https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:07:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2199841 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:50:15 +0000 Laurie 2199841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I attribute my bouts of hair loss to `1) hormonal change (complicated by being on 100% thyroid replacement) and 2) general anesthesia. @elpgal keep me posted about Harklinikken! Anything hair related takes so long to see a change, so try to have patience. It's so challenging.<br />You get scalp massage and daily scalp cleansing with the H. protocol, so that's consistent with other advice.</p> <p>@shiny - that sounds like a terrible year, but you'd never know you went through it. the zig zag part is a good suggestion.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2199141 Mon, 31 May 2021 04:22:33 +0000 elpgal 2199141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy,yes. My doctor gave me the same advice about scalp massage. Also, counter-intuitively to me, recommended daily or at most alternate day scalp cleansing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2198914 Sun, 30 May 2021 05:53:47 +0000 Anonymous 2198914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I a. dealing with this with.hormone therapy. Since I have been on estrogen too long I am now taking an estrogen vaginal pill 2-3 times a week. My doctor justifies it by claiming it will help my bones, osteoporosis. It also keeps my hair from falling out. I have been told by two old fab women that a scalp massage in the shower really helps. Move your whole scalp back and forth. Stimulate blood flow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2198401 Fri, 28 May 2021 04:25:20 +0000 elpgal 2198401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I am 42. It’s very befuddling because there is no obvious medical reason but yet here I am with hair falling out all day. The only big thing I did last year was stop anti-depressents. Glad you got it all sorted out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2198388 Fri, 28 May 2021 01:52:43 +0000 shiny 2198388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Rachy on this.&nbsp;</p> <p>Elpgal, I apologize, I forget your age. I had massive hair loss back around age 40 when I abruptly had to go off the pill. We're talking large clumps coming out in fist fulls, clogging the shower drain, empty patches, etc. Oddly enough the gray/silver hairs didn't fall out so I looked like I was quickly graying. They were unruly and coarse and curly.&nbsp;</p> <p>For about a year I stopped brushing my hair entirely. I would just use my fingers. I also stopped blow drying and just let it dry naturally, which meant it would curl. Curling made it look thicker. I did get frequent cuts (this was the first time I went to chin length), and learned to part my hair in a zig zag part.&nbsp;</p> <p>The hormonal freakout passed and my hair grew back in again-- thicker than before.&nbsp;</p> <p>In my case it wasn't any sort of vitamin deficiency, it was straight up a sudden hormonal change going off the Pill abruptly.&nbsp;</p> <p>I did try Rogaine during that time but it was gross and I just couldn't deal with that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2198094 Wed, 26 May 2021 20:54:22 +0000 elpgal 2198094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, I think I am going to start with a haircut and explore a wig when I have to go back to work full-time in the fall and it is not so hot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2198092 Wed, 26 May 2021 20:52:58 +0000 elpgal 2198092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Laurie, I read your post and have ordered some of their products. Losing hair combined with the pandemic hit me hard I am glad for the support and solutions you all have offered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2197764 Tue, 25 May 2021 20:22:43 +0000 Laurie 2197764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-hair-thing-againharklinikken-long">This is a thread</a> I started a long time ago about a product I use called Harklinikken. I updated it 3 months ago at the bottom of the thread. I'm so sorry you are going through hair loss. It's very difficult emotionally. Hang in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2197630 Tue, 25 May 2021 10:19:53 +0000 Bijou 2197630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If this were me I would think about getting a wig. I would not go with extensions or anything that would pull or add weight to your hair as you don't want additional hair loss or breakage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2197597 Tue, 25 May 2021 05:30:13 +0000 elpgal 2197597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phoebe, I am dairy intolerant but have been upping protein. That’s good advice about not adding new ingredients. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2197205 Sun, 23 May 2021 13:59:34 +0000 Anonymous 2197205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Drink milk, don't use shampoo every time you wash it, and you might think about cutting it shorter temporarily.</p> <p>Gentle, daily scalp massage, just pressing your scalp with your fingertips to encourage blood flow.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you color your hair, stop, at least for now and maybe be extra cautious with&nbsp;cosmetic suggestions as you would be introducing new ingredients that might be irritating.</p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2197154 Sun, 23 May 2021 03:44:38 +0000 elpgal 2197154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Teresa, thank you. I’ll look into Nutrafol.</p> <p>Synne, I don’t have much gray so I haven’t experimented with coloring much but am planning to bring it up at my next visit.</p> <p>Rachy and Chewy, thanks for those tips. </p> <p>Lisa, you got me I didn’t even look before I asked. According to my doc, she is seeing a lot of thinning-hair complaints because of the pandemic and associated stress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2197030 Sat, 22 May 2021 15:47:07 +0000 Anonymous 2197030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are a few recent posts and threads about this topic - all in Off Topic . I don’t have the links handy but if you search back a bit you should be able to find them . Lots of good ideas and advice , product recommendations too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2196962 Sat, 22 May 2021 11:59:11 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2196962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>elpgal- you could try a clip inextension. I'm going to get one for the wedding. They're not cheap, but they're also not as permanent as sewn in ones, and don't damage you hair as much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2196934 Sat, 22 May 2021 07:27:23 +0000 rachylou 2196934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Extensions pull - and putting them in also involves a lot of pulling. That’s more stress on the scalp. They wouldn’t be my first choice. I’d go for a wig over extensions... one that doesn’t involve glue... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2196933 Sat, 22 May 2021 07:19:37 +0000 Synne 2196933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You probably already know about root concealer. My tip is to buy one shade lighter than your real hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2196925 Sat, 22 May 2021 05:30:04 +0000 Teresa 2196925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try &nbsp;Nutrafol and minoxidil, those have been the best for me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2196924 Sat, 22 May 2021 04:55:05 +0000 elpgal 2196924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My derm tells me it is usually zinc and biotin doesn’t do much. She also tested me for iron and D levels, both of which could be better. Thyroid was fine.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I need have to experiment with dry shampoo. I tried it once and it was a mess. I used too much and was combing that stuff out for days! I am very curious about extensions but am concerned they might be too much work.</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2196911 Sat, 22 May 2021 02:43:47 +0000 rachylou 2196911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or maybe something like a dry shampoo to increase volume. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2196910 Sat, 22 May 2021 02:42:50 +0000 rachylou 2196910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My hair has thinned incredibly since becoming t1 diabetic. It’s got a natural wave and haircuts that make it into curls help a lot. I feel like covering it - I wear a beanie a lot - doesn’t help. My dd who’s into hair - wigs, weaves, braids, all of it - says that’s true. I’d go for the fibers first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2196907 Sat, 22 May 2021 02:34:52 +0000 Sally 2196907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing to add but have noticed my hair falling out more than usual. I will be interested to hear what people say.&nbsp; &nbsp;My pharmacist gave me a supplement with biotin.&nbsp; I heard it could be due to a lack of zinc.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinning-hair#post-2196902 Sat, 22 May 2021 01:52:46 +0000 elpgal 2196902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been steadily losing hair and have patches hat are almost balding. I an working with a dermatologist but in the meantime, what are your suggestions for dealing with this. I am looking for feedback and suggestions- on the hair-thickening fibers, extensions, PRP, hairstyles to conceal the issue or anything that you feel helped.</p> <p>Already on supplements, blood-work doesn’t point at anything specific and an trying Rogaine. </p>