nikolette
May 15th, 2015, 08:31 AM
I had to stop taking my birth control 6 weeks ago prior to a surgery (which I didn't have). About 2 weeks ago I noticed my hair began to shed a lot. At first I didn't think anything of it, because we all have heavier shed days. But then it continued.... A lightbulb went off that it must have been from stopping my birth control for 6 weeks (I just started my period 4 days ago and began taking the birth control again). So, not sure if the shedding will subside quickly because I am back on the pill, or if it is from another cause (stress? traumatic event? I had gotten into an accident back in beginning of February which totally ended with 3 weeks of anxiety.) Whatever the case, does anyone have some tips about getting through a shed?
Hair washing? More? Less?
Brushing? to brush or not to brush?
Products?
I am in the dark here, counting hairs, wondering how to treat my hair!
On a side note, I have also noticed that my individual hair strands have started to become much thinner. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I noticed this months ago. Some ideas on why this could be?
My hopeful suspicion is that it is because I stopped coloring my hair and using any heat on it.... which could make your hair appear thicker because it is coated/damaged?
Or is there something else I should be looking out for?
If it matters, I have no family history of hair thinning or hair loss. I am under 30, healthy.....
Any stories, advice from you wonderful ladies will be greatly appreciated!
Hair washing? More? Less?
Brushing? to brush or not to brush?
Products?
I am in the dark here, counting hairs, wondering how to treat my hair!
On a side note, I have also noticed that my individual hair strands have started to become much thinner. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I noticed this months ago. Some ideas on why this could be?
My hopeful suspicion is that it is because I stopped coloring my hair and using any heat on it.... which could make your hair appear thicker because it is coated/damaged?
Or is there something else I should be looking out for?
If it matters, I have no family history of hair thinning or hair loss. I am under 30, healthy.....
Any stories, advice from you wonderful ladies will be greatly appreciated!