Quote from: barbie on October 04, 2017, 03:04:40 AM
Yes. I have been like you, taking finasteride and spraying Minoxidil for several years to prevent further hair loss. As my hair became longer, they became more noticeable. Everyday I see more than 30 hairs in the floors of my office and house. I cleaned them by a Robotic vacuum cleaner once or twice per week. When I empty the small box of the cleaner, I see a bunch of my hairs. I realized how many hairs loose and grow again every day and every month. The amount of my hairs I empty from the cleaner for a month is huge.
Certainly aging is a factor, but my hair condition is far better than most of my male friends at my age (53). I am considering having my hair cut short, which I have done once every 3-4 years. When your hair is short, the combings will be less noticeable, probably helping prevent hair loss a little bit.
barbie~~
Hair fall is normal. The longer the hair the more noticeable and then hair breakage is normal too. Roughly and I truly believe it is right but maybe understated, about 100 hairs fall our per day. Hair loss is when the new hairs stop growing out of the follicle. There are some natural rememdies such as herbal supplements that may suppress the DHT which if I am not mistaken causes MPB.
But normal hair fall and breakage is totally normal for men and women. The longer the hair the more noticeable. But brushes in wet hair is bad and always shampoo and condition. I use Garnier Sleek and Shine. Then I use Frizz Ease to make it even less resistance to a comb when wet. I have never had problems with split ends. That sounds strange I know but I use a lot of conditioner and leave it in the whole time I shave my legs and underarms in the shower and then rinse with cool water. I have wavy/curly hair and usually use my fingers instead of a wide tooth comb.
But now one option is a really good wig. You can get the lace fronts with a normal looking hairline or get a glue on wig with bangs and the sides. My hair is turning grayer and have colored it so much and cut it into a bob but now wigs? I have 20 of them from 40 dollar synthetics to 200 dollar human hair and some even lace fronts. Some are glue on even and can sleep in them if I want. There are many options. Now when my hair gets long enough with virgin hair I will probably get another bob to cut off the old and start coloring again.
But one good way to hide hair loss or a receding hairline is bangs. Another good way to protect your hair is parting it in different places. Parting the same old place every time will stress the hair closer to the part. But sometimes the shape of the hair in the front adds a little more "volume". But play around with it. Bangs do look good and can hide a higher forehead too. Plus there is a sort of mysteriousness there too and a little something to hide behind.
Long hair is heavy so think of layers to add lift to the top. Think of a shoulder or just below the shoulder bob to take off some weight. If you are experiencing a receding hairline and taking the medication to regrow then think about bangs. That hides the forehead and adds and little air of mystery. Personally I love bangs. I have bangs and my hairline is fine. I just like them. Curly or straightened but let a professional cut them because it is way too easy to end up with baby bangs. I prefer mine even with the brow line.
But the crown is a little different and if you are experiencing hair los there then go to a good wig shop Believe me, they won't care if you are trans or not if you buy multiple or one expensive wig.
I hope this helps a little.
