A STUDENT has revealed how they got their hair back after stress caused extreme hair loss.
They shared several tips that helped transform your braids into the “thickest” and longest ones ever.
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According to Medical News TodayTreatment for hair loss may vary depending on the cause of the loss.
Common causes include alopecia, pregnancy, nutritional deficiencies, pregnancy, severe stress and underlying health problems.
Frequently wearing tight hairstyles and using heat styling tools can also contribute to hair loss.
It’s normal to lose around 100 strands of hair daily, but it’s important to see a doctor if you notice more hair loss than normal.
A Reddit user took to the beauty forum posting under the name u/OHVAH_REES to reveal how they transformed her thinning tresses.
“When I went to school full time and worked nights full time, I was very stressed,” they said.
“At one point during my internship, I was so stressed that I had bald spots.
“I’m blessed with super thick hair, so unless I toss my hair back, you wouldn’t really know.
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“The first thing is to try to reduce stress. Do some self-care rituals every week.
“Take a walk, take a relaxing bath and exercise.
“I also started eating pumpkin seeds, started doing rosemary oil treatments, and added a deep conditioning treatment to my routine.
“I also started taking prenatal, collagen and hyaluronic acid supplements.
“My bald spots have been filled in and my hair is thicker and healthier than ever. It’s much longer and still looks full and good!”
They added that multivitamins are also beneficial for avoiding a deficiency that can cause hair loss.
The beauty enthusiast achieved new growth six months after focusing on caring for her hair.
Tips for styling thinning hair
Rachael E.D Sey is a certified trichologist with nearly 15,000 Instagram followers.
She revealed to The US Sun how to protect her hair from future loss.
Hairstyles
Sey recommended opting for a top knot or loose braided ponytail instead of styles that tighten the strands.
She also advised limiting the use of heat tools, such as a hairdryer or straightener.
Those with afro hair should avoid braids or consider larger braids.
DIY treatments
The trichologist said hair should be washed regularly and trimmed every six weeks.
She recommended using hair oils to help “improve circulation and scalp follicles.”
Many people upvoted the post and thanked him for sharing the tips.
A bag of organic pumpkin seeds costs $12.16 and a rosemary oil scalp treatment It costs $8.59 at Walmart.
One customer said rosemary oil helped her hair grow “faster than ever,” while another raved that she got impressive results when using it alongside biotin pills and collagen powder.
A 2015 study published in National Library of Medicine found that rosemary oil can be as effective as minoxidil, a medication prescribed to protect against hair loss.
Another study showed that rosemary leaf extract could stimulate hair growth, however, the research was carried out on rats and not humans.
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