fairylamb
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Hello everyone! This is my first thread. I just wanted to share something that I have found works for me. I've been dealing with excessive hair shed for some years now. I started noticing it at age 15 (currently I am 18). I tried different things like switching products, using essential oils, taking biotin, and massaging my scalp. This did not help much. The biotin helped a teeny bit while I was taking it. After I stopped the hair shed continued and only got worse.
I knew my diet wasn't the best so I decided to change it. THAT WAS THE MAIN ISSUE. It was frustrating seeing videos on hair shedding because it seemed most people never focused on diet when it is so important (of course everyone's experiences with hair shed is different. This is just mine. I couldn't really find anyone to relate to). All the other things you can do for your hair really doesn't matter unless you're treating yourself well internally. This is why I wasn't seeing results prior.
Changes I made:
- I started drinking protein shakes almost everyday. (Vega One All-in-One. this has more than just protein)
- I started eating 2-3 times a day (healthier food, fruit/ veggie with every meal)
- I took my multivitamin everyday
- I took vitamin D a few times a week and got b12 shots once a week since I was deficient.
- I increased my intake of water
Finally finally finally I'm actually seeing a change. I've cried so many times about my hair during wash days. I'm so happy things are getting better.
For anyone dealing with the same issue, maybe take a look at your diet if none of the other things are working. Vitamin deficiencies are no fun. Before taking any supplement I recommend getting blood work done just to see your levels. I really hope this helps! I've also included some results.
Here is a video that I found to be very helpful:
I knew my diet wasn't the best so I decided to change it. THAT WAS THE MAIN ISSUE. It was frustrating seeing videos on hair shedding because it seemed most people never focused on diet when it is so important (of course everyone's experiences with hair shed is different. This is just mine. I couldn't really find anyone to relate to). All the other things you can do for your hair really doesn't matter unless you're treating yourself well internally. This is why I wasn't seeing results prior.
Changes I made:
- I started drinking protein shakes almost everyday. (Vega One All-in-One. this has more than just protein)
- I started eating 2-3 times a day (healthier food, fruit/ veggie with every meal)
- I took my multivitamin everyday
- I took vitamin D a few times a week and got b12 shots once a week since I was deficient.
- I increased my intake of water
Finally finally finally I'm actually seeing a change. I've cried so many times about my hair during wash days. I'm so happy things are getting better.
For anyone dealing with the same issue, maybe take a look at your diet if none of the other things are working. Vitamin deficiencies are no fun. Before taking any supplement I recommend getting blood work done just to see your levels. I really hope this helps! I've also included some results.
Here is a video that I found to be very helpful:
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