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I got these on Amazon they helped my friend too get hair couldn't past her shoulders now it's down to her back and she had the lap band done

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Ok ladies I found something that helps in the meantime- it's a root spray by Rita Hazen I think? I'm only 44 but have been gray for years and have to touch up my roots every few weeks (actually my hubby does it but I'm not allowed to ever tell anyone so shhhhhh). The root spray bonds to hair and doesn't budge. I put it in when hair is damp and covers my "sparkles". The bonus is it makes my hair look thicker on top!

There is a root powder I got at Target that works just as well. :)

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I attended a class at the hospital that did my surgery and we were told to purchase the Vitamin Biotin for Hair loss and to use Nioxin Shampoo which I bought in bulk at marshals dept store but I believe Walmarts/ kmarts may carry it. I can't vouch as to if this works as I am ONZY 6 weeks post op.

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I think it's because of the decrease in nutrients. We're essentially starving ourselves. I'm terrified about losing my hair. I love my hair! I've been taking Biotin from day one hoping it'll help.

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I think it's because of the decrease in nutrients. We're essentially starving ourselves. I'm terrified about losing my hair. I love my hair! I've been taking Biotin from day one hoping it'll help.

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That's what I think too I had to cut my hair short the amount of hair on my floor and sink was so aggravating

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I'm pre-op but am really worried about the hair loss too. I had breast cancer and went shiny head bald from the chemo. I'm attempting to grow my hair long again, but it's just down to about my jaw now. I'm wondering if I should really try to go long right now if the Hair loss is in my future. I have pretty thin hair to start.

I've also gone on very low calorie diets for extended periods in the past and never had hair loss, so I question whether it will be an issue or not. I really hate the thought of losing hair once again. :-(

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I'm pre-op but am really worried about the hair loss too. I had breast cancer and went shiny head bald from the chemo. I'm attempting to grow my hair long again, but it's just down to about my jaw now. I'm wondering if I should really try to go long right now if the Hair loss is in my future. I have pretty thin hair to start.

I've also gone on very low calorie diets for extended periods in the past and never had hair loss, so I question whether it will be an issue or not. I really hate the thought of losing hair once again. :-(

I have some spots that are rather thin but definitely not bald. In terms of low calorie diet, how low are you talking? I dont know about anyone else, but I'm averaging only about 650-700 calories per day. My hair is definitely a LOT thinner than it was. I did try the Keratin a couple of people have mentioned and it does help with it looking thicker but I feel it and can tell how thin it is. I'm not really sure it would make much difference whether your hair is long or short. My hair is past my shoulders and would still be just as thing if it was cut shorter. At this point, I'm going to keep using the Keratin and blowing my hair out so at least it looks fuller.

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I just visited my brother couple weeks ago and he and his wife went on a 1200 calorie diet for over a year and he said he lost hair so guess it is just a wee get loss issue

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I think my Biotin is messing up my skin!

You might want to check the other ingredients that are in your supplement. I always try to get organic, non-gmo Vitamins. I found these on Amazon and ordered them this morning. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T56FQAE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AQAIDN8YDF665

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I think I wrote almost the exact same post at 4 months! I'm now 5 months and was told the hair loss should stop by month 6. I think mine has slowed down, which I'm grateful for. I have thin hair naturally so I was so afraid of bald spots. I don't have any "spots" yet but there is noticeable thinning at my crown and temple areas.

However I just started taking these - https://www.amazon.com/SugarBearHair-Vitamins-1-Month-Supply/dp/B019ZZB3O2/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1466715584&sr=1-1&keywords=sugarbearhair. So far, they seem to be doing good and they taste delicious! They are only 4 carbs so not too bad in that area.

and I just got in the mail, this Shampoo -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N1EQNO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I just got it in so I haven't tried it yet but picked it because of the great reviews.

I'm hoping that this combo and another month that my Hair loss will stop. :)

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