Combing out wet hair....

[athleticmom]

Just wondering here, gals: I notice the bulk of my hair coming out when I am combing it after washing it. Believe me when I tell you that I am REALLY careful and use a wide-toothed comb, but this is where it just seems to come out so easily. I have even been using more conditioner so that it is easier to comb, but I have fine, limp, straight hair so you know what too much conditioner does!

Do you all notice the same thing? I do get shedding during the day, but I do believe that the bulk of the loss happns after washing it. Or does it just not matter, because it is gonna come out anyway?!?!?!?!?

Just wanting to do everything I can!

 

[SadMom]

From what I understand, it doesn't matter. That is if the whole hair is coming out, not due to breakage. It would come out anyways. I do notice 99% of my loss is between combing and styling. Then, maybe just a few hairs throughout the day. My hair is really thin and fine too, and I know what you mean about combing carefully. Which I do.. who needs extra breakage? But the shrinking follicles push the hairs out so they come out anyways.

 

[najeena]

It's going to come out anyway, but that doesn't make washing your hair any less traumatic. I only do it when I really need to, use lots of conditioner and a wide tooth comb, all with the same disheartening results. From all that I've read, a new hair is pushing out the old one, and new growth is on it's way.

 

[Guest]

It's going to come out anyway, but that doesn't make washing your hair any less traumatic. I only do it when I really need to, use lots of conditioner and a wide tooth comb, all with the same disheartening results. From all that I've read, a new hair is pushing out the old one, and new growth is on it's way.

http://www.skinbiology.com has very useful info on general hair care and its relatationship to hairloss.

Great products too!

 

[athleticmom]

BruceLee, honey, can you tell me WHERE on that site the information is? I can't seem to find it. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

BruceLee, honey, can you tell me WHERE on that site the information is? I can't seem to find it. Thanks.

Sure sweetie! Try this address:

http://www.skinbiology.com/hairbiology,care&loss.html

 

[athleticmom]

thanks, dude! I read a ton of it. I am currently swimming 10-11,000 yards per week and I probably need to use that conditioner before I put on the cap and goggles.

Also....I am using a minoxidil 2% plus Retin A formula and I noticed you are using 5% plus Folligen. Would Folligen be too much for me with what I am doing? I don't want to irritate my scalp any more than I have to, ya know, but I want to maximize things too.

Thanks! :love:

 

[Guest]

thanks, dude! I read a ton of it. I am currently swimming 10-11,000 yards per week and I probably need to use that conditioner before I put on the cap and goggles.

Also....I am using a minoxidil 2% plus Retin A formula and I noticed you are using 5% plus Folligen. Would Folligen be too much for me with what I am doing? I don't want to irritate my scalp any more than I have to, ya know, but I want to maximize things too.

Thanks! :love:

Folligen should actually help improve the condition of your scalp, it has mine. If you get any irritation in the beginning, Pickhard recommends diluting it 50% and then building back up to full strength.

I would also recommend the shampoo and conditioner as they really work well together with the therapy spray. And interestingly, I am doing the 100 strokes with the brush in the evening. It is NOT an old wives tale, it works.



Good luck :lol: