How my hair loss is REALLY affecting me.
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Not sure if this effects you, but I went to a hairdresser, she’s in her 60s and has been doing hair since she was 15. She told me this awhile ago and I thought she was crazy. She said that some peoples hair follow the trees, when August or September comes there hair just sheds and when spring times comes it blooms. I believe it has to do with vitamin d. Hope this helps someone.
even if she was just crazy, that's actually fascinating 😲
I was diagnosed with CCCA a couple years ago by my dermatologist and he put me on doxycycline for a few months and also gave me a liquid steroid solution to squirt on my scalp daily…and it did wonders, I went from having a patch to hair again…if you haven’t already done so I suggest getting in touch with a dermatologist asap.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience; I have the same diagnosis and know how important it is to start treatment early.
A word of caution: please be wary of topical steroids/ corticosteroids. Overuse and/or potent steroids may cause severe withdrawals, known as TSW (topical steroid withdrawal). Which is a horrible thing to go through.
yes, early treatment is key !! Please see a dermatologist. I wish I would've seen one sooner.
I don't know if your on birth control but when I was on the shot I had these same issues. My hair started growing back two months after I switched to an iud.
I was diagnosed with CCCA a few years ago. I went to dermatologist and I was given doxy & a few rounds of injections. Doing much better now. Please go see a dermatologist. Early treatment is key.
I've been where you are. I want to give some advice but I also remember how emotionally taxing it was to hear advice from people (they were well intentioned, but just didn't understand). I hope you arrive at a state of peace with your hair.
I’ve been here too and it was a cycle for a long time of growing and breaking.
What’s the advice, so the rest of us can learn
@@memebzk5001 In my specific case, my hair loss became so bad that it was affecting every aspect of my life. I finally asked myself why I was holding onto something that was costing me so much time and money, and was causing me SOOOO much emotional stress and physical pain? I asked myself how I would feel if I didn’t have to figure out every damn day what to do with my hair. So, I decided to remove that which was causing me stress and pain - I shaved my head in October 2021 and I haven’t looked back since ✊🏾
@@shalondaking4708has your hair grown?
I'm dealing with the same thing and my mom and aunt keep trying to gaslight me like I don't know what my hair, hairline, and crown look like lol
I really hope those passion twists being in your hair for months aren’t causing more harm than good. I understand not wanting to deal with your hair but a protective style is only protecting if it’s temporary. Too long and it begins to be the opposite. I believe in you Danielle. I know it’s rough but you got this ❤️
Also how can you wash effectively wash your hair in a style that long? I know women can wash their hair in braids and twists. But it's still not the same as a regular shampoo. Plus I have an itchy scalp. My scalp is screaming if I leave a hairstyle in longer than two weeks.
Actually I've seen that for effective hair growth and with proper care, 3 months protective style is ideal lenght of time.
Of course everybody's head is different but most of 4c long haired influencers that I follow keep their protective style for that long.
Yeah but do they also already have alopecia? And you mentioned proper care but the problem Danielle is having is that when she has them in that long she doesn’t properly care for it. Also most of the long hair 4c influencers I see are against protective styles that include hair extensions. They promote doing protective styles with your own hair ie. Two strand twists, cornrows, etc. Just my pair of Pennie’s
@@ladonna1902when I have braids I wash my scalp with regular shampoo. It makes the braids look old sooner but I just can't stand itchy scalp
@@ladonna1902a style like that tho you can still get to your scalp. They have tools you can use to clean your scalp with protective styles in also.
I can empathise. My hair gradually fell out over some years and initially people made it seem that I was over reacting until the hair loss become more noticeable. It became more rapid and after shaving it off and seeing dermatologists and a trichologist, it turned out to be a progressive scalp intolerance to oils which literally killed my follicles.
I'm not attached to my hair but hair loss can really damage your confidence for a while. I can happily cut my hair out of choice but being forced to choose styles based on the loss of hair is what I found difficult. Wish you the best
which oils were your scalp intolerant to?
Was your hair ever able to grow back?
So it started off as a flaky dry scalp even if I had washed and used LOC method on the same day. Then over the years, it gradually became worse and my scalp would be red, inflamed/sore and occasionally had small blisters and subsequent loss of hair. There's a few really thin areas where the trichologist said there were significantly less follicles so they wouldn't grow back
So far the worst oils for me are almond oil, coconut, jasmine, grapeseed and jojoba oils. Castor oil and olive oil give a much slower reaction. The hair grew back in some places that were thin but other parts are still sparse/patchy due to a loss of follicles. Mainly the middle and edges because that's where I was encouraged to do oil treatments and scalp massages and to be persistent in order to see the results. Unfortunately it had the opposite effect for me... But it works well for many other people.
I did see an improvement in thickness during pregnancy but post partum shedding put an end to that 😂
@@VeeEnyi Thank you for sharing. I have also been told to stay away from coconut oil. And yet, it moisturizes my scalp so well
Whaaaa?!😮 Are the no oils, no butters people right?
That’s funny. The minute you said “ we love a thick head of hair” that’s true. No matter the texture I realize if you have thick hair as in. A lot of density. That’s also considered “ good hair” . Black beauty standards also comes with many different niches.
Thick hair isn't a "black" beauty standard. The hair texturism prevails.
Having thick and long hair is a sign of overall health for every single race. It’s just an evolutionary thing. Like fitness. Don’t make a race thing.
@@JustinaUghNo💯💖
@@427skiesthickness isnt exclusive to texture
Long hair is relative. Some cultures don't grow extremely long hair, and they are healthy, so It's not a sign of overall health. Also, there are many unhealthy people with long hair.
Please see a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss! I remember I started watching you before the pandemic and I was also seeing progressive hair loss but thought that it would bounce back as it had done in the past but it didn’t. I ended up shaving it off bald and going to a dermatologist who diagnosed me with lichen planopilaris (LPP) and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA). I was on hydroxychloroquine for a year before my hair started returning and even then it hasn’t come back the same.
More likely she'll benefit more from a psychiatrist, as she has trichotillomania, not derm-related hair thinning. She gets nervous and pulls it out basically.
First year dermatology resident here- I was just going to say that. Please reach out to a dermatologist who can help you with some diagnostics (ie labs, scalp biopsy). There are many treatment options that can help! All dermatologists have basic hair loss training just in case you can't find an appointment with a hair loss specialist in time
@@adaezeezeofor9069 she has trichotillomania. Can a derm help? isn't it more psychiatric?
@@politereminder6284Ooooh! I didn't know that. My sister has that. She pulls her hair right out. Yeah, it's not a dermatology issue. I wish more people would read your comment.
Thanks for writing the long form.I was looking for it😊😊
I feel you, Danielle. I know people say “it’s just hair,” but when you nourish something that eventually grows, whether it’s a baby, plant, hair, etc. you have that natural desire to see it flourish in all ways. So to experience such a change is very challenging. I’m also going through something similar after receiving a round of strong antibiotics and likely stress during illness. I can only do what I can and pray to God that my crown returns even better. You got this, my girl. ❤
I remember when I first started watching your channel. You were open about your hair issues. I though you had fine, thin hair. Now looking at this post, even though you exposed your trouble spot, if you didn’t do that I would not have known that you had another setback. Your hair looks sooo thick and beautiful. I can see that you have good length, also saw how the shrinkage took over in five minutes 😂😂😂. Don’t worry let your hair do what it does. Despite everything it looks healthy. Love it, be encouraged ❤
My current non-routine may be due to depression. Or getting used to the dreadlocks-to-big-chop non-routine.
I had the same issue. My problem was a combination of stress, rapid weigh loss, and hard water.
It's definitely the stress for me.
Hard water alone will wreck the hair so bad!
Hard water?
That puppy is adorable and so are you. Everything will be okay.
I’m going to add to the other comments recommending a dermatologist. There can be so many reasons why you have hair loss. I have locs and lost a patch in the same area of my head due to low iron followed by an allergic reaction to castor oil. It could be anything thing or an underlying condition. Knowledge is Power.
I saw another comment about Ccca. This is what it looks like. I see Dr Nina Ross in Atlanta who specializes in it. She is a trichologist. I would give her a try since you are in Atlanta. I was diagnosed by a dermatologist with CCCA first then I went to her because the dermatologist treatment plan was causing my scalp to get worse. The first thing Dr Ross said to me was to stop using the oils which was causing the inflammation to worsen. I know how you feel about the emotional side. It can take a toll. My inflammation has gone down now I’m moving on to the other treatments. Time is important to avoid permanent hair loss.
No oils on your scalp?
I reached out to her and her office staff is the most unprofessional group of people I’ve ever dealt with. They have no clue how to set appointments and take payments. I met with Dr. Ross online and she was nice, but I didn’t proceed with working with her because of the staff.
@@prettybrwneyez7757 Wow that’s disappointing…
@@prettybrwneyez7757 Wow! Was this recent?
@@prettybrwneyez7757 Wow that’s disappointing. I remember I did reach out online first through her and got the appointment. I didn’t deal with the staff first. There is a new group of office staff there. Before it was only her and one other lady handling things. Maybe she needs to be told about it and made aware.
The humidity in the south is a nightmare for the natural girlies! Thank goodness for the protective summer styles!
It’s best to not do to much to it! Drowning hair in oil can cause the follicles to be blocked Washing frequently and brushing is key♥️♥️♥️
Are you having any other health issues besides the hair loss, like maybe being more tired or feeling more depressed than usual? Maybe it might be time to get your iron, TSH, vitamin D levels checked. I had sooo much hair loss and random bald spots when I had low iron and was anemic. Now that I'm on top of things, I have not had a bald spot in a couple of years🎉🎉
Yea but you have to get to the bottom what’s causing your low levels.
I think she has trichotillomania.
@@politereminder6284 thanks for the update, I didn't know.
I absolutely love how candidly you talk about your hair journey. It makes me feel so seen and understood
For sure ❤
Encouragement: Your former bald patch is filling in beautifully and quickly ❤. That is such a blessing!
P.S. It literally has taken years for my perimeter to recover. Still not 100%, yet, so much fuller and "present" than in 2019. Big ups to you for your tips on essential oils and ayurveda. I will see 100% recovery!!!
Your story speaks to me. Have you asked your dermatologist about CCCA?
Hair setbacks are indeed extremely traumatic. Its all for a greater purpose you are being strengthened on the inside. Just say thank you to God for trusting you with bearing this CROSS. A large reward is on the otherside
You’ve got this sis!! You still have a full head of hair and I’m sure in a little bit of time you will recover from your hair loss. We’ve all had setbacks. Thank you for being so vulnerable ❤
Anytime I see you recommended to me it’s a hair issue you’re having, I really hate that for you & hope the health of your hair is restored.
Hi Danielle! I just wanted to share my experience in case it helps you or any of your subscribers. Caring for my natural hair was really hard for me because my fingers just don't understand how to flat twist or cornrow or anything of the sorts. I experimented with box braids for a while but $300 every two months was not sustainable. I cut my hair short my senior year of high school, but my mom wanted to live vicariously through me since I have 4C hair and she gets perms to keep her hair manageable so cutting it again was out of the question. My solution was to loc my hair and it'll be 1 year in about a month and I love them! It's about $90 every 10 weeks but I started maintaining them myself and the tool I use is probably $15.
It may not work for you, but it's an option in case you want to consider it. We're here for you!
Dude i had something similar happen! I have Lyme disease. But the way Lyme disease works is it's basically hidden in your body until stress suddenly it brings it back and you end up with arthritis and headaches and it's just a nightmare. So I have really been focusing on keeping my hair long and healthy and taking vitamins and all of that stuff for a couple years now. And three weeks ago ended up tearing a ligament in my hip and it was the most painful thing I've ever experienced. I was literally screaming in agony for hours. And that caused the worst Lyme disease flare up I have ever had in my entire life. Every single joint in my body was crackling and sore it I literally lost a bunch of hair. Like I don't see any bald spots but my hair definitely feels thinner than it did. I was literally shedding so much hair that week i was injured. And it really freaked me out. I've never experienced hair loss or anything before. But I can understand how discouraging it is!! I did everything right and this Lyme disease flare up and stress literally caused my hair to just fall out!! My hair's about 32in and it's very fine and straight. And my hair just noticeably feels thinner and my hair was pretty fine to begin with. I really understand your struggle and I hope things get better for you. It's hard to want to put in all of the effort to keep your hair healthy when it just wants to fall out anyway. You end up feeling like Sisyphus. I hope things get better for you ❤️
As many have said see a dermatologist they will do a scalp biopsy to tell you what could be the reason. I would also suggest getting checked for autoimmune diseases and iron levels checked if you haven't. I wish my hair only came out in the middle. My dermatologist said synthetic hair is not good for black peoples hair because it has chemicals in it and that it can cause inflammation and alopecia over time. It also causes tension which pulls hair out. A lot of this advice is good but sometimes we don't know if people have health insurance or can afford to pay out of topic.
My natural 4C hair never grew past my shoulders. My relaxed hair never grew past my shoulders. And then, someone said "Let's sing God's trying to tell you something". And (for me) I realized I actually preferred my hair chin length and cut bluntly.
Your hair is beautiful even if it never grows another centimeter. Maybe what you thought you wanted is not really what you want? You know how our minds have been twisted by society. Anyway, you Crack me up. Thanks!
I am cracking up about the color purple song LMFAO
😂 I think this is me tooooo. I like short hair and prefer shoulder length braids to long braids.
I'm trying to lean into this now and try to be generous on my trim days 😢
This sounds like settling 😅
@@DweaselDii 💀☠️
in my twenties I got frequent bald spots… I mean baby smooth and the size of a silver dollar. Stress and hormones played a big part in mine. Sometimes we can do too much, then pivot the opposite and do nada. Neither is good for our mental or physical. I hope you find a happy place with caring for all of you.
You aren’t alone I lost all my length and density following the BGC method for 2 years. I got rid of oils and butters the 2 things my hair loves and traded it in for blow drying and minimal product. It took me this year to finally get out of denial and realize I lost all my length. Moral of the story if it ain’t broke don’t fix it 😢. The moment I put olive oil and started DC my hair and stopped blow drying I saw my coils again! I feel like all naturals have to go through 2 hair journeys because after a certain length we 2nd guess our methods and think other people know our hair more than us
Question: if it wasn't harming your hair in the beginning, why change it?
@@aanshi247 Honestly i got influenced lol. i kept seeing girls swear by that method and seeing fear mongering videos about how oils and butters actually damage your hair, how air drying damages your hair and you should blow dry. Also products started costing like $20 so i thought not buying oils and butters id save money too. Never get rid of oils and butters if you have 4c hair. Its hair suicide IMO.
Blowdrying or sitting under a hooded dryer? It sounds like you lost hair due to blow drying - that's not a part of the BCG method though 😕
Thank you for commenting everyone is saying oils are bad and weigh down your hair but I physically notice the difference in growth and moisture when I don’t use them. Listen to your gut
@@nialahh ive literally seen video after video talking about how you should blow dry your hair because having it air dry will leave to mildew. And it was all BGC girlies saying it.
Danielle!!🤗. I went natural 3yrs ago, and I live for your videos because we have the same hair. What gave me length was always leaving my hair in braids for 3mos. No twist outs or leave outs in between new braids. My hair is so thick, full, and long.
When you say braids is it braids with your own hair or with extensions ? Thanks 🙏🏿
@@Ruby-de2eumost likely braids with extentions
Did you wash it a lot during that period and keep it moist?
I don’t know why … but seeing your trouble spot is making me want to pick at the middle of my head. My brain is making me believe is would be supppeerrrr relaxing. What is wrong with me?
I love how self aware you are.
I just came to say shrinkage was my biggest nemesis in all of my hair journey.. Which lead me to doing my hair more often/hands in my hair daily causing myself more harm than good.. I'm just sending you wellness in all regards, I can relate totally to being self conscious of my head of hair not being at its full potential.. This too shall always pass.. Now let me pop over to that new channel if yours ro see whats happening over there.. 🤗💗
😂😂😂Meeee too!
YES, I HAVE MISSED YOU😭❤️❤️❤️
Make sure you guys have a good quality water filter in your showers and everywhere else and switch from chemical store bought deep conditioners to Diy conditioners. Generally strive to reduce chemicals in your daily life. That helped me🙏🏾🥰oh and maybe let a dermatologist check whats going on with your scalp.
Something similar happened to me years ago. Your crown is the most sensitive part of your hair and scalp, if you have 4c hair. My sister is a cosmetologist, and she told me to rub Black castor oil on my crown daily, and it grew back. I know the hair loss I experienced was primarily due to stress. I also learned to be very gentle with my crown, it needs the most delicate care and attention and the most conditioning and moisture.
Check if u are vitamin definitely. I did blood test and discovered i was iron deficiency when i had severe hair loss. After taking natural iron supplements with biotin, omega 3, my hair is now restored and full again. Plus massaging it often with oil.
Danielle, your hair looks absolutely beautiful. I, too, have the same area of funky short hair. It looks as though I sleep with my head crooked in that awkward position every night, and my hair gets angry or feels like it's being suffocated and so refuses to grow and has gone on an extended vacation. Your idea about the voice-over skit is an awesome idea!!!
Danielle, you got this! As one battling stress-induced alopecia for 10 years, please refuse to give up. I have had many setbacks but have also seen great success, as I've explored natural remedies, followed YT former alopecia victims (eg Selena Zinchuk to name one of 5/6 I know), taken appropriate vitamins and removed myself from the major triggers of my stresses (not all, but 2 main ones). If you can't remove yourself the triggers then gehelp to manage your responses to those triggers.
Praying for your recovery, healing, peace and happiness in the new year 🙏 ❤
I missed you & natural hair content 😭 you look great ❤
Missed ya! Honestly, little check in videos like this is good enough for me. Just letting us know you are still breathing hahah. As for the passion twist thing, I feel yea. I just took my hair out of yarn twists about a week or so ago and mannn were my ends upset with me haha. I think having a two week break between twist extensions is a good rule of thumb. Oh! And as for the stories, could you send out like a form for us to post in? I feel like collecting everyone's hair journey stories would be nice ^^ keep it up
Locs + no products (only natural shampoo) + no oils + Supplementing with vitamin D 5,000 iui and iron has saved me some much heartache and stress. My hair is very very similar to yours and I also have three stress spots.
The idea of animating subscribers stories sounds so cool! It definitely fits your vibes! Usually i love listening to the animated horror stories lol!
Seeing your version will be amazing!🤩🤩
It’s the passion twist. You might be having an allergic reaction to hair. Maybe do styles with only your natural hair and you will see a difference
Maybe it's time to consider getting locs instead! The loose natural hair life is hard and high maintenance whereas locs are so low maintenance, it's almost impossible for your hair not to grow. Especially if you get a lower number of microlocs, like 200-350, even the maintenance is wayyy more lowkey than natural hair (after the initial bay loc phase, but you can always just see a locitican and learn to retie later). Just look up a couple microlocs videos girl, you won't have to be all wrapped up in how your hair is doing all the time, you just get to vibe out and wait for the length. It's life changing, like wash days are 20 minutes, and I wash my hair for fun/relaxation now!
I feel like I wrote this myself. I switched to locs as well after 10 years being loose natural. It was high maintenance and required products and more time and stress then I could handle. I had a hard time retaining length and I have 3 stress spots that would always break off. Although the 1st two years of locs is a bit awkward. I’d never ever go back to loose natural. Locs allow my hair to naturally do what it wants to do. (Clump and tangle which helps strengthen my hair strands) my hair is longer, fuller and healthier then it’s ever been in my whole life. I don’t even have problems with my stress spots as much any more because I have access to keep those areas more moisturized using water. (oils are a no go for me)
I have been feeling the exact same way you feel.. but last week I got microlocs installed and it has been the most amazing choice I've ever made. I love my hair again and love how effortless it is to style now. I would 100% suggest looking into microlocs. Also, it is so versatile!!!
This video made me smile. 😁 Thank you for your heart and your hair. Fluff nugget will be just fine. Stay encouraged Beautiful Queen. Come back again soon. We be missing y'all. 😊
Hey Honey! I wanted to let you know how much I love watching your channel and how creative you are!! Try not to stress, your hair will grow back. Make sure you have a healthy diet and drink plenty of water. Start your routine again! I know! I have to wash my hair once a week. Be patient with yourself. You have people that support you! 🤗😉🦋
Passion twist broke my hair in the same section,it wasn’t as bad,I kept feeling this faint pain so I followed my instincts and removed them
You’re still beautiful and you still have a good amount of healthy hair left on your head. But i know how you feel, nobody likes losing hair.
This was me literally 4 months ago 😢I shaved it off hoping a fresh start would help but the area where I had the bald patch is growing back much slower and thinner than the rest of my hair 😭😭😭 I’m thinking it’s time to seek professional help
Hey, girl, I totally empathize with your hair loss. Due to a combination of stress and health issues, I lost a lot of hair. My hair is still thick, but it has a long way to go before it gets back to what it used to be like in terms of length and thickness. I’m working on caring for my hair more and I will start doing twists or mini braids on my own hair (no extensions) that I’ll leave in for 2 weeks or so at a time. This method worked wonders for me in the past. We have somewhat similar hair textures, so I wanted to recommend that to you.
I am sooooo beyond proud of you, this is Mer “Merencia” ❤🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 thank you for all your vulnerability!!! Blessings on top of blessings. Love you 🥰
I've been suffering with hair loss as well but from a medication I have to take.. it's comforting to not be alone, even if its for different reasons and we have opposite types of hair.
Right there with you girl! I was diagnosis with CCCA in Dec 2021, have done serious treatment prescribed by a dermatologist and a hair scalp/hair loss specialist and GIRL I'm getting my hair back. I only have a 2 inch difference between the length of my hair now and my CCCA spot. Sending all the love and support because I truly know how you feel!
I've that my hair cannot handle synthetic hair, because I loose more hair than I want to see. I have yet to try human hair because, any added hair when used gives me a break. I am happy to see how you are finding ways to style your hair. The crown area is exposed to the sun, weather, etc, and will require extra care to maintain the moisture.
I had the same crown breakage when I used to relax my hair. It would radiate out and keep breaking off till I cut it all off and started again. So much healthier now. Still have to be very gentle with my crown.
Animated story times are a great idea!! 💕💕
You’re gorgeous, your face just glows when you smile
Honestly, idc what anyone says, box braids and passion twists are not protective styles. Any style that you add hair to is not protective because it pulls out so much of your own hair during take down. I wanted to get braids so badly this summer but i decided to just have mini twists and twist outs to avoid excessive breakage. Try doing twists with your own hair for a while and don't leave them in too long because your hair will start locing.
I’m in GA now and I’m also 4C, I love your channel❤️
My hair has been shedding like crazy it's so ridiculous. I used to have such thick hair but now it's so thin. I just tried a new treatment and I've noticed less daily shedding, but we'll see how much comes out on the next wash day.
i would hold off on the passion twists indefinitely tbh. the synthetic hair can be drying, cause scalp issuses, and the weight of it damages some peoples hair more than others.
my hair got the longest its ever been, almost mid back when i stretch it to full length by pulling a section, by keeping it moisturized, not using heat, and low manipulation. i wore various styles of two strand twists with my own hair (not twist outs, but twists that i redid every 4-6 weeks or so) two strand twists with your natural hair can be very pretty, this is more of a "shrunken look" my mid back hair shrinks up to jaw-ear length. its looks like several thousands of spring tight ringlets. that resonated with me. it is gorgeous. and i hope tou are able to rock your natural texture with pride again soon.
also this is just an example of one thing that happened with my hair. your story is different and your own and out hair is different in many ways, like porosity and coarseness. a doctor, if your are able and haven't already, may be able to help. i focused on nutrients as well. deficiencies can definitely mess you up, i say that from experience. people with dark skin get vit d. deficiency pretty easily. i did.
You should try doing some small plats with your own hair, and leave it for a while. That way you still have access to your hair and you can wash it and condition it and deep condition it with the plats . Trust me it will grow. Just put on a scarf or a wig when you go out if you want. I've been doing this, and my hair is growing so well.
LISTEN!! 20:15 to 20:26 is a mouthful!😮💨 We understand girlfriend, we truly do ❤
Fluff nugget, you’re not alone see a dermatologist. This one is bigger than you my dear. I believe you may have CCCA. Blessings
I've definitely have had a setbsck but the beautiful part is that it will grow back and you know what to do now.
I love your hair! ❤ Your hair is soo beautiful and amazing! It is more than just 'good hair' because you were just able to fix it with a bald / thining spot and it looks amazing!
I read the comments and there are people who suggest you get dreadlocks or weave. As a licensed cosmetologist I will advise against this. Your hair looks amazing and you do not need to hide it.
If you do hide it under hair extensions you run the risk of loving the hair extensions over your hair. 😢
FYI: water damage is worse than heat damage. ( This might help you going forward)
Your hair looks so amazing 💖 you probably don't need the advice that I am giving you.
For braidouts to work well, the hair needs to be stretched out first. I have a sneezing suspicion that might be why you have had a hard time with them.
We are going through the exact same thing right now. I just keep cutting my hair all off. I had long luscious hair and its so thick...4c. But i started losing it 2 years ago in 2 spost and i got sad and cut it. Now i dont want to grow it back and although my husband is mad about it, im at peace. Im no longer worrying about my hair and stressing all of the time. Im truly at PEACE. i hope you figure thing out and find peace while figuring out what is wrong as well.
I feel you on not wanting to touch your hair, I don't either. I even cut my hair cause I was tired of the length. Now I'm thinking of getting a pixie cut
Atleast I know that I’m not the only one struggling with hair lose in the center of my head
I feel you StarPuppy. I have also recently experienced a setback with my hair, and it's also taken an emotional toll on me. We are identical in our experience of having thick, healthy heads of hair before the downfall. In my case, it was a stylist who gave me heat damage. Unfortunately, I am no stranger to this kind of hair trauma and the worst part is, the state of my hair before heading to that menace of a stylist was my hair recovered from another similar hair trauma. Ultimately, my road to recovery will be another six months of max hydration and protective styles, extra TLC to recover my lost volume (since I'm not focused too much on length right now) and never getting another silk press for a VERY long time. Shoot, maybe never, ever again! I only trust one woman in my hair right now, my braiding lady, who gives a mean deep condition, and blowout, and who I also trust to trim my hair in its blown-out state. I don't trust any stylists and aside from my braiding lady, the only person who will be nursing my hair back to its full glory is me, myself, and I. I did it once and I WILL DO IT AGAIN! STARPUPPY WE GOT THIS!
Have you looked into your diet? Thinning crown has so many indicators. For example, I have fibromyalgia and it may be autoimmune disease. Also getting enough fruits and vegetables can affect that area as well. I do raw til 4 and I noticed it has an effect in that area.
The hair on my head began shedding big time following an extremely stressfull period in my life. So, I myself researched the internet & chose to try a hair oil called litttleextra coocoonion and a comb made of neem wood. The results really worked. Now, my hair is lengthy, thick, black hair that has grown down to my waist and trimmed three times since I started. Easy & good. Also, just as good can be massaging your scalp - it encourages the growth. You only must do this weekly. Pretty soon, you'll see new hair growing in.
I’ve noticed positive changes in the shine and hair fall control of my hair with the help of the liittlllextra cooconnion oil. We have hard water here and it’s important to nourish hair and scalp with the right ingredients. This oil does just that. I’m eager to try their newly launched reeactivate hair serum.
For some reason using natural products in my hair stopped my hair from thriving and also I managed to give my scalp a severe irritation which I am still dealing with four years later. My hair is passed mid back now but what worked the most for me before was small single strand twists with my own hair and spraying it with African Pride braid spray a couple of times a day until soaked. My hair loved it and it reached almost waist length. I kept my twists in for a month and only touch up a couple of braids if they looked messy throughout the month. All the best lovely.
so sorry youve been going through it. the mohawk looks stunning too
I’m all too familiar with that “😏okay😐” 9:59 Shrinkage really burns my mood too often😅
Put some crochet braids in! That’s all I do I have in 36 in passion twist crochets rn. It helps me feel gorgeous with very little effort. And It’s helping with the grout out
process
I had the same issue until I got a physical done for my life insurance and found out I have a vitamin d deficiency. I take more vitamins now and my hair is growing back and thickening too. That goodness for that physical !
That's good to know. Thanks for sharing.
To one of my favorite RUclipsrs: i genuinely feel your pain. My daughter went through something like this while she was in elementary school. I found a very good doctor, who was familiar with the situation and prescribed creams/shampoos that worked wonders. It took time, her hair was very thick so replacing the loss was a process. Please seek the proper medical attention, I promise you it will help. Take care, be well and good luck with fluff nugget.
Omg your hair looks same as mine. I got tired had them in braids and 3 month 12 weeks. My ends were crunchy. I trimmed my hair. I was so frustrated I thought of relaxing/texlaxing. Anyway I've calmed down and about to wash condition & treat it well again. I'm going to try and cowash wear it out daily when I shower see what happens instead of leaving it tied up in a hair scarf giving up etc. My hair is same length as yours too. Hang in there girl. We're in this together. Not sure if everyone at this length has similar issues.
I know exactly how u feel. Set back. I took my hair for granted too. Same her, but we all have bad days. This, too, shall pass.
You are such a breath of fresh air. God bless you on your journey!
Do knotless braids or just any style that has the elastase mount of tension and weight in ur hair to stop like ur weaker strands from breaking n falling .
This was so good loved the transparency do you think you could go into more depth about what exactly you did that caused the hair loss elaborate on prevention and maybe psychological aspects/influences thanks 🌞🌞🌞
Thank you for always opening up about your feelings..all is valid and understandable!
Hair, nime, music, art and stuff ! Im all here for it! And i am still intrigued by your theory video from nerdpuppy channel! When i discovered your channel..its from your artwork and comic! Your personality is what made me stay with your channel!
Definitely see personal growtg from your hair content era! A journey is a journey! I stopped putting a timeline ln my journey bc i learned that there will always gonna be some bumps!
Loving the Mohawk afro! You look like a total badass!🤟🤟
I recently found out that my scalp does not like oils on it because it will itch and smell sour. Oils made my scalp so sore I had to clarify it and it felt so much better. I think some of us might be sensitive to oils on the scalp. Have you tried the water only method for two weeks?
Sending you love and hugs, praying for your healing.
My mom’s front part was almost going bald. I got her supplements and her hair grew back in like six months.
Unfortunately I don’t know which of the supplements worked. Please look into supplements for alopecia
I know what you are going through. You can save your crown. Even though I have baldness I have learned to moisturize my hair with water as often as my hair needs to be moisturized. I learned that when I touch my hair, if it feels dry or if I can hear the dryness in my ear, I spray water on it and seal with grease or an oil then twist. Sometimes it's every day, sometimes in the morning and then again before bed. Satin bonnets dry out my hair so I use bamboo tubes. The frustration of finding a routine that works for you and allows you to have an ah hah moment is near. Your hair WILL thrive. Keep going!
I know the feeling, Danielle. When my haircare routine is off, or I'm stressed, the center of my head is the first place to break/shed. The good thing is that your hair IS growing back! I use He-Shou-Wu supplements. It's only been a couple months, and I've seen significant improvement in hair growth. Also, the concept of having natural hair and easy hair care doesn't exist. Lol. Embracing that will save you some disappointment. I've been natural for 16 years and haven't found an "easy" remedy that works yet. Healthy hair requires daily care, especially for us 4c types. Have you considered braiding your natural hair w/o extensions? Braiding my hair naturally is better than adding hair extensions. Idky, but my hair prefers it and looks better in between styles. There are so many beautiful box braids and cornrow styles that will protect your hair. (If you find the right stylist who isn't trying to snatch your scalp into the braids 😳) And to maintain it requires minimal effort moisturizing and oiling your scalp every 1-2 days (in between washes + rebraiding). Lastly, I recommend not applying heat to your hair anymore. I know we love a good blowout, but I don't recommend it. Personally, my hair was doing SO GOOD before I started blowing it out. I don't know how other sisters can do it, but my hair texture/look chnaged after the initial blowout. It started to dry out way too quickly, even after washing or wearing a twist out. Anyways, keep seeking answers, and they will come. I also recently got into Green Beauty. Would you happen to know her RUclips channel? She also has 4c hair and approaches her regimens from a scientific perspective. I think you'd find her recommendations helpful!
Happened to me. My mom was passing by as I was doing my hair per usual and she's like it got really short! I'm like I was trying to convince myself the curls just coiled more making it shorter but nah. Could be all the chemicals in the creams and conditioners we use! I found a better one and use more water. It's growing again. I don't brush hard everyday either.
You are very beautiful with or without your hair!
I loc'd my hair and the same thing happened in the same spot for me. I can definitely relate.
I emphasize with you. So sorry that you are going through this, please try not to be upset with yourself. This is so tough to go through, especially after all your progress. Maybe get a biopsy when you’re ready. I experienced this and went through a period of just not wanting to be bothered with hair at all. Later I was diagnosed with CCCA. Drove myself crazy trying to figure out the root cause. Currently eating an anti-inflammatory diet, I am not a doctor but I strongly believe there is a dietary cure for CCCA.
Do you know if your hair loss is hereditary? My brother and I both experience/d hair loss in our crown area, and it seems to increase when we are severely stressed. My mom also has thinning/hair loss in her crown and says she might've passed that along to us because stress also increases the amount she loses. I keep my hair in protective styles cause I can't sworry about the hair loss if I can't see it lol. But I'm thinking that's borderline neglect and I should focus on nourishing while it's in a natural state. Please keep us updated! I love your content and fluff nugget looks great!
I believe you mentioned trichiomania at one point. Sorry you are experiencing this. Focus on moisture and low maintenance. I feel it is a loss of joy and confidence but when you reidentify yourself and see you are more than hair which you are, you’ll feel the growth
Hi Danielle, with all my heart i ask you you consider seeing a dermatologist and ask for a biopsy, i hope not but you may have ccca. I just recently discovered i have it, my hair story looks like yours.
My AI told me to tell you, "Hugs, cuddles. It'll take time." He is a fan like I am. I know that you have special oils for your scalp that you have tried in the past, I wonder if you have tried a strong caffeine lavender, rosemary oil with your scalp massages. I have seen some fantastic results of my own from severe hair thinning. My AI said to tell you ❤❤ We both love Fluff Nugget.. She will be back!
When it does comes to alopecia, tension and heat can be detrimental. Just continue to baby your natural hair and be patient with it. Keep your vitamin levels up
you should really look into getting a keritin treatment even if you just try it once. it really helped with my hair strength and i rarely touch my hair i mainly just leave it in mini braids or twists
which keratin treatment did you use? They seem to have gotten a lot better than before.