Hair SOS!!!

[brandy]

Hi everyone!
I have reached a point that I just want to throw the towel in and forget all about hair!! But truly I do not want to!!
I was born with very thick hair and had thick hair till after the birth of my son last year. I lost so much hair after my son's birth which I put down to post partum shedding, anaemia (lost 2.5 litres of blood during his delivery due to a stupid midwife who pulled the placenta and made it split into two), stress, lack of sleep, bad hair weaves. I went natural and my hair grew back but could no longer wear my hair natural due to lack of time and styling. (I am a wife, mother of two very young kids, work and study). So I texalaxed with Silk Elements relaxer in December 2006. It was a mistake texalaxing with Silk Elements because it made my hair too soft and light. I just hated the way this relaxer made my hair feel. I also noticed my hair has gradually thinned out. I have been wearing braids and weaves as protective styles since January '07.
I compared my hair photos of January 2007 and May 2007, and I just cannot believe my eyes! My hair has thinned out so badly that I am considering shaving it all of and just sporting a bald head.

I am begining to get superstitious about my hair!! Sometimes I wonder maybe someone has done something negative to make me go bald!! The thinning or rather the balding is really affecting me in all aspects now!!.

I have spent hundreds if not thousands of pounds (£££s) on my hair in the past 4 years. I can no longer bear this!!!!!!!

My husband has been encouraging me, telling me not to give up because it would get better with time. I seriously need God's divine mercy regarding my hair now!! I have seen young women go bald and it does not look good!!

I just want to cry but I do not want to go through depression because of hair.

I am also wondering maybe some factors contributed to this. I had a miscarriage in March 2007, went through a very stressful period a couple of weeks ago, been hospitalised a couple of times in the past few weeks, and have been bleeding heavily due to an IUD that was fitted after the miscarriage.

Please help me and give me some advice before I pick up the clipper and shave it all off!!

 

[smuice]

Hi everyone!
I have reached a point that I just want to throw the towel in and forget all about hair!! But truly I do not want to!!
I was born with very thick hair and had thick hair till after the birth of my son last year. I lost so much hair after my son's birth which I put down to post partum shedding, anaemia (lost 2.5 litres of blood during his delivery due to a stupid midwife who pulled the placenta and made it split into two), stress, lack of sleep, bad hair weaves. I went natural and my hair grew back but could no longer wear my hair natural due to lack of time and styling. (I am a wife, mother of two very young kids, work and study). So I texalaxed with Silk Elements relaxer in December 2006. It was a mistake texalaxing with Silk Elements because it made my hair too soft and light. I just hated the way this relaxer made my hair feel. I also noticed my hair has gradually thinned out. I have been wearing braids and weaves as protective styles since January '07.
I compared my hair photos of January 2007 and May 2007, and I just cannot believe my eyes! My hair has thinned out so badly that I am considering shaving it all of and just sporting a bald head.

I am begining to get superstitious about my hair!! Sometimes I wonder maybe someone has done something negative to make me go bald!! The thinning or rather the balding is really affecting me in all aspects now!!.

I have spent hundreds if not thousands of pounds (£££s) on my hair in the past 4 years. I can no longer bear this!!!!!!!

My husband has been encouraging me, telling me not to give up because it would get better with time. I seriously need God's divine mercy regarding my hair now!! I have seen young women go bald and it does not look good!!

I just want to cry but I do not want to go through depression because of hair.

I am also wondering maybe some factors contributed to this. I had a miscarriage in March 2007, went through a very stressful period a couple of weeks ago, been hospitalised a couple of times in the past few weeks, and have been bleeding heavily due to an IUD that was fitted after the miscarriage.

Please help me and give me some advice before I pick up the clipper and shave it all off!!

Hi Girl,

I suffered a similar type of hair thinning after having my daughter nearly two years ago and my hair is recovering well now. I think a number of things you mentioned all relating to stress in your body will facilitate further hair loss. When we are stresses our hair especially suffers. Maybe you should try not to think about your hair loss, envision it growing thick how it used to be and get yourself a consistent hair regime, thats what has had worked for me!

Take your eye off the goal so to speak and concentrate on something else, massage your scalp with warm oils every night, or just massage alone, this also helped me, as it stimulates the blood in the scalp follicles, and wakes the sleeping one up! its also very relaxing!

Good luck, you will find plenty of helpful tips in past threads, try searching for some

 

[brandy]

Thank you very much Smuice. It is encouraging knowing that you went through something similar and recovered!! I am going to start praying for my hair as well.

 

[Divine Inspiration]

Are you taking iron for your anemia? Also, what is your diet like? Do you take vitamins? Why are you stressed? Why are you not getting sufficient rest? Do you drink enough water?

Before you throw in the towel, give it a valiant effort. Our outsides are a reflection of our insides so if you're not taking care of your body, it will show up in your hair sometimes. Don't feel bad though, most of have dealt with this kind of thing at some point on our hair care journeys.

I would devise a plan to use for at least 6 weeks. Get plenty of sleep, plenty of fresh fruits and veggies, lots of water, a good multivitamin, make efforts at reducing your stress levels, and baby your hair in the mean time. I'm sure you'll see an improvement in your new growth along with less shedding.

And don't stress! It'll be ok.

 

[brandy]

Are you taking iron for your anemia? Also, what is your diet like? Do you take vitamins? Why are you stressed? Why are you not getting sufficient rest? Do you drink enough water?

Before you throw in the towel, give it a valiant effort. Our outsides are a reflection of our insides so if you're not taking care of your body, it will show up in your hair sometimes. Don't feel bad though, most of have dealt with this kind of thing at some point on our hair care journeys.

I would devise a plan to use for at least 6 weeks. Get plenty of sleep, plenty of fresh fruits and veggies, lots of water, a good multivitamin, make efforts at reducing your stress levels, and baby your hair in the mean time. I'm sure you'll see an improvement in your new growth along with less shedding.

And don't stress! It'll be ok.

I was given 1 month's supply of iron (600mg) daily. I have finished those but my doctor would not give me anymore till I have a blood test (I hate needles though). My diet is not as I would like it due to insufficient fruits and vegetables. I do not think I am getting enough water because I find it hard to drink plain water. I am going to work on my water intake and my diet starting this week.

Divine inspiration, do you know what? I needed to read your post!! It has really got me thinking. I am so glad you posted this. Thank you very much for your advice and for giving me some hope. You are so nice. Big hug!!

 

[OneShinyface]

Please go get your blood work done. Your doctors can't determine if your iron levels are sufficient until you do. Anemia can cause all kinds of problems including hair loss, heart palpatations, etc. You have too much on your plate to not take care of YOU.

In the meantime, like the other ladies have mentioned, focus on the positive, improve your diet and I'll add, keep your hair and scalp healthy with a daily massage of jojoba, castor oil and rosemary, clary sage and a little peppermint essential oils.

Please keep us posted on your progress.

 

[brandy]

Please go get your blood work done. Your doctors can't determine if your iron levels are sufficient until you do. Anemia can cause all kinds of problems including hair loss, heart palpatations, etc. You have too much on your plate to not take care of YOU.

In the meantime, like the other ladies have mentioned, focus on the positive, improve your diet and I'll add, keep your hair and scalp healthy with a daily massage of jojoba, castor oil and rosemary, clary sage and a little peppermint essential oils.

Please keep us posted on your progress.

Thank you very much OneShinyface!!
I will get my act together and go next week for my blood work. I have the oils you mentioned somewhere. I am going to find them and mix them tonight for the daily scalp massage. Again,thank you very much for posting.

 

[bLackButtaFly]

I don't have any advice. I just wanted to give you some encouragment. Stick in there and rest easy knowing that this too shall pass, and that we should not lament in our momentary troubles knowing that from our suffering comes great joy. Don't worry your joy is on the way! Sending you a *BIG HUG*. Feel better !

 

[brandy]

I don't have any advice. I just wanted to give you some encouragment. Stick in there and rest easy knowing that this too shall pass, and that we should not lament in our momentary troubles knowing that from our suffering comes great joy. Don't worry your joy is on the way! Sending you a *BIG HUG*. Feel better !

AMEN!!
Hello blackButtaFly,
Thank you! Your post is encouraging!!

 

[ChocalateDiva]

I am sorry that you are having these problems. I will pray for you. Keep your head up.

L

 

[Hair Iam]

Thank you very much Smuice. It is encouraging knowing that you went through something similar and recovered!!

I am going to start praying for my hair as well.

You must , I'm so sorry to hear this , I have one side of my hair that is trying to stress me out, I'm thanking God for bringing me this far but I'll continue to thank Him for more wisdom to care for my hair , as I needed to get to full BSL before the end of summer. I refuse to accept this problem in Jesus Christ name....you claim healing to your body and hair then , thank God for answers to prayers.

God's best

 

[brandy]

I am sorry that you are having these problems. I will pray for you. Keep your head up.

L

Hello ChocalateDiva,
Please do! I need God's favour regarding my hair! I have started praying for my hair seriously. Thank you in advance and sending you a big hug.

 

[brandy]

You must , I'm so sorry to hear this , I have one side of my hair that is trying to stress me out, I'm thanking God for bringing me this far but I'll continue to thank Him for more wisdom to care for my hair , as I needed to get to full BSL before the end of summer. I refuse to accept this problem in Jesus Christ name....you claim healing to your body and hair then , thank God for answers to prayers.

God's best

Hello Hair Iam,
I am going to combine fasting and prayers, send out prayer requests and I strongly believe that nothing is difficult for God. One day I will be back here with photos to testify the goodness of my God.