If you are a woman, you have probably lived through a season where you start finding more hair than normal in the shower, on your brush, or all over the house. It has happened to me several times. The last bout of hair loss was so severe that I felt like there was more of my hair on the floor than my dog's from a year ago; I ended up cutting it below my ears because I couldn't take it anymore.
But my history with hair loss began almost two decades ago and taught me something fundamental: controlling hair loss is one thing, stimulating growth is another, and preventing hair breakage is something entirely different.
Hair reflects what happens inside the body
Hair loss can appear after a pregnancy, an illness, a period of high stress, rapid weight loss, or due to hormonal, thyroid, or nutritional imbalances. And then we reach our 40s. Perimenopause, hormonal fluctuations, anxiety, and sleep disturbances begin. Hair can become thinner, the part starts to widen, and the ponytail loses volume. Stress can play a role, but it is not always the only explanation.
The consultation that changed how I understand hair loss
About 18 years ago, I visited Dr. Antonella Tosti in Miami, one of the most renowned hair specialists in the world. That consultation taught me that before buying all the products we see on the internet, we must discover what type of hair loss we have: temporary hair loss after rapid weight loss is not the same as female pattern alopecia, a hormonal problem, or a scalp condition.
While we waited for the results, she prescribed minoxidil. I said to her: "Doctor, I have tried it a million times." And she replied: "But have you used it consistently for six months?"
The truth was, I hadn't.
Hair grows slowly: it can take between six and twelve months to know if minoxidil is working, and if it produces results, you usually have to continue using it. It worked very well for me when I finally used it the right way. But no topical product replaces a diagnosis.
Minoxidil that is part of my routine: HERE
Do GLP-1s cause hair loss?
It is one of the questions I receive the most. I have been on GLP-1 medications for six years and I have also gone through seasons of hair loss. A considered explanation is that losing weight rapidly can generate physiological stress and cause telogen effluvium, and if we eat too little, without enough protein or micronutrients, our hair ends up paying part of the price.
I want to be rigorous: recent research has found signs of a possible association between some GLP-1s and hair loss, but cause and effect have not yet been proven. My message is not to be afraid of them, but to use them intelligently and under medical supervision.
Losing weight shouldn't cost us our well-being or our hair.
The three things that are part of my strategy
After so many years of trying treatments, I understood that there is no single solution. I work from the inside and from the outside:
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Investigate the cause: in the event of intense or persistent hair loss, the first thing is a specialized dermatologist. If bald spots, pain, flaking, or loss of eyebrows appear, don't waste time with home remedies.
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Support hair from the inside: from all this learning, Hair① was born, a formula designed for the needs that change during weight loss. And I want to be transparent even about my own product: a supplement does not replace diet, blood tests, or medical consultation. Get to know Hair①: HERE
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Care for and stimulate the scalp: massages and topical treatments, such as Tatiana Irizar's rosemary treatment. Watch out: more quantity doesn't mean more growth; we want to care for the scalp, not inflame it. Rosemary treatment: HERE
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Massager: HERE
I have also used PRP (platelet-rich plasma), one of my favorite treatments: my experience has been fabulous and studies show promising results for some types of hair loss, although not everyone responds the same way. It must be performed by a professional who first determines if you are a candidate.
Don't wait until you've lost half your hair
If your part is wider or your ponytail has lost volume, don't panic, but don't ignore it for months either. Take photos in the same light to see the evolution, check what has changed in your health, and seek professional help. There is no product that stops hair loss today and restores all volume tomorrow, but when we act early and are consistent, we have a much better chance of maintaining a forever mane.
And you, what do you want to achieve: stop hair loss, stimulate growth, or recover hair that is breaking?
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