Hair Loss and Hair Extensions

I have been putting my own perms in for almost ten years now. It just so happens that the last perm I put in produce two tiny bald patches about the size of a pea. Each day that I combed my hair, the bald area would get larger. I almost lost my mind. What was I going to do? After about 3 weeks, these two bald patches where as big as half dollars. And what did I do? I shaved all of my hair off. It was difficult for me but it was something that I felt I had to do. And as far as going out in public, well, I just throw on a hat or wrap some African fabric around my bean. No big deal.

Rhonda, What is an integration system and where do you go to get it. I am interested. thanks, Laurie

My hair has been slowly falling out for the past 7 years, since I was 19-20. Right now, I have very thin, fine hair, and am balding around my bangs-area. For years, I was told by my friend/stylist that the only way I could wear my hair is a bob, with my bangs trying to camoflauge my scalp. However, I thought that there had to be a better way, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings, and everytime I would ask her for something different, she would pooh-pooh the idea. After all, she was doing it for free, what right did I have to have what I wanted??

So, on Friday, I finally found the style I wanted, and I made myself an appt at the best, most expensive salon in town. I had my long, mousy-brown hair highlighted and cut into a layered bob, which is about 3-inches on top, and only jaw-length. I love it. I can brush the hair forward, where it kind of thickens up the thinness in the front. Also, the blonde highlights really do make a difference. With my dark hair, my scalp was very obvious, but with the highlights, you really don't notice my scalp now.

I think that this particular style would be flattering to most facial shapes, I have an oval shape, but it tends to be a little rounder than I like (ha ha), but certainly not "round". However, it's a very versatile 'do, I can sweep it forward (which I don't like, but could be done for a round face), puff it up (which I like, but it sounds like you wouldn't!), it even looks pretty good flat! I can picture, too, that if I wanted to get extensions (which I have heard that I should never do, it makes your hair fall out worse. But this was also the woman who told me I should never get layers), I imagine that it would look pretty good, too.

My point is, a good stylist should be able to work with your concerns. Find a cut that you think you will be comfortable with, and ask him or her if it will work with your situation. They deal with this stuff everyday, as hard as it seems.

I am so excited about my experience, that I am going to school and getting my license, so that I can help others.

If my description isn't good, I can direct you to a picture that I was inspired by. I hope this helps!

I recently had surgery and one of the possible post-op side effects is hair loss. Normally it starts around the 3-4 month post-op mark and has been known to carry on till the 6-8 month mark. Problem is that it has started for me and in a BIG way. When I wash my hair I get totally depressed because it looks like I am losing absolute handfuls and already I have noticed thinning at the crown and along my natural part. (Scary!!)

I (normally) have thick shoulder length dark auburn/brown hair and really don't know what to do about the hair loss. I have considered a short short cut as well as having my hair lightened so as the hair loss continues the scalp beneath won't be SO noticeable but honestly, I don't want short short hair. I have a very round face so short hair on me makes my face/head look like a bowling ball. (But then, short is better than having almost bald patches all over the place!)

The only other thing I can think of is hair extensions. But if I am losing hair, I am guessing that if I had hair extensions then I would just lose both my hair and the extension too.

Can anyone help? Advice? Ideas? I'm at a loss and need some help.

Lisa
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