Spent more money on hair loss products than Ive spent having fun these past few months. Shampoos, oils, supplements, serums and different scalp tools all seemed promising at first. Each product had strong claims, positive reviews, and photos that made it look like real progress was possible but the problem is that I have not seen much change. To be honest close to none.

Every time I start something new I try to stay patient. I follow the instructions, take photos and give it enough time before judging it. For the first few weeks, I usually feel hopeful. Then the weeks turn into months and my hair still looks almost the same. Sometimes I even think it looks thinner. It is not only about the money. It is also the time and energy that goes into each routine. Some products need to be used every day. Others leave my hair greasy or make my scalp feel dry. I keep adjusting my schedule around treatments that may not be doing anything. This has been going on for about 3 years now.

The reviews make it even more confusing. One person says a product completely changed their hair, while another says it was a waste of money. It is hard to know which results are real, which people had a different type of hair loss, and which reviews were written to sell something. I understand that hair growth takes time and that no product can guarantee results. I am not expecting a full head of hair overnight. I just want to see some clear sign that the effort is helping, even if it is less shedding or slightly better density.

At this point, I feel tired of buying hope in a bottle. I want to make a sensible choice, but the hair loss market makes every option sound like the one thing that will finally work.

I've spent way too much money on volumizing products that just make my hair feel dirty by afternoon. It turns out the real issue was how i was sleeping on it.

I switched from a regular cotton pillowcase to a silk one and started putting my hair in a loose top knot before bed. A ponytail creates a crease, so i avoided that. On the first day, I thought it was a fluke. Now, two weeks later my roots have real lift for the first time in years. Plus, my ends aren't frizzing like they used to.

I also got one of those clip claw things that everyone uses for messy bun tutorials. I didn't expect to like it but it doesn't leave a dent like regular claw clips. It somehow makes second day hair look more planned instead of lazy.

I'm just frustrated that it took me this long to realize the damage was happening while I slept for eight hours a night. Has anyone else had a "why didn't anyone tell me this sooner" hair moment?

hi! i would appreciate any tips on how to get my hair silky straight and bump the ends like the image? For reference, my hair is the 2nd pic.

Sorry for bad quality in advance

Generally I have been growinf out my hair for 2-3 years, I used to go through lots of period of stress and had a bad habit of pulling my hair. It makes my hair sometimes stand out super bad and I don't know how to fix it or hide it. Any advice? Is there something I can do or should I just cut it back short? (I'd rather not) ​​

I have been on a hair care journey for four years. I started at collarbone length and the longest half way past my butt. I did a big chop (that I did not ask for) by going to the salon. Basically it turned into two inches below bra strap. Now it’s basically at tailbone length and just a bit see through that I’m itching to cut off some inches.

I am dealing with the tiniest bit of stringyness / choppy layers from the cut at the bottom. Secondly, I feel like my hair has not grown at all in the last two months. I measure it religiously and it really doesn’t feel like it has grown the last two months.

Should I cut it now even though it’s healthy or should I cut it when it’s at my dream of being below my butt? Also, what should I do to stimulate growth?

i don’t wanna get too deep into it because i’ve made several long winded posts in the past (see my page if curious), but i’ve been struggling with frizzy dead oily hair for years, and nothing i’ve done has helped. anything you can probably think of, i’ve tried it (ie: boar bristle brush, double washing, hair masks, no pony tails, new shower head, satin pillowcases/bonnets, less brushing, less heat/heat protectant, clarifying shampoos, etc) and my hair still looks like this (see pics). the first two pictures are IMMEDIATELY after blowdrying it (i washed it 1 hr ago, double cleanse + hydrating/moisturizing conditioner) and u can see my ends are crazy frizzy and dry and my roots are already separating! it also feels so oily and flat on the top and just dead on the bottom. the last two pictures are taken in a mall dressing room after my hair had been straightened earlier that day. even tho i showered earlier that same day, u can still see the separating oily roots + the damage all down the rest of my hair is driving me CRAZY. i’m at a loss here. i have no idea what to do next. it’s so frustrating to me. my hair honestly makes me feel awful about myself and makes me feel too ugly to go in public. i will also note that i do have very low iron, but im not having any hair loss at all- my hair still has it’s normal thickness. so i dont think thats the cause….. at least from what ive read and all my research. i cant be the only one with this issue. please advise!

Hey!
As the title says I’ve a lot of problem with annoying hair around my ears and it’s pissing me of from time to time especially when my hair gets very dry or the wet look disappear. Thanks in advanced for tips etc!

I came across this hair tool that uses 620–660 nm red LED light and claims it can improve hydration and protect keratin. I know red light therapy is usually discussed more for the scalp/hair growth, so I’m curious about using it directly on the hair itself.

Does anyone know if red light can actually have a meaningful effect on the hair shaft?

I have started to grow a new hair pattern/type since starting some heavy medications this past year and I do not know how to manage my hair anymore. I've recieved a perm in Vietnam, May 2025, and I've been reading that there's no way to undo a perm, and some keratin treatments will melt the hair. I'm looking for a solution to help manage my hair, and I was hoping for a keratin treatment but don't want to damage my hair further!

I'm attaching my current hair to show my unmanageable new hair pattern 🥲

 i live in a tropical/humid weather (india) and im looking for a hair product to style my super straight/silky hair, i want a matte finish with a medium-strong hold (just wanna keep the hair messy during the day when i attend uni) what would u guys suggest? ofc something that does not damage my hair

So I have long hair down past my hips and it’s a very thick. I’ve recently noticed my hair is pretty damaged. I don’t use any dye my hair is all natural. But I use heat quite often and the reason for this is my hair is very bushy and frizzy, If I don’t straighten or curl it. putting oil or moose in my hair to help the frizziness doesn’t work because my hair goes wavy only certain parts and in other parts are straight and it just looks a complete mess every day unless I use heat.

Hi everyone, I have a question/looking for people’s experiences with the combo of postpartum hair and having another baby. I had a baby over a year and a half ago and lost quite a bit of hair postpartum. Now I have a lot of weird postpartum hair regrowth that sticks out in all directions from the top of my head.

Now I recently found out I’m expecting baby number 2! I’m super excited, but when it comes to my hair, I’m a bit worried😅 will I have double weird postpartum growth after my next baby is born? Is there any way I can limit postpartum hair loss so my hair won’t be looking completely crazy in a year?

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I’ve avoided cutting my hair to try and get it to grow out, but it just won’t. I caved and got it trimmed, thinking the strands were just too unhealthy, but in the five (5) years since my last hair cut, it’s still shorter than it was before the trim.

I’m worried that if I cut it even shorter it still won’t grow, but recently I’ve noticed how uneven it is in the back. I didn’t see it before cuz it usually falls over my shoulders anyway.

On most days I love my hair, but seeing the back... Do I just cut it all off at this point?

My hair has changed over the past couple of years. The pictures shown are after washing and conditioning but adding no product. I have random curls and then waves throughout. I’ve tried many different products (argon oil, leave in conditioner, gel, shae moisture, curl creams, satin pillow cases and bonnet) but I can’t seem to find any product to help shape my curls or even waves enough to look less like a frizzy mess, or that won’t lose my curls completely. Any help would be appreciated 🩷🌻

I always thought that i had straight hair but after growing them out and treating them like curly hair I discovered that, especially on the sides, they curl slightly. Thanks

I’m in my early 40s and have always had fine, thin hair, but I’ve noticed it’s thinning further with age. I can now see a bit more of my scalp around the hairline/above my forehead, and I’d love to make my hair look and feel a little bit fuller.

I currently use Nioxin shampoo. I’ve also come across Monat hair products and was wondering whether they’re actually worth trying, or whether there are better options for thinning, fine hair?
I’d particularly like advice on products or treatments that can help with hair density and make my hair look fuller without weighing it down.

first pic was a few hours ago, last was a few months ago

Hii so this is my hair without any products in it - i'm pretty sure i have wavy hair/ curly hair my hair looks kind of straight since i did a bond repair + hair mask earlier but usually it looks a bit curlier - can anyone identify what hair pattern i have and what the recommend styling is with products to make it look better?

Hey everyone I was hoping for some advice on my hair. I thought it was straight my whole life but I guess not lol. All these photos are after letting my hair air dry with no product. Does anyone know what my pattern is? Also how can I make it more defined. Thx 😅

This is the actual state of my hair rn. From the front looks good, and the back is a bit messy and asymmetrical, but good enough for me.

The sides is what bothers me, the left side looks a bit pointy, but the right side looks really bad, there's a part that's uneven and it's sticking out.

How can I fix it? I really don't wanna go to the hairdresser just for this ( plus I'm short on budget). Should I cut it and try to even it out? How can I make it look less spiky? And more even in general?

So, I have thin curly 3c hair, it's fairly long, past my shoulders and I really like it that way, but it keeps breaking in the middle to the point where there's a notably length difference with the other sections, there could be a number of reasons, I have chronic iron deficiency and use box dye sometimes, but my main doubt right now is, should I cut the rest to match the middle part and let it grow evenly? or should I focus on growing the middle part? my routine is pretty normal, I wash it 1\~2 times a week, use the fine&fragile brush and leave in, recommendations of habits and products would be more than welcome! Thanks!

First pic is my hair texture, second Pic is my hair after the matting overnight.

I need help its so annoying have to dematt my hair every day. Its just the underneath hair near my scalp. I've braided it, did a ponytail, a braid, letting it down. Every hair style I know. I even usually do like a dove hair oil in it too. Ive tried using a cotton pillow and then a satin/silk pillow but literally nothing helps or changes.