Questions that don't deserve their own thread

**Ylva** · September 30th, 2020, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Bri-Chan

How can I understand if I'm having just seasonal shedding or telogen effluvium?

I don't think there's a surefire way to know, but if you look 2-6 months into the past, is there something that could have triggered telogen effluvium, like a stressful event or a shock (physical or emotional)?

**Bri-Chan** · September 30th, 2020, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Ylva

I don't think there's a surefire way to know, but if you look 2-6 months into the past, is there something that could have triggered telogen effluvium, like a stressful event or a shock (physical or emotional)?

Mh the only thing I had was an infection back in January, with 2 weeks of antibiotics. Other than that, stress basically. But I'm often stressed.

**Milynn** · September 30th, 2020, 09:04 AM

As it is September, I would bet seasonal shedding.

I have also been wondering this as I have been shedding more lately - could be stress, yet still betting seasonal with my own case too.

If I remember correctly, TE is usually somewhat massive and as such more recognizable? And seasonal just "some" more? Meaning, I would suspect TE if my shedding would increase from 40 to 200 strands, and seasonal if the increase would be something like from 40 to 100 (percentage gap the main point here, not the actual numbers).

**Bri-Chan** · October 1st, 2020, 01:57 AM

Milynn I hope is seasonal shedding obviously, but it's lasting since the end of July and it seems to be worst in the last month. I unfortunately have never counted the hair I used to shed before, so I cannot do a comparison. I just have my eyes. But I have a pic of it. I'll take with the shed I have now in the same conditions.

**Dark40** · October 6th, 2020, 02:56 PM

Hi,

I have a question. Can you use shampoos and conditioners that has protein in it on a daily basis. Like, anything that says, "Repair&Protect?"

**Bri-Chan** · October 6th, 2020, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dark40

Hi,

I have a question. Can you use shampoos and conditioners that has protein in it on a daily basis. Like, anything that says, "Repair&Protect?"

I think this is something very subjective. And I think it depends also by the quantity of protein your products contain. You should just try for few washes and see what happens.

I definitely don't know how to deal with my hair from day 4. Because it looks frizzy, from roots to ends. Sometimes happens that my day 4 waves looks better than day 1 in terms of definition, but with this insane amount of frizz and some straight strand coming out. A mess. Also my usual side braid can't contain the frizz and I need to use tones of leave in conditioner and oil to make it looks not too bad.
Should I try some refresh method? There's something I can do to tame the frizz?

**Dark40** · October 6th, 2020, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Bri-Chan

I think this is something very subjective. And I think it depends also by the quantity of protein your products contain. You should just try for few washes and see what happens.

I definitely don't know how to deal with my hair from day 4. Because it looks frizzy, from roots to ends. Sometimes happens that my day 4 waves looks better than day 1 in terms of definition, but with this insane amount of frizz and some straight strand coming out. A mess. Also my usual side braid can't contain the frizz and I need to use tones of leave in conditioner and oil to make it looks not too bad.
Should I try some refresh method? There's something I can do to tame the frizz?

Ok, yeah I may just try for a few washes and see what happens. Because, I really don't like switching my products too often. I was thinking more like trying to use the Pantene Repair&Protect Shampoo and Conditioner everyday, and see what happens from there.

Awwwww yeah, I know what you mean about dealing with frizziness on day 4. I deal with it all of the time starting from day 1. The day I wash it! Yes, I would try a refreshing method like a hair milk or a hair cream. That's what helps to tame away my frizzies.

**ynne** · October 6th, 2020, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by Bri-Chan

I definitely don't know how to deal with my hair from day 4. Because it looks frizzy, from roots to ends. Sometimes happens that my day 4 waves looks better than day 1 in terms of definition, but with this insane amount of frizz and some straight strand coming out. A mess. Also my usual side braid can't contain the frizz and I need to use tones of leave in conditioner and oil to make it looks not too bad.
Should I try some refresh method? There's something I can do to tame the frizz?

For me, the only way to "refresh" my hair in that stage is to basically wash it again, just water and a ton of conditioner; but some people have success with misting their hair with water & conditioner, have you tried that? Other than that, I'll be waiting for others to chime in because I'd love some solution as well!