Hair loss
I'm usually one of the first to say "it's telogen effluvium - completely natural and unfortunate side effect of losing weight". I have had it in the past following a bad virus before even beginning MJ but its kicked in really bad now I'm 6 stone down and I am getting a bit concerned. I am incredibly lucky that I had a lot of hair to begin with so I'm not seeing the effects in terms of thinner hair, but I am losing around about a handful every time I shower. And the shower is constantly blocked! (Now is the time to buy shares in sink unblockers).
I would read about other people's experiences and to know if a) anyone has had anything that had helped slow it down and b) what you would recommend for the plughole situation!
Things I have tried for the plughole:
- Standard unblockers that you get in the supermarket (Mr Muscle and like).
- Zep liquid heat unblocker from Screwfix
- HG Liquid drain unblocker.
I still start to paddle about 3 minutes into the shower.
Things I do hairwise:
- Collagen powder in a smoothie a few times a week.
- Creatine the day after strength training.
- Macros balanced each day, and I get at least 5 portions of veg and at least 2 portions of fruit.
- I wash my hair approx every other day and use conditioner each time. I don't use any heat on my hair and let it dry naturally. It is coloured with henna but I haven't done this since mid May (and am stopping hennaing it now and embracing my silver!).
Thank you in advance!
Posted Sep 11, 2026, 3:34 PM UTC