hair loss/ shedding.

I lost about 50% of my hair after about 6 months of being in a deficit. I started taking vitamins, plus an extra Biotin supplement. I also bought a Bosley Thickening Treatment system from my hairdresser (shampoo, conditioner, leave in treatment). I also got my hair cut. My doctor said it would work itself out after about 6 months, plus hair grows faster in the summer.

Yes, I experienced it about 4 months into my weight loss process and it lasted about 6 months. I have so much hair that losing some didn't bother me although finding my hair everywhere was very annoying.

This is going to sound strange but did you change your shampoo or other hair care products?

I changed shampoo once and I thought it was good for my hair (it had Argan oil in it) and my hair was falling out a lot. I have super thick hair and I could feel and see that it was getting less and less. Well I stopped using shampoo altogether and just used conditioner. My hair stopped shedding. Another weird thing, maybe it's hormones but my former stick straight hair became wavy. I haven't had waves in my hair since I was a toddler

This is going to sound strange but did you change your shampoo or other hair care products?

I changed shampoo once and I thought it was good for my hair (it had Argan oil in it) and my hair was falling out a lot. I have super thick hair and I could feel and see that it was getting less and less. Well I stopped using shampoo altogether and just used conditioner. My hair stopped shedding. Another weird thing, maybe it's hormones but my former stick straight hair became wavy. I haven't had waves in my hair since I was a toddler

I also don't use shampoo every time I wash my hair. I wash my hair a couple times a week and only use shampoo about once a week. I like Living Proof (it is high priced, though) from Sephora.

Also, same for me, my hair became wavy instead of straight. It still seems to vary from day to day. And also the hair cut I have does result in increasing the wave a bit. In my current profile pic my hair was blow dried straight (I took this photo yesterday).

I had hair loss after an illness 3 years ago, I'm fine now and the hair that is growing back is very curly and not in a good way! I used to have very straight thin hair. I still think I'm shedding. Taking supplements of all sorts. Maybe I will try the oil, but I really don't get enoughrotein.

I had very, thick wonderful hair. I lost weight, I took vitamins--everything was fine. I didn't change anything in my diet or my vitamins. My hair started falling out like mad. Right and left all over the place, the shower, the bed, the car, the floor. By the hand-full.

The cause? SEVERE stress. I've got the stress better managed and my hair is getting back to normal.

Yes, this was exactly my experience. And I didn't even lose weight except for a couple pounds. I wasn't on a diet and was eating at or above maintenance.

Luckily, it grew back. That was nearly two years ago. It takes a long time to grow (even though the new growth started immediately after the loss). My hair is doing great now and back to my natural color. I had also colored my hair with henna, indigo, and lemon juice. I want to grow it long again like it used to be.

Mine has started getting thinner and it really upsets me. My hair is a big part of me! Over waist length, red, thick and curly.. now it it is getting thin near the scalp and I'm getting concerned.

I would worry if I was on a stupid 1200 call or less diet, but I'm not (eat anywhere from 1700 to 2k) so I don't get what the deal is but it has started within the last 3 months or so..

I have an issue more with dry scalp, but have had some thinning. I have extremely long hair so I went to Sally's Beauty Supply Store and I have "HAIRepair Vital Oils for Hair & Scalp"... put in on, use a clip to gather and hold my hair up and run around the house doing my stuff and then shower it out works great! Sometimes all day, sometimes a couple hours, it just works great!

it is grapeseed and sweet almond oils.. all organic!

I saw my GP, he wasn't overly concerned. It doesn't have to be a specific issue (low iron, anemia, low protein). My doc thought it happened because I had been in a near constant deficit for months, and it was my body's way of saying it was getting worried. He thought it would work itself out withing 6 months.

Did any of you see a dermatologist or family dr?

No. I had telogen effluvium with both my pregnancies and was well aware that, a.) I wasn't going to lose all my hair, just those hairs in a certain cycle of growth and b.) it would last about 6 months, and it did.

It makes sense for someone who is experiencing this for the first time to seek medical advice.

Hi all,

Like a number of you said, hair loss or thinning can be caused by physical changes like weight loss/gain or nutritional deficiencies. That is, you have to get enough protein, iron, zinc, vitamins and minerals. Marine proteins specifically have been known to help. If you don't think this describes your situation, you should probably consult a derm or GP because there may be another underlying cause (hormones, birth control pill, stress, medications, etc.). Millions of U.S. women face this though -- definitely not unusual.

Yes, but mine started after having children and then slowed down. My hormones were way off. I started using Biotin (which is good for hair, nails and skin). It slowed it down, but did was still noticeably thin. I was getting fed up when talking to people they would look at the top of my head. I literally wanted to scream my eyes are here not up there. I noticed a huge different when two years ago I started using essential oils on my scalp (Rosemary, which helps to strengthens your hair follicles and peppermint to stop hair loss ) before going to bed, I take my multivitamins, biotin and message my rosemary oil onto my scalp, which also promote circulation and the additional benefit is that it helps to relax me.