My Emotional And Personal Experience with Advanced PCOS Hair Loss | Lauren Stewart

My hair is thinning. I've lost incredible amounts of hair. My hair is falling out. This is embarrassing, hard, emotional and really just so dumb. I'm struggling with PCOS hair loss and so many of you have also reached out to me as well to tell me about yours. I had zero desire to film and share this video with you, but what kind of a health and women's wellness advocate would I be if I kept pretending? I use Bombshell Hair Extensions. I have the beaded wefts in. My hair is done by Victoria Escobar in Ashburn VA at Salon Vie. With her help I have hair that I can be proud of and completely hide my own hair loss.
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[@gina2722]

I teared up watching this video because I relate so much. Because of PCOS, my hair has been my biggest insecurity and it seems like no one else understands besides us PCOS girls. I have cried for days on end over how thin, dry, brittle and damaged my hair has become.The thinning on my scalp is something I can't help but look at whenever I look in the mirror. It has caused my so much anxiety and insecurity that I have trouble getting the courage to leave the house. I started to cry when you mentioned how you felt like your husband would never understand because that is EXACTLY how I feel when I discuss it with my boyfriend. You feel so out of control and helpless and no matter what, hair loss is always on your mind. Your bravery and honesty about your hair loss makes me feel like I can also overcome this. Even if my hair doesn't grow back, I want to come to terms with it and learn how to be more confident. PCOS related hair loss is something that is not talked about enough and I just wanted to thank you for this video. You made me feel less alone for once 💕

[@vainsterz]

I feel you. By just combing my hair after shower I lose 25 - 30 strands of hair. It brings me to tears and anxiety looking at the clumps of hair. If its okay with you, can I hear any supplements or care to your hair? I just got diagnosed 6months ago. Thank you very much! 🥰

[@gina2722]

@@vainsterz I feel the same way- I absolutely dread the days I have to wash my hair for that exact reason. As for hair supplements and care, I had bloodwork done which shows I have very high testosterone so my focus has been lowering that to hopefully stop the hair loss. For that specifically, I have been drinking two cups of spearmint tea a day because apparently this has been shown to help lower your testosterone levels (getting bloodwork done in about a month so will update on if it is indeed lower). I also have been taking a zinc supplement (30mg) each day as well as vitamin D because I seem to be deficient in both of those. I take Ovasitol twice a day in my spearmint tea because I have insulin resistance which I guess can also increase testosterone and Ovasitol is supposed to help with regulating that. I recently purchased saw palmetto plus from Dr. Jolene Brighton and I have not started taking it yet but I have heard promising things about saw palmetto and re-growing hair from pcos hair loss. The reason I went with that specific one is because Dr. Jolene Brighton is an amazing doctor that knows a lot about PCOS and women's health so I really trust the quality and safety of her supplement. If you haven't heard of her, definitely check her out she is full of knowledge to help us PCOS girls! I also started taking a probiotic at the same time I started everything else, not specifically for hair loss but for overall health. Haircare wise, I try to be gentle with my hair. I really try to avoid heat which is easier said than done 🙄 I do easy hairstyles like loose braids, low pony or low bun. This is easier for me not only because I don't have to put heat on my hair, but also because the sight of my hair makes me really insecure. Especially on my scalp because that is where I am losing most of my hair and where it is the most noticeable. I have only been doing this for a few months so I hope that I start to see results soon. Sorry this was such a long post but I really want to help people because I know how sad, frustrating and lonely this can all be. Please let me know if you have any questions or just want to talk!! wishing you the best of luck 💕

[@vainsterz]

Thank you very much! You made time and replied. I highly appreciate it. I have not heard of Dr. Jolene but I will check her out after this writing 😊

[@lidersyquesada6752]

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[@nbart5726]

@@gina2722 Thanks for sharing what you're doing! I'm also drinking 2 cups of spearmint a day because studies have shown it helps! Have you had any new info on your bloodwork yet? :)

[@user-zx5js1xc1l]

Your one part is my entire head of hair

[@iBlameAnonymous]

You are so brave for making this video! I use to have very thick hair, so thick it would take a minimum of 5-6 hours to air dry. For the last 9 years I have been struggling with hair loss and now it takes maybe 20-30 minutes for my hair to air dry. I have lost what feels like 75% of my hair. It’s been like pulling teeth going to doctors, my OBGYN, and dermatologist. I had to push them hard and I have finally been diagnosed with PCOS. I completely understand what you mean by trying to convey how much hair you have lost and those around you not really seeing what you are seeing. I use to get so frustrated with my husband I started showing him how much hair I would lose after bathing and brushing just so he could see exactly what I was seeing. I started taking zinc to help lower my androgen levels because I suspect that’s what is causing the hair loss and I’m about a month and a half in and I have noticed a significant decrease in the hair loss. There is still more than normal hair loss but any improvement gives me hope. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@jenniferthomas]

You are amazing, and kudos to you for being so open and brave and talking about this. Hugs girl! You are beautiful. ❤️

[@LaurenStewart]

I appreciate you sweet friend!!!!

[@linnagoelz6797]

My hair fell out when I went off birth control 10 years ago and has never grown back and it makes me self conscious every single day. I prefer to live a natural lifestyle and have stubbornly refused to get extensions so far but I think I may finally go ahead and do it so I can feel attractive again. I miss my long, healthy hair. Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@contessie]

Thank you for being so open about this. I also have PCOS, which manifests itself in different ways, not hair loss at the moment, but I'm sure there are a ton of women out there who do and appreciate you talking about it. I can only imagine how hard this was to share publicly and you're brave and strong to do it. Also you look AMAZING with your new darker hair!!!

[@LaurenStewart]

contessie our bodies are so crazy and different while being the same !!!

[@samanthaderbyshire6489]

Youre truly an amazing person! Thank you for sharing even the parts of your life no one would ever know. Everyone looks up to you in such an inspiring way!

[@LaurenStewart]

You are so sweet. I’m so glad to have you here!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gemmachikota2083]

You are so brave for sharing this! I don’t think people understand how it feels unless they have faced the same thing. I’ve had Pcos for 8 years and just got this symptom. I’ve never felt so insecure about anything in my life!! Thanks for sharing your story and helping others facing this very real scary symptom. 💕

[@DivaEagle77]

Bless you for sharing! People who aren’t struggling with it don’t understand. I’ve struggled with this all my life. It’s so tough! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing

[@tiffanywong4]

It’s not dumb! And it’s not vain! Just watched it and loved the video! We all have insecurities and we’re allowed to. Like I’m missing an arm and it doesn’t phase me, but my post partum hair loss has me sooooo insecure! It’s not just you feeling this way. Seriously loved this video! And the new hair colour 💁🏻‍♀️

[@LaurenStewart]

Thank you so so much for sharing that Tiffany!!!!!!!!! You are so amazing. Glad I’ve got you in my corner

[@lanabug9616]

It sucks girl we understand and we love you for posting this we know how hard it is. I just turned 22 and ive known I had pcos for over a year and im just now starting my journey with it. I put it off because I didn't want to pay attention to it but my facial hair is so bad if I dont take care of it its almost a full beard. BUT ive decided to come to terms with it and everything that comes with pcos if I cant fully love myself how I am now how can I love myself when ive lost the weight and taken care of myself. That was my first step. Love the process ladies and love yourself! And just know you're never alone

[@kellamolina7444]

You are so strong and so brave! As a fellow PCOS sister, I understand all the struggles! You’re not alone!

[@LaurenStewart]

Thanks sweet friend!!!!!

[@nicolelebaron3543]

Thank you for this video!!! I cried and felt comfort from your words. Going through PCOS hair loss now and it’s been really sad for me.

[@salonvie6987]

Thank you for sharing this. You are so brave and are helping so many people to not feel alone. Love you

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh sweet friend!!! Thanks for helping me feel and look my best!!!

[@elles9540]

I love how unwritten is playing at the background when you were at the salon. Im currently looking for women experiencing hair loss due to pcos and yours is the first vid i watched. I was born with thick hair and now that im experiencing it, its frustrating and uncomfortable to me coz my hair is precious to me but now its shedding. I dont have that much people around me who ca understand what its like to have pcos. Thats why im trying to make my own circle with women who can truly understand me :(

[@elisabilauca2493]

Girl you are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing something that has been such a struggle for you. 😘😘♥️♥️

[@LaurenStewart]

I appreciate you so much ❤️😘😘

[@leidycastro8828]

Great video and I understand where you are coming from my hair loss is stressing me out since its Male pattern baldness. I also have PCOS and everytime people look at me what they stare at is my lack of hair and it makes me feel terrible. I have honestly thought about getting a wig, because I'm embarrassed by it.

[@Lily.567]

Im 16 and I’m losing my hair and I just got a wig but I am scared to wear it out even though it does look way better than my actual hair which I dyed as I had a break down about it falling out and now it is even worse 😭

[@jenniferyardley174]

Thank you for sharing! Hair loss is so hard and so frustrating and since it's easy to cover up it can feel so isolating if you suffer from something like this.

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh girl! Ahh this was hard share today. But I’m so glad it’s something that can help someone else and if it is, it’s totally worth the share

[@mslaurondo]

Can I just say... thank you for this video. My hair looks very similar to yours as far as how thin it is and it makes me feel less alone having watched your video.

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh girl I’m so sorry you’ve been going through this

[@mslaurondo]

@@LaurenStewart PCOS sucks. I can manage all of the symptoms except the hair loss. It's frustrating.

[@kailey.hornsby]

I love this so much 😊 I love the honesty so much! And so many women can relate to this!

[@LaurenStewart]

Thanks for saying that. I appreciate you!

[@nbart5726]

Thank you for sharing! I understand how important hair is to self esteem (I feel the same way!) but I have to say you are so pretty and the new hair colour is really, really gorgeous on you :) also, you are not alone

[@LaurenStewart]

Well thank you so much!

[@laurengreenberg6275]

Your amazing! Thank you for sharing! Your helping others by being so vulnerable

[@LaurenStewart]

I hope that’s true!!!! Thank you love 💕 has

[@TheGhastlybaker]

Hey Lauren, this must have been a difficult video to shoot .... but I'm glad that you were brave enough to.... could relate to it .... I think for women it's not just about vanity.... it's one thing to have decent hair and cry over wanting to be Rapunzel but to lose more than 50% of our hair with no warning feels unfair and terrible to put it mildly and it's worse when we're young and hair represents so much more than just looking good being a woman. Thanks for being so honest. Appreciate it a lot!

[@sheridanruth4583]

Losing hair is always about so much more than losing it. How people react to it or look at you, or what some might say. Looking at yourself in the mirror and seeing such a big difference in your appearance, all of a sudden. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.

[@LaurenStewart]

It's so so true!!!!!! Such. An. Emotional. Trauma.

[@chenoahmylet]

You are so beautiful! I love how real you are! And that new color is HOTTTTRR

[@LaurenStewart]

Well thank you so so much for your sweet words!!!

[@oliviar2560]

God I literally felt this to my core... I dyed my hair 2 years ago blonde, and it fried off 12 inches of my already brittle but long hair. I’ve been doing everything I can to grow it back and haven’t dyed it since but it just breaks off or falls out at the root. I’m going to take a lot of supplements for pcos hoping that helps stimulate some new growth... I want hair extensions as well but even more I just want my hair back. Makes me feel less like myself. Hair is a huge part of many women’s identity. Pcos sucks. But how amazing is that you had a baby! That’s a blessing, many ppl struggle with infertility including myself. Sending lots of hugs. you’re not your symptoms!

[@RileyAnne2]

This literally happened to me I bleached my hair at home and 30% of it fell in the shower.. its been a year and it has not grown back . I think it uncovered my pcos that i hd no idea about before.. my hair falls out every time i touch it . Ill never forgive myself for trying to bleach it myself

[@suereid6976]

Thank you! You have helped me so much with your video. Xx love and God bless xx

[@Risosi1515]

I had no idea this happened 😞 I’m glad you are talking about it because it can help other women. 💕💕

[@LaurenStewart]

It’s such a hard thing to deal with. I’ll never get used to it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@deecee7042]

Oh damn that AFTER!!! Girl, so good

[@LaurenStewart]

Hahaha you are so sweet

[@zonzz]

Thanks for talking about this! To me that's actually a lot of hair and I can't really see anything wrong with it. Very often we think that people stare and judge, even though they really don't, it's just our own massive insecurities pushing through. Still it's an awful thing and really reduces the quality of life. I've also had massive hairloss since I hit puberty, it's been going on for 17 years now. I'd give everything for that amount of hair 🙏🏻 The worst thing was one super insensitive friend who joked about it during college ("oh are u going through a cancer threatment I don't know about", "oh wow a balding woman"). But I've decided not to care, and have my hair just natural. Have to wash it every morning with no exceptions and it takes a lot of effort.

[@candytharp898]

I also have PCOS and I have noticed my hair is getting thinner!

[@LaurenStewart]

Girl yeah mine gets really bad when my PCOS is acting up and right now it’s terrible

[@sabeelaMorocco]

Please see our activated charcoal growth set its formulated to combat hair loss by DHT and also increase hair growth. Many women have come to Mastoora Beauty with pcos just for our shampoo set.

[@dermlover1]

It's not dumb. I totally feel you. It sucks to go through hair loss.

[@scar0813]

Thank you so much for being so brave and sharing your story and affects of PCOS. I also lose a lot of hair from my pcos and understand feeling so self conscious about symptoms of pcos. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@LaurenStewart]

Well I appreciate your kind words and it feels so nice to not be alone in this!!!

[@anandananda9515]

what helped to lose weight was a protein diet, a carnivore. You can make a low carb rich in protein. I've tried everything, physical activity, low calorie diet, low fat, paleo, low carb. Protein diet improved hormonal status, decreased insulin and androgen levels. my hair is growing a lot and bald areas are better

[@xoxrach16xox]

Aww hi Lauren, I loved your video - thank you for being so open and vulnerable with your PCOS story for us to listen to!! I haven't exactly been diagnosed with PCOS (I have a gyno appointment coming up in October) but I have several cysts on both of my ovaries. I'm 23 and my hair is long but it's definitely thinning out so much. I notice it in the shower and after the shower the most and it IS terrifying, especially as a young woman going through this process. It's SAD, I feel you with the insecurities from it and I'm fearful of what my future with this is going to look like. I try doing hair masks and researching ways to reverse these effects and although some of them help, I've noticed I'm still losing hair which makes me SO sad :( I've heard that not combing through wet hair (and actually staying away from hair brushes and combs altogether) work well to avoid further hair loss and hair damage, but like, how hard is that?! I've been doing hair masks containing essential oils, raw eggs, avocados, olive oil.. the whole mix, and they do help but I'm again, still losing hair :( I just wanted to thank you for helping me feel like I am not alone in this journey and hopefully some more research about how to help this condition comes out soon. Take care, have a wonderful day :)

[@maddisonharvey1401]

Hi! I’m 23 this week and dealing with the same thing.... I know this sounds stupid but drink green tea!! 3-5 cups per day before and after meals to help with insulin resistance, and take saw palmetto supplements (I take x2 450mg after breakfast and x2 after dinner) struggled with PCOS since start of this year and extreme hair shedding and thinning and I have found that has really helped slow it down. It still happens a ton, but SO much less. I would go outside and if it was windy, the hair would just blow out the root it was that bad, now it’s a lot better. I have another scan tomorrow to see if I have cysts as they’re not sure (as you can have PCOS but no cysts)! Anyway hope that helps

[@xoxrach16xox]

@@maddisonharvey1401 Wow, thank you so much for your advice and for sharing your personal experiences! I will definitely start drinking more green tea and will surely look into taking that supplement! Thanks so much again, take care and good luck with the rest of your journey

[@cg4274]

@@maddisonharvey1401 hey how r u doing now?

[@marikafry2272]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! You are amazing!

[@LaurenStewart]

Marika Fry I appreciate you so much!

[@karie3]

I am new to your channel and I found this video and had to watch it! I struggle with hair loss BIG TIME!!! It of course happened after I had each one of my children, but after I had my 3rd baby, it got worse. Then I had the mirena in for almost 4 years. It caused me all sorts of problems and the one major issue is how much hair I was losing. Everyone I talked to insisted I must have a thyroid issue because honestly I had almost every single symptom of a thyroid issue and almost every woman in my family has thyroid issues. But I have been checked 5 times now, and every time the tests comes back borderline. Anyways, all that being said....I still struggle with thin hair. It really bothers me a lot. I have wanted to get extensions so many times, but my hair stylist tells me that hair extensions will only damage my hair more. I am at a loss about it and try to not let it bother me. But KZbin world, all the women seem to be getting hair extensions and I am so envious of the long, thick hair.

[@LaurenStewart]

Girrrrl I took all mine out and chopped my hair off! I totally feel the same and I don’t want to have to have extensions in. The beaded wefts trashed my hair so so bad

[@karie3]

@@LaurenStewart I think you still have beautiful hair!!! You definitely have way more than I do! My hair is so thin. I am turning 40 this month and I am worried its only going to get worse the older I get.

[@pamelafloyd2187]

My hair has thinned so much since my hysterectomy and extensions have given me the extra umf I was missing. I didn't realize what a boost they would give me...love mine so much. Thank you so much for Sharing 💖💖💖💖

[@LaurenStewart]

I love mine!!! I’m so so glad yours are wonderful too!

[@malloryking7323]

Thank you for sharing this - more people need to talk about PCOS hair loss. Mine has been devastating for me. Dealing with the same exact thing and have been trying to land on the right type of extensions for me. What type do you use? They look really great

[@anandananda9515]

what helped to lose weight was a protein diet, a carnivore. You can make a low carb rich in protein. I've tried everything, physical activity, low calorie diet, low fat, paleo, low carb. Protein diet improved hormonal status, decreased insulin and androgen levels. my hair is growing a lot and bald areas are better

[@nematkhan7449]

Ahhh someone is honest with this thankgod love you

[@lisaadams8004]

I'm not diagnosed with pcos but I've been having hair loss more than I can remember, after a while of being on progesterone implant to help with my periods my hair started to grow back, but now since its almost been 3 years since I've had the implant my hair is falling out again and it's getting so thin on the sides and bottom parts on my scalp. I love my hair and dying it is an extention of my confidence and thinking about my hair falling out in one go really brings it down and makes me self conscious so I rarely have it up now or I never style it or anything. I use bamboo shampoo and conditioner and I eat bamboo as it can help with hair loss but I'm just so worried it could be too late for certain areas to grow back .

[@lindaevan1072]

I have this as well... My doc put me on spirolactone, but I’ve only been on it for a little over a month now so no change yet... have you ever tried meds before? Just curious your thoughts. Also your hair looks great both before and after!

[@deecee7042]

Your hairline looks FANTASTIC! You look amazing. My hairline is so bad :( can see my whole ass head underneath. I now have multiple parts on the top too, like tiger stripes. What do you think of hair toppers?

[@LaurenStewart]

So I’ve never tried hair toppers but I think they are amazing from what I’ve seen if you get the good quality ones

[@SunMoonStars-qc4qy]

You’re beautiful! And I love you ✨💗

[@melissamartino810]

Thank you for sharing, I use extensions also to hide my hair loss. It’s mortifying.

[@amandarose7075]

I have always had a head of hair! Long. Thick. Beautiful. One day 4 days after a hair appt. I noticed it falling out (9 months ago) still slowly falling out underneath and the hairline. I have been to my GP, my OB, and a dermatologist. No answers. Blood test all good. It’s crazy. And I have always had my beautiful hair. This year has been awful for me. And even though things could be a million times worse and I am so blessed. It is still so hard to lose your hair. I nursed for 26 month and when I started weaning was also around the time I noticed it thinning!?! I feel you! (Hugs) it being out of your control is what is so annoying. I say “God, I know it’s no that important but it’s effecting the way I am as a mom and a wife and that’s a big enough problem for me to ask you for help” because it does effect you. :(

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️ it’s just one of those things right!?? Ahhhh it’s been so hard and really frustrating sometimes

[@marianacoronna7833]

Amanda Rose check your vitamin levels, a lot of us have vitamin D deficiency and that causes us hair thinning and make pattern baldness

[@Katiegirlluv]

Beautiful hair!! I'm trying out extensions for the first time soon. PCOS 😭

[@anutkabelo3379]

What extensions do you get? What hair color and level did they do? I too suffer with pcos and have hair loss. It sucks! I totally feel you. You look beautiful! Thank you for sharing your struggles. Now some of us can feel like we are not alone.

[@LaurenStewart]

I have hidden crown and bombshell

[@nikkiisabovine]

I am dealing with PP Hairloss and I so appreciate this. I feel so dumb being so devastated about it.

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh sweet friend!!! It totally is. It’s just so hard and I know that feeling of just not having a reason to feel so bad but I really do! We get to feel those feelings babe.

[@kristigermain834]

I have PCOS hair loss too and I relate to this so much. 💕

[@LaurenStewart]

So sorry love!!!!!

[@anandananda9515]

what helped to lose weight was a protein diet, a carnivore. You can make a low carb rich in protein. I've tried everything, physical activity, low calorie diet, low fat, paleo, low carb. Protein diet improved hormonal status, decreased insulin and androgen levels. my hair is growing a lot and bald areas are better

[@ClarissaExplainsItYall]

Thank you for sharing PCOS sister 🖤

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh yes girl!!! So so welcome!

[@esteeparede3027]

I have very thick curly 3c natural hair & lately I’ve been losing larger chucks of hair in the morning when combing through in the shower (ends to roots with detangler) more then I’ve seen before & my hair is now brittle & dry as hell rips out easy & little knots on the ends cause it’s so brittle I’m really scared I’ve been telling my doctor but she doesn’t do much and is very negative idk what to do I use great healthy products & I eat well I’ve been a little off my diet lately but not terrible & I take vitamins etc. I feel broken

[@jillysscentzandstuff5326]

Hello! I also suffer from PCOS. And have the thinnest hair ever. And the worst part is the front sides where men usually lose their hair. I wish I could try hair extensions, just don’t have the money. Your extensions look beautiful! I hate that there isn’t a cure for PCOS. I used to do so much research and I have tried everything to re grow my hair, lose weight, stop facial hair growth, get pregnant and keep a pregnancy( I do have a 12 year old son but I have also suffered 13 losses) but nothing ever worked and I literally gave up. And now with all that is going on in this world, I am even more stressed about myself because I am at home looking at myself all day just being unhappy with my hair loss and my weight and ughhhhh!!! Anyways I will say I do follow your Instagram and I know people only show what they choose to but I will have to say you are a very lucky woman to be a “thin Cyster” and have 3 beautiful children and a husband who loves you very much. ❤️❤️❤️ also saw lilah wish for her whole finger to come back and omg!!!! I literally teared up. She is absolutely precious!!!!!

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh my heavens. ❤️😭 bless your heart!!!!! I have so many thoughts on this for you. I know the struggle of facial hair, weight, loss and all of that. My weight it something I have to work on every day because it is not my natural body tendency to stay thin. I have worked out 5-7 days a week since I was about 18. It’s something I truly enjoy doing though so I’m thankful for that. Carbs and sugar and my enemy. Makes my PCOS flare terribly and that makes hair and skin an even bigger issue as well as weight. Blessings to you!!

[@jillysscentzandstuff5326]

Lauren Stewart thank you for responding!!! Yes it has been a very rough road for me. I have accepted the fact that I will only have one child and I thank god every day for him! I try to work out and diet etc. but I always get off tracked because I literally have no energy and just want to sleep all day! That love symptom of depression from my PCOS I believe. I am working on my carbs and sugars tho, mainly to start some weight loss and hoping maybe it will help with some hair loss. My skin has been way better butttttt, that’s mostly because I kind of gave up on myself. I used to not leave the house with out makeup on and dressed and my hair done!!!! These last couple of years I have given all that up. I feel like no matter what I do it’s not going to help so why waste my time. Again depression.😩 but I want to thank you!!! It’s women like you that help other women think more positively about something we clearly can’t fix permanently. Wishing many blessings to you as well and good luck with your next round of ivf!!!!! 🙏😘

[@santimio4098]

I was diagnosed with PCOS since I was about 15 yrs old and really didn’t pay much attention to it. Now that I am in my 40’s I have lost most of my frontal hair (basically bald) and the rest is super thin and frizzy compared to the thick and much fuller hair I had in my 20’s. I am SUPER prissy, used to be a model in my younger years and so am very self conscious. My husband has never seen me with my normal hair for the past at least 15 years. I resulted to the hair club and then weaving just the top of my head and now just purchased a hair topper (not too sure how I like this but oh well). I have gained about 40 pounds with this quarantine / pandemic situation. Just a hot mess. Lol. Would love to hear of other women going through this and becoming friends because I have always tried talking to others and no one seems to understand what PCOS is and think I am just saying that to excuse myself from eating for the weight gain. Just crazy.

[@jamvib3ph344]

Hi! Santi, I have not diagnosed with PCOS or anything. But I loss lots of hair everyday, every hour every minute. I always want to cry and I don't want to talk about it with anybody. Thank you for sharing, because of this I have the courage to share it with you having almost the same situation. I feel hopeless to the point that I want to stop working and stay at home all the time. It's only God who made me feel that I need to live and serve HIM to the best I can. ❤️

[@anandananda9515]

what helped to lose weight was a protein diet, a carnivore. You can make a low carb rich in protein. I've tried everything, physical activity, low calorie diet, low fat, paleo, low carb. Protein diet improved hormonal status, decreased insulin and androgen levels. my hair is growing a lot and bald areas are better

[@dympnac3871]

I just realised mine is the same. I’ve curly hair so it looks like it’s thick. But I’ve got patches “male pattern balding” happing the past couple of years. But I hard too start straightening my hair for allergies in hair products. Anyways I’m currently trying to find a solution to it all too and came across this video. I think I’ll look into hair extensions now too. ❤️

[@empresssparrow7460]

I lose it and it never grows back. I had been shaving my head for a while now because i have around as much hair as a barbie. No lie when I'd put my hair in a ponytail it was as thick as Barbies. I have actual male pattern baldness from my pcos. I wore hats to cover it and cropped the top of my head out of every picture. I was sooooooo depressed and self conscious I said fuck it and decided to shave it off because at least that I could control. Now after struggling so much I just embrace my bald head. Still slightly insecure but not so much I let it take over my life anymore.

[@LaurenStewart]

I love that you found what works for you!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sabeelaMorocco]

Please see our activated charcoal growth set its formulated to combat hair loss by DHT and also increase hair growth. Many women have come to Mastoora Beauty with pcos just for our shampoo set.

[@JustA017]

I just want to share to u guys that at the age of 16 I've been diagnosed of PCOS more than 12 cysts both left and right ova and it causes lots of effect in to my body. Right now at the age of 19 im suffering to excessive hair loss and anxiety but I know that someday I would be healed so to the person who is reading this right now, I pray that u won't lose hope and faith that everything would be fine. We are stronger than our disease and u're not fighting alone in this battle. Stay strong, dear.

[@gialabrocca859]

I completely get you girl!! Mine had so many bald spots I had to wear wigs for 5 months until the rosemary oil really had time to kick in and do it's magic. I haven't had to wear wigs since but that period was so painful, I feel you. Thank you for being brave and showing your not so perfect side.

[@LaurenStewart]

Well thank you for sharing your story!!!!! Appreciate you love

[@zunairashahid3939]

@Gia LaBrocca hey how did u use rosemary, did you mix it with other oils ?

[@gialabrocca859]

@@zunairashahid3939 I used the real essential rosemary oil and used it straight. About 5-10 drops right on my scalp. Then style as usual. It does not leave your hair oily.

[@zunairashahid3939]

@@gialabrocca859 did you apply that all over your scalp ? or just on your bald spots ?

[@gialabrocca859]

@@zunairashahid3939 My hair is thick in the back, so I applied it to the top front and the crown. You can apply it all over however. Just be sure it's pure essential oil or it will leave your scalp and hair very greasy! I found out the hard way! I get mine on Amazon. I've been taking collagen as well and that helps too!

[@Gamesgrulforever]

Thank you for sharing. This is my second year of dealing with PCOS hair loss and I'm just now coming around to the idea and accepting it. It's been really, really hard. It's def worse to hold the feelings in, but I've found you have to talk to the right people (wink). Thanks for being REAL and brave. XOXO

[@LaurenStewart]

Amen girl! Find the right ones and keep them close. Thank you!!!!!!!

[@sabeelaMorocco]

Please see our activated charcoal growth set its formulated to combat hair loss by DHT and also increase hair growth. Many women have come to Mastoora Beauty with pcos just for our shampoo set.

[@amberaakre1498]

You have thicker natural hair than me I have the thinning really bad- wish I had the money to fix it. It’s so hard always trying to eat perfect and expensive especially with a large family.

[@LaurenStewart]

It’s always such a hard thing to struggle with hair loss. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jesstineann8189]

Maybe its been 2-3 yrs i have noticed I have a lot of hairfall but now I have notice a huge amount of hair falling off when Im brushing my hair, i had always had a really thick hair and I always tell them it’s hard to manage it but now Im loosing hair im really sad about it, i don’t know If i have pcos but i have the signs, im hoping i don’t

[@stefanyrojo6667]

have you tried food changes or supplements? thanks

[@sehrish1203]

I'm going through the same. I had such beautiful hair and now I've lost 70 percent of it.

[@runningracheal3103]

I relate so much and mine has gotten so bad just this year alone. I'm about at the point of needing wigs which makes me honestly so depressed.

[@LaurenStewart]

Girl I feel that for sure!!!!! Ahhh you know!? Go for it! Try the wig!!!!! Just see if you like it.

[@cathy698]

ughh me too!!! I am losing so much so fast - I am so self conscious about hair. :(

[@prettypandit4684]

Oh I m so u.. going thru this issue dnt knw if my old hair will b back or not

[@carlacook8298]

my hair is the same texture as yours and you can see through it. but I'm losing hair in my scalp .. and I just turned 30 and also have pcos so I'm thinking to get a wig from hairalicious

[@allymoreno4430]

Same here I try to hide it with black eyeshadow but in the sunlight you can see it and i get so self conscious then i get upset. I want my hair back and I want to feel beautiful

[@maciedixon3983]

Mine is worse right now. It’s depressing I used to have beautiful hair too. It hurts

[@elvaortz8]

I have PCOS and I’m going through thinning it’s really bad and really sad 😞

[@TetelestaiontheCross]

I don’t know if it makes you feel better to know my hair looks 10 times worse but it does lol. I wish I had your hair lol. I know it’s easy to miss things when we lose them but just know some of us out there see your life as a blessing. I have Hashimotos so that’s why and docs can’t get it under control for 1 year now. But I feel the same. Ugly and not pretty. I honestly wish this world didn’t pressure women into wearing extensions because it only makes it worse for women like us who feel we need to “keep up” - your hair in brown is beautiful! Keep that color!

[@LaurenStewart]

So sorry you are going through that. I wear them as a personal choice. It’s something I do for me to make myself still feel better. Not to pressure anyone else. I would never want to do that.

[@TetelestaiontheCross]

Lauren Stewart oh I don’t want you to think I believe you’re pressuring anyone lol. Sorry if it came off that way. I just mean society in general has so many standards for us women including weight etc.

[@LaurenStewart]

That totally makes sense ❤️😘😘 I feel like finding balance can be hard but it’s so important to figure out what actually makes us happy as a person and not be pressured. Xoxo!!

[@marimary6879]

I have the same amount of hair as you do. Its sad... i know, i am trying my best with diet...

[@annmariepatten7883]

What kind of hair extensions do you prefer? I started to bald around my left ear from PCOS and it’s something I am considering if my hair continues to fall out

[@tracyosasu3954]

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[@elleelle5939]

doctor suggest me bc pill and oral minoxidil plus antiandrogens

[@manyaraheja2736]

Suffering from the same issue and watching my scalp makes me scared.

[@586Rexford]

You are so beautiful. You don’t need extensions. They often cause traction alopecia over time.

[@LaurenStewart]

Yesss I actually have completely stopped wearing them since this!!!! Long ago

[@MsBrandy76]

It is so difficult and my husband really does not understand either. Our hair is so important to our femininity, our self esteem. My scalp is showing in the widening of my part. Has anyone had success with anything to help the balding spots, not just thinning all over?

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh girl. It’s such a hard thing. My diet is the only thing that helps. When that’s good my hair is good. It evens out my hormones

[@maydayklo1909]

@@LaurenStewart WhatsApp des your diet consiste of? Please can you tell me

[@michelleceballos519]

I have PCOS and let's just say you have a full head of hair compared to me. I have male pattern balding and it sucks. You can literally see the top and sides of my scalp.

[@ashleypauley4582]

I’m going threw same thing and I lose so much hair daily if only I could put the hair from my face onto my head. Lol but I try tell myself a lot people hair is naturally thin at least I’m not balding yet and hope I don’t ever but I worry bout it but Honestly the face hair bother me way more and the scars all over my face. Pcos sucks and not including what it does to us mentally physically. I don’t even like going in public but I have too.

[@ashleypauley4582]

Actually I have had spots of hair I lost in my hair line but it did grow back baby hairs so I’m good with it now but scared me for a minute.

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh my goodness!!!!! Bless you

[@myranaam8562]

DHT (dihydrotestostrone) Is the androgen hormone that is causing our hair thinning and shedding. You have to apply a DHT hair oil serum every two-3 days and leave it on over night. Extensions is only excel rating that shedding because you're stressing your scalp.

[@zunairashahid3939]

hi , which oil we should use ?

[@myranaam8562]

zunaira shahid I use a mixture: Jamaican black castor Red pemiento Conocnut Sweet almond Olive oil Need oil And DHT blocker from amazon.

[@zunairashahid3939]

@@myranaam8562 is the DHT blocker a an oil? can you send me the link to the product , or the full name or brand of the DHT blocker please ? thankyou 🙂

[@myranaam8562]

zunaira shahid Organic Saw Palmetto Oil Serum. www.amazon.com/dp/B07RP648GW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_U8B5EbH6ZXY60

[@Humblethyself656]

Im going through this too. I cant tell if its PCOS, postpartum or both. smh

[@LaurenStewart]

Ohh goodness! It could really be both!! That's such a crazy combo I know!!!

[@anandananda9515]

what helped to lose weight was a protein diet, a carnivore. You can make a low carb rich in protein. I've tried everything, physical activity, low calorie diet, low fat, paleo, low carb. Protein diet improved hormonal status, decreased insulin and androgen levels. my hair is growing a lot and bald areas are better

[@indiasaffronx]

Half of my hair fell out right before my 15 birthday it’s starting to grow back gradually 🥺

[@LaurenStewart]

So glad it’s coming back

[@khushboogulati2130]

Does that mean it's possible for hair lost due to pcos to come back?

[@mistybaker27]

Also have this problem my hair hasn't grew in almost 3 years...😭😭💔

[@LaurenStewart]

It’s so hard girl!!!!!!

[@mistybaker27]

@@LaurenStewart finally someone that is going through what I'm going through! I get judge by it all the time.. People will even make fun of me for it. It honestly has sent me into a depression... I do wear exsentions but they only go so far.

[@md12907]

@@LaurenStewart i m doing excerise to get rid of my pcos. And touch wood may my hair get back. Using aloevera. ❤️ Its a boon.

[@UNPACKed.]

Same here 3 1/2 years. But you need to change your diet, reduce stress and work at balancing hormones.

[@krystalgodwin2513]

I have pcos too and I think I know some things that may help you you could go on metformin (it helps balance your hormones by dealing with your insulin resistance) it works wonders for pcos women from everything to regulating cycles and helping them get pregnant and all the other symptoms we have to deal with. ♥️ another thing that could help you is Keto collagen protein powder (it helps with hair growth and your skin and nails plus it’s zero carb and tastes delicious in like a morning cup of coffee) something that can help you stop losing hair is a tea tree oil shampoo and conditioner it helps keeps your scalp clear of DHT which caused hair fallout from our higher testosterone levels or you could use the nizoral shampoo too it does the same thing I just prefer tea tree oil 😊 hope that helps you a little and I’m loving watching your videos♥️

[@LaurenStewart]

Hey girl! Thank you for all the tips! I’ve done the zero carb thing and metformin ❤️❤️ I was on it the last four years except after 12 weeks during pregnancy. I wish those things helped me! But I’ll be looking into the other things 😘😘😘😘😘

[@krystalgodwin2513]

Oh no problem I hope it helps you! I know how hard pcos can be ♥️Oh and also ask your dr to check your vitamin d levels if they are low that can make a difference in your pcos too ♥️

[@anandananda9515]

what helped to lose weight was a protein diet, a carnivore. You can make a low carb rich in protein. I've tried everything, physical activity, low calorie diet, low fat, paleo, low carb. Protein diet improved hormonal status, decreased insulin and androgen levels. my hair is growing a lot and bald areas are better

[@lenzeyduran6814]

I know this has nothing to do with this post but I think you'd look great with a short haircut!

[@LaurenStewart]

Well thank you so much!!!!

[@dishaverenker7359]

Isn't this androgenetic alopecia? 🥺 Even i have the same 🥺

[@roshanara874]

You are beautiful 😊

[@LaurenStewart]

You are so sweet

[@o.frickoff12]

extensions also cause hairloss

[@wowwow5725]

I wish I had as much hair as you.

[@sheeran2840]

Same here 😔

[@tehseensayyed8265]

Koi hindi me samjhayga isne kya kiya hair k liye

[@esko4858]

You are lucky, you have 10 times more hair than I do with pcos.

[@MsNethrak]

As a sufferer of hair loss, I don’t find it “dumb” or “small issue”... I want hair loss to be treated as real concern by doctors! (Currently they don’t :(, they keep ignoring my complaints).

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh girl! Thank you for understanding so deeply

[@MsNethrak]

@@LaurenStewart hi.. are those removable extensions you wore in the video? when do you remove them? before sleeping? Aren't they too long? they dont hurt you or your bio hair?

[@BiancaChristina]

Just Found you channel love It so far, love it so far, I am a Small channel also I would love to connect.

[@LaurenStewart]

Oh my gosh yes! So so glad!

[@BiancaChristina]

YES! your welcome

[@ambrosia1917]

you dont have androgenetic alopecia so it's likely not due to your pcos. might be a nutritional deficiency