Thank you for sharing this intimate and personal thing. Many women are afraid to talk about thinning in such a vulnerable way but you did it! This will open the conversation for many woman that come across your video, so thank you so much! I went through a hormonal rollercoaster, which inevitably adversely effected my hair. And that can me very emotionally upsetting, since hair for women is so important to our whole identity. After loads of blood work I found out I was in early peri-menopause and had to get my progesterone right, for some reason my body stopped producing it altogether. And that hormone is often what causes hair loss and thinning in pre menopausal and menopausal women. So 💯 YES!!! See a doctor first!!!! Anyway I’m a few years out from that experience so my hair has had a few years to recover but in that time I too searched for products that would aide in that. I LOVE Olaplex too!! I did the entire line yesterday for the first time ever, all only Olaplex products. Including using their new #8 for the first time ever too! I swear you would think I went to a salon and got the works!! My hair came out light and bouncy and full and strong and smooth and shiny!!! And even though I need a trim you would have thought I got one! It even had my dead ends looking healthy!!!! That shampoo, a little truly goes a long way! And like you said I agree 💯 it is indeed cleansing enough to wash it once. With #0 and #3 and #8 I do apply heat while they sit in my hair. I have a little trick to avoid spending a fortune on a salon hair dryer to use at home to apply heat to hair masks and treatments. Whose got that kind of money?!? So I use a space heater! I prop the space heater up on a small box on a stool to make it the perfect height to hit the back of my head while I sit in a chair in front of it. I set it on the lowest heat setting, pop a plastic cap on my head and sit down for however long is needed for the products I’m currently using in my hair. I do leave on #3 for 45 minutes and I leave on #8 for 30, but only half the time under heat, the other half I cut the heat to allow my hair to cool down because I rinse it our with only cool to make lukewarm water. Heat helps all products sink deeper into the cortex of the hair, and that’s where the patented chemical compound in Olaplex is working its magic! I swear adding heat has intensified the efficacy of this product! After using 0+3, then washing and conditioning as usual with 4&5 and then ending with 8 and styling with the tiniest bit of each of 6&7 - my hair came out looking the healthiest it has in 20 years!!! Not even kidding!! This is what I’m doing weekly or biweekly from now on. Depending on the funds I have available 😂 I laugh but I’m not kidding!! While I think the investment in these products is so worth while, it IS some costly stuffif you want to try all of their products in the line. And I’d recommend getting them all. For real. I definitely start with 3, that’s probably the most effective. Then gradually add more as your funds will allow. I’d recommend leaving the shampoo & conditioner as your last additional purchases, to me they’re the least needed as this system works with any shampoo & conditioner. So if I were just starting out building my Olaplex kit or if someone asked me what was most effective to start with to build their own kit I’d suggest getting them in this order: 3, then 6 & 7, then 0, then 8, then 4&5. You don’t really *need* #0 but I do think it intensifies the effectiveness of #3, especially when heat is added. It becomes a magical addition. So that’s up to the buyer. But I’d definitely suggest getting it. Dampening your hair with a mister filled with hot water a tiny bit will help start to open the hair cuticle a bit faster and then using only a bout 1/4 of 0 to the mids & ends of your length to saturate, because that’s where the most damage will be. That’s how I get 4 uses out of that little expensive bottle of #0! Then I apply heat during that 10 minute wait before going in with #3. That I leave on for a full 45 minutes, under heat again. Olaplex says that #3 stops working after the maximum of about 45 mintues so its really just a useless waste of time to keep it on for longer than that. I’m rambling on and on, so I’ll stop now 😂 But I honestly can’t say enough out this revolutionary brand! It’s sorcery!! Really magical stuff!! Having the fullness, body and strength back in my hair makes it so youthful and healthy. And not just by appearance, but to the touch as well, it is simply amazing. Something I didn’t know was possible to get back to!! One less thing to have to worry about during this menopausal period of my life really feels amazing.
I literally just erased my original response to your comment. I could cry. 😩 Thank you so much for stopping by. Your comment is so thoughtful and so informative I had to pin it, hopefully others will read it. I never thought of looking into progesterone. None of the medical professionals that I sought out even mentioned it. However, I am definitely going to look into it now. I am so encouraged to hear that your hair grew back within a few years. God has made a promise to me and I believe your comment is confirmation. Your idea about using the space heater is so ingenious. I love it! Recently purchased a hair steamer. I read that it is excellent for the health of the scalp. So far so good. I truly hope you’ll stick around and become a part of the family. I enjoyed your comment so much. Hopefully will be seeing each other around. Take care. By the way, I am also I need a New York!💪🏾
@@matriarchsmatter You’re so very welcome, my fellow native NYer 💪♥️ Here’s the full story, it’s long but I think might help other women of a certain age too. Women have got to support one another, which is why I so appreciate your video. For you be o vulnerable and to speak openly about something so personal, that means so much to me ♥️ And I definitely will be sticking around. Your poise and grace is a breath of fresh air!!! 🥰♥️😘 I didn’t know much at all about Progesterone until my issues started up... Which was that I stared bleeding and wouldn’t stop for 4 months 😩 And I think that the universe handed me the right doc for exactly what I was going through. He is my long time gyn/OB and who delivered my children. But what he did for me at this pivotal time of my life I’ll ways be grateful for. He left no stone unturned to figure out what as going on. I was only 41 so menopause shouldn’t have really been the reason but it definitely was. I’m really not sure another doc would have gone to the lengths this one did to figure out what was going on and a line of treatment to tackle it. My hormone blood work keep coming back in the normal range, except that my egg follicle stimulating hormone (FSH for short) levels were elevated, which is a telltale indicator of the beginning of entering menopause, that time period called “peri-menopause”. But he said that did not explain the never ending bleeding, it’s just something he discovered in the search for the answer to the bigger question: what was causing the bleeding? After the rest of my blood work came back with no answer, he then told me that the traditional full hormonal panel blood test is quite old and outdated and may not be very accurate. So he suggested a hysterscope biopsy, sending a camera into the uterus to take a peek at what might be going on in there, and then the biopsy to test the hormones straight from where they are produced, from inside the uterus itself. And when the results came back, as he suspected, there was ZERO progesterone being produced. And I was also diagnosed at that time with a uterine disease called Adenomyosis, which is something I never heard of before but is now a permanent part of my life, that’s a whole other story 😒 So that’s when I got an education on what progesterone actually does and why it’s so important... So at ovulation our body slows the production of estrogen and begins ramping up the production of progesterone, this hormone causes the uterine wall to become thicker and more inviting to the possibility of a fertilized egg to attach to. But it’s also whats responsible for causing PMS in the second half of our cycle 😂 It is a little Devil of a hormone; a necessary evil, if you will 😂 At the abrupt end of the cycle and your body realizes that it’s not pregnant and stops producing progesterone and that’s what causes the Un terrine lining to shed, mensuration. So progesterone plays a very large and important role in fertility and in a woman’s overall health as far as how it keeps other hormone production in check and maintains our normal monthly cycle. I really had no idea about any of this previously!! But when your body isn’t producing enough of both of each of estrogen AND progesterone, instead it will increasingly ramp up the production of a male hormone called “Androgen”, and in men THAT is the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness!!! So when that is produced too much in women it causes our hair follicle to behave much like a balding man’s hair does, the previously healthy hair follicles shrink and begins to shed at a drastically increased rate. So that’s why many menopausal women, during that time when both estrogen & progesterone begin to naturally decease, find that our hair starts to become listless, lifeless, dull, brittle and prone to breakage and just all around scraggly and weak and THIN!!! HRT is helpful, and that’s actually what stopped my bleeding. Not a full hormone replacement therapy regimen, but I took just a progesterone supplement called “Prometrium” and it saved the day!!! It took a few months until my body adjusted to having the hormone added back but it eventually got me back on a normal cycle and my hair health started to bounce back too!! But so much damage had been done that I had to find something to help make up for it somehow. At Least I was hopeful there was something I could use to bring some life back to my hair anyway. And Olaplex has been truly magical for me.
@@NativeNYerChicHK in a world of 150 characters I appreciate you taking the time to share so much invaluable information. As I was reading I decided I’m going to screenshot this information and share it with my Ob/Gyn and naturopath. The funny thing about this video is exactly what you said earlier. I didn’t know if I should share bc I felt maybe no one wanted to hear about this information but Spirit said if only two people on the whole internet listen then mission accomplished. But here’s the funny thing the blessing in me sharing is all the information I’ve received from you. This has truly been an example of “you must give to receive.” Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏🏾🥰👸🏾
Grateful for your review. Update! Olaplex 0 has listened to users who complained about the applicator bityle and they have now changed to a spray version for easier application
Greetings, Thank you for the kind compliment. The blouse is from Vici Dolls. It’s over a year old. I went to the website to see if I could link it for you but it was not available. Thank you again. I hope you’ll consider subscribing. It will be nice to have you around. 🥰
Greetings M.B., Isn’t Olaplex the truth. It strengthened my thinny thin hair to the point where I was able to get a Keratin treatment. That’s impressive. 🙌🏾 My hair is exactly what you said resilient and strong. I hope you will subscribe to my channel. I’d love to have you stick around. Take care. 🙌🏾🥰
Greetings Meljude1 From your avatar picture your hair is EVERYTHING!! I hope Olaplex works for you. I do want to mention it has not helped my hair grow back however the thickness and health of the hair that remains is so lucsious my hair loss is not as obvious as it once was. Today I still use 0&3 once a week. I leave 3 on for 4or more hours, under a cap while I do house work. I also steam treat my hair weekly and massage my scalp with castor oil 3x a week. My dermatologist prescribed Nutrafol while my naturopath tested my blood and I was vitamin D deficient - which I am currently taking along with other vitamins and minerals. I do plan on doing an update video. My hair has become full enough for me to get a keratin treatment. So please subscribe so you’ll be notified when I do so. ☺️ Good luck on journey. Keep me posted. 🙌🏾🥰
Thank you so much for sharing your story! Hearing you talk about your vulnerable experience and how you've managed to turn things around for yourself really made feel less lonely and more hopeful. I'm quite young, just 18 and I have been experiencing extreme hairfall issues for a long time now. I also have severe dandruff and so I always assumed the hairfall was due to that + stress. But now my dandruff is a lot under control and I don't take much stress, yet the hairfall just doesn't seem to stop. It's slightly less than before but the situation is still pretty bad. I used to have such thick hair ( courtesy of my Indian genes ) and I was very proud of it as well. And to see it all go down the drain now ( literally!!) is so heartbreaking, that I almost cry every time I take showers. Anyway I've been doing some research for a while and Olaplex seems to stand out. Seeing everyone's great reviews about it has tempted me to try it, so I'm gonna order it soon. I am also gonna consult a doctor of course. But I really hope Olaplex comes to my rescue like it has for so many others. Please please pray for me !!!
Greetings Ritz, I hope that you are well. Thank you for sharing your story so openly. You’re so right hair loss can be very traumatic. I imagine even more so when you’re so young. I would recommend that you go see a doctor about your hair loss. There may be an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. When I went to the doctor I found out I had several deficiencies, thyroid issues and high stress. Also, try massaging your scalp often to keep your follicles stimulated. I massage 2-3 a week with Castor oil and Rosemary essential oil. I steam my scalp once a week and I take a slew of natural supplements. Stay away from synthetics. Also consider a water filter for your shower head. If you decide to go see a doctor you may have to knock down many doors. Maybe an adult can accompany you to help advocate. I know it was difficult for me to constantly fight the major-major brushoff I would receive when I sought answers about my hair loss. I just want to reiterate…Olaplex did not grow my hair back. It helped to slow down the loss. It helped restore a look of fullness as it thoroughly repaired the hair that remains giving the illusion of a full head of hair. I hope this help. Please continue to seek help. Your body is trying to tell you something. Keep me posted. I’ll be thinking of you. 🙏🏾💪🏾
Greetings Salome Girma, Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. It was my pleasure to share this message. I truly suffered emotionally whilst experiencing hair loss. After I found something that helped I just wanted to give others a semblance of hope. Thank you again for your kind words. I do hope you will subscribe to the channel I would love to have you around. Take care. 🥰
I just love your outfit it is just you don't see women that look like this you just look very just very elegant and very beautiful and very clean..... Just look very wholesome You Don't see women look like this I just like you where did you get that I don't know if it's a blouse or dress it's very elegant it's very beautiful very lady like very gracious and very clean and neat and just beautiful where did you get that you just don't see this this is something very special and you just look really really nice this is this is how God wants us to be and looking just beautiful. Thank you for the information about the hair
Happy New Year Mary Ta Ha, Thank you for your kind words and important reminder. You’re so right God does want us to be and look beautiful. It’s easy to lose sight of that so I do thank you for that blessed reminder. I purchased the blouse from VICI Dolls. They no longer have this blouse. I purchased it about a year and a half ago. However, they do have many beautiful blouses so I’ll link their website for you to browse. Thank you again for stopping by. I hope you stick around. 🙌🏾 www.vicicollection.com/
Thank you so much for sharing your story, you did an amazing job! I am also struggling with an excessive amount of shedding whenever I shampoo. I have just started using the OlaPlex system about two weeks ago.
Greetings No excuses, Cool channel name. 🙌🏾 I’m sorry you’re experiencing excessive shedding. It’s definitely one of those things that heavily impacts a peace of mind in the worst way. I remember wondering why everyone in the allopathic community thought so little of it when it could have been an indication of so many things going wrong. I hope you are having better luck finding answers than I did. And make sure you don’t wait. Had I gotten answers sooner I might have saved more of my hair. Olaplex is a whole game changer for the hair that is left, however. I can now wear my hair down, out, or in a ponytail with NO feelings of self doubt (the wigs did little to help my esteem). In fact I even added a layered cut for more volume. I plan on doing an updated video to share my tools and regimen. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can check in with each other’s progress. Take care and thanks for stopping by. Good luck on your journey. 🙏🏾💕
Greetings Christina, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I’m not sure if you’re experiencing hair loss or any other hair issues but Olaplex is a game changer. Though my hair has not grown back you wouldn’t believe that I can actually wear my hair down and it simply looks as though I have a head full of fine hair. My remaining hair is so much thicker and stronger. I’m so glad I found Olaplex. Now I will say this, it does tend to make my hair a bit dry/dull so I incorporate other shampoos and conditioner. Right now I’m using Briogeo. It’s OK. I like the shampoo and the smell. The conditioner seems weak to me. My favorite to restore moisture and shine has been Oribe. It’s expensive but a little goes a long way. I hope this helps. Good luck on your hair journey. I hope you’ll subscribe to my channel. I’d love to have you around. 🙌🏾🥰
The amount of information and advice you were able to fit into this video is amazing. I'm glad that you were able to share your journey of hair loss and restoration. 💖 💖 💖
hello. I'm 52 yo and experienced hair breakage due to stress and a braiding job in May where the braider destroyed my hair strands pulling hard while combing out after blow drying. Haven't experienced that much pain since a young child. Since using Olaplex mid-June, my hair has regained strength with minimum breakage. I use No. 0, 3, 4, 5. I do the regimen once a month and do my other natural blend hot oil treatment for additional moisture or my low porosity hair.
Wow…Our stories are practically identical. My hair started falling out by the handfuls right after I had knotless box braids put in. Now to be fair it had been shedding regularly prior but it seems like the braids took it to another level. But as with your testimony I am now experiencing minimum to no shedding and no breakage. The only thing I use is the Olaplex system once a week. I do want to incorporate moisture treatments so I’m glad to know that you have been doing so with no interruption to the health and maintenance of your hair. I’m sorry you had such a traumatic experience but I’m glad you shared it with me/us. I hope you stick around. I’ll be making more content towards the end of the this month/middle of next month.
So confusing all these steps I have to watch the video again. Bless her she did a fabulous video. But the cost my word. I got the kit for holidays many places are selling it number 0 is one I will have to get later. Ugh but thank you MAM for your video it’s the best one online others talk but really do not make sense your video is to the point. Let’s share this video for others and maybe these views will grow. The other videos got on my nerves. This company needs to send this precious lady free products because the official website I learned nothing no telephone number. Thank you again MAM. I have to go a long way to get my car it’s raining. Long day prayers appreciated. All of you ladies let’s pray for our hair to grow.
I LOVE THESE RESULTS! Also wanted to give you praise for the way you edited this video. The music towards the end had me dancing in bed LOL You have me literally running to grab these products today. Thank you so much for this detailed product review, and recovery journey. Wishing you blessings this New Year and a HEALTHY hair journey.
Happy New Year to you H M. 🥰 Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the music. I try to use music viewers will enjoy. 🙌🏾 Keep me posted on your results. I’ve since added regular hair/scalp steaming, regular scalp massages with castor oil, vitamin D (naturopath recommended) and Nutrafol (dermatologist recommended). 🙏🏾 Here’s to a healthy hair journey. 🥂
I sympathize. I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease last year. Had a total thyroidectomy and my thyroid levels have not fully leveled out yet. I’m also vitamin d deficient and have a higher level of testosterone than normal. I’m battling it at all angles. So for all the girlies dealing with endocrine issues I feel you. I had a long full head of 4c hair. I lose about large puffy handfuls (full handfulls) probably each month. At first I thought my hair was breaking so I cut it short to thicken it up. Then I realized that it was shed hair falling out from the root. I’ve started Olaplex so I’m hoping I’ll see improvement
Greetings Sarah, Thank you for stopping by. It has been a long journey since having my PT and losing a gallon size Ziploc bag of my hair. My levels have normalized. I’m on Levoxythorine 25 mg. I only take the pills 3 days a week. My thyroid is doing well on this dosage. My hair is no longer falling out. It is thin so I wear a layered cut. I’m still using Olaplex 0 and 3 however, just this month I’ve added the G.O.A.T …Aphogee! Now, I can say the thickness of each strand has increased tremendously. I also massage my scalp 2-3 times a week with rosemary infused castor oil. As far as supplements I take Vitamin D, B, Magnesium, Zinc and collagen. I truly empathize with you. I’ve included a naturopath on my journey. Prior to that I just didn’t feel like I was being seen as an individual as much as I was just someone in the waiting room waiting to be seen. Good luck and God’s Speed to you.
Hi sweetie. Love all this info thanks so much. I am going to try some of these products. I am doing research. One thing is also helping me with thinking hair is leaving out the heat. I keep my hair natural. I usually do braidout for styl or leave it in braid. Hair is looking healthy. I jst thought I should share. Heat is bad for the hair unless u do it once a yr or something.
Greetings Martha, Thank you so much for stopping by. I’m glad this video was helpful. At this point in my hair journey I truly swear by Olaplex’s 0 & 3. They are staples in my regimen. I will say that at times my hair feels a bit dull so I have incorporated higher end deep hydrating mask as well as moisturizing shampoo and conditioners. Recently I started to cut back on the heat as well, mostly because I’m getting back into working out. Heat has never been an issue for my hair. I have gone years without heat and years with it and thankfully never had an issue either way. I give thanks because with all this hair loss I couldn’t stand another blow. Keep me posted on your journey. Please subscribe so we can connect from time to time. Take care and thank you again. 🙌🏾🥰
Greetings Bria, You’re welcome. I hope it helped. I always try to stress that Olaplex has not grew my hair back at all however, prior to using it the condition of the hair left on my head was so sparse I was self-conscious about wearing my hair. Now, I’m totally fine with my thin but healthy hair. I hope you’ll subscribe. I’d enjoy getting to know you in the chat. 🥰
Great video! Going through some of the same things! Totally agree with you and the self care! I too have added all of the Olaplex system and really loving it! Praying for you and your journey 😘
Thank you for stopping by Janice. I have been doing some research and found that as we age inflammation and circulation are causing all kind of damage, unknown. I’ve included food items in my diet to combat inflammation/circulation issues as well as removed things that lead to the aforementioned. I hope this information can help. Also, invest in a “good” hair moisturizer. I found Olaplex has left my hair a bit dry. I’m using Oribe hair masque and I love it. Thank you for watching I hope you stick around.?🥰🙌🏾
Greetings R Young. Thanks for stopping bye. You won’t be disappointed. As previously stated Olaplex didn’t grow my hair back but the thickness it helped me achieve literally gives the illusion of minimal hair loss. I currently massage my scalp with a massager, castor oil and Rosemary essential oil. 2-3x a week. I also use a hair steamer once a week to deep condition. I do believe that this has helped with the growth I’ve experienced. Plus supplements. Good luck on your journey. Let me know how it works out for you. 🙌🏾🥰
Hi Queen, I enjoyed the video. My hair has always been thin, but it's thinning more as I mature in age. I really need to try this product. Thanks for being transparent, this could help a lot of people. TSMFS Blessings be safe and well. 💖👸🏾🍂🍁🙏🏽😘
Queen I promise you this product has given me back a lot of my self-esteem where my hair is concerned. Even though my hair hasn’t grown back - in certain styles - what is left is so much more full it looks like I have a good amount of hair. Plus I just saw they sell it on QVC. 🙌🏾
Greetings Mynetta, I’m glad this video helped. I’m planning an updated video. I hope you will subscribe and become a part of the community and so you can watch the update. Take care. 🙌🏾
Thank you for this video. I was thinking of trying this for my thin hair. I have Hypothyroidism and Frontal fibrosing alopecia. It’s horrible, but God is restoring me. Thank you again for sharing.
Greetings Regina, I’m so glad to hear that you are being restored. God is kind and his mercy’s endure forever. I can honestly testify that Olaplex can help. My hair has not grown back however the hair that remains has been so greatly impacted by Olaplex that I feel confident wearing my hair out once again. Which as I’m sure you know is a big deal. What I found most horrible thru out this ordeal was the lack of urgency so many health professionals took towards my hair loss. I think that made the horror so much worse for me. But God! 🙏🏾 I have a regimen that I created that has currently stopped the shedding all together and to be honest becoming regimented with my medicine may have helped as well. I’m sending you loving energy and prayers for full restoration.👸🏾 I hope you will subscribe to my channel. I would love to have you around. Plus I don’t want you to miss when I share my updated hair regimen. Take Care. 🙌🏾
Greetings Lilly, Have you had any issue with dry hair? Also another viewer mentioned researching hair regrowth shampoos. I’ve never even thought of that…!?! I’m going to look into it. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you consider subscribing and sticking around for a while. 👸🏾🙌🏾💓
That top is so gorgeous 😍 I'm so glad that after all those visits, you finally were able to get results. That amount of iodine wow. Do you know why it was that high, diet?
I truly hope it helps. Side note: Though Olaplex states that “0” and “3” are not protein treatments they have made my hair a bit hard. So I’ve incorporated a deep moisture hair mask treatment and that has really been the complete game changer. You can use Olaplex “8” but what I find I really love is Oribe deep moisture hair mask treatment. Either way include a moisturizing treatment. I hope you’ll consider subscribing. I’d love to have you around. 🥰
I've always had an abundance of hair. Some years ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had to have my thyroid removed. My hair hasn't been the same since. I immediately loss 40% of my thickness. Years after surgery, my hair continued to come out. My son would ask, how do you still have hair on your head?? People who did not know me prior rave about my hair. I know otherwise. I actually was severely deficient re vitamin D, as well. I visited a dermatologist a couple of years ago,, and he looked at me as if I were crazy...until I showed him pictures of my hair in the trash, etc.. I purchased Olaplex, yesterday and will be trying it for the first time, today.
Wow…your experience MIRRORS mine. I will add this: When I first started using Olaplex I would leave 0&3 on for no less than 4 hrs. It did make my hair a tad bit dry. I am now using Oribe deep conditioning mask and my hair is very hydrated. So if you can start out by deep conditioning as well that would be great. I have also incorporated regular scalp massages with an actual handheld massager. And I take nutrafol which was prescribed by my dermatologist. She told me to give it three months I’m in month one. Unfortunately I haven’t gotten much of my hair to grow back but Olaplex has truly thickened what I have left giving my a healthy appearance. Good luck and God Bless. Keep me posted on your journey.
@@matriarchsmatter WOW...THANK YOU. My hair is extremely dry and tangles terribly. (I've been natural for 25 years. Prior to that I permed, dyed, etc...The lack of a thyroid frankly, sucks.) I noticed it was softer just after no.0 I will be using this again. I'll keep you posted. Thank you for your response and take care.
Glad I saw your comment today. I have a similar situation... Always had thick easy growing hair. After Graves RAI thin hair ever since. I'm giving Olaplex a try.
Greetings Linda, Heads up. I have noticed that Olaplex is a bit drying after a while. I purchased a deep mask treatment from Oribe and my hair is now stronger and hydrated. Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you’ll stick around. 👸🏾🙌🏾💓
I like your advice.... Are you taking iron..... Be sure to avoid chemicals including dye.. But systems are overwhelming for me - To many products and steps needed. Wish there was just one product that's applied to your scalp - I have locs and don't want to change my shampoo and conditioner ..... Its to hard to get some products out of locs.
Greetings Tova, I hope you are well. I’m not taking iron. When my naturopath drew blood I was fine on iron. My vitamin D however was practically nonexistent. So I am taking that. You’re so right on the chemicals. It’s ridiculous that they put chemicals in our toiletries (and foods) that are know carcinogens and disruptors. I’m trying to be mindful to use clean products. I don’t use the whole Olaplex system as religiously as I use to. 0&3 are the only thing I use without fail. I try different moisturizing shampoos/conditioners as I see fit. I do know of some RUclipsrs who only use 0. Simply Ashley’s Life is one of them. She’s a sister from NYC. She’s not locked but She shares a lot of products on her channel. She mostly uses the “0” for scalp health. Look into it. Maybe that can help. Also I’ve been making a castor oil and Rosemary oil mix for my scalp. My scalp has never looked so healthy. I hope you’ll subscribe to my channel. I’d love to keep up with your journey in the comment section. Take care and thanks got stopping by. 🥰
Greetings Queen, Loving your channel name! 👸🏾🙌🏾💪🏾 I’m glad Olaplex worked for you. It has been such a game changer. Tho my hair has not completely grown back in the volume I have achieved with Olaplex does a good job of camouflaging the thinness. May I ask what else do you do as a part of your routine?
you can try combination of oils like argan jojobo castor and castorolie. Make a mix and put it on your scalp. Do before you wash your hair. Will help with growing. Raw garlic on your scalp can also help. Olaplex is great to maintain what you have. Ty for all the information!
Ironically I have been doing a massage with just castor oil and it has helped significantly. I do want to switch oils so my scalp doesn’t grow stagnant. I’ve never heard of castorolie. Thank you for sharing, I will definitely be researching this. I’ve seen garlic shampoo/conditioner before. Do you know why garlic aids the hair? I wouldn’t be against trying it but I tried onion juice once and I smelled like hamburger for weeks. 😖 Thanks for sharing.
@@matriarchsmatter no but garlic has very strong medicinal properties. It is used in many ways. Yes will smell but after washing hair will go. My mother had bald spots and rubbed rae garlic on it. It really helped
Inevitably, your right. In the end it comes down to how we tear our body from the inside out. I really could be doing a whole lot better. Received! 👸🏾🙏🏾💓
Thank you for making this video. I am losing my hair and just started using Olaplex only twice now. I am hoping it also strengthens the few strands I have left...lol If you please I was told not to dye my grays anymore and just use a rinse. A rinse does not cover my stubborn grays. Do you recommend anything for covering grays without using peroxide?
I’m glad this video was able to help some. FYI: Olaplex did have a drying effect on my hair so I added a deep masque treatment. Now, I feel I have the magic potion for my thin hair. I’m using Oribe Deep Moisture Mask. As far as covering grays… Before my hair came out I had a few grays. I used natural henna to cover them. To be clear henna is protein. Olaplex says they are not protein so you can use the two together but I would definitely do some research first. The henna is all natural. I purchased mine at a local Indian grocery store. It covers the grays and it helps to rebuild the strands. However, I would worry about protein overload. Check out “Green Beauty’s” channel. She does thorough, science based reviews. I hope this helped. 🙏🏾 Please subscribe so we can chat again. 🙌🏾👸🏾💓
Thank you for this video because I’m considering Olaplex to help the remaining thinning hair that I have left. My beautician said that I have enlarged follicles which can be caused by my blood thinners that I take to help prevent strokes. Your video is the most helpful because you’re actually taking the time to explain the product. And at the same time, sharing your personal experience.
You’re so welcome. I really think you should try it. It’s the only thing that has helped my remaining hair. Today my daughter said my hair looked healthy and shiny. I recently added Oribe deep conditioning because to be honest Olaplex has had a bit of drying effect on my hair but Oribe had balanced that right out. I’m learning a lot about my hair from the inside out. I’m learning about inflammation and the effects on the hair. I’m going to make another video soon on what I’ve learned. I hope you’ll stick around. Thank you for watching. 👸🏾❤️🙏🏾
Seems like a great product. I was told by the dermatologist that my follicles were closed and that hairs would never grow there again. I would however love to see if the product would work to thicken the other areas. Thank you for sharing💕
There is a new procedure out that address what you mentioned. It has to do with reinjecting your own blood platelets. My dermatologist spoke to me about it but it has a pretty hefty price tag. 😭 I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the product. You’re welcome.
@@rays2542 I’m so glad to hear you mention massages. I’ve actually been massaging my scalp at least once a week with an actual body massager. It feels so good plus rut has helped decrease the shedding even more. I will definitely have my iron check Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you’ll stick around. Blessings to you. 🥰🙌🏾
I’ve recently added steaming my hair, massaging with an actual massager and taking vitamins prescribed by my dermatologist. I’m doing these things consistently while still using Olaplex and I can now say I’m reversing the condition that led to the shedding.
Hello great video. I know this was a while ago, but I have a question. I know you said your naturopath told you that you had way to much iodine in your system. I think I'm dealing with that now. Do you mind sharing how she helped you balance that out? Any time I consume something that's high in iodine I feel like my thyroid swells a little. If you can share any tips I will greatly appreciate it. Also where was your hairloss accruing? Min is on the side middle and tops of my head.
Greetings LadySwa999, At the time I was taking an herbal protocol by Dr. Morse’s line. Plus I was using sea moss. Because I mentioned that I had a thyroid issue the “natural” community assumed it was an iodine deficiency which is was not. So, as a result I “overdosed” if you will. After consulting a naturopath that was actually able to run MULTIPLE test we realized my hair loss was stemming more from a severe vitamin D deficiency coupled with few other issues. Since adding a prescribed, naturally derived vitamin D supplement and other vitamins and minerals, the shedding has decreased significantly. I went from 200-300 strands a day to about 20-30 a day. I haven’t experienced much re-growth in the areas that I lost hair but Thank God the hair loss has stopped. My hair loss was equally distributed all over my head. I think my nape and crown suffered the most from the pulling of the ponytail, tho. Today I do a massage with castor oil and a hand held massage 3x a week. I take my vitamins and minerals, I steam treat my hair weekly and use my Olaplex (0&3) religiously. Do you mind sharing what you are doing to ease your hair loss? I hope this help a bit. Happy New Year to you.
I’m glad this will help. 💪🏾❤️ I’ve been fighting hard to find the why’s from the inside out. I will put together a video on what we can do on the inside. A lot of it comes down to inflammation and getting the blood flowing. Thank you for subscribing. 🙏🏾
I worked for a tricologist, they study hair. She would do a hair analysis under a microscope, there's a place that does them free, I can't remember the name. That might be helpful for you.
Thank you so much for sharing that. I never thought to see a tricologist. I will look into that today. I appreciate this information so much. Thank you. 💕🙏🏾🙌🏾
Greetings Yvonne, I hope you get the results you want. I use Olaplex with and/or without heat. I’ve used it consistently for the past year and a half…every week. My hair is so much more full looking and dense it’s as if I haven’t lost much hair at all. Even though I lost over half my hair. My hair is at the point now where I can skip a two or three weeks with no issues. My hair is growing back as well. I plan on making a a video on all I do to promote growth and maintain it after hair loss. Thanks for stopping by. I hope to see you around. Good luck on your hair journey.
Hello, I have tried olaplex and this is maybe the 20th video I've seen where people are saying it save their hair. I don't feel like it did anything for me and I'm wondering why hmmm
Greetings mstcherie13, Let me clarify, Olaplex did not stop my hair from falling out. As a result of the hair loss my hair was so thin you could see my scalp. What Olaplex did was repair and replenish the hair that remained to the point to where I can now style it as usual. It is still visibly thin but it looks like fine hair as opposed to hair loss. Recently, I was able to get a protein treatment and a layered cut (for a more voluminous appearance). Back in the day my hair would shed profusely after straightening treatments. I used Olaplex this time and I only shedded a few strands. I’ve also added regular hair/scalp steaming, massages with castor oil, Nutrafol (dermatologist recommended), vitamin D and other vitamins/minerals (naturopath recommended). I hope this helps. Do you mind sharing your Olaplex regimen?
@@matriarchsmatter my hair is also fine and high density. it was heat damaged so i used olaplex because everyone was saying it was amazing. I would use it every wash day so once a week or once every 2 weeks untill the bottle finishes then give a month break to save money, use aphogee that month and then use olaplex again the next month . I normally do a light shampoo then use olaplex leave it in for an hour or overnight add a bit of heat rinse then deep condition. I've cut the damaged ends and olaplex still didn't make a difference so I gave up lol
@@matriarchsmatter I also take vitamins daily including vitamin D B iron and I eat a balanced diet. I've hopped on the biotin train to see if that helps instead
@@mstcherie13 Wow! Thank you for sharing that. When I went to my stylist to get my hair cut and straightened last month she told me she did not like the Olaplex system. She didn’t find that the results were worth the dollar amount. So, your experience makes her sentiment make sense to me. I probably assumed that everyone was getting the same results and now I see that’s just not true. Moving forward I’ll be sure to share with others that their results may vary. I think that’s a better way of sharing my Olaplex story. Thank you again for sharing with me. BTW,I’ve also incorporated Oribe because Olaplex did dry my hair out some. I really like that line. Next I want to try Briogeo, they’re a clean line that focuses on damaged hair. I hope you’ll subscribe. I enjoyed chatting with you. 🥰
Greetings Wanelle, To be honest Olaplex hasn’t help to grow back any of the hair I lossed. I am doing massages at least 2x a week. I’m also taking Nutrafol which was prescribed by my dermatologist. The hair regrowth has been very slow. Olaplex did dry my hair a bit so I incorporated Oribe Deep Moisture Mask which has been great. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you’ll stick surround. 🥰🙌🏾
Hi beautiful!!! I’m so happy this worked for you. It broke out my hair I returned it to Nordstrom. However, your hair looks nice and healthy!!! Have a great week darling 💕💕💕💕
Greetings to you, beautiful!!! I’m so sorry you had that experience. It’s been a total game changer. Even though I’m still feeling a way about all the hair loss, I’m encouraged. A viewer shared that she had her progesterone tested and was able to restore her hair through addressing that hormonal balance. I definitely will be looking into that. As always thank you for stopping by.
@@myrachelmariano I wash once a week. I put 0&3 on my hair first thing in the morning and leave it on all day. After that I wash with 4, then condition with 5 or 8. My hair looks so full. The hair that fell out doesn’t appear to have re-grown however the hair that is on my head has stopped shedding and is lush and full.
The Allen sisters are to of my favorite role models so I’ll take that as a sweet compliment. Thank you. Thank you for watching and I hope you’ll consider subscribing. I’m going to do more hair videos to share what I have learned and how I have been about to practically stop all my shedding. Take care.
Greetings Dawn, I am taking a plethora of supplements. After having blood work done I found out I had a vitamin d and b12 deficiency. There were a few others that were low but not deficient . I am taking Nutrafol prescribed by my dermatologist. By my naturopath I’m taking vitamin d, marine collagen, magnesium, pro/pre biotics, and vitamin c. I took a biotin in the past but it did nothing for me. I drink warm water and ginger every morning, green tea 3-4 x a week. As well as massages and steam treatments. I know that’s way more info than you asked but if sharing helps that’s what I want to do. 🥰
@@matriarchsmatter You’re doing a great job internally! Topically for your scalp, have u tried Wild Growth oil? Also, boiling cloves and spraying the cloves tea in your scalp daily works. Oiling your scalp daily and nightly and using a rechargeable scalp massager to allow the growth oil to penetrate deep into your scalp for the win! Also, have you tried steaming your hair while the Olaplex is in It? Trust me, you will love the results. Let’s get through this together
@@matriarchsmatter I forgot to ask. Have u tried biotin oil by Difeel? It’s super cheap and it helps your hair shed less!!!! I use the biotin oil, the conditioner and the leave in spray by Difeel and it stopped my hair from shedding. The conditioner is amazing. You can still use Olaplex and incorporate the biotin conditioner. 1st I started with the oil and noticed less shedding immediately so then I ordered off Amazon, the conditioner & the leave in. My hair was shedding tremendously and I got it to stop and now it’s growing like weeds and I’m retaining length. I want to help women with their hair free of charge.❤️
Greetings Victoria, Like you due to my thyroid issues I have lost about 2/3rds of my hair. I’ve been using Olaplex “0” and “3” specifically for the hair that remains on my head. “0” and “3” are meant to restore the health of the hair; Olaplex does not claim that it will grow hair and I can attest - it hasn’t. However, the system has thickened my remaining hair. Now to be clear Olaplex does suggest you use their line in its entirety which would include “4” and “5”; shampoo and conditioner respectively but they follow up by saying it isn’t necessary. I was using the line in its entirety until my hair started feeling dry. Now after “0” and “3” I use Oribe shampoo and deep conditioning mask. The combination has been great on my hair. I take Nutrafol a whole food supplement specifically for hair growth and I do a deep scalp massage with a hand held body massager at least once a week, more if I remember. I hope this helped. Thank you so much for watching. I hope you’ll subscribe. 👸🏾🙌🏾💓
@@matriarchsmatter you are a doll thank you all so much so glad I found this I am disabled and my $ is not very good and in my state no help for dying on faulty stairs at my job 5/2/03 I tried to understand their website crazy they have no phone number but they have a special $60 their site and Nordstrom so it has 3 and shampoo and conditioner then I thought about getting one on their website so maybe people are seeing less breaking. This picture is 4 years old. So I got the kit with 3 and shampoo and conditioner and the silicone oil? Why would they put silicone in their oil I use Oribe oil and it lasts a long time But with fine hair a bottle lasts a long time I love average thickening tonic I use once a week I wash my hair ever 5-7 days I use a prescription oil on my hair get up to 70 shore in my scalp once a month take spironlactone 100 mg daily to stop shedding it is prescribed and it works. So I hope it does not not up my hair. The precious lady that told her story will get around and it will help so many. Hair loss for women just destroys our self-esteem long thyroid is a monster. So I will see how this kit goes someone said I can not remember it but you place on your fingers no directly on your hair and get a lather then put it on your hair I wish the mask would have been included but Nordstrom had the holiday set. I know I will have questions for you all. Thank you so much all of you for your kindness.
@@victoriae9837 I just found Olaplex on QVC…Can you imagine? It is quite an expensive product but with QVC you can do payment plans. Just purchase it when they have free shipping…😉 You’re so right about hair loss effecting our self-esteem. I’ve never heard of Spironlactone. I’ll have to talk with my doc about it. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏🏾💓👸🏾
@@matriarchsmatter I think you I for got about them and I could have made payments well I will see how this kit goes and I can then go to qvc. Thank you so much.
@@matriarchsmatter yes it’s for women only it always helps hair shedding and helps with acne. I was on it 2000-2003 then back on 2016 to now I had so much fluid and they would not give me a prescription water pill so I asked for spirolactone
Happy New Year Gabriella! I’ve never heard of K18, however I just went to the web and the reviews are amazing. I’m going to do some research. Have you used it? Or any other hair repair system? Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey Nef. I as well am going through this stressful situation. I say stressful because no matter what I try the shedding just keeps on coming. As you mentioned my PCP told me it was age related. He's been my PCP since moving here to Charlotte so I trust him but I wasn't willing to accept “ oh your getting older therefore this is normal. I began reading and found that hair loss is also linked to taking high blood pressure medication. In that moment a light bulb went off and made an appointment again with my PCP. I asked him to take me off of the HBP meds as I had corrected my numbers with diet. He said” ok we can give it a whirl as it is a correlation between bhp meds and hair loss/thinning.” in that moment I can admit I was slightly disappointed with him as he is my Dr of 17yrs and I had to bring this to his attention. Fast fwrd in a few months off the meds I saw a difference in the amount of hair I was losing but my hair was paper thin. It was so thin that if a stylist put a nickel size of product on my hair I looked like a wet duck covered in oil. I also had to begin washing my hair with distilled or Spring water due to the water is so harsh on my side of Charlotte that I would have bigger than a fist size of hair once detangling. I have had olaplex used in my hair after the stylist colored my hair. She had a steamer and my hair came out beautiful. Since Covid and the use of protective styles for a year I will definitely give this DIYS product another try. Thank you so much for your transparency Queen. Love and light. #NYinthahouse
@@rochellebaptist794 ROCHELLE...I am just seeing this post. I think bc it came up as a reply to another comment. Thank you for sharing openly. It’s not until we start brainstorming...together...that we can start considering various culprits and remedies. I’m on a Summer break right now but when I come back I’m going to share more on this journey. I’m actually having really good results so I’m super excited to share. Thanks again for sharing. Hopefully it will help someone. 👸🏾💕💪🏾 #NYForever
Greetings Aleksandra, Thanks for suggesting. I did however try the rice water rinse. I used it for at least 9 months and it barely made a difference. I used Green Beauty’s recommendation for making the rinse as well, I used a young lady from Europe’s recipe. 🤷🏾♀️ You have really great input though. Thank you for your willingness to share. I hope you’ll subscribe. You seem to be a great person to have around. 👸🏾🙌🏾💓
Thank you for sharing this intimate and personal thing. Many women are afraid to talk about thinning in such a vulnerable way but you did it! This will open the conversation for many woman that come across your video, so thank you so much! I went through a hormonal rollercoaster, which inevitably adversely effected my hair. And that can me very emotionally upsetting, since hair for women is so important to our whole identity. After loads of blood work I found out I was in early peri-menopause and had to get my progesterone right, for some reason my body stopped producing it altogether. And that hormone is often what causes hair loss and thinning in pre menopausal and menopausal women. So 💯 YES!!! See a doctor first!!!! Anyway I’m a few years out from that experience so my hair has had a few years to recover but in that time I too searched for products that would aide in that.
I LOVE Olaplex too!! I did the entire line yesterday for the first time ever, all only Olaplex products. Including using their new #8 for the first time ever too!
I swear you would think I went to a salon and got the works!! My hair came out light and bouncy and full and strong and smooth and shiny!!! And even though I need a trim you would have thought I got one! It even had my dead ends looking healthy!!!!
That shampoo, a little truly goes a long way! And like you said I agree 💯 it is indeed cleansing enough to wash it once.
With #0 and #3 and #8 I do apply heat while they sit in my hair. I have a little trick to avoid spending a fortune on a salon hair dryer to use at home to apply heat to hair masks and treatments. Whose got that kind of money?!? So I use a space heater! I prop the space heater up on a small box on a stool to make it the perfect height to hit the back of my head while I sit in a chair in front of it. I set it on the lowest heat setting, pop a plastic cap on my head and sit down for however long is needed for the products I’m currently using in my hair. I do leave on #3 for 45 minutes and I leave on #8 for 30, but only half the time under heat, the other half I cut the heat to allow my hair to cool down because I rinse it our with only cool to make lukewarm water.
Heat helps all products sink deeper into the cortex of the hair, and that’s where the patented chemical compound in Olaplex is working its magic! I swear adding heat has intensified the efficacy of this product! After using 0+3, then washing and conditioning as usual with 4&5 and then ending with 8 and styling with the tiniest bit of each of 6&7 - my hair came out looking the healthiest it has in 20 years!!! Not even kidding!! This is what I’m doing weekly or biweekly from now on. Depending on the funds I have available 😂 I laugh but I’m not kidding!! While I think the investment in these products is so worth while, it IS some costly stuffif you want to try all of their products in the line. And I’d recommend getting them all. For real. I definitely start with 3, that’s probably the most effective. Then gradually add more as your funds will allow. I’d recommend leaving the shampoo & conditioner as your last additional purchases, to me they’re the least needed as this system works with any shampoo & conditioner. So if I were just starting out building my Olaplex kit or if someone asked me what was most effective to start with to build their own kit I’d suggest getting them in this order: 3, then 6 & 7, then 0, then 8, then 4&5. You don’t really *need* #0 but I do think it intensifies the effectiveness of #3, especially when heat is added. It becomes a magical addition. So that’s up to the buyer. But I’d definitely suggest getting it. Dampening your hair with a mister filled with hot water a tiny bit will help start to open the hair cuticle a bit faster and then using only a bout 1/4 of 0 to the mids & ends of your length to saturate, because that’s where the most damage will be. That’s how I get 4 uses out of that little expensive bottle of #0! Then I apply heat during that 10 minute wait before going in with #3. That I leave on for a full 45 minutes, under heat again. Olaplex says that #3 stops working after the maximum of about 45 mintues so its really just a useless waste of time to keep it on for longer than that.
I’m rambling on and on, so I’ll stop now 😂 But I honestly can’t say enough out this revolutionary brand! It’s sorcery!! Really magical stuff!!
Having the fullness, body and strength back in my hair makes it so youthful and healthy. And not just by appearance, but to the touch as well, it is simply amazing. Something I didn’t know was possible to get back to!! One less thing to have to worry about during this menopausal period of my life really feels amazing.
I literally just erased my original response to your comment. I could cry. 😩
Thank you so much for stopping by. Your comment is so thoughtful and so informative I had to pin it, hopefully others will read it. I never thought of looking into progesterone. None of the medical professionals that I sought out even mentioned it. However, I am definitely going to look into it now. I am so encouraged to hear that your hair grew back within a few years. God has made a promise to me and I believe your comment is confirmation.
Your idea about using the space heater is so ingenious. I love it! Recently purchased a hair steamer. I read that it is excellent for the health of the scalp. So far so good.
I truly hope you’ll stick around and become a part of the family. I enjoyed your comment so much. Hopefully will be seeing each other around. Take care.
By the way, I am also I need a New York!💪🏾
@@matriarchsmatter You’re so very welcome, my fellow native NYer 💪♥️
Here’s the full story, it’s long but I think might help other women of a certain age too. Women have got to support one another, which is why I so appreciate your video. For you be o vulnerable and to speak openly about something so personal, that means so much to me ♥️ And I definitely will be sticking around. Your poise and grace is a breath of fresh air!!! 🥰♥️😘
I didn’t know much at all about Progesterone until my issues started up... Which was that I stared bleeding and wouldn’t stop for 4 months 😩 And I think that the universe handed me the right doc for exactly what I was going through. He is my long time gyn/OB and who delivered my children. But what he did for me at this pivotal time of my life I’ll ways be grateful for. He left no stone unturned to figure out what as going on. I was only 41 so menopause shouldn’t have really been the reason but it definitely was. I’m really not sure another doc would have gone to the lengths this one did to figure out what was going on and a line of treatment to tackle it. My hormone blood work keep coming back in the normal range, except that my egg follicle stimulating hormone (FSH for short) levels were elevated, which is a telltale indicator of the beginning of entering menopause, that time period called “peri-menopause”. But he said that did not explain the never ending bleeding, it’s just something he discovered in the search for the answer to the bigger question: what was causing the bleeding? After the rest of my blood work came back with no answer, he then told me that the traditional full hormonal panel blood test is quite old and outdated and may not be very accurate. So he suggested a hysterscope biopsy, sending a camera into the uterus to take a peek at what might be going on in there, and then the biopsy to test the hormones straight from where they are produced, from inside the uterus itself. And when the results came back, as he suspected, there was ZERO progesterone being produced. And I was also diagnosed at that time with a uterine disease called Adenomyosis, which is something I never heard of before but is now a permanent part of my life, that’s a whole other story 😒 So that’s when I got an education on what progesterone actually does and why it’s so important...
So at ovulation our body slows the production of estrogen and begins ramping up the production of progesterone, this hormone causes the uterine wall to become thicker and more inviting to the possibility of a fertilized egg to attach to. But it’s also whats responsible for causing PMS in the second half of our cycle 😂 It is a little Devil of a hormone; a necessary evil, if you will 😂 At the abrupt end of the cycle and your body realizes that it’s not pregnant and stops producing progesterone and that’s what causes the Un terrine lining to shed, mensuration. So progesterone plays a very large and important role in fertility and in a woman’s overall health as far as how it keeps other hormone production in check and maintains our normal monthly cycle. I really had no idea about any of this previously!!
But when your body isn’t producing enough of both of each of estrogen AND progesterone, instead it will increasingly ramp up the production of a male hormone called “Androgen”, and in men THAT is the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness!!! So when that is produced too much in women it causes our hair follicle to behave much like a balding man’s hair does, the previously healthy hair follicles shrink and begins to shed at a drastically increased rate. So that’s why many menopausal women, during that time when both estrogen & progesterone begin to naturally decease, find that our hair starts to become listless, lifeless, dull, brittle and prone to breakage and just all around scraggly and weak and THIN!!! HRT is helpful, and that’s actually what stopped my bleeding. Not a full hormone replacement therapy regimen, but I took just a progesterone supplement called “Prometrium” and it saved the day!!! It took a few months until my body adjusted to having the hormone added back but it eventually got me back on a normal cycle and my hair health started to bounce back too!!
But so much damage had been done that I had to find something to help make up for it somehow. At Least I was hopeful there was something I could use to bring some life back to my hair anyway. And Olaplex has been truly magical for me.
@@NativeNYerChicHK in a world of 150 characters I appreciate you taking the time to share so much invaluable information. As I was reading I decided I’m going to screenshot this information and share it with my Ob/Gyn and naturopath.
The funny thing about this video is exactly what you said earlier. I didn’t know if I should share bc I felt maybe no one wanted to hear about this information but Spirit said if only two people on the whole internet listen then mission accomplished.
But here’s the funny thing the blessing in me sharing is all the information I’ve received from you. This has truly been an example of “you must give to receive.” Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏🏾🥰👸🏾
Grateful for your review. Update! Olaplex 0 has listened to users who complained about the applicator bityle and they have now changed to a spray version for easier application
Thank you so much for taking thr time to explain this.
That blouse is everything
Greetings,
Thank you for the kind compliment. The blouse is from Vici Dolls. It’s over a year old. I went to the website to see if I could link it for you but it was not available. Thank you again. I hope you’ll consider subscribing. It will be nice to have you around. 🥰
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Olaplex #3 is a great bond builder. It has been working great on my Relaxed hair. My hair seems more resilient and strengthen 🥰
Greetings M.B.,
Isn’t Olaplex the truth. It strengthened my thinny thin hair to the point where I was able to get a Keratin treatment. That’s impressive. 🙌🏾
My hair is exactly what you said resilient and strong.
I hope you will subscribe to my channel. I’d love to have you stick around.
Take care. 🙌🏾🥰
Thank you for the lovely post. I just purchased #3. Your hair is beautiful
Greetings Meljude1
From your avatar picture your hair is EVERYTHING!! I hope Olaplex works for you. I do want to mention it has not helped my hair grow back however the thickness and health of the hair that remains is so lucsious my hair loss is not as obvious as it once was.
Today I still use 0&3 once a week. I leave 3 on for 4or more hours, under a cap while I do house work. I also steam treat my hair weekly and massage my scalp with castor oil 3x a week. My dermatologist prescribed Nutrafol while my naturopath tested my blood and I was vitamin D deficient - which I am currently taking along with other vitamins and minerals. I do plan on doing an update video. My hair has become full enough for me to get a keratin treatment. So please subscribe so you’ll be notified when I do so. ☺️
Good luck on journey. Keep me posted. 🙌🏾🥰
Thank you so much for sharing your story! Hearing you talk about your vulnerable experience and how you've managed to turn things around for yourself really made feel less lonely and more hopeful.
I'm quite young, just 18 and I have been experiencing extreme hairfall issues for a long time now. I also have severe dandruff and so I always assumed the hairfall was due to that + stress. But now my dandruff is a lot under control and I don't take much stress, yet the hairfall just doesn't seem to stop. It's slightly less than before but the situation is still pretty bad. I used to have such thick hair ( courtesy of my Indian genes ) and I was very proud of it as well. And to see it all go down the drain now ( literally!!) is so heartbreaking, that I almost cry every time I take showers.
Anyway I've been doing some research for a while and Olaplex seems to stand out. Seeing everyone's great reviews about it has tempted me to try it, so I'm gonna order it soon. I am also gonna consult a doctor of course. But I really hope Olaplex comes to my rescue like it has for so many others. Please please pray for me !!!
Greetings Ritz,
I hope that you are well. Thank you for sharing your story so openly. You’re so right hair loss can be very traumatic. I imagine even more so when you’re so young.
I would recommend that you go see a doctor about your hair loss. There may be an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. When I went to the doctor I found out I had several deficiencies, thyroid issues and high stress.
Also, try massaging your scalp often to keep your follicles stimulated. I massage 2-3 a week with Castor oil and Rosemary essential oil. I steam my scalp once a week and I take a slew of natural supplements. Stay away from synthetics. Also consider a water filter for your shower head.
If you decide to go see a doctor you may have to knock down many doors. Maybe an adult can accompany you to help advocate. I know it was difficult for me to constantly fight the major-major brushoff I would receive when I sought answers about my hair loss.
I just want to reiterate…Olaplex did not grow my hair back. It helped to slow down the loss. It helped restore a look of fullness as it thoroughly repaired the hair that remains giving the illusion of a full head of hair.
I hope this help. Please continue to seek help. Your body is trying to tell you something. Keep me posted. I’ll be thinking of you.
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Wonderful spirit, personality and message-thank you.
Greetings Salome Girma,
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. It was my pleasure to share this message. I truly suffered emotionally whilst experiencing hair loss. After I found something that helped I just wanted to give others a semblance of hope. Thank you again for your kind words. I do hope you will subscribe to the channel I would love to have you around. Take care. 🥰
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Happy New Year Mary Ta Ha,
Thank you for your kind words and important reminder. You’re so right God does want us to be and look beautiful. It’s easy to lose sight of that so I do thank you for that blessed reminder.
I purchased the blouse from VICI Dolls. They no longer have this blouse. I purchased it about a year and a half ago.
However, they do have many beautiful blouses so I’ll link their website for you to browse. Thank you again for stopping by.
I hope you stick around. 🙌🏾
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This video is very informative and the effort you took for an in-depth research of those products is very impressive and much appreciated.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, you did an amazing job! I am also struggling with an excessive amount of shedding whenever I shampoo. I have just started using the OlaPlex system about two weeks ago.
Greetings No excuses,
Cool channel name. 🙌🏾
I’m sorry you’re experiencing excessive shedding. It’s definitely one of those things that heavily impacts a peace of mind in the worst way.
I remember wondering why everyone in the allopathic community thought so little of it when it could have been an indication of so many things going wrong.
I hope you are having better luck finding answers than I did. And make sure you don’t wait. Had I gotten answers sooner I might have saved more of my hair.
Olaplex is a whole game changer for the hair that is left, however. I can now wear my hair down, out, or in a ponytail with NO feelings of self doubt (the wigs did little to help my esteem). In fact I even added a layered cut for more volume.
I plan on doing an updated video to share my tools and regimen. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can check in with each other’s progress.
Take care and thanks for stopping by. Good luck on your journey. 🙏🏾💕
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm definitely going to try Olaplex.
Greetings Christina,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
I’m not sure if you’re experiencing hair loss or any other hair issues but Olaplex is a game changer.
Though my hair has not grown back you wouldn’t believe that I can actually wear my hair down and it simply looks as though I have a head full of fine hair. My remaining hair is so much thicker and stronger. I’m so glad I found Olaplex.
Now I will say this, it does tend to make my hair a bit dry/dull so I incorporate other shampoos and conditioner.
Right now I’m using Briogeo. It’s OK. I like the shampoo and the smell. The conditioner seems weak to me. My favorite to restore moisture and shine has been Oribe. It’s expensive but a little goes a long way. I hope this helps. Good luck on your hair journey.
I hope you’ll subscribe to my channel. I’d love to have you around. 🙌🏾🥰
I am so happy that you found out why your hair was coming out, your honesty is helping others, thanks for such good information.
The amount of information and advice you were able to fit into this video is amazing. I'm glad that you were able to share your journey of hair loss and restoration. 💖 💖 💖
hello. I'm 52 yo and experienced hair breakage due to stress and a braiding job in May where the braider destroyed my hair strands pulling hard while combing out after blow drying. Haven't experienced that much pain since a young child. Since using Olaplex mid-June, my hair has regained strength with minimum breakage. I use No. 0, 3, 4, 5. I do the regimen once a month and do my other natural blend hot oil treatment for additional moisture or my low porosity hair.
Wow…Our stories are practically identical. My hair started falling out by the handfuls right after I had knotless box braids put in. Now to be fair it had been shedding regularly prior but it seems like the braids took it to another level. But as with your testimony I am now experiencing minimum to no shedding and no breakage. The only thing I use is the Olaplex system once a week. I do want to incorporate moisture treatments so I’m glad to know that you have been doing so with no interruption to the health and maintenance of your hair. I’m sorry you had such a traumatic experience but I’m glad you shared it with me/us. I hope you stick around. I’ll be making more content towards the end of the this month/middle of next month.
So confusing all these steps I have to watch the video again. Bless her she did a fabulous video. But the cost my word. I got the kit for holidays many places are selling it number 0 is one I will have to get later. Ugh but thank you MAM for your video it’s the best one online others talk but really do not make sense your video is to the point. Let’s share this video for others and maybe these views will grow. The other videos got on my nerves. This company needs to send this precious lady free products because the official website I learned nothing no telephone number. Thank you again MAM. I have to go a long way to get my car it’s raining. Long day prayers appreciated. All of you ladies let’s pray for our hair to grow.
I LOVE THESE RESULTS! Also wanted to give you praise for the way you edited this video. The music towards the end had me dancing in bed LOL You have me literally running to grab these products today. Thank you so much for this detailed product review, and recovery journey. Wishing you blessings this New Year and a HEALTHY hair journey.
Happy New Year to you H M. 🥰
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the music. I try to use music viewers will enjoy. 🙌🏾
Keep me posted on your results. I’ve since added regular hair/scalp steaming, regular scalp massages with castor oil, vitamin D (naturopath recommended) and Nutrafol (dermatologist recommended). 🙏🏾
Here’s to a healthy hair journey. 🥂
I sympathize. I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease last year. Had a total thyroidectomy and my thyroid levels have not fully leveled out yet. I’m also vitamin d deficient and have a higher level of testosterone than normal. I’m battling it at all angles. So for all the girlies dealing with endocrine issues I feel you. I had a long full head of 4c hair. I lose about large puffy handfuls (full handfulls) probably each month. At first I thought my hair was breaking so I cut it short to thicken it up. Then I realized that it was shed hair falling out from the root. I’ve started Olaplex so I’m hoping I’ll see improvement
Greetings Sarah,
Thank you for stopping by.
It has been a long journey since having my PT and losing a gallon size Ziploc bag of my hair.
My levels have normalized. I’m on Levoxythorine 25 mg. I only take the pills 3 days a week. My thyroid is doing well on this dosage.
My hair is no longer falling out. It is thin so I wear a layered cut. I’m still using Olaplex 0 and 3 however, just this month I’ve added the G.O.A.T …Aphogee! Now, I can say the thickness of each strand has increased tremendously. I also massage my scalp 2-3 times a week with rosemary infused castor oil.
As far as supplements I take Vitamin D, B, Magnesium, Zinc and collagen.
I truly empathize with you. I’ve included a naturopath on my journey. Prior to that I just didn’t feel like I was being seen as an individual as much as I was just someone in the waiting room waiting to be seen.
Good luck and God’s Speed to you.
Hi sweetie. Love all this info thanks so much. I am going to try some of these products. I am doing research. One thing is also helping me with thinking hair is leaving out the heat. I keep my hair natural. I usually do braidout for styl or leave it in braid. Hair is looking healthy. I jst thought I should share. Heat is bad for the hair unless u do it once a yr or something.
Greetings Martha,
Thank you so much for stopping by. I’m glad this video was helpful. At this point in my hair journey I truly swear by Olaplex’s 0 & 3. They are staples in my regimen. I will say that at times my hair feels a bit dull so I have incorporated higher end deep hydrating mask as well as moisturizing shampoo and conditioners. Recently I started to cut back on the heat as well, mostly because I’m getting back into working out. Heat has never been an issue for my hair. I have gone years without heat and years with it and thankfully never had an issue either way. I give thanks because with all this hair loss I couldn’t stand another blow.
Keep me posted on your journey.
Please subscribe so we can connect from time to time.
Take care and thank you again. 🙌🏾🥰
Thank you for posting this review!
Greetings Bria,
You’re welcome. I hope it helped. I always try to stress that Olaplex has not grew my hair back at all however, prior to using it the condition of the hair left on my head was so sparse I was self-conscious about wearing my hair. Now, I’m totally fine with my thin but healthy hair.
I hope you’ll subscribe. I’d enjoy getting to know you in the chat. 🥰
Great video! Going through some of the same things! Totally agree with you and the self care! I too have added all of the Olaplex system and really loving it! Praying for you and your journey 😘
Thank you for stopping by Janice. I have been doing some research and found that as we age inflammation and circulation are causing all kind of damage, unknown. I’ve included food items in my diet to combat inflammation/circulation issues as well as removed things that lead to the aforementioned. I hope this information can help.
Also, invest in a “good” hair moisturizer. I found Olaplex has left my hair a bit dry. I’m using Oribe hair masque and I love it.
Thank you for watching I hope you stick around.?🥰🙌🏾
Yes! I agree, doing some the same things with diet and exercise! And to my hair is dryer since using the olaplex! Thanks for the tips😘
I've been researching this brand for a month. Thanks for your review. I'm sold
Greetings R Young.
Thanks for stopping bye.
You won’t be disappointed. As previously stated Olaplex didn’t grow my hair back but the thickness it helped me achieve literally gives the illusion of minimal hair loss.
I currently massage my scalp with a massager, castor oil and Rosemary essential oil. 2-3x a week. I also use a hair steamer once a week to deep condition. I do believe that this has helped with the growth I’ve experienced. Plus supplements.
Good luck on your journey. Let me know how it works out for you. 🙌🏾🥰
Hey sister I stubbled on your channel. Love you
Hey Sissy Poo,
I love you. Thank you so much for your support.
Hi Queen, I enjoyed the video. My hair has always been thin, but it's thinning more as I mature in age. I really need to try this product. Thanks for being transparent, this could help a lot of people. TSMFS Blessings be safe and well. 💖👸🏾🍂🍁🙏🏽😘
Queen I promise you this product has given me back a lot of my self-esteem where my hair is concerned. Even though my hair hasn’t grown back - in certain styles - what is left is so much more full it looks like I have a good amount of hair. Plus I just saw they sell it on QVC. 🙌🏾
Your video is verrry helpful! Thank you so much!
Greetings Mynetta,
I’m glad this video helped. I’m planning an updated video. I hope you will subscribe and become a part of the community and so you can watch the update.
Take care. 🙌🏾
Thank you for this video. I was thinking of trying this for my thin hair. I have Hypothyroidism and Frontal fibrosing alopecia. It’s horrible, but God is restoring me. Thank you again for sharing.
Greetings Regina,
I’m so glad to hear that you are being restored. God is kind and his mercy’s endure forever.
I can honestly testify that Olaplex can help.
My hair has not grown back however the hair that remains has been so greatly impacted by Olaplex that I feel confident wearing my hair out once again. Which as I’m sure you know is a big deal.
What I found most horrible thru out this ordeal was the lack of urgency so many health professionals took towards my hair loss. I think that made the horror so much worse for me. But God! 🙏🏾
I have a regimen that I created that has currently stopped the shedding all together and to be honest becoming regimented with my medicine may have helped as well.
I’m sending you loving energy and prayers for full restoration.👸🏾
I hope you will subscribe to my channel. I would love to have you around. Plus I don’t want you to miss when I share my updated hair regimen. Take Care. 🙌🏾
Thank you explain the oraplex system very thoughly. I purchased the complete kit , I hope it works.
I also love the results I'm getting from olaplex, broken hair is healing and getting thicker
Greetings Lilly,
Have you had any issue with dry hair?
Also another viewer mentioned researching hair regrowth shampoos. I’ve never even thought of that…!?! I’m going to look into it. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you consider subscribing and sticking around for a while. 👸🏾🙌🏾💓
That top is so gorgeous 😍
I'm so glad that after all those visits, you finally were able to get results. That amount of iodine wow. Do you know why it was that high, diet?
That’s a blessing you found something to help your hair tfs new friend blessings ‼️‼️
It’s been a trying journey but I received a promise and I am standing on that Word. 💕🙏🏾👸🏾
Thank you SOOOOOOOO very very much ....
I truly hope it helps.
Side note: Though Olaplex states that “0” and “3” are not protein treatments they have made my hair a bit hard. So I’ve incorporated a deep moisture hair mask treatment and that has really been the complete game changer. You can use Olaplex “8” but what I find I really love is Oribe deep moisture hair mask treatment. Either way include a moisturizing treatment.
I hope you’ll consider subscribing. I’d love to have you around. 🥰
I've always had an abundance of hair. Some years ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had to have my thyroid removed. My hair hasn't been the same since. I immediately loss 40% of my thickness. Years after surgery, my hair continued to come out. My son would ask, how do you still have hair on your head?? People who did not know me prior rave about my hair. I know otherwise. I actually was severely deficient re vitamin D, as well. I visited a dermatologist a couple of years ago,, and he looked at me as if I were crazy...until I showed him pictures of my hair in the trash, etc.. I purchased Olaplex, yesterday and will be trying it for the first time, today.
Wow…your experience MIRRORS mine.
I will add this: When I first started using Olaplex I would leave 0&3 on for no less than 4 hrs. It did make my hair a tad bit dry. I am now using Oribe deep conditioning mask and my hair is very hydrated. So if you can start out by deep conditioning as well that would be great.
I have also incorporated regular scalp massages with an actual handheld massager. And I take nutrafol which was prescribed by my dermatologist. She told me to give it three months I’m in month one.
Unfortunately I haven’t gotten much of my hair to grow back but Olaplex has truly thickened what I have left giving my a healthy appearance. Good luck and God Bless. Keep me posted on your journey.
@@matriarchsmatter WOW...THANK YOU. My hair is extremely dry and tangles terribly. (I've been natural for 25 years. Prior to that I permed, dyed, etc...The lack of a thyroid frankly, sucks.) I noticed it was softer just after no.0
I will be using this again. I'll keep you posted. Thank you for your response and take care.
@@msveejay75 I had a PT 3/31/21. We’re in this together at this point. 🥰
Glad I saw your comment today. I have a similar situation... Always had thick easy growing hair. After Graves RAI thin hair ever since. I'm giving Olaplex a try.
@@msveejay75 no 0 is a primer for no 3
Thank You!🤓
You’re very welcome Francine. 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing! Very helpful!
Greetings Linda,
Heads up. I have noticed that Olaplex is a bit drying after a while. I purchased a deep mask treatment from Oribe and my hair is now stronger and hydrated. Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you’ll stick around. 👸🏾🙌🏾💓
I like your advice....
Are you taking iron..... Be sure to avoid chemicals including dye..
But systems are overwhelming for me - To many products and steps needed. Wish there was just one product that's applied to your scalp - I have locs and don't want to change my shampoo and conditioner ..... Its to hard to get some products out of locs.
Greetings Tova,
I hope you are well.
I’m not taking iron. When my naturopath drew blood I was fine on iron. My vitamin D however was practically nonexistent. So I am taking that.
You’re so right on the chemicals. It’s ridiculous that they put chemicals in our toiletries (and foods) that are know carcinogens and disruptors. I’m trying to be mindful to use clean products.
I don’t use the whole Olaplex system as religiously as I use to. 0&3 are the only thing I use without fail. I try different moisturizing shampoos/conditioners as I see fit.
I do know of some RUclipsrs who only use 0. Simply Ashley’s Life is one of them. She’s a sister from NYC. She’s not locked but She shares a lot of products on her channel. She mostly uses the “0” for scalp health. Look into it. Maybe that can help.
Also I’ve been making a castor oil and Rosemary oil mix for my scalp. My scalp has never looked so healthy.
I hope you’ll subscribe to my channel. I’d love to keep up with your journey in the comment section. Take care and thanks got stopping by. 🥰
Subscribed!
Thank YOU so much ... truly appreciate your experience
I’m glad you found the information useful. The system has been a true game changer for my hair.
Me too 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Greetings Queen,
Loving your channel name! 👸🏾🙌🏾💪🏾
I’m glad Olaplex worked for you. It has been such a game changer. Tho my hair has not completely grown back in the volume I have achieved with Olaplex does a good job of camouflaging the thinness.
May I ask what else do you do as a part of your routine?
you can try combination of oils like argan jojobo castor and castorolie. Make a mix and put it on your scalp. Do before you wash your hair. Will help with growing. Raw garlic on your scalp can also help. Olaplex is great to maintain what you have. Ty for all the information!
Ironically I have been doing a massage with just castor oil and it has helped significantly. I do want to switch oils so my scalp doesn’t grow stagnant. I’ve never heard of castorolie. Thank you for sharing, I will definitely be researching this.
I’ve seen garlic shampoo/conditioner before. Do you know why garlic aids the hair? I wouldn’t be against trying it but I tried onion juice once and I smelled like hamburger for weeks. 😖
Thanks for sharing.
@@matriarchsmatter no but garlic has very strong medicinal properties. It is used in many ways. Yes will smell but after washing hair will go. My mother had bald spots and rubbed rae garlic on it. It really helped
Diet, rest and exercise👍🏾
Inevitably, your right. In the end it comes down to how we tear our body from the inside out.
I really could be doing a whole lot better.
Received! 👸🏾🙏🏾💓
Thank you for sharing 💚
Thank you for making this video. I am losing my hair and just started using Olaplex only twice now. I am hoping it also strengthens the few strands I have left...lol If you please I was told not to dye my grays anymore and just use a rinse. A rinse does not cover my stubborn grays. Do you recommend anything for covering grays without using peroxide?
I’m glad this video was able to help some. FYI: Olaplex did have a drying effect on my hair so I added a deep masque treatment. Now, I feel I have the magic potion for my thin hair. I’m using Oribe Deep Moisture Mask.
As far as covering grays…
Before my hair came out I had a few grays. I used natural henna to cover them. To be clear henna is protein. Olaplex says they are not protein so you can use the two together but I would definitely do some research first.
The henna is all natural. I purchased mine at a local Indian grocery store. It covers the grays and it helps to rebuild the strands.
However, I would worry about protein overload. Check out “Green Beauty’s” channel. She does thorough, science based reviews.
I hope this helped. 🙏🏾
Please subscribe so we can chat again. 🙌🏾👸🏾💓
Henna n indigo
Thank you for this video because I’m considering Olaplex to help the remaining thinning hair that I have left. My beautician said that I have enlarged follicles which can be caused by my blood thinners that I take to help prevent strokes.
Your video is the most helpful because you’re actually taking the time to explain the product. And at the same time, sharing your personal experience.
You’re so welcome.
I really think you should try it. It’s the only thing that has helped my remaining hair. Today my daughter said my hair looked healthy and shiny.
I recently added Oribe deep conditioning because to be honest Olaplex has had a bit of drying effect on my hair but Oribe had balanced that right out.
I’m learning a lot about my hair from the inside out. I’m learning about inflammation and the effects on the hair.
I’m going to make another video soon on what I’ve learned.
I hope you’ll stick around. Thank you for watching. 👸🏾❤️🙏🏾
Seems like a great product. I was told by the dermatologist that my follicles were closed and that hairs would never grow there again. I would however love to see if the product would work to thicken the other areas. Thank you for sharing💕
There is a new procedure out that address what you mentioned. It has to do with reinjecting your own blood platelets. My dermatologist spoke to me about it but it has a pretty hefty price tag. 😭
I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the product.
You’re welcome.
Try massaging more often and check your iron level. Low iron causes less blood flow, which is needed for hair growth. You maybe anemic too.
@@rays2542 I’m so glad to hear you mention massages. I’ve actually been massaging my scalp at least once a week with an actual body massager. It feels so good plus rut has helped decrease the shedding even more.
I will definitely have my iron check Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you’ll stick around. Blessings to you. 🥰🙌🏾
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Thank you interesting, started to purchase these products. Like you got my blood work done, my hair has got a bit thin on top. In my fifties.
I’ve recently added steaming my hair, massaging with an actual massager and taking vitamins prescribed by my dermatologist. I’m doing these things consistently while still using Olaplex and I can now say I’m reversing the condition that led to the shedding.
Hello great video. I know this was a while ago, but I have a question. I know you said your naturopath told you that you had way to much iodine in your system. I think I'm dealing with that now. Do you mind sharing how she helped you balance that out? Any time I consume something that's high in iodine I feel like my thyroid swells a little. If you can share any tips I will greatly appreciate it. Also where was your hairloss accruing? Min is on the side middle and tops of my head.
Greetings LadySwa999,
At the time I was taking an herbal protocol by Dr. Morse’s line. Plus I was using sea moss. Because I mentioned that I had a thyroid issue the “natural” community assumed it was an iodine deficiency which is was not. So, as a result I “overdosed” if you will.
After consulting a naturopath that was actually able to run MULTIPLE test we realized my hair loss was stemming more from a severe vitamin D deficiency coupled with few other issues.
Since adding a prescribed, naturally derived vitamin D supplement and other vitamins and minerals, the shedding has decreased significantly. I went from 200-300 strands a day to about 20-30 a day. I haven’t experienced much re-growth in the areas that I lost hair but Thank God the hair loss has stopped.
My hair loss was equally distributed all over my head. I think my nape and crown suffered the most from the pulling of the ponytail, tho.
Today I do a massage with castor oil and a hand held massage 3x a week. I take my vitamins and minerals, I steam treat my hair weekly and use my Olaplex (0&3) religiously.
Do you mind sharing what you are doing to ease your hair loss?
I hope this help a bit. Happy New Year to you.
This will help. Thank you. Liked & subscribed.
I’m glad this will help. 💪🏾❤️
I’ve been fighting hard to find the why’s from the inside out. I will put together a video on what we can do on the inside. A lot of it comes down to inflammation and getting the blood flowing.
Thank you for subscribing. 🙏🏾
I worked for a tricologist, they study hair. She would do a hair analysis under a microscope, there's a place that does them free, I can't remember the name. That might be helpful for you.
Thank you so much for sharing that. I never thought to see a tricologist. I will look into that today. I appreciate this information so much. Thank you. 💕🙏🏾🙌🏾
I’m going to use it regularly without heat for two months though
Greetings Yvonne,
I hope you get the results you want. I use Olaplex with and/or without heat. I’ve used it consistently for the past year and a half…every week. My hair is so much more full looking and dense it’s as if I haven’t lost much hair at all. Even though I lost over half my hair.
My hair is at the point now where I can skip a two or three weeks with no issues. My hair is growing back as well.
I plan on making a a video on all I do to promote growth and maintain it after hair loss.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope to see you around.
Good luck on your hair journey.
Hello, I have tried olaplex and this is maybe the 20th video I've seen where people are saying it save their hair. I don't feel like it did anything for me and I'm wondering why hmmm
Greetings mstcherie13,
Let me clarify, Olaplex did not stop my hair from falling out. As a result of the hair loss my hair was so thin you could see my scalp.
What Olaplex did was repair and replenish the hair that remained to the point to where I can now style it as usual. It is still visibly thin but it looks like fine hair as opposed to hair loss.
Recently, I was able to get a protein treatment and a layered cut (for a more voluminous appearance). Back in the day my hair would shed profusely after straightening treatments. I used Olaplex this time and I only shedded a few strands.
I’ve also added regular hair/scalp steaming, massages with castor oil, Nutrafol (dermatologist recommended), vitamin D and other vitamins/minerals (naturopath recommended).
I hope this helps.
Do you mind sharing your Olaplex regimen?
@@matriarchsmatter my hair is also fine and high density. it was heat damaged so i used olaplex because everyone was saying it was amazing. I would use it every wash day so once a week or once every 2 weeks untill the bottle finishes then give a month break to save money, use aphogee that month and then use olaplex again the next month . I normally do a light shampoo then use olaplex leave it in for an hour or overnight add a bit of heat rinse then deep condition. I've cut the damaged ends and olaplex still didn't make a difference so I gave up lol
@@matriarchsmatter I also take vitamins daily including vitamin D B iron and I eat a balanced diet. I've hopped on the biotin train to see if that helps instead
@@mstcherie13 Wow! Thank you for sharing that. When I went to my stylist to get my hair cut and straightened last month she told me she did not like the Olaplex system. She didn’t find that the results were worth the dollar amount. So, your experience makes her sentiment make sense to me. I probably assumed that everyone was getting the same results and now I see that’s just not true. Moving forward I’ll be sure to share with others that their results may vary. I think that’s a better way of sharing my Olaplex story. Thank you again for sharing with me.
BTW,I’ve also incorporated Oribe because Olaplex did dry my hair out some. I really like that line. Next I want to try Briogeo, they’re a clean line that focuses on damaged hair.
I hope you’ll subscribe. I enjoyed chatting with you. 🥰
@@mstcherie13 Losing hair is such a big blow. I hope you (we) find our path back to healthy hair.
I’ve tried biotin it didn’t do anything. 😩
Great video. Will this help my husband with his bald spot. Thanks
Greetings Wanelle,
To be honest Olaplex hasn’t help to grow back any of the hair I lossed. I am doing massages at least 2x a week. I’m also taking Nutrafol which was prescribed by my dermatologist. The hair regrowth has been very slow.
Olaplex did dry my hair a bit so I incorporated Oribe Deep Moisture Mask which has been great.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you’ll stick surround. 🥰🙌🏾
Unlikely if he doesn't have have follicles there anymore but scalp massage and iron supplement/iron rich diet can help
Thank you
You’re so welcome.
Happy New Year to you Gabriella!
Hi beautiful!!! I’m so happy this worked for you. It broke out my hair I returned it to Nordstrom. However, your hair looks nice and healthy!!!
Have a great week darling 💕💕💕💕
Greetings to you, beautiful!!!
I’m so sorry you had that experience. It’s been a total game changer.
Even though I’m still feeling a way about all the hair loss, I’m encouraged.
A viewer shared that she had her progesterone tested and was able to restore her hair through addressing that hormonal balance. I definitely will be looking into that.
As always thank you for stopping by.
do you shampoo regularly? i mean everyday?
@@myrachelmariano I wash once a week. I put 0&3 on my hair first thing in the morning and leave it on all day. After that I wash with 4, then condition with 5 or 8. My hair looks so full. The hair that fell out doesn’t appear to have re-grown however the hair that is on my head has stopped shedding and is lush and full.
@@matriarchsmatter oh thanks!! i'll definitely try this😊
@@myrachelmariano no natural shampoos every day. Once a week for me.
Nice good morning
Really good video, how many bottles you bought?
I have bought a lot since using the system. One bottle of either number usually last me 1 month or 4 washes. I use every number but 1 & 2.
You look like Debbie Allen from Kids from Fame.
The Allen sisters are to of my favorite role models so I’ll take that as a sweet compliment. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and I hope you’ll consider subscribing. I’m going to do more hair videos to share what I have learned and how I have been about to practically stop all my shedding.
Take care.
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Exactly!!!
Thank you for saying so. I love that!!! 💓🙌🏾
I hope you subscribe. It will be nice to have you around.
@@matriarchsmatter Love you 🤗❤️
Just subscribed.
@@vickipedia3253 Awwww, thank you so much for saying so. I’m sending much love and light to you. 🙌🏾🥰
Are you taking collagen and biotin?
Greetings Dawn,
I am taking a plethora of supplements. After having blood work done I found out I had a vitamin d and b12 deficiency. There were a few others that were low but not deficient .
I am taking Nutrafol prescribed by my dermatologist. By my naturopath I’m taking vitamin d, marine collagen, magnesium, pro/pre biotics, and vitamin c. I took a biotin in the past but it did nothing for me. I drink warm water and ginger every morning, green tea 3-4 x a week. As well as massages and steam treatments. I know that’s way more info than you asked but if sharing helps that’s what I want to do. 🥰
@@matriarchsmatter You’re doing a great job internally! Topically for your scalp, have u tried Wild Growth oil? Also, boiling cloves and spraying the cloves tea in your scalp daily works. Oiling your scalp daily and nightly and using a rechargeable scalp massager to allow the growth oil to penetrate deep into your scalp for the win! Also, have you tried steaming your hair while the Olaplex is in It? Trust me, you will love the results. Let’s get through this together
@@matriarchsmatter I forgot to ask. Have u tried biotin oil by Difeel? It’s super cheap and it helps your hair shed less!!!! I use the biotin oil, the conditioner and the leave in spray by Difeel and it stopped my hair from shedding. The conditioner is amazing. You can still use Olaplex and incorporate the biotin conditioner. 1st I started with the oil and noticed less shedding immediately so then I ordered off Amazon, the conditioner & the leave in. My hair was shedding tremendously and I got it to stop and now it’s growing like weeds and I’m retaining length. I want to help women with their hair free of charge.❤️
I just subscribed to your channel Matriarch!!!! ❤️
Happy New Year Christian.
Thank you for stopping by and for subscribing. I truly appreciate you. 🙌🏾😍
I am confused I have low thyroid lost 3/4 of my hair so I am disabled so I guess I need 0 and 3 and 4 with 0 but what shampoo do I use? Help thank you
Greetings Victoria,
Like you due to my thyroid issues I have lost about 2/3rds of my hair. I’ve been using Olaplex “0” and “3” specifically for the hair that remains on my head.
“0” and “3” are meant to restore the health of the hair; Olaplex does not claim that it will grow hair and I can attest - it hasn’t. However, the system has thickened my remaining hair.
Now to be clear Olaplex does suggest you use their line in its entirety which would include “4” and “5”; shampoo and conditioner respectively but they follow up by saying it isn’t necessary.
I was using the line in its entirety until my hair started feeling dry. Now after “0” and “3” I use Oribe shampoo and deep conditioning mask. The combination has been great on my hair.
I take Nutrafol a whole food supplement specifically for hair growth and I do a deep scalp massage with a hand held body massager at least once a week, more if I remember.
I hope this helped. Thank you so much for watching. I hope you’ll subscribe. 👸🏾🙌🏾💓
@@matriarchsmatter you are a doll thank you all so much so glad I found this I am disabled and my $ is not very good and in my state no help for dying on faulty stairs at my job 5/2/03 I tried to understand their website crazy they have no phone number but they have a special $60 their site and Nordstrom so it has 3 and shampoo and conditioner then I thought about getting one on their website so maybe people are seeing less breaking. This picture is 4 years old. So I got the kit with 3 and shampoo and conditioner and the silicone oil? Why would they put silicone in their oil I use Oribe oil and it lasts a long time
But with fine hair a bottle lasts a long time I love average thickening tonic I use once a week I wash my hair ever 5-7 days I use a prescription oil on my hair get up to 70 shore in my scalp once a month take spironlactone 100 mg daily to stop shedding it is prescribed and it works. So I hope it does not not up my hair. The precious lady that told her story will get around and it will help so many. Hair loss for women just destroys our self-esteem long thyroid is a monster. So I will see how this kit goes someone said I can not remember it but you place on your fingers no directly on your hair and get a lather then put it on your hair I wish the mask would have been included but Nordstrom had the holiday set. I know I will have questions for you all. Thank you so much all of you for your kindness.
@@victoriae9837 I just found Olaplex on QVC…Can you imagine? It is quite an expensive product but with QVC you can do payment plans. Just purchase it when they have free shipping…😉
You’re so right about hair loss effecting our self-esteem. I’ve never heard of Spironlactone. I’ll have to talk with my doc about it. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏🏾💓👸🏾
@@matriarchsmatter I think you I for got about them and I could have made payments well I will see how this kit goes and I can then go to qvc. Thank you so much.
@@matriarchsmatter yes it’s for women only it always helps hair shedding and helps with acne. I was on it 2000-2003 then back on 2016 to now I had so much fluid and they would not give me a prescription water pill so I asked for spirolactone
Have you tried k18?
Happy New Year Gabriella!
I’ve never heard of K18, however I just went to the web and the reviews are amazing. I’m going to do some research.
Have you used it? Or any other hair repair system?
Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you so much for sharing your journey Nef. I as well am going through this stressful situation. I say stressful because no matter what I try the shedding just keeps on coming. As you mentioned my PCP told me it was age related. He's been my PCP since moving here to Charlotte so I trust him but I wasn't willing to accept “ oh your getting older therefore this is normal. I began reading and found that hair loss is also linked to taking high blood pressure medication. In that moment a light bulb went off and made an appointment again with my PCP. I asked him to take me off of the HBP meds as I had corrected my numbers with diet. He said” ok we can give it a whirl as it is a correlation between bhp meds and hair loss/thinning.” in that moment I can admit I was slightly disappointed with him as he is my Dr of 17yrs and I had to bring this to his attention. Fast fwrd in a few months off the meds I saw a difference in the amount of hair I was losing but my hair was paper thin. It was so thin that if a stylist put a nickel size of product on my hair I looked like a wet duck covered in oil. I also had to begin washing my hair with distilled or Spring water due to the water is so harsh on my side of Charlotte that I would have bigger than a fist size of hair once detangling. I have had olaplex used in my hair after the stylist colored my hair. She had a steamer and my hair came out beautiful. Since Covid and the use of protective styles for a year I will definitely give this DIYS product another try. Thank you so much for your transparency Queen. Love and light. #NYinthahouse
@@rochellebaptist794 ROCHELLE...I am just seeing this post. I think bc it came up as a reply to another comment. Thank you for sharing openly. It’s not until we start brainstorming...together...that we can start considering various culprits and remedies. I’m on a Summer break right now but when I come back I’m going to share more on this journey. I’m actually having really good results so I’m super excited to share. Thanks again for sharing. Hopefully it will help someone. 👸🏾💕💪🏾 #NYForever
Try rice water rinsing
Greetings Aleksandra,
Thanks for suggesting. I did however try the rice water rinse. I used it for at least 9 months and it barely made a difference.
I used Green Beauty’s recommendation for making the rinse as well, I used a young lady from Europe’s recipe. 🤷🏾♀️
You have really great input though. Thank you for your willingness to share. I hope you’ll subscribe. You seem to be a great person to have around. 👸🏾🙌🏾💓
0 now has a spray bottle!
Really!?! That will help tremendously. I’ll look into ASAP. Thank you for sharing.🙌🏾
Happy New Year to you 154angel154. 🥰
@@matriarchsmatter same to you SIS! My products arrive today!
Wow that alot of lost 😕
I know right...😩
But give thanks God has spoken a promise to me and I receive it, by and by. 🙏🏾
@@matriarchsmatter amen