Hair Loss and Hair Extensions

[BJames42613 41]

I had very fine hair before surgery, and since my surgery I've had significant Hair loss (I'm 5 months post-op).

I have a national TV interview in October that I really need to look my best for, and I was wondering if anyone had experience with using hair extensions with their post surgery hair loss... What kind (clip in, tape, glue, sewn in) did you try? Did you like it? Did they cause extra damage/fallout?

Thanks!

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[Bufflehead 6,358]

No hair extensions for me -- I wear a topper, which is kind of like an toupee for women. I had severe Hair loss even before surgery (thanks bad genetics!) and the hair loss associated with surgery made me realize I really needed to do something to fix the situation.

Mine looks great and I have received tons of compliments on my hair. You do need to work with a specialist hairdresser or salon. Extensions typically will cause more of your hair to fall out due to the trauma, plus I really didn't have enough to work with -- so they were not an option for me.

Also, if you haven't you might want to look into a concealer such as Toppik or Nanogen (microfibers that you shake into your hair, they make it thicker and cover up thin spots). They work really well to just hide some scalp that might show through, and are much less drastic than either extensions or a topper.

http://cornerofhopeandmane.com/hair/hair-toppers-for-women/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_W5uqy5K3Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bamB1j9f5Y

Edited September 9, 2016 by Bufflehead

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@BJames42613 I would assume that extensions will cause more damage. I would look into a different option. If you don't like the topper as @@Bufflehead suggested - maybe a new cute cut would help. Do others notice it as much as you do??

[Pescador 1,374]

I took Bioten, the placebo, I did everything under the sun to save my hair. Quit coloring, everything! Five months to 1. 1/2 years, thank God I found an awesome wig. An extension would not have helped the Hair loss around my face. I survived with visors too, in the Florida heat. Happy to have a healthy head of hair now, three years later. I thought I would be lucky, NOT.

[chycky 671]

I would look into a wig if really bad or use clip on hair. I had extensions and they really weigh on your scalp. I would think a recipe for disaster if you are trying to recover hair.

To help with regrowth (for me I am using as preventative does it matter who knows yet) PHyto makes a serum for thinning hair due to weight loss and stress.

[BJames42613 41]

I was thinking of clip-in wefts, because that would allow me to remove them when I want. It's no different than putting a barrette in your hair. I don't want to use glue or tape, if possible. I did see they have clip-in toppers.

My hair is thinning in general all over... Not necessarily balding or bald Patches, so I dint think the fibers would really help. I'm looking to add fullness to my hair.

I have an appointment with my hairdresser in a couple of hours. We're going to discuss options. She makes her own clip-in wefts.

I knew going into this that I would lose more hair than most. My surgeon told me that if you have fine hair before surgery, typically I could expect more Hair loss. I'm already growing back my hair, though! The combination of Biotin, keratin, a boost of Protein intake, adding flax seed daily, and Nioxin has worked wonders... I've got little baby hairs sprouting all over my head!

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[chycky 671]

Sounds like you are making right choice and getting best advice. I trust my hairdresser beyond measure she is one of only 4 people I told about my wls!

[K_aane 356]

On 9/9/2016 at 3:50 PM, BJames42613 said:

I was thinking of clip-in wefts, because that would allow me to remove them when I want. It's no different than putting a barrette in your hair. I don't want to use glue or tape, if possible. I did see they have clip-in toppers.

My hair is thinning in general all over... Not necessarily balding or bald Patches, so I dint think the fibers would really help. I'm looking to add fullness to my hair.

I have an appointment with my hairdresser in a couple of hours. We're going to discuss options. She makes her own clip-in wefts.

I knew going into this that I would lose more hair than most. My surgeon told me that if you have fine hair before surgery, typically I could expect more Hair loss. I'm already growing back my hair, though! The combination of Biotin, keratin, a boost of Protein intake, adding flax seed daily, and Nioxin has worked wonders... I've got little baby hairs sprouting all over my head!

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How did the extensions work for you? I am in the same situation and thinking of getting the clip in wefts too! I just want more fullness and length while my hair grows out.

Thanks so much for sharing!

K.

[BJames42613 41]

Originally, I had someone sew in 2 wefts, just to give me some volume... I don' recommend that route. It was uncomfortable and even though I was drinking Water, I found my scalp was exceptionally dry and irritated from it. I switched to clip in wefts, and I'm much happier now! I can wear them when I want to, and can deep clean my scalp when I need to.

[desertdivalv 33]

Have you considered a halo piece? Very easy to put in, and non damaging. ... just a thought.

[K_aane 356]

Have you considered a halo piece? Very easy to put in, and non damaging. ... just a thought.

What is that?

HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1" instagram: K_aane_VSG

[Marissa37 54]

Cant relate completely cause I havent had my surgery but I had cancer bought 3 wigs and never wore them I think they didnt fit my personality since im so real I felt like I had a dead rat on my head lol I rocked the bald head my husband has a shaved head we just went twinsy. With that said 90% of people rocked the wig they needed it for there confidence I say do whatever makes you comfortable.

With that said our skin is an organ so we need to nourish it. I do a daily routine of olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, argan oil all over my body and scalp, feet every crevice my a$$, my neck my hair is super thick soft and my skin is tight and nourished i apply and let it soak in 30 minutes to an hour I sit in a chair with shorts and a tank in the living room so i wont get oil on my sofas i warm a towel in the dryer and wrap my hair also. Sounds like a sh*tload of work but I do more natural stuff no lotions, deoderant etc after I had cancer and my skin is flawless.

TMI again my apologies

Looking Forward to Life

[desertdivalv 33]

On 2/9/2018 at 2:21 PM, K_aane said:

What is that?

HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1" instagram: K_aane_VSG

If you google halo hair extensions, you can see lots of examples, but basically it is extensions that you slip over your hair, that are on an invisible band (looks similar to fishing line ) and is hidden by your natural hair.

[FluffyChix 17,409]

On 2/8/2018 at 6:08 AM, BJames42613 said:

Originally, I had someone sew in 2 wefts, just to give me some volume... I don' recommend that route. It was uncomfortable and even though I was drinking Water, I found my scalp was exceptionally dry and irritated from it. I switched to clip in wefts, and I'm much happier now! I can wear them when I want to, and can deep clean my scalp when I need to.

Which clip ins did you go with? Can you hook me up with a link please? Thanks!

[BJames42613 41]

26 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Which clip ins did you go with? Can you hook me up with a link please? Thanks!

I ended up purchasing clips that lock in the hair extensions, so I can reuse the clips with different extensions. I have wefts that I leave curled and wefts that I leave straight. They'e easy to switch out, and I'm not locked into that color because the clips are removable. Here is the link to the clips I purchased, and then I just asked the beauty store lady what type of hair to purchase... I suggest not going with synthetic as you can't use hot tools on it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LYRCOO9/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518705853&sr=8-2&keywords=selfit-clip&dpPl=1&dpID=51noqMJuKYL&ref=plSrch