- Hi, I'm Karin,
the copywriter at Adore Beauty.
And today we're going to be talking
about hair loss
and my journey with it.
Stay tuned to the end of the video
to learn about all the do's and don'ts
that I've learned about hair loss.
So, I started noticing hair shedding
when I was 25 years old.
I thought at the time
that it was just a phase
I was going through.
Who had ever heard of a 25 year old
losing their hair.
I certainly hadn't.
Fast forward, a few years to, I was 28,
and I was lying in my partner's lap
as we were watching TV.
And he just very nicely said,
"Babe, maybe you should go see someone
"about your hair."
And as you do,
you just run to the bathroom,
get the mirrors out.
And at the back of my head was my chronic scalp.
Hair might not seem like a big deal
to a lot of people,
but in reality, it does mean a lot,
on TV, and I see all the commercials
where everyone has big hair
and it's all about flow.
To an extent, it does tie in a lot
to our confidence and our self-worth.
None of my friends
were going through the same thing.
It was pretty hurting to see
what had happened to my hair at the age of 28.
You're supposed to be feeling fine.
And I was feeling more like George Costanza.
PS Hannah has a crush on George Costanza,
so it's fine.
So, what did I do to fix it?
I started by going to see a specialist,
and they diagnosed me
with female pattern baldness.
And yes, that is as unsexy as it sounds.
It's basically a genetic condition
that gets triggered by environmental factors.
So for me, it was stress.
They put me on a medicinal plan
which has worked wonders for me.
And obviously, there are side effects with that,
like facial hair and all that lovely stuff.
It's come a long way since two years ago.
That's for sure.
So if you're experiencing hair loss,
step one, go to see a specialist.
Other than medicinal plan
which I'm gonna be on for a long time,
I'm also exploring PRP.
It's basically when they take your own blood
they spin it around in a centrifuge
to separate the yellow plasma, good stuff,
from the red blood stuff.
And they inject it back into your scalp
in like 50 different spots.
Instead of reaching the end stage
of your hair's life cycle,
where the hair falls out,
it basically tells your hair
to reset back to stage one of the life cycle.
The majority of people
actually experienced hair loss
at some point in their life.
But for me, it's a genetic condition.
It might just be that you are low on vitamins,
postpartum, there's hair loss,
your iron levels are low.
It could be anything really.
Definitely just see a specialist
and find out what the root cause
pun intended.
And they'll be able to help you find
a plan that suits you.
There are some things that you can do at home,
some products that you can use.
So I'm going to show you my babies.
So let's start with scalp health.
So one of the biggest things about hair growth
is that you need a really healthy scalp.
So it's kind of like
when you have soil for plants,
you need the soil to be healthy
in order for the plants to grow.
So I use Christophe Robin scalp cream.
It scrubs away impurities,
dead skin cells that lie on top of your scalp,
so that your scalp can be fresh and healthy.
And that way, your hair follicles know
that they can grow in a good environment.
What else do we love?
Shampoos!
In my article I talked about
Kerastase Densifique.
I ran out because it's so good.
So, now I'm using a Hydra-Fortifiant.
Says anti-hairfall fortifiant shampoo.
It does leave your hair
really clean and voluminous,
and it doesn't go oily instantly,
which is really good.
If you're looking for shampoo
that is good for your hair,
good for your follicles,
and smells amazing,
I can highly recommend Kerastase.
It is a little bit on the pricier side, I think,
but I look care, Kerastase is worth it.
So, other than Kerastase,
I use Pureology Hydrate Sheer range.
This is really good if you have colored hair.
It leaves your hair not only more vibrant,
but also really hydrated.
You probably shouldn't be dying your hair
if you're going through hair loss.
But my hair has kind of gotten to the point now
where it is strong enough.
And also I go to salon that only uses Aveda.
It's really kind and gentle on hair.
So, I don't get any reactions from it,
and my hair feels really healthy afterwards.
So, I justify it that way.
- [Woman] Your hair looks healthy.
- Thank you.
Chylology is a little bit more affordable
than Kerastase definitely.
Next up is another treatment.
If you got blonde hair,
Mr. Smith, it is my favorite blonde treatment.
Because again, when you have fine hair,
it gets really damaged very easily.
And when you're brushing it, it just tears.
So Mr. Smith is like a purple lawn treatment.
And it leaves it really hydrated.
And it's vegan, which is really cool.
Next up again, is Pureology Strength Cure.
So I put this on after I'm out of the shower
because fine hair gets split ends
more easily than other hair types.
You put it on, on towel-dried hair,
and then you start to style as normal,
and it leaves your end super soft.
So, another treatment that I use,
Kerastase 8hr Magic.
You put it on before night time,
just on the ends,
and you go to sleep.
And you wake up with really, really soft hair.
And again, fine hair and split ends just...
It's unfortunate, but it happens.
So I find if I use Pureology Strength Cure
and Kerastase 8hr Magic,
I avoid split ends for longer.
This one is a bit of a treat.
It is a bit more on the expensive side.
However, it is definitely worth it.
And next up is a wide, wide tooth comb.
When you have thin hair,
you can't really use a fine tooth comb
because you'll pull it out,
because your hair gets really nodded,
really easily.
So, if I use a wide tooth comb,
I find that it helps to detangle
and not pull hair out.
Next up, heat protectant.
So, so, so, so, so, so important.
Heat exposure really damages hair,
but you have to blowdry your hair sometimes.
So, I use the Aveda Damage Control.
It's just really gentle on the hair.
It smells great.
And it protects it from really high temperatures.
As you can see, I'm not lying
cause there's nothing left in here.
And last up, is Aveda Suncare.
And it's got UV felt filters
to help protect hair.
With scalp sunscreen.
You can't use normal sunscreen
because it gets very oily
and you end up looking at like Gollum.
Things you need to avoid
if you're going through hair loss.
Extensions.
Just don't do it.
Don't do it.
Absolutely do not do it.
It's so tempting to clip in a ponytail
or to clip in extensions,
but it's just in the long run,
it is a lot of pressure to put on your hair.
And if you're already experiencing hair loss,
that's going to most likely increase
your hair loss.
If you want to be extra,
say, avoid dying your hair
in the very beginning.
It's been two years since I started my treatment
and my hair is strong enough now,
that I could treat it to little dye.
But, yeah avoid bleach
and definitely avoid home dye.
Like box-type, it's not worth it.
Don't brush it while it's wet,
because it's at its most fragile state.
Avoid tight ponytails,
like anything that pulls the hair
and put stress
on the on the scalp and the hair.
And use hats.
Hats are good
because it protects your scalp from sunburn,
which I've learnt.
Just avoid the scalp sunburn.
And if you have any suggestions,
please let us know in the comments below.
And let's keep talking about hair loss in women,
because it does happen
just as much as it happens to men.
Be kind to your hair,
be kind to yourself.
It is very normal if you are going through this
and don't be afraid to ask for help.
Go see a specialist.
Avoid the don'ts,
do the do's.
If you want more content
on hair loss and hair thinning,
let us know,
and I'll see you next time.
Bye!