You asked: “My hair is falling out… What can I do?”
It seems every day brings another quarantine quandary, whether how we’re going to get my husband’s flat tire fixed (it’s been 2 months), what the F we’re going to do all summer or should I start worrying about what school is going to look like in the fall (or August if you live in Florida). There’s no denying that we’re all dealing with a shit-ton of stress while basically being locked in our homes—and hair loss can be an unsettling side effect.
I’ve spoken to so many doctors and written so many stories about hair thinning and loss, and in most cases it’s temporary (which hopefully helps you breathe a little easier). Once you start noticing more hair on your pillow or in the shower drain, there are several steps you can take to get back on track.
Scalp care can go a long way to keep hair growth going strong, especially when you focus on stimulating circulation—which helps provide the hair follicles with more oxygen and nutrients. Scalp scrubs are having a big moment, and I use Renpure’s Apple Cider Vinegar Clarify + Shine about once a week.
After a not-so-great experience with an in-shower scalp brush, I received John Masters Organics Exfoliating Scalp Brush, which I absolutely love. All you do is brush your dry hair before showering to help remove dead cells, loosen product build-up and give blood flow a boost.
You may also want to consider a supplement like Rene Furterer’s Vitalfan for sudden, temporary thinning hair (and it’s 50% off right now!). I gave a box of these to a Pilates friend and she noticed a visible difference before she even finished the month-long supply.
In terms of other hair supplements that you can take indefinitely, the ones derms recommend most are Viviscal Pro and Nutrafol.
I’ve personally taken Hush & Hush DeeplyRooted and SugarBearHair (and was beyond pleased with the results of both).
If you’re truly concerned and are noticing a widening of your part, I wouldn’t waste any time before making an appointment with your dermatologist. In the event that your hair loss isn’t caused by COVID stress, the sooner you intervene, the easier it is to restore healthy hair growth.
Even if the past few months hasn’t caused your hair to start falling out, it’s possible that you’ve started pulling it out—and all of the above can help for that, too!
