Beauty

[maestra]

@RainyDayGal@Trudey  Can you guys take Biotin?

After I lost most of my hair and had recovered, my PCP recommened 500-10000mcg daily of biotin. It helped a lot.

I now take Viviscal daily-2 tabs; BFF remarked today how long my hair is (bottom of bra strap in back).

[SilleeMee]

Maybe your hair is not breaking off but rather falling out at the root and what you are seeing are the new hairs growing back which will be most noticeable where you part your hair. I can't say for sure unless I see your hair up close. If the new hairs are blunt or brittle and frayed at the ends then mostly likely it's from breakage. But if the new grow is delicate, like baby hairs, then you may have gone through an episode of hair loss, not breakage. And it quite possibility could be both at the same time.

[RainyDayGal]

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@maestrawrote:

@RainyDayGal@Trudey  Can you guys take Biotin?

After I lost most of my hair and had recovered, my PCP recommened 500-10000mcg daily of biotin. It helped a lot.

I now take Viviscal daily-2 tabs; BFF remarked today how long my hair is (bottom of bra strap in back).

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I've asked 3 doctors about it.  They have suggested biotin, which I took for at least 2 years with no results.  I've tried Hair, Skin and Nail formulas with no results.  I've tried other things, with no results. Growing isn't really so much the problem as just how thin it is. Long hair good, but only if it's full and thick.  Otherwise it's just stringy.

[maestra]

@RainyDayGal  I'm sorry that this has happened to you; I recall howemotionally hard it was to have lost most of my hair, albeit temporarily.

I can only share my experience and hope with you that you are feeling better.

[CatsyCline]

I agree with @SilleeMee . What you are seeing is more likely than not new growth. especially with straight hair the new hairs will stick straight up as they come in.

Hair grows and sheds in cycles. Typically there is a growth phase, a rest phase and then the hair loss or shed.   At any time you will lose hairs, as others are growing.  Of course age, hormones or even HRT, certain health issues like PCOS and exposure to some medications and cancer therapies will throw off the process.

I have short wispy wiry hair coming in. I color but I suspect it's the new growth of grey hair

[Alison Wonderland]

Yes, hair breakage can be caused by hair clips or ponytail holders, especially metal ones, and by clipping or pulling hair back too tightly.

I use jaw clips, scrunchies, or Invisibobbles, which don't pull my hair out or break it. Invisibobbles are the ponytail holders that look like an old phone cord.

Hair breakage can also be caused by too much protein in hair products. Using a deep conditioner with protein too often did it for me many years ago. It took me several months to fix the issue, but I was able to do it. Here's some info on protein overload and what to do to fix it: http://pandhsalon.com/protein-buildup/

It mentions the strand test, but doesn't tell you how to do it. Take a wet strand of recently shed hair and pull  on it from both ends. If it stretches before snapping, you may be fine. If it snaps without stretching, you may have too much protein in your routine.

[kcladyz]

Yes clips can pull out your hair  but i never thought to where it will be noticible. I would strt to  use a more moisterizing shampoo and conditioner and use hair strengthening products

[Roni18]

@CherryHugs  You might want to try this shampoo and conditioner - Carol's daughter Monoi.  I got it on HSN.   It is supposed to help with hair breakage.  I have noticed that there is less hair in my brush when using this.