Reddit mentions of KERASTASE Densifique Mousse, 5.0 Fluid Ounce

I feel for you. I was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata (basically, when I am under a lot of stress, my hair dries out and falls out in clumps) at 13. I don't know if you're open to suggestions, but in the fourteen years since my diagnosis, I've tried almost everything and the routine below is best for keeping my hair healthy, even when it's thinning out at times. My hair is fine and wavy so these products are tailored to my own hair type but recommendations might be useful for you.

Firstly, I swear by the Bjorn Axen Repair line. This line does include sulfates so if you're not into that, this isn't for you. I don't tend to mind these types of things as I am usually more concerned with efficacy though. I use the shampoo and conditioner every other day (how frequently I wash my hair). Once a week, I sub in the Deep Repair Conditioner from the same line instead of the normal conditioner. These products are, admittedly, pricey but every time I try to stray away from this line I notice a distinct difference in my hair quality about two months later. My hair suddenly lacks shine, luster, bounce, and my hair fall increases. This line also doesn't burn my scalp the way a lot of Nioxin (and similar) products do. An added bonus, these products don't list "volumizing" as a trait but by Jove, do they also all help to volumize my hair without weighing it down.

Now onto styling products. Regardless of if I've showered, I use the next two products daily, as my hair gets obscenely dry even in the best of times. My ride or die leave in conditioner is the Nashi Argan Instant Hydrating Styling mask. This stuff is absolute gold. No other leave in conditioner is as good as this and nothing will ever convince me otherwise. It hydrates, it protects, and it doesn't weigh hair down. Then, as I also use a bit of mousse for density and volume. I quite like Kerastase products for this purpose and my go-to's tend to be the Kerastase Volumifique or Densimorphose Treatment, depending on the state of my hair. (Volumifique if it's happy and Densimorphose if my hair is stressed.) Both of these do a really nice job of plumping my hair without weighing it down or making it feel sticky. It also helps enhance my natural wave pattern.

Other tips that you'll hear everywhere when you're struggling with hair loss but that really do make a huge difference include:

• Switch to a Boar Bristle Brush for dry hair and styling. Bristle brushes don't snap and crack your fragile hair quite as badly as metal or plastic bristles. I have used this brush from Kent for years and it really does make a difference with split ends and breakage. Use a comb when your hair is wet rather than a brush as well, as it's gentler on your locks.
  
• DO NOT dye your hair in any circumstance while you're trying to regrow hair. If you're like me and hate your natural hair color, it's a great exercise in self love. But hair dye is an enemy to hair loss.
  
• Use heat tools sparingly. I do still blow dry my hair every day, but I let it air dry as much as possible and then blow dry on the coolest setting available. Curling irons and straighteners are for very special events only.
  
• Do not wear your hair in a pony tail/bind it up. As a teenager, this was the hardest one for me to accept. I loved pony tails and I always thought it helped hide the thinning. However, when you pull your hair up into a bun or pony tail, you hinder your hair's ability to fall throughout the day, meaning that when you take your hair out, you'll have an alarming amount of hair fall. Up-dos also pull on the scalp and on the hair, making more hair fall out than normal.
  
• Switch to a silk pillowcase. I did this about two years ago, when my stylist recommended it. It's small, but this helps control dryness and frizz. Plus, there are supposed to be pros for your skin as well.
  
• Don't expect to see quick results. Mending hair takes a few months and unfortunately that means waiting.
  
  Other ways to help your hair include supplements and diet etc. It's important to nourish your hair both inside and out when you're facing hair loss. I don't tend to mess with supplements but there are a ton out there and I would talk to your doctor if you're interested in trying it. Otherwise, I was told a general multi-vitamin should be sufficient in helping with hair fall way back in the day.
  
  Now, lastly (this has been a beast of a comment) I also have the Mirena and I will say, it unfortunately could be hormones. I'm in my fifth year with it and during years 2-3, my hair was the best it had ever been since puberty. (And puberty is when my hair fell and thinned out.) Towards the end of year 4 though, I started noticing some thinning and drying out of my hair. (Although, I had just started a new insane job and moved and since my alopecia rears its head when stressed so there's that, I think that has something to do with it.) I would absolutely recommend discussing this with your gynecologist.
  
  Anyways, this was really long, unsolicited advice. Sorry for that. I hope you find an answer to your hair loss and I wish you luck in nursing it back to health!
  
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