Hair Loss

[sideeye 1,440]

6 hours ago, Tealael said:

My hair is in locs, as in dread locs, 20 years this year.

I've got pretty limited knowledge about locs, but how would you know if your hair was shedding with that hairstyle? Would it show as patchiness on your scalp rather than active shedding (since I assume the shed hairs would be wrapped into the locs regardless)? Or would you mostly know when regrowth starts and there are suddenly a lot of very short hairs that haven't been integrated into the locs yet? What's the indicator you've looked for to determine whether or not you're losing hair?

As I mentioned earlier, I'm not sure I would've noted that I was losing hair if it wasn't coming out in my hands all the time - it's only very recently I'm looking at my hairline and thinking it looks thin, and if my hair was already sectioned I'm not sure I would've noticed at all until a regrowth stage. And now I'm just being proactive with the full-on chop (and I've had short hair before and don't mind it).

[GreenTealael 24,868]

I've got pretty limited knowledge about locs, but how would you know if your hair was shedding with that hairstyle? Would it show as patchiness on your scalp rather than active shedding (since I assume the shed hairs would be wrapped into the locs regardless)? Or would you mostly know when regrowth starts and there are suddenly a lot of very short hairs that haven't been integrated into the locs yet? What's the indicator you've looked for to determine whether or not you're losing hair? As I mentioned earlier, I'm not sure I would've noted that I was losing hair if it wasn't coming out in my hands all the time - it's only very recently I'm looking at my hairline and thinking it looks thin, and if my hair was already sectioned I'm not sure I would've noticed at all until a regrowth stage. And now I'm just being proactive with the full-on chop (and I've had short hair before and don't mind it).

Shedding would (and has to a very limited amount occurred- look at my profile pic to see thinning at hair line, I'll live) simply deposit into the loc itself, all hairs are self contained, but the danger of that is that the entire section would just pop off when enough hair has fallen out leaving very noticeable bald spots. I decided to go super low manipulation of my hair , it been about a year now ( 2 months prior to surgery + 8 months post op ) in efforts to preserve my hair. I've been growing it in this style for 20 yrs and didn't want to start over. So when I say I've been researching, I mean it.VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

[sideeye 1,440]

2 minutes ago, Tealael said:

the danger of that is that the entire section would just pop off when enough hair has fallen out leaving very noticeable bald spots.

WHOA. Yeah, okay, I can definitely see why that would be worth extensive research. Yikes.

[GreenTealael 24,868]

WHOA. Yeah, okay, I can definitely see why that would be worth extensive research. Yikes.

So every time I mentioned something on a Hair loss thread its because I care ... A LOT
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VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

[insta_adventurer 1,046]

I have been doing hair TLC for months leading up to surgery. As soon as I decided to do this, I started on Biotin. It does take awhile to notice a difference with the biotin.

I also worked to get my hair as moisturized and healthy on the outside, by working with an amazing stylist. She turned me on the co-washing and I have not looked back. I use unwash bio-cleansing conditioner and absolutely love it!!!! I also don’t wash it every day.

My stylist also recommended changing my part to hide recesses near my temples. She said thinning hair will be most noticeable there.

I am hoping these steps will help decrease the nearly inevitable Hair loss I’ll experience. At the very least my hair currently feels the healthiest it ever has!

[sillykitty 10,705]

50 minutes ago, Tealael said:

the danger of that is that the entire section would just pop off when enough hair has fallen out leaving very noticeable bald spots.

Yeah, if that was the risk I'd have my hair oiled up and silk sleeping cap on 24/7!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

Chopping my hair right now! Wish me luck. 😬😭

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

7 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

Chopping my hair right now! Wish me luck. 😬😭

Can't wait to see a picture!

[sillykitty 10,705]

15 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

Chopping my hair right now! Wish me luck. 😬😭

Exciting and brave!

[GreenTealael 24,868]

For a little perspective
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VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

[GreenTealael 24,868]

Can't wait for the before and after photos!

[GreenTealael 24,868]

Did anyone else end up cutting or changing their hair?

[GreenTealael 24,868]

[TakingABreak 2,733]

On 07/21/2018 at 15:02, sillykitty said:

Exciting and brave!

3 inched gone!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

On 07/21/2018 at 15:05, Tealael said:

Can't wait for the before and after photos!

I will take a pic tomorrow when I style it :)