HAIR PROBLEMS/DIET/ PLEASE HELP

Dear all,I've been going through a terrible time with my hair and need some advice and maybe a little encouragement.I went on a vegan fruits and vegetable diet to loose weight I also lost alot of hair 65% in total my hair was thick and down to my waste everyone said it was nice,now ive had to cut it, its not even thick enough to braid i cried evey day for two years and I still morn the loss of it today,I'am young female under 20,I need all the advice anyone can give me on diet,haircare,supplements,sources of good hair protiens and anything else,I want my hair to get healthy again and I'am willing to work hard at it.Has anyone heard anything about a product called Nioxin for thinning hair?I Would be interested to know how effective that is.Do you think my hair will ever get healthy ,long,and thick again.Thanks allTEARS FOR TRESSES

Dear Tee-There is certainly hope, so dont despair!I'm very sorry to hear about the hard time you're having. The vegan diet you were on sounds terribly harsh, I hope you've consulted with a doctor about it? I think that's an important place to begin. It's certainly possible to be healthy and on a vegan diet, but it's a real challenge to get all your nutrients!Now, to your questions. The best way to get nutrients, vitamins, minerals is through a healthy diet. For hair growth, protein is very important! Fish, nuts, eggs, tofu, and meat. If you are still vegan, it can be quite difficult to get sufficient protein & B vitamins (directly related, and important for hair growth). You must eat tofu, tempeh, and/or beans everyday. If you are not still on a strict diet, I think fish is the next best protein source. Milk and dairy products, if you can have them, would also be an excellent addition, providing you with vitamins A, D, and calcium. Low-fat milk, yogurt and cottage cheese are all great sources of protein and vitamins.Zinc, sulfur, amino acids, vitamin C, B vitamins, biotin--these are all things that are great for hair growth, too. You can buy these items separately, but I think the Hair Formula 37 (available on this site, through the marketplace) is an excellent combo supplement that gives you and your hair everything you need.Other things to do for your health and healthy hair: scalp massages with rosemary, lavendar & almond oil blended together. Use only high-end salon products (aubrey, if you want to go all natural, I also like ARTec, Joico) . Other things to consider: Don't smoke, do exercise regularly at something you like, and get adequate sleep.There is certainly hope, so dont despair! I hope you are feeling better soon. If you have not already, I hope you will consult with a doctor about the problem you are having.I have not tried Nioxin myself, but I have heard others having success with it.good luck :) silvie

Nioxin really stinks. It doesn't do anything but sting your hea.> Dear all,> I've been going through a terrible time with my hair> and need some advice and maybe a little> encouragement.I went on a vegan fruits and vegetable> diet to loose weight I also lost alot of hair 65% in> total my hair was thick and down to my waste everyone> said it was nice,now ive had to cut it, its not even> thick enough to braid i cried evey day for two years> and I still morn the loss of it today,I'am young> female under 20,I need all the advice anyone can give> me on diet,haircare,supplements,sources of good hair> protiens and anything else,I want my hair to get> healthy again and I'am willing to work hard at it.Has> anyone heard anything about a product called Nioxin> for thinning hair?I Would be interested to know how> effective that is.Do you think my hair will ever get> healthy ,long,and thick again.> Thanks all> TEARS FOR TRESSES