Thanks Terri, just started minoxidil 3weeks ago and yes I’m going through the shedding phase right now! I kinda freaked out but I remembered from watching another video that this would happen! Gonna hang in there because like you I think it’s worth it!!
That's great news that you're experiencing the shedding because it means your body is responding well and that it's working on you. It's a terrifying phase. I got through it by using my dark dark cream contour to fill in my roots. Within a few months, I started getting those baby hairs and felt like I could breathe again. I wish we could regain it all back, but improvement is better than nothing. Hang in there, it gets better, and good luck!
I went through the dread shed myself,started minoxidil 5% mousse while I had covid 😂 the shed is more than normal but not so bad,and after a few weeks,it's calmed down and is now negligible,so hopefully I'll grow some hair back now! Alopecia sucks! 😂
@@monkeyhoe4815 Sorry, I just saw this comment! :) I felt like my shed was fairly severe, but it was well worth it to regain more hair back than I've had in 10 years. It's great news; your body is reacting and you should start seeing those baby hairs very soon! Good luck! Yes, it does! 🙌💕
Thank you for this video. I started 1.25mg 3 weeks ago and my hair is shedding like crazy and I already feel like I have no hair to shed.... And I have gained some weight. I have been dealing with hairloss since Sept. 2022. I had covid in August 2022, low iron and vitamin D, mother diagnosed with cancer, failed lasek, etc. I am also going to be 51 in a few months. I have been to so many doctors, I just needed a break from it all. I am hoping and praying this actually works. I do take biotin, vitamin D, multivitamin and collagen.
Tina, you're welcome and, first of all, I'm so sorry about your mom. I've been there. I hope she's beating it and on her way to healing. I felt the same way when I went through the big shed and it's actually good news. That means it's working on you and 3 weeks in is early for results, so you're off to a good start! The shed is no fun, especially when you're thin already. I got through it by filling in my hairline and part with my cream contour, which made it tolerable. If the weight gain is really recent and from the med, it's likely water weight and will eventually go down. With Covid and the stress of your mom and failed lasek, that's hair loss that should come back within a year-ish as your body recovers. Keep taking good quality of vitamins and keep an eye on your levels. At almost 51, you may be in peri menopause and some of the hair loss could be due to that and hormone changes, which is a longer term issue. Since you're shedding like crazy since starting the Minoxidil, it's already working and that's very good news! The waiting and shedding is hard, but it's worth it! 💕
Thanks so much for the video! You expressed exactly the same fears and feelings that I'm having right now about starting Oral Minoxidil. I've been using the topical foam for years and I don't really know if it helps me or not since I've never been consistent in using it... because it is a pain like you mentioned, plus it makes my scalp itchy and flaky. I've had the bottle of oral minoxidil in my cupboard for 2 months now, but have been afraid to start taking it; because of the dread shed and the potential side effects. It's so good to hear someone else's experience and that you're having good results. It gives me hope and courage. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. ps. I was thinking what great eyebrows you have, and then you mentioned that you had them micro-bladed... mine are getting sooo thin, I'm going to look into that. 😊
You're so welcome! It's the video info I wished I could find when I was debating it and I'm so glad it was helpful for you. I definitely think the pill's the way to go. I'm very happy with my decision to go on it and would highly recommend it. Thank you! So happy I made the decision to get my brows micro bladed, too. Love having brows, again, and I feel like it takes years off your face. I do fill them in a little when I have a full face of makeup because the color looks a bit cool and ashy when my makeup is done, but it's the perfect base and super fast and easy to do them, now. No fear of swimming, rubbing, or before my makeup's done! Find a good artist and you won't regret it! :)
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m curious to hear how long you have been taking the oral Monoxidil? When did you start seeing the results? I’m week 3 and was told it could take 6-12 months before I see any noticeable improvement.
You're welcome! I have been taking Minoxidil 7 1/2 months today and just over 5 months as of this video. Yes, it can take up to 6-12 months, but luckily mine was faster and, hopefully, yours will be, too. The 1st month I didn't notice anything and worried it wasn't working. The 2nd and 3rd months, I had lots of shedding and was panicking! By the end of the 4th month, I was noticing the major shed stopped and I had all kinds of baby hairs at my hairline. My part has thickened, too. A major improvement. Not all the hair I had in my 30s and before, but definitely a win. It's been great for me and I hope it is for you, too! 💕
Been thinking about starting oral minoxidil. Do you think I the shedding would be even worse on a higher dose?? The shedding is what scares me!!!! I have so little hair from having Covid 3 times. I swear having Covid is like taking chemo with regards to hair loss.
I've not heard anything about it being worse, but I wouldn't think so. I would guess that it's just a bigger wake up call for your body to invoke a response. I'll tell you, though, in my opinion, even if it is, it's worth 6-8 weeks of wearing hats, cream contour (life saver for me!), and gritting teeth to come out in 2 months with more hair than you've had in years. I will tell you, though, in your situation, all the women I know have eventually recovered most or all of their Covid hair loss with just time. Those kind of hair loss situations are typically temporary, so the hair will go back after the shock to the body's system calms and the hormones go back to normal. So you may not even need Minoxidil. Definitely take good quality multi-vitamins to give your body a boost and from what I've heard from others, it tends to come back in 6-12 months. I lost both of my parents, had Covid multiple times and went straight into menopause all in my 40s, so the grief and Covid gave it a head start, but I knew with menopause and a family history of hair loss that it likely wasn't come back on its own, so I had to take stronger steps to recover it and the sooner, the better in those cases. It's a personal decision and I completely understand your worries, but for me, it was the BEST decision and so glad I did it! Good luck, Kimberly! You're not alone! 💕🙏
@@TerriWheatMakeupTribe been wearing caps and hats and using color hair spray and root cover up for years already and hair still looks awful. Everyone is different. My hair hasn’t recovered any from having Covid anytime I have had it. Thanks for the encouragement. I’m pretty discouraged after this last round with Covid. Glad you are having a good response!
@@KimberlyGould-w2s I'm so sorry you're going through that; it's truly awful. It sounds like you have a lot to gain from trying it and the loss is only temporary, but you have to do what feels right for you. Wishing you all the best and hoping you find the option that works well. I have some wigs and wig toppers that are great (they've come a long way!), but having your own hair recover is life changing. Good luck, Kimberly; we're rooting for you!
Im in peri menopauze and it is genetic..i did a bloodtest and everything was okay..we could exclude that. So i im now to start oral..i will start low dosis! I allready have sometimes hartpalpitation and anxiety deu to menopauze Looking (ah not😅) to the fallout before hairgrowth. I chosen to start now so the fall of is after summer hhhh are heads are already coverd in automn and winter Thx
@@rachidanait707 Ugh, I’m so sorry you are going through that but that is so smart of you to get started on it now rather than waiting until full menopause hits! That’s a good idea and I’ve also found that filling in a little with cream contour helps fill in at my hairline. It got me through the shedding phase! I also wear cute silk scarves sometimes to mix things up. Praying for great results for you! 💕🙏💕🙏
Thanks Terri, just started minoxidil 3weeks ago and yes I’m going through the shedding phase right now! I kinda freaked out but I remembered from watching another video that this would happen! Gonna hang in there because like you I think it’s worth it!!
That's great news that you're experiencing the shedding because it means your body is responding well and that it's working on you. It's a terrifying phase. I got through it by using my dark dark cream contour to fill in my roots. Within a few months, I started getting those baby hairs and felt like I could breathe again. I wish we could regain it all back, but improvement is better than nothing. Hang in there, it gets better, and good luck!
I went through the dread shed myself,started minoxidil 5% mousse while I had covid 😂 the shed is more than normal but not so bad,and after a few weeks,it's calmed down and is now negligible,so hopefully I'll grow some hair back now! Alopecia sucks! 😂
@@monkeyhoe4815 Sorry, I just saw this comment! :) I felt like my shed was fairly severe, but it was well worth it to regain more hair back than I've had in 10 years. It's great news; your body is reacting and you should start seeing those baby hairs very soon! Good luck! Yes, it does! 🙌💕
Very pretty color on you! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼
Thank you so much, Zoe! You're welcome and I hope it helps you 💕
Thank you for this video. I started 1.25mg 3 weeks ago and my hair is shedding like crazy and I already feel like I have no hair to shed.... And I have gained some weight. I have been dealing with hairloss since Sept. 2022. I had covid in August 2022, low iron and vitamin D, mother diagnosed with cancer, failed lasek, etc. I am also going to be 51 in a few months. I have been to so many doctors, I just needed a break from it all. I am hoping and praying this actually works. I do take biotin, vitamin D, multivitamin and collagen.
Tina, you're welcome and, first of all, I'm so sorry about your mom. I've been there. I hope she's beating it and on her way to healing. I felt the same way when I went through the big shed and it's actually good news. That means it's working on you and 3 weeks in is early for results, so you're off to a good start! The shed is no fun, especially when you're thin already. I got through it by filling in my hairline and part with my cream contour, which made it tolerable. If the weight gain is really recent and from the med, it's likely water weight and will eventually go down. With Covid and the stress of your mom and failed lasek, that's hair loss that should come back within a year-ish as your body recovers. Keep taking good quality of vitamins and keep an eye on your levels. At almost 51, you may be in peri menopause and some of the hair loss could be due to that and hormone changes, which is a longer term issue. Since you're shedding like crazy since starting the Minoxidil, it's already working and that's very good news! The waiting and shedding is hard, but it's worth it! 💕
What happened to your failed lasek? 😮
Thanks so much for the video! You expressed exactly the same fears and feelings that I'm having right now about starting Oral Minoxidil. I've been using the topical foam for years and I don't really know if it helps me or not since I've never been consistent in using it... because it is a pain like you mentioned, plus it makes my scalp itchy and flaky. I've had the bottle of oral minoxidil in my cupboard for 2 months now, but have been afraid to start taking it; because of the dread shed and the potential side effects. It's so good to hear someone else's experience and that you're having good results. It gives me hope and courage. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. ps. I was thinking what great eyebrows you have, and then you mentioned that you had them micro-bladed... mine are getting sooo thin, I'm going to look into that. 😊
You're so welcome! It's the video info I wished I could find when I was debating it and I'm so glad it was helpful for you. I definitely think the pill's the way to go. I'm very happy with my decision to go on it and would highly recommend it. Thank you! So happy I made the decision to get my brows micro bladed, too. Love having brows, again, and I feel like it takes years off your face. I do fill them in a little when I have a full face of makeup because the color looks a bit cool and ashy when my makeup is done, but it's the perfect base and super fast and easy to do them, now. No fear of swimming, rubbing, or before my makeup's done! Find a good artist and you won't regret it! :)
Thank you , Terri ❤
You're so welcome and good luck! ❤
You look gorgeous 🎉
@@shahriararyan1410 Thank you! ☺️
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m curious to hear how long you have been taking the oral Monoxidil? When did you start seeing the results? I’m week 3 and was told it could take 6-12 months before I see any noticeable improvement.
You're welcome! I have been taking Minoxidil 7 1/2 months today and just over 5 months as of this video. Yes, it can take up to 6-12 months, but luckily mine was faster and, hopefully, yours will be, too. The 1st month I didn't notice anything and worried it wasn't working. The 2nd and 3rd months, I had lots of shedding and was panicking! By the end of the 4th month, I was noticing the major shed stopped and I had all kinds of baby hairs at my hairline. My part has thickened, too. A major improvement. Not all the hair I had in my 30s and before, but definitely a win. It's been great for me and I hope it is for you, too! 💕
Been thinking about starting oral minoxidil. Do you think I the shedding would be even worse on a higher dose?? The shedding is what scares me!!!! I have so little hair from having Covid 3 times. I swear having Covid is like taking chemo with regards to hair loss.
I've not heard anything about it being worse, but I wouldn't think so. I would guess that it's just a bigger wake up call for your body to invoke a response. I'll tell you, though, in my opinion, even if it is, it's worth 6-8 weeks of wearing hats, cream contour (life saver for me!), and gritting teeth to come out in 2 months with more hair than you've had in years. I will tell you, though, in your situation, all the women I know have eventually recovered most or all of their Covid hair loss with just time. Those kind of hair loss situations are typically temporary, so the hair will go back after the shock to the body's system calms and the hormones go back to normal. So you may not even need Minoxidil. Definitely take good quality multi-vitamins to give your body a boost and from what I've heard from others, it tends to come back in 6-12 months. I lost both of my parents, had Covid multiple times and went straight into menopause all in my 40s, so the grief and Covid gave it a head start, but I knew with menopause and a family history of hair loss that it likely wasn't come back on its own, so I had to take stronger steps to recover it and the sooner, the better in those cases. It's a personal decision and I completely understand your worries, but for me, it was the BEST decision and so glad I did it! Good luck, Kimberly! You're not alone! 💕🙏
@@TerriWheatMakeupTribe been wearing caps and hats and using color hair spray and root cover up for years already and hair still looks awful. Everyone is different. My hair hasn’t recovered any from having Covid anytime I have had it. Thanks for the encouragement. I’m pretty discouraged after this last round with Covid. Glad you are having a good response!
@@KimberlyGould-w2s I'm so sorry you're going through that; it's truly awful. It sounds like you have a lot to gain from trying it and the loss is only temporary, but you have to do what feels right for you. Wishing you all the best and hoping you find the option that works well. I have some wigs and wig toppers that are great (they've come a long way!), but having your own hair recover is life changing. Good luck, Kimberly; we're rooting for you!
Im in peri menopauze and it is genetic..i did a bloodtest and everything was okay..we could exclude that. So i im now to start oral..i will start low dosis! I allready have sometimes hartpalpitation and anxiety deu to menopauze
Looking (ah not😅) to the fallout before hairgrowth. I chosen to start now so the fall of is after summer hhhh are heads are already coverd in automn and winter
Thx
@@rachidanait707 Ugh, I’m so sorry you are going through that but that is so smart of you to get started on it now rather than waiting until full menopause hits! That’s a good idea and I’ve also found that filling in a little with cream contour helps fill in at my hairline. It got me through the shedding phase! I also wear cute silk scarves sometimes to mix things up. Praying for great results for you! 💕🙏💕🙏