Comments on: Tips For The Female Hair Loss Sufferer

By: star

star — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:00:30 +0000

1. Try brushing your hair from the scalp down well to the tip softly but thoroughly, I’ve heard it stimulates scalp circulation. I know it doesn’t make sense me being an AA patient, won’t make any difference, but I’d become so obssessed about it that I stopped taking out my tangles for 2 whole weeks cos I used to cry while brushing my hair.

By: Shanlaree

Shanlaree — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:51:03 +0000

Brenna- I agree with your comment. I know that this is a gift because it has caused me to be less shallow. Gifts comes in many ways, but it doesn’t always feel too good at first to receive such a gift. Learning to cope and having each other and knowing that we are not alone…that feels good. Thank God for postings like this. It really has helped me. I was so embarrassed with how thin my hair was getting and how I looked I had to take a break from my work. I did not want to face my clients this way and I am now taking a good look at who I am and how I can use this to grow. Some people can not tell because I spend hours covering those spots but those closest to me have ( My husband and twin sister). I know I have to accept this, deal with it and move on.

I am meeting with a hair consultant that helps women cover up areas on their head with add in hair. I will see her on Jan 9th. She is in Portland Or. I wanted to see her to learn about options for if and when my hair sheds more then it is now, what are my options. I still cover up those thin areas but I am afraid one day I won’t be able to. I know she does work with cancer patients who loss their hair and women who have alopecia. She does wig fitting, add in clip hair, toppers. She is located in downtown Portland, Or.

I went to Hair club just for a consult last year and was ripped off and lied to. Not a good experience at all from them.

By: brenna

brenna — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:14:34 +0000

Asking myself, what is the blessing and gift I receive from losing my hair, was one way I began to help myself cope with my feelings. First, this question made me cry, because it forced me to accept that my hair was gone for good. Ultimately, though it helped me to open my heart to others, because I had to admit to myself how shallowly I had judged people based on their appearance. I can honestly say that the one reward for losing my hair has been a more compassionate point of view toward others imperfections and weaknesses. Hope these thoughts give someone else some comfort!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:16:34 +0000

Linda –

Are referring to LeMetric? I did not end up meeting with her. I went with Reprieve Hair system instead. If it is LeMetric – please let me know how it goes.

Thanks and Good Luck!

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:14:56 +0000

I wish you all the luck!!

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:25:04 +0000

Alicia, I am planning to meet with her on 1-6-08. Could you tell me how your meeting went with her?

By: Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:15:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing! I actually have a consultation with her on Nov. 11th and would really love to read more about it. Do you have any of the names of the forums of which you were referring?

By: admin

admin — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:58:35 +0000

Hi Alicia, Unfortunately, I haven’t really heard positive things about Lemetric, from what I have read on other forums from women who have tried her product, is that it is very expensive, about $3500 for a custom piece and that the method they use for attaching it can cause some traction hair loss in women. Basically there are two options for attachment, one is clips, that is pretty self explanatory and the one option in my opinion they are less likely to have you choose because the other option, sewing it in (integration), requires you come back to them to have it re-tightened and maintained so you are dependent on them. They make more more that way from the servicing. If you have clips you can take it anywhere for maintenance. But cost while important, is secondary to the possible hair loss that can occur along the track. My understanding is a track is basically done using your hair and long threads making a circle on your head. It can cause pain and discomfort if it is done too tight. Be very careful when considering sewing hair to your head. I have also read that the owner can be a little overbearing and intimidating so you may be sold into something you don’t really want and may not feel comfortable speaking up since it is such a vulnerable situation.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:11:11 +0000

Has anyone heard of LeMetric hair restoration? I’ve been reading a lot about it and was hoping someone has information to share.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:36:21 +0000

Hi anonymous, do you still suffer with anorexia? I think that hair loss occurs pretty frequently with that disorder due to the malnutrition, but I think most of the time that type of hair loss is usually reversible with proper nutrition. How far has your hair loss progressed in the last 5 years?