Why You're Losing Hair on Keto and What to Do Next

[@hellokristi]

I love how keyboard warriors think it is acceptable to point out stuff people would likely be self-consious about. Do you think they do crap like that in person? Rude!! You two are beautiful inside and out and I appreciate you both!!

[@ketotwins]

You are too kind Kristi! We are lucky that we have such a wonderful community here but yeah, the Internet is a mean place lol -Em

[@AutumnLeaves000]

I started keto 5 years ago and hair loss didn’t hit me until 5 or six months in 😩 last year my hair finally started to grow back in but it’s never been the same. My hair is now dull lifeless and extremely brittle. But in the end I would rather have bad hair than weigh 240lbs again. So yes, it sucks but I’m in the best shape of my life. You gotta weigh the pros and cons.

[@C4M3120N]

Hello Autumn Leaves, It sounds to me like you are definitely suffering from some vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Being on Keto, we're told carbs are bad and to eat low carb diets. So we cut out things like bread, grains and beans. If you go to the store or look online at the nutritional label of a loaf of Wonder Bread. You'll notice that they add in about a dozen or more vitamins and minerals. Some are just there naturally as well but most are synthesized additives. Things like Folate, Niacin, Thiamine, Selenium etc. etc... Organic wheat, grains and legumes can still be consumed on a low carb Keto diet, just in moderation. Like a 1/4 cup of organic beans on salad compared to a whole bowl of bean soup. The point being, if you are on a low carb or keto diet. It is absolutely imperative that you still find a way to get those vitamins and minerals we have cut out of our deits. Some of which we just don't get on a keto diet or only get in very small almost insignificant amounts from the foods we do eat. It would be more ideal to not take a multivitamin and to just get the best versions possible of each vitamin and mineral. However that gets really expensive and take a lot of research. So a multivitamin would definitely be better than nothing. The absolute best one I have found so far is called Complete Foods Multi from a company called Trace Minerals. As far as I am concerned, it is the best thing since sliced bread, pun intended. It has absolutely everything and I mean almost everything as far as your vitamin and mineral nutritional needs go. Best wishes to you, take care! ~Cameron.

[@dawnjones2373]

This happened to me I started collagen and biotin and it was a game changer! Good luck 🤞

[@rbuzzer]

I love your natural curly hair! It's beautiful. I have always had straight hair and wanted curly.

[@siobhanirish1307]

Me too! I loved the curly hair photo! Like it much better than straight! Why not be yourself and love what you were born with?? (yes...I have naturally curly hair) :o)

[@crmlcutie16]

Yes! I agree! Their natural curl pattern is really nice. They just need to find the right products to and embrace their natural texture.

[@TirzaAfterWLS]

Even with a thinning hair line, you ladies have a lot of hair. You still have fabulous hair density. I have at least 1/3 less hair then I did as a teen 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@bonnieyoung3370]

I love it when you both have a chat with us. They are my favourite videos .

[@ketotwins]

Awwww thank you Bonnie!! We appreciate you! -Em

[@1GoldenBreeze]

It's also good to see your doctor because there could be other deficiencies happening such as iron from anemia. This can also cause hair loss. Autoimmune issues as well can cause hair loss. These things can occur simultaneously with the effects of changing diet so it isn't good to automatically assume that all of the hair loss relates to diet change alone.

[@kathyharmon2093]

As a nurse for 41 years ( age 65) a HUGE cause of hair loss is side effects from medication, almost all blood pressure medication can have this potential side effect, for myself I experienced this after a blood pressure medication I had tolerated for years was increased, just something to be aware of.

[@susanzelisko6845]

I agree, I have Celiac and had a radical hysterectomy so my hair went from thick to very thin.

[@jamiegreer100]

Thank you so much for this video. I have started losing my hair and massage able to find any help. I’ve tried several things that I can’t afford the machine that y’all got which that would be wonderful but I can’t massaging is one thing that I do regularly my scalp and I think it’s going to help again, thank you so much for your information.

[@NarsilRenewed]

Your guys' hair is to die for. You are awesome, keep up the good work!

[@ketotwins]

Aww thank you

[@slsmith1959]

You girls have beautiful hair, the Hawaii effect was lovely too! I bought iRestore a few months ago and my hairdresser says it is working! Doubled my chances by using minoxidil daily too. God bless you both. Love your channel :)

[@ketotwins]

Thank you! So glad to hear that it’s working! ❤️❤️

[@garybetzler3816]

Love you girls and I trust your honesty. Been Keto for 1 year and lost more weight than I actually set out to. I am 66 yrs old and was 230, now 175. Will be keto for the rest of my life for sure. That aside, I just ordered the pro model with your code. My wife and I both have hair loss issues and she is more concerned about it than me for sure. I just chalk it up as being a male hormonal thing when you get older, even though my loss started in my mid 30's. I am anxious to see how it works for us. Keep up the great work. Gary.....................

[@ketotwins]

Hope you both love it Gary! We are very encouraged so far!! -Em

[@Angelinahos]

That video was very interesting. I learned a lot about hair growth. I had very coarse thick hair growing up. Now looking back, I can see how I abused my hair between. Chemically straightening and hot iron and always pulling it back tight. One day I went in to the salon to have my hair done. Before they touched my hair, I told her that when my hair gets wet it expands and gets extremely frizzy. She did not believe me because I had come in with straight hair. After she washed it, I heard her say, “oh my God!” 😩. My hair has thinned out a lot, but not from the keto diet, but from hair abuse and old age (68). But, my husband still loves me.

[@stwong71]

I always admire the thickness of your hair! 😍

[@dollymadeson3963]

I bought RITUAL prenatal vitamins even though I’m 61. My hair is going great.

[@neardeathexperience1111]

I'm nearly hitting my full menopause and just started keto a few months ago but have just bought chicken bone broth and also bovine collagen shakes and will try those because my hair was already thinning due to hormones

[@JeanneF77]

I lost about 1/3 of my hair after 3 mos on keto and eating 1 meal a day. One concept was lack of nutrition. After losing 40lbs during that time I started eating 2 meals a day (for maintenance) and added supplements including biotin. After just over a year I have about 4 inches of new growth (my hair and nails also grow long faster). I’m 76 so do lose some of my mostly white and grey hair when I shower but only average amt. I started wearing wigs (have 4 from wigstudio1) and still wear them when I dress up because I look 20 years younger with them (or so I’m told). I have 1 light red and 3 blondes and have so much fun with them. Good luck everyone

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

There's you precious little stress reliever right there - adorable puppy dog!!

[@friendsragift537]

Thank you for sharing, I just recently noticed hair loss near my forehead and freaked out a bit. I’ll check out some of your recommendation.

[@sallycapotosto6927]

I'm about to donate 14" of my hair for the second time this week or next. I did that in 2014 and now I'm doing it again because I'm hot! lol Good luck with your iRestore system. I hope it works for you!

[@RV-there-Yet]

Wow Sally~ all that bodacious bountiful hair, AND you're "hot"?! Dang girl, way to speak it out loud & proud!!😂👍👏

[@sallycapotosto6927]

@@RV-there-Yet 🤣🤣

[@theresamorgan1033]

Thank you so much for this❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@trishabee2229]

I started the peri menopause and my hair dried up and started being extremely thin. I bought an irestore. Take biotin. And use rice water once -twice a week. The combination definitely helps

[@allieloulou85]

Yup I loss a lot of hair....during keto

[@mandyshonsky9204]

Another great video ladies!! I was losing hair before Keto but definitely lost alot more after I started this lifestyle. I have now made collagen apart of my daily routine and it helps. I definitely notice if I skip the collagen for a few days. I thinly you ladies have beautiful hair straight or curly💜💜

[@ketotwins]

❤️❤️❤️

[@theastewart6721]

Thanks for another great video girls! I will definitely check everything out as hair loss is a concern when I’m on Keto. It usually starts around the 2 month mark. Thanks again!😍

[@meh_lady]

Great info! The funny thing is that my hair has improved with keto and I have wondered why. Google searches revealed nothing, but I guess I should have been looking at what people do to improve it to see what I was accidentally doing correctly. Some of the things you mentioned were intentional (MCT, biotin, zinc) and others were because they just happened. It turns out that I checked most of the boxes and my hair is better than ever. I will say that (mostly out of not liking to deal with hair stuff) I don’t color or use heat, all that’s done is 2x week washing, air drying, and a bit of curl shaping product. So I guess my experience can be shared as a testament that the items listed indeed worked for me! 😂

[@hhholmes714]

Same here!

[@_TPS]

Same, but I keep it short anyway.

[@kakim4956]

I had bariatric surgery this year and follow a ketogenic lifestyle as well. Needless to say, my hair has become a lot thinner. I do take bariatric vitamins with iron, biotin, zinc, B complex, and a probiotic. My hair still sheds quite a lot. Thanks for this video! I’m interested in the IRestore and think I’m going to try it. Love you all!😊💕

[@lasundela78]

You two are gorgeous I don’t know why people comment about your hair. However, that device looks pretty cool.

[@carjen121]

Thank you girls for all your information. I have a lot of hair falling off. But I think it’s because my age. Thank you for sharing💕💕👏🏼

[@esme011]

I stopped coloring my hair and let it grown out to grey, and which point I cut it short after 4 mo. I’ve notice my hair looks much thinner now and my scalp has dry patches. My stylist said it could definitely be caused by diet, missing nutrients, as well as stress and illness. Was wondering if Keto had impact. Thanks for this vid

[@ShannonSmith-qj4nb]

I’ve been using iRestore for nearly a year, since before starting keto. I was seeing some results, but it just can’t keep up with my hair loss.

[@dionline88]

File this under: the grass is always greener. Seeing what your hair looks like 'naturally'? I'm so incredibly jealous!! I grew up with stick straight hair that would never hold a curl. We got our hair permed so many times which really didn't do anything but make it frizzy, no real 'curl'. I'll be 60 in about 6 months and to this day, I do anything I can to get texture into my hair!! I pray for hair like yours!!! Again, we always want what we don't already have.... I've lost 49 lbs thus far on IF/Keto and will continue. I lost probably half my hair, and like you, I had a ton of it so no one can see it. Thank God. I'm taking a DHT blocker and I'm losing far less than I used to. Diet added to stress at work added to menopause issues... who knows. I'm just thankful I'm healthy!!!

[@robstrck8]

I lost hair because I took scissors to it. Started out not bad but thought I’d tweak it. I have an appt on Thursday to fix it lol

[@ketotwins]

🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@jen1778]

Your curly hair is great!!

[@ketotwins]

Aww thanks Jen 🙈🙈

[@vivianamora7505]

Thanks for this! I got the gastric sleeve and I’ve done keto since then so I love your channel. I’ve lost so much of my hair and miss it 😢 I am taking collagen pills biotin pills. I’ve never been pregnant. I have worn a lot of ponytails in my life. I wanted to maybe try Rogaine for women. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@boopyournose8117]

In the same boat plus anemic. When I brush my hair I cringe. The shower drain and my brushes have to be cleaned constantly. I did try hair products to regrow but they didn't work. It's topical and since nails/hair are the last to get nutrients I feel like it's a losing battle. Sending positive juju to everyone though. What may not work for me may indeed work for you.

[@pattypatterson9751]

Good info from my favorite girls!

[@ketotwins]

Thanks so much Patty!

[@C4M3120N]

Cool video! An interesting topic and change of pace from the recipes. It looks like a bicycle helmet. You should suggest the company make a battery powered bicycle helmet version. Then people could go for a nice 25 minutes bike ride and killing two birds with one stone. P.S. No actual birds were killed or intended to be harmed from the writing of this comment.

[@JFSRN]

Did you have to rock, paper, scissors on who got to wear the I restore helmet on camara first? 😉 I hope to try that in the future, currently I'm trying minoxidil at my hair line especially temples.

[@ketotwins]

I volunteered lol

[@TravelingSag]

LOL, the first thing I thought when the vlog started playing was - they're sitting on wrong/opposite sides 😂

[@ketotwins]

❤️❤️🙈🙈🙈

[@marysee6134]

When this happened to me, I adjusted my macros to increase my protein. It helped.

[@flightycrayons577]

Thank you for letting us know that even tight ponytails damage hair. In the military hair is pulled tight everyday and my keto diet is more on the “I try to stay in ketosis” but I am not always there. With over 20 years of having to have that tight hairstyle and keto-ish for 3 years it explains the hair thinning. Making adjustments from here on out and will look into the sponsors product, guessing by the discount it will probably be out of my price range.

[@cathydillehay8061]

I have thin, fine hair and have lost a ton of it with Keto. I see new hair coming in but yikes, it is thin!

[@jennywagner2448]

omg I LOVE your messy wavy hair! wildly beautiful!

[@ketotwins]

🙈🙈🙈🙈 lol!! That’s nice of you to say Jenny, it’s a bit crazy 😝

[@Eishu94]

Bro , I am losing hair like anything . Doing everything for protection , collegen powder , multi vitamin , rosemary. It is still falling.

[@ketotwins]

Yeah, it’s hard. It can happen with any diet change unfortunately. Maybe talk to a doctor about it to see if theres anything they can recommend

[@gothgirl1977]

I have always had very thin hair. The hair loss actually became less for me once I started Keto....idk🤷‍♀️

[@_TPS]

I liked the Hawaii hair!

[@ketotwins]

Haha, thanks Thomas!

[@singit3630]

I KNEW that you were sitting in different spots. 🤭👍Just combed out a ball of hair YESTERDAY after washing it...I really feel sometimes that KZbin can SEE me... 😬 👁👁

[@lorettacaputo6997]

Can you make chaffles with this appliance also?? LOL. Seriously, the both of you look fine hair loss or not.

[@sk_abstract_art]

Y'all have amazing hair! I wish I could grow my hair past my shoulders but its not happening...so I have a history of alopecia areata, I will say biotin, prenatal vitamins, omega 3, all have helped grow my hair back when I had flair ups. My dermatologist gave me topical cream as well when the alopecia showed up again. D3, zinc, B12 should be a regular part of program too, its a huge help to our immune system 💜🙏

[@sofyalizzy8927]

That's great! I hope it works. Are you gonna have to use it for the rest of your lives? I was wondering if anyone supplements with Biotin?

[@corieddings5713]

If I were to reduce stress I'd have to get a divorce 😂😂😂...I am currently forced to wearing a wig because I have lost so much hair.

[@nopalciny8476]

I love yous guys hair tho. I've had so much hair loss over the years. I put it up too because it is SO heavy and thick and frizzy ugh. I think it's time to cut it off. It's 28 inches now. I'm really loving your page and need to lose about 90 pounds. I was thinking of going carnivore but idk. I like keto better 🙂

[@rje4646]

Can you see the lasers while wearing?

[@ketotwins]

No you can’t see them. There’s also a sensor that they will turn off if you lift it off your head -Em

[@amandasaxon9066]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention how important it is to take electrolytes for hair loss! Lack of electrolytes and minerals is definitely a big reason why folks on Keto lose hair. I’m speaking from experience. Also I completely agree that keeping stress at bay is very important to prevent severe loss. I have tried the iRestore and it seemed ok but since moved to straight red light therapy which is super beneficial for hair & skin health plus so much more!

[@ketotwins]

We did mention it :) we take them

[@dellagilchrist7647]

Wow! Way too expensive for me, even at $400 less. Can you recommend an affordable option, and not minoxidil?

[@ketotwins]

I have heard collagen powder can help! Vital proteins is a good brand -Em

[@nancymoore4992]

I think your hair is gorgeous

[@ketotwins]

Thank you Nancy ❤️

[@angelacross2216]

You guys have such beautiful hair, still. But I can understand that it could be distressing and a bit scary to see loss.

[@ketotwins]

❤️❤️❤️

[@trishg5079]

My son lost his hair at 11 yrs old, he’s 36 now & his hair never grew back due to auto immune disease 😢

[@ketotwins]

::Hugs:: we know people too that have had that happen!

[@carolinedentremont2136]

I’m losing my hair a lot right now because of having covid

[@JennyLory]

I started keto four years ago. Coincidentally, my hairdresser accidentally burned my hair off by over bleaching it 😭 Shortly after this happened, someone mentioned to my husband that diet change can cause hair loss. I don't want to tell you how annoyed I was when he mentioned this to me, thinking that the reason that all my hair fell out was because of starting the keto diet, rather than a gross error by my then hairdresser !! No worries, water under the bridge. My hair has grown back, and I have since embraced the curly girl method by the way, you girls should give it a try! I'm one of those people that never knew I had curly hair all my life lol

[@tammyslash7251]

❤🤩🎉

[@mimi-422]

Just wanted to let you guys know ,A lot of people lately have been experiencing hair loss because of having Covid,a later symptom,will grow back after a few months!💕💕

[@traceyb3231]

Wow! I never considered that. I’ve lost about half my hair since then.

[@iaayj9114]

Yup, since covid my hair is falling out full speed. Everyone I know has said the same thing. Hope it comes back someday. Its the shot that seems to have affected it. The family members that got covid without the shot still has their hair.

[@mimi-422]

@@iaayj9114 Just the opposite in my family and freinds,no shots never,but hair loss,after around 2 months of thinning my hair is growing back ,you can see the shorter hairs coming back,luckily I had really thick hair or I would have went bald,lol

[@mimi-422]

@@traceyb3231 Did you have Covid or get the shot,many people I know never got the shot and after 3-4 months started to lose hair,but it's growing back,Thankgod!💕💕

[@irenestier1062]

You girls are beautiful 👌💖👌💖

[@johnmirbach2338]

😎👌✌👍🖖😁

[@gaylejideofor6198]

are your darling husbands gonna try this thingy?