioner and apply from the bottom up not top down. By the time conditioner gets to scalp it should be well diluted from Water in your hair.

Also, just a general reminder-pat hair dry with towel, don't rub or twist. Always use a comb when hair is wet, never a brush and don't sleep with hair elastics or tight scrunchies. For long, thick or heavy hair in a ponytail, use Bobby pins if you can to keep sone of the pressure off the hair tie. These things cause breakage especially when your hair is stressed and fragile.

Great advise!

I was going to suggest being gentle with your hair but she said it much better.

Weaves, blow drying, etc., are tough on your hair.