The "dandelion phase" - hair loss and regrowth with photos

Thanks for posting this!  I started out with fine, thinning hair so ANY kind of hair loss is a bigger deal for me.  And yes, there is definite more thinning and hair falling out still.  I am waiting til my year surgiversary (Aug.) to just chop it off in a cute bob or similar.  My hairdresser knows my hair well and can work miracles with it plus, she said she would be willing to put in some hair for me if I decided I had to do it...so, I settled on Aug. to make a decision about what to do with my hair (although I did cut a lot of length off of it a few months back just to take some weight off my roots).  I also use the Toppik to cover some scalp on top.  Being that I'm not yet 38...this hair stuff takes a toll on my esteem but I've come pretty far in 'acceptance' and moving on with my gorgeous self....hee hee.  Anyway, I'm glad you posted.  You are beautiful and I wouldn't even notice any hair loss or dandelion effect as you call it if you weren't telling me.  :)

It sounds like you have a great mindset and set of plans. It will get you through! 

Love the style!  Wish my hair would do that.  I too had the dandelion hair - mine stuck straight up; had to laugh at myself in the mirror some days!  Now, they're long enough I can get them lay down most of the time.

My stylist said to spray hairspray on my fingers and pull them down into submission. I'm skeptical of how long it'll last, but I'll give it a try. I got my brows waxed today and some of the "dandelion fronds" on my forehead kept wanting to jump into the wax. :) Pesky buggers.

Laurie

LOL!

I think you look GREAT, Laurie!  

Thanks, Tracy!

I love calling it dandelion hair!  I have tons of it right now that's growing back.  i'm using lots of hairspray to keep it down - a litle backcombing here or there to cover it, etc.  I usually highlight my hair (I'm a blonde with some gray) and my hairstylist wants me to hold off on putting any color on my new hair for now til it gets longer.  I'm deep conditioning with a protein conditioner (makes me feel better- prob doesn't help), using good shampoo & conditioner.  Not washing anymore every day as I used too to help it out.  Keeping a good cut helps also.