I abruptly stopped taking Propecia for my hair loss in late March because of some horrendous health problems I experienced. I had been on the medication for about 5 months, and I felt like my hair shedding was finally slowing down, and most of the side effects I initially had from it had disappeared. I don’t know if I had experienced any growth from the medication, but my hair stopped getting worse while I was on it, and if I had stuck with it just a few more months, I would have known for sure if it was working or not.

So why did I stop it? Things were going decently for me in February and March and I had started eating healthier again, I was trying to make more money, and I started up a new regimen of daily running (something I had never done before). I was feeling good about myself, and then one day I developed this bladder problem where I felt like I drank a giant Big Gulp eight hours earlier and couldn’t find a bathroom. The feeling was constant (even after I peed), and it was horrible. I never gave much thought to women that had overactive bladders, but it’s an awful feeling. I ended up in Urgent Care for the first time in my life – that’s how freaked out I was. After seeing a few doctors and testing negative for UTIs, I decided I had to go off the Propecia in case it was causing the problem. Since Propecia changes your hormones, and there are estrogen receptors in your bladder, I figured there was a chance the Propecia was the culprit. I also had been having really heavy periods for the past year (which started when I went on Spironolactone), so I thought maybe Propecia was causing a fibroid to grow (or causing some sort of hormone imbalance).

After seeing a Urologist who told me I probably had an incurable bladder inflammation disease called Interstitial Cystitis, I lost it. I went into the worst depression of my life and almost ended up in a mental hospital. The doctor told me the urgent urination problem may never go away, and between that, the fact my hair was falling out and I had to give up Propecia - my last ditch effort to save my hair, and the fact that I had no money and no idea how to get a decent job, the stress was just too much. Looking back, I know that Propecia can cause depression, but I was doing okay until the bladder issue struck, so I don’t know if Propecia had any impact on my mental state.

I went down to eating like 500 calories a day because I was so depressed, and between that, going off the Propecia, and my extreme stress and depression, my hair started shedding dramatically again. The only good news is that I finally lost the 15 pounds I’ve been trying to lose the last 5 years. The fact that I couldn’t lose weight until I nearly starved myself to death makes me think I really do have a thyroid problem, which could be making everything worse. I will soon be going to a doctor that does bio-identical hormone testing, which includes testing for thyroid issues, adrenal problems, and hormone imbalances. I’m starting to think my extreme stress has caused an adrenal problem (and maybe the running was too much for my body?), and I have had thyroid problems before that I have never able to treat successfully.

Because of the extreme depression, I was started on an antidepressant. I have been anxious and depressed for years, but was afraid to go on medication because they all potentially cause hair loss and weight gain. Of course my depression and anxiety were so bad these last few years that they probably made my hair loss worse than what any medication could do. I was initially treated with Effexor, but had a severe reaction to it (Serotonin Syndrome), which has permanently changed the vision in my left eye (after just one dose). I then started on Zoloft, and within four days I could feel it working, and now that it’s been a few weeks, I’m back to where I was emotionally before this whole nightmare began. I’m not happy – but I’m able to function. I also started counseling at a free mental health clinic (at least one thing is free, unlike the doctor bills – good grief).

Now that I know I’m going to live, I’m back to facing the fact that my hair is horrible (and it’s a lot worse than it was just two months ago). Even though I feel like this mess was a sign I should stay away from Propecia, I’m still contemplating going back on it. That’s probably a bad idea. I had a pelvic ultrasound done, and it was discovered that I do have a fibroid, and probably a uterine polyp – both of which could be causing the heavy bleeding. And both issues could have been caused by the Spironolactone (and maybe the Propecia).

My bladder problem is better – but not completely cured. There are moments, and even hours, where I feel okay. I still don’t know if I have Interstitial Cystitis or not. For the last few weeks I’ve been on an elimination diet to see if I have hidden food sensitivities that are causing the bladder problem. Since I’ve had sooo many health issues during the past twenty years, I keep wondering if all of my symptoms are caused by one thing – maybe it’s food allergies, or mercury poisoning, or a hormone imbalance, or hypothyroid, or maybe my depression and anxiety are causing most of the issues. I hope I will get some answers from the bio-identical doctor.

I have basically given up on my hair at this point because I’ve run out of hope it will ever get better. Maybe the Zoloft will help, and if I go back on the Propecia maybe that will help too. But I think I’m nearly a lost cause. I had to give up on my hair to save myself, if that makes sense. So that’s what’s been happening with me. I know my blog is frustrating because I am trying to find a cure for hair loss, and I just end up with one dead-end after another. Am I crazy to consider going back on Propecia?

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Can hair loss be affected by weight gain or weight loss? If you become Angelina Jolie-skinny, could your hair suddenly fall out, and if it does, will it come back? And does being overweight put you at greater risk for losing your hair?

When I first noticed my hair was thinning, it was about ten years ago, and my body was at the thinnest it had ever been. In the past I’ve always been at a normal weight for my height (around the middle of the BMI – body mass index), but in my mid 20s I had dropped down to the low end of normal on the scale. I was initially ecstatic because I could finally wear whatever I wanted to without worrying about cellulite and muffin tops. At the time I had given up trying to lose weight because diets never worked for me - but I started eating a little less when I moved from one city to another because I couldn’t afford to eat out anymore, and after a few months I lost ten pounds.

After a few years at my “perfect” weight, I also noticed my part was wider, and my hair didn’t have the same volume it used to. More than one doctor told me I was too skinny, even though I was within the healthy range of the BMI scale, and I was still ten pounds heavier than any Hollywood celebrity. Telogen Effluvium (temporary increased hair shedding) can be caused by weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, so I then made it a point to try to eat as healthy as possible, even if that meant I would have to gain weight. Every time I felt a hunger pain I would worry my body was starving to death and my hair would flee my head, so I would constantly snack. For the next few years I didn’t gain too much weight, nor did I regrow any hair. And even though I felt like I had a low thyroid problem, doctors wouldn’t listen to me because I wasn’t overweight.

During the last few years I’ve gained about twenty pounds, despite eating relatively healthy foods, and I finally have the answer to whether or not gaining weight and not being too skinny would solve my hair problems. My hair, of course, is worse than ever, yet I’m definitely not too skinny anymore! I am totally average, yet my hair is anything but that. So in my case gaining weight didn’t do a damn thing, despite a few doctors telling me that was my answer. I guess being thin and not eating that well could have taxed my body and spurred my genetic hair loss faster than if I had been eating perfectly…

Now I’m currently trying to lose weight because I have a closet full of clothes that don’t fit and I have massive cellulite, varicose veins, and jiggly arms, and I feel really unattractive. I know I’m not supposed to hate so many things about my body but I do. I still associate hunger pains with my hair falling out – I know I’m nuts. Now I’m in a constant struggle between my weight and hair issues (but I doubt my hair will ever come back, which is why I’m back to focusing on losing weight). And now I also think my thyroid problem is back, but that’s a whole other story.

• Weight Loss And Hair Loss
I do believe if you’re too skinny that it can affect your hair negatively because when you’re trying to stay thin and only eat 1200 calories a day, it’s hard to get enough nutrients in those limited calories. So you must be vigilant about your diet if you’re prone to hair loss. There are so many super thin celebrities that don’t have any hair loss, so maybe they have excellent eating habits, they’re just genetically lucky, or they wear fake hair and we just don’t know about it. I have noticed a lot of the models in magazines seem to have thin hair and wide parts, so it does make me wonder if being super skinny puts you at risk for hair loss (these models probably fall below the healthy range on the BMI). When I was in New York City, there were a lot of skinny women with hair loss but I don’t know how much their weight affected their hair. On the other hand, I’ve seen many anorexic women without obvious hair loss, so I think if you’re not prone to hair loss you can do just about anything to your body and your hair will stay put.

Rapid weight loss can definitely cause temporary hair loss. Gastric Bypass Surgery can also cause extensive hair loss (which I will write about at another time). Hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) can cause both weight loss and hair loss!

In theory if you lose weight slowly it shouldn’t be a problem for your hair, and if you eat really well, your weight shouldn’t have that much to do with your hair if you stay within a normal weight range. However there are other health factors that can contribute to hair loss (poor absorption of nutrients, low stomach acid, etc.) that I haven’t talked much about yet, and it is definitely challenging to stay slim while getting a perfect balance of nutrients to support your hair. Back when I was young, thin, and I had lots of hair, I used to drink Frappuccinos every day (and when you’re using up 400 calories on sugar, there’s not enough calories left for healthy foods).

• Weight Gain And Hair Loss
There are many medical conditions that can contribute to both weight gain and hair loss. PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Diabetes, the pill, hormone imbalances, Depression, Hypothyroid (low thyroid), and side effects from medications are just a few issues that can affect both your weight and your hair. Or, of course, weight gain on its own can cause or worsen many of those same diseases, thus possibly making hair loss worse.

Overall I don’t know if overweight women have less of a chance, more of a chance, or the same chance, of having hair loss than women who aren’t overweight. This is a topic that’s interested me for several years now, but I don’t know the answer.

• Conclusion
This post is my way of expressing my frustration with not only my hair loss but my weight issues too. I am not trying to show off by saying I was once really happy with my figure and my weight – I’m just frustrated that when one thing is going well in your life, something else comes along to overshadow the positive. Now that I can’t lose weight to save my life, it does make me wonder if my thyroid is acting up again. And I do think  a big issue in today’s society is the difficulty in getting the proper nutrients absorbed into our bodies. Between the expense of organic foods, the pesticides that taint fruits and vegetables, the hormones given to animals, the genetically modified foods, the tap water that is questionably safe, and the omnipresence of unhealthy foods everywhere – I do wonder if this is having a huge impact on female hair loss. What do you think?

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Viola Davis wears her natural hair to the 2012 Oscars

For me, the highlight of the 2012 Oscars was when I saw Viola Davis walking the red carpet sporting her natural hair - going wig-free. I don’t know if the Oscars were just really boring, or if I’m too obsessed with hair since that was my favorite moment of the night. I had never heard of Viola Davis before seeing the movie The Help, but I admired her performance in the movie, and I’ve enjoyed seeing her all glammed up in her various appearances since the movie came out. I didn’t even notice what her hair looked like in the movie (I was too focused on the horrible curly wig they put on Emma Stone).

So why am I writing about Viola Davis’ hair? After looking at photos of her throughout the years, it appears she always wear wigs. For celebrities that perennially wear wigs or weaves (Wendy Williams, Beyonce, Dolly Parton, Cher, and other wig-wearing celebs), going sans wig seems like a sort of big deal – especially since our society is so fricking hair conscious. No matter what race you are, having hair that meets certain beauty standards is rewarded and revered. I love that Viola Davis went without a wig to the Oscars (the biggest night in Hollywood) and let the world see her real hair. But I’m also envious that Viola has a nice full head of hair to show off! It’s ironic that African-American women are encouraged to wear wigs, even if they don’t have hair loss, yet women of other races are ridiculed if they’re caught wearing wigs. But God forbid any women walk around with a balding head.

I wish I could cut my hair super short like Viola’s and wear different wigs every day. Well my first wish would be to have my real/bio hair back and never have to worry about my hair falling out for another day in my entire life. But my second wish is that it was acceptable for me to wear wigs every day, and not have it be some huge deal that I’m wearing a wig to cover up my bald spots. I know I can do whatever I want, but it would take a lot of guts to show the world I’m wearing a wig – just like it took Viola a lot of confidence to prove she doesn’t need a wig to be beautiful in Hollywood. And finally I wish I had enough self worth to just shave my head and give up on hair altogether, but I don’t see myself going that route.

Here’s a full-length picture of Viola Davis at the 2012 Oscars. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

This is a recent photos of Viola Davis sporting her bio hair.

Viola wearing a wig in an Oprah style.

Cute picture of Viola with straight hair.

Cute wig, but the part is unrealistic. Does that even matter?

Short haired wig on Viola.

This is the hairstyle I want for myself (but a little longer).

Another cute wig, but again the part doesn’t look that real.

I picked these photos because I like Viola’s hair in all of them. She’s worn her hair in all sorts of other hairstyles throughout the years. And now I’ll be a hypocrite and say I actually like her hair better with bangs (more so than the hairstyle she wore at the Oscars). So you can’t win – no matter how you wear your hair, someone is going to judge you – even a girl that hardly has any hair;) Would you feel comfortable wearing different wigs every day, and in essence telling the world you’re sporting fake hair? What was your favorite moment at the Oscars?

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How’s this for irony: most hair loss medications list hair shedding as a possible side effect! What?? If it does occur, excessive hair shedding from hair loss medications is supposed to be temporary, but that’s not much comfort when the last thing you need is to lose even more hair in the short term. I’ve initially lost more hair from just about every hair loss medication I’ve tried, and it’s extremely common to hear this complaint from other hair loss sufferers.

Every person dealing with hair loss should question whether their newly prescribed hair loss treatment could cause further hair loss, and what the likelihood is that it will happen. I have come to the conclusion that the chance of a hair loss medication causing initial increased hair shedding is extremely likely:( For me personally, almost every hair loss medication or treatment I’ve tried has caused me to lose even more hair at the beginning (and sometimes the increased shedding never stopped). Many doctors will tell you that it’s a good sign if you see increased shedding at first - they say it means the medication is working, and that you’ll probably have a good response. The theory is that the thin and weak hairs are being pushed out, and the follicles are getting ready to grow new, stronger hairs. This is a hopeful theory, and I do believe it’s true sometimes.

Unfortunately, sometimes a medication that is supposed to help your hair just ends up making it worse. As far as I know, the only way to gauge your response to a medication is to try it yourself. I have a theory that if someone is prone to hair loss (either genetic hair loss – Androgenetic Alopecia, or temporary hair loss – Telogen Effluvium), they are also more prone to increased shedding from hair loss medications. Their hair is simply more sensitive to treatments that affect hair. This is only my theory, and while it’s definitely true in my case, it’s not true for everyone.

The only “good” news is that while almost every hair loss medication I’ve tried has caused increased hair shedding, I do still have hair, so most of the lost hair did grow back in. My hair has gotten worse every year for the past ten years, so overall it’s hard to know if the treatments have helped my hair (despite the shedding), made it worse, or had no impact. The best way to test a medication is to only use one new thing at a time, and give it at least six months (but of course speak with your doctor if you have side effects, or if the increased hair shedding doesn’t stop within the time frame listed in the medication instructions).

Below is a list of common prescription and over-the-counter hair loss treatments that can cause increased hair shedding, at least initially. I’ve experienced excessive hair shedding while on every single one of these medications, as I’ve documented on hairlosshell.com! However, my hair often sheds a lot (100+ hairs a day, even though my hair is 70% thinner than it was 10 years ago), so I don’t know for sure if each of these medications was fully responsible for the shedding.

• Birth Control Pills
The Pill is often prescribed to women with hair loss to regulate hormones and decrease androgen levels. However, many doctors unknowingly prescribe the wrong pill, making hair loss worse. And even the best pill for hair issues can initially cause increased hair loss, or worsen hair loss in some cases. I write about birth control and hair loss here, and there’s a link there to hair-friendly pills. During the first three months of starting on the pill, or switching from one pill to another, increased hair shedding is a common side effect. After three months the shedding should subside, but if it doesn’t, a doctor will need to help you figure out your next step. Surprisingly, of all the hair loss medications I’ve ever tried, going on the pill has never caused me increased hair shedding!

Going off the pill, though, always causes me to shed excessively two months afterwards, but the shedding ends a month or two after that. Temporary increased shedding after stopping the pill is extremely common – even women without hair loss report this issue. As I’ve written in the article I linked to above, going on the pill for the first time is something you should not do until you extensively research the topic - many women report the pill caused their ongoing hair loss, along with other health issues.

• Rogaine (Minoxidil)
Just about every doctor suggests Rogaine as the go-to treatment for hair loss, even though few women report real satisfaction from this topical medication. I write about Rogaine side effects here. Rogaine’s packaging says increased shedding can happen the first two weeks of use, but many people report increased shedding the first three months (or during the entire use of the product). Yikes! The first time I used it, I didn’t notice an increase in shedding, but this time around I definitely did. My hair has been on a shedding spree the last few years, and it got worse with the Rogaine. My hair is a little worse a year after starting the Rogaine, but it probably would have been anyway. The crazy shedding has stopped, and Rogaine didn’t make me go bald, but it also didn’t bring on a miracle.

Rogaine is really tricky because the packaging says it’s a “good sign” if you see more shedding initially, but if you’re still shedding excessively three months into it, when do you give up? My hair shed a lot the first eight months of Rogaine use this time around, but it could be because I was under immense stress for half of that time, and I was also using more than one hair loss medication at the same time. Finally, if Rogaine actually does work for you, if you stop it, you can expect to lose any of the hair that it helped keep on your head:(

• Nizoral
This is an anti-dandruff and anti-fungal shampoo that is commonly prescribed by doctors to treat hair loss. Doctors may prescribe the 2% prescription version, or instruct you to buy the over-the-counter 1% version. I’ve tried both versions and experienced increased shedding every time I shampooed with it. After a few weeks I gave up. Maybe if I waited it out I would have seen results, but I’ve also seen some before and after pictures of people that lost tons of hair after using Nizoral, and I got a little freaked out. And of course nothing is more horrifying than shampooing and seeing twice the normal amount of hair coming out of your head.

Many people claim absolute success with Nizoral because it has anti-inflammatory properties, and supposedly it has androgen blocking properties too. Studies have shown the product decreases hair shedding, increases the thickness of the hair shaft, and decreases scalp oil. I’m starting to think maybe I should give Nizoral one last shot. You’re supposed to use it 2-3 times a week, and leave it on your scalp a few minutes. Maybe my increased shedding was another “good” sign? If anyone else has tried Nizoral, what were your results?

• DermaSmoothe and Luxiq
Many women with genetic hair loss will be given prescriptions for topical corticosteroid creams, lotions, and foams like DermaSmoothe or Luxiq. Neither of these are indicated for treating hair loss, but Dermatologists prescribe them off-label. Both medications list hair loss as a possible side effect, and both products caused me to shed extra hairs each time I used them. I didn’t keep up with either one long enough to see results, but since the medications say to discontinue use if hair loss is a side effect, that’s what I did. Has anyone used DermaSmoothe, Luxiq, or something similar for hair loss, and actually had a positive result? After using Luxiq, my Dermatologist said my scalp looked better, but my hair shedding of course got worse, not better.

• Nioxin
I once used Nioxin shampoo, conditioner, and scalp treatment for thinning hair, and I recall increased hair shedding after switching from cheapo regular shampoo to this salon hair line. What the heck? This was early in my hair loss adventure, but after the bottles were done I gave up because my hair didn’t get better and the shedding freaked me out. The products also didn’t make my hair appear thicker or healthier. Some women report success with Nioxin, and I wonder if it’s a placebo effect. But on the other hand, if it’s not doing anything, why did it increase my shedding? Have you tried Nioxin products?

• Spironolactone (Aldactone)
I’ve written a lot about my experiences with taking Spironolactone. During almost the entire time I was taking Spiro I experienced a lot of shedding, and except for a brief period, the shedding never let up. In my case it’s hard to say if the Spiro made the shedding worse or not because I was already experiencing heavy shedding prior to taking it. But it definitely didn’t decrease my hair fall the entire time I was on it (9 months). Many women say Spiro halts their excessive shedding within a few weeks, but it seems like just as many women report an increase in hair loss from the medication. It’s so frustrating, but like all the other hair loss treatments, you won’t know how you will react until you try it.

• Propecia (Finasteride/Proscar)
I’ve been on Propecia for 4 months now and my shedding was pretty bad until 2 1/2 months in. It got even worse two weeks after I started it until the 2 1/2 month mark. During this time I was getting over an extremely stressful period, and I had stopped taking Spiro, so I was sort of a mess. At 2 1/2 months, my shedding finally let up a bit to where I would call sort of normal – for the first time since I can’t remember. Initial shedding from Propecia is supposed to be less common than it is from Rogaine and Spiro, but it’s still a possibility. And once you go off Propecia, any hair that it helped keep on your head will vanish shortly thereafter.

• Hair Shedding Conclusion
The journey of the hair loss sufferer is especially cruel, and most hair loss medications have the propensity to cause increased hair shedding. The increased shedding is usually temporary, but there’s also no guarantee the hair you lose from a medication will grow back. In my case, everything I’ve tried has initially made things worse, and going off medications can also cause extra hair fall. Over the long term, I think the hair I’ve lost from hair loss medications has grown back in, yet my hair still continues to thin. Unfortunately, the only way to know how you will respond to a treatment is to try it yourself (with your doctor’s supervision). Sadly, I’ve come to the conclusion that none of the treatments I’ve listed above work well for many women (which is why you should research them before trying them). Yet they do work for some, which is why they all offer a sliver of hope. What I suggest (and should have done myself) is to get a hair piece ready to go so that you have a backup if things get really bad.

What hair loss medications have increased your hair shedding? Did the shedding ever stop? Did you see positive results?

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As far as I can tell, actress and comedian Kathy Griffin wears wigs all the time now for hosting gigs, public appearances, TV show guest appearances, and during her stand up shows. Does Kathy Griffin have hair loss? Otherwise, why wear a wig?

A few weeks ago I caught Kathy Griffin as a guest star on the TV sitcom Whitney, and I thought, “that’s got to be a wig.” Her hair was so big, and so perfect on the show. Sure some people have hair like that, but hers was sooo big and sooo perfect that it made me curious. I did some research, and it turns out it’s no secret that Kathy Griffin wears a wig! She admits to it - at least according to what I’ve read on the internet. I have never heard Kathy actually say she wears a wig, but other people claim they have – I guess that’s what Judge Judy would call hearsay. It turns out she has a best-selling book: A Memoir According To Kathy Griffin, so I wonder if she mentions it there?

As annoying and fame-whorish as she can sometimes be (sorry Kathy), I love that Kathy is open and honest about her struggles with accepting her appearance. And I appreciate that she, along with Joan Rivers (who makes my favorite hair concealing product), talks openly about her experiences with plastic surgery. I know it’s nobody’s business what you’ve done, but I am bad at keeping secrets about myself, and if I was a celebrity I would probably go on and on about what I’ve had done (including hair stuff). Since Kathy Griffin admits to having liposuction, a nose job, brow lift, face lift, eye lift, teeth veneers, Botox, and more, I believe that she probably has admitted that she wears a wig too.

• So why does Kathy Griffin wear a wig?
I have a few theories. Since Kathy’s had so much work done on her face, there’s a good chance she has scars from plastic surgery near her hairline, or her hair could have receded in the front from the face lift. It’s actually common for women to experience hair loss at the site of face lift incisions, and a receding hairline is another common side effect from the surgery.

Also, Kathy Griffin is now 51, so she could have some age-related hair thinning. She may have normal, average looking hair, but obviously she cares greatly about her appearance, so why settle for average hair, when you can have Hollywood hair instead? I am reminded of fellow redhead Christina Hendricks, who also has average hair, but Christina achieves Hollywood hair by wearing hair pieces and wigs. In Hollywood, it’s go big or go home. It seems like a lot of female celebrities will do whatever they can to achieve perfection – Kathy Griffin says getting lipo almost killed her, yet she later went back for more! So wearing a little fake hair is obviously no big deal when you think about it.

Finally, even when I had normal hair, I hated styling it all the time, and it never looked that good, so it’s probably easier to pop on an expensive wig and be out the door. Although, I have a feeling even a wig needs to be professionally styled for an hour to look perfect, so I don’t know how much time it would really save. Judging from older photos, it’s obvious Kathy Griffin has worn hair extensions in the past to add length and volume, but maybe she’s discovered that causes traction alopecia, plus permanent hair loss, where the pieces are attached. So wearing a wig could be less damaging to her real hair.

• Pictures of Kathy Griffin’s real hair:

I assume this is Kathy’s real hair (but I guess it could be a wig). It looks nice here.

I also assume this is her real hair. Again it looks nice – and it looks very average/normal.

Here you can see Kathy’s real hairline, and she looks like either she has a naturally high hairline, or it could be a bit receded from the face lift. But overall she doesn’t appear to actually have hair loss (except maybe in the front).

Here’s another picture of Kathy Griffin’s real hair. Except for the high hairline, her hair still looks pretty thick.

• Pictures of Kathy Griffin wearing wigs:

Here’s a cute photo of Kathy Griffin dressed up as pinup Betty Page.

This looks like a wig, although it could be Kathy’s real hair, plus hair extensions.

This looks like a wig, although again it could also be her real hair, plus extensions.

I love this over-the-top hairstyle. It looks like a wig because there’s no hair part.

This has got to be a wig!

I like this lighter red hair color on her.

I like the highlights here, and her hair is so shiny!

This is a cute picture. Unless she has really thick hair on top, that’s a wig.

Kathy Griffin – if you’re doing Google Alerts on yourself and you find this blog post, please fill me in on your hair secrets! Whether Kathy is sporting her real hair, hair extensions, or a wig, I normally like what she does with her hair. The only difference between her and other female celebrities is that she divulges her beautifying secrets. So now you know – whether or not she “needs” to, Kathy Griffin wears a wig to achieve perfect Hollywood hair.

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One of the most shocking and disheartening aspects of my hair loss experience is the complete lack of empathy from just about all of my family and friends. I’m not alone with this – countless women report the same issue, and obviously it makes the emotional impact of hair loss that much worse. Nothing makes you feel more alone than knowing you’re going bald and no one cares.

I get sympathy and empathy mixed up because they are similar. Sympathy means someone feels sorry/sadness/pity for your situation, they have compassion, and they may reach out to offer their condolences. People have been less than sympathetic over my situation as well, and while I don’t expect them to feel sorry for me, the lack of sympathy still saddens me. Empathy means identifying with, or understanding the person’s situation, or it’s ”the power of understanding and imaginatively entering into another person’s feelings.” So it means the person could put themselves in your shoes and imagine that it would really suck to be going bald. How hard is that? Apparently it’s damn near impossible for some reason.

When it comes to my hair loss, all I would want is for someone to say “wow, I can’t imagine how hard it would be to be losing your hair. That must be devastating.” Okay maybe men won’t be as caring because a lot of men don’t care if they go bald, and it might be difficult for them to understand the psychological impact hair has for women. Most women love their hair and they actually enjoy going to the hairdresser, and they draw immense pleasure from having nice hair. So why are most women so callous about my hair loss, and why do so many other female hair loss sufferers report the same phenomenon?

• Reactions to my hair loss from doctors
Most of the doctors I’ve seen have had a horrible bedside manner and have made me feel worse about my hair loss. Almost all women with hair loss say they are met with negativity by doctors, and they end up feeling worse after seeing a doctor for the issue. A few of the comments I’ve heard from doctors include, “you should be lucky that it’s only hair loss,” “don’t worry – you won’t go completely bald,” “stop stressing out – it’s not a big deal.” What’s weird is that I thought doctors were there to help people, and these are the reactions I get from Dermatologists, who supposedly treat hair loss. WTF? I understand that there are bigger health issues out there, but still… I’ve stopped taking rude comments from doctors personally, and now try to laugh at their insensitivity. One of the reasons I’ve thought about becoming a Physician’s Assistant, or Nurse, is so that I could be that rare person in the Dermatology field that actually shows empathy for my patients.

• Reactions to my hair loss from friends and family
When I told my mom my hair was falling out, I was met with various comments like ”you’re always exaggerating and catastrophizing. Your hair is fine. You’re just imagining it. I’m sure the doctors say your hair is fine. I’m not balding, so you didn’t get it from me.” My dad said, “who cares if you go bald – there are people with bigger health problems out there.” In reality I got the balding gene from both of my parents, but to this day my mom refuses to admit how thin her hair has gotten on the top of her head. My dad could care less that he’s bald, and my mom is obviously in complete denial about her hair, so I guess that’s why my parents don’t care about my hair. You would think they would have empathy for their only daughter, but they really don’t. They finally feigned a little sympathy once I explained that a doctor diagnosed me with genetic hair loss (I’m not making it up), and that while it may be a “superficial” issue, it’s still the worst thing I’ve experienced, and it’s caused me to fall into a deep depression.

Friends that I’ve told about my hair loss have either also told me I was crazy and making it up (I don’t make things up), or they expressed the least heartfelt sympathies and changed the subject to more important issues, like shopping and TV shows. Some of my friends have kids, so I understand your physical appearance takes a backseat to your kids. Maybe if I had kids I wouldn’t care about my hair anymore (but lots of women have kids and are still devastated by their hair loss). Nothing is more maddening than being told you’re imagining your hair loss, or making it up. I love telling jokes, so I would prefer someone express true sympathy for me, and then make light of the situation, rather than telling me I’m crazy.

Personally I haven’t had friends say horrible things to me – they just deny there’s a problem, or act completely apathetic. The horror stories I’ve heard from other women about the way their friends and family treat them is shocking. Other women have been ridiculed by their friends, mocked by coworkers, kicked out of a wedding party because their hair wasn’t good enough (and wigs were unacceptable), or had husbands leave them because they lost too much hair. Then these women also get ridiculed for later wearing hair to improve their appearance. I’m forgetting most of the horror stories I’ve read – but people are sometimes shockingly cruel!

• Why don’t people care?
I know I’m not dying (even though depression and suicide are common “side effects” of hair loss), and I don’t expect a pity party over my hair, but why are people so damn insensitive? Maybe most people just lack empathy? I’ve always had the ability to put myself in someone else’s shoes and to try to imagine what it would feel like to be in that situation, but maybe no one else does that. Some of my theories about why no one cares about hair loss include: people can’t imagine it happening to them, so they just don’t care. (Female hair loss is extremely common, but I guess most women don’t know that until it happens to them.) Maybe people are uncomfortable hearing about my hair, so that’s why they change the subject and act like I’m crazy. Maybe none of my friends care about their appearance (I know this isn’t true), so they wouldn’t care if they were bald. In my mom’s case, she’s in total denial about her own hair, so that’s why she pretends she has no idea what I’m going through.

Or maybe people are too wrapped up in their own problems to care about mine. Or maybe they just don’t understand how much of an impact this whole thing has had on me, so they think it’s no big deal. Or maybe they just thought I was exaggerating because my hair loss was never that obvious before (but now it’s pretty apparent I wasn’t lying). Maybe people think there’s an easy cure for hair loss, so they assume I can just go take a pill and suddenly be cured. Or maybe I somehow brought this on myself (which is not true). I have really become wary about my relationships with a lot of people after experiencing a complete lack of compassion. Ironically, one of the only people that has given me any sort of sympathy or empathy was some random person I used to always see at Starbucks. He was just some man I would talk with all the time, and I happened to tell him about my hair because I had just come from the doctor. He was actually empathetic and believed me and expressed honest sympathy, and then later we joked about both going bald. That’s all I want.

I guess I’m ranting. If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you are experiencing hair loss, and I’m sure you know exactly what I’m talking about when it comes to a lack of sympathy and empathy over your hair issues. For people that haven’t spent years watching hundreds of hairs fly out of your head every day, maybe you just think I’m whining. I guess I’m just sad that as if hair loss wasn’t bad enough, the reaction from friends and family just makes it that much worse. I really don’t know why it’s so hard for people to be empathetic about hair loss. I can guarantee if it happens to them, they’ll be feeling just as horrible. If you’ve been brave enough to tell friends or family about your hair loss issues, have you been met with the same lack of sympathy and empathy?

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Wearing hair, getting a hair replacement system, buying a hair piece or wig, whatever you call it - it’s something I desperately need to do, yet I’ve managed to think of about 1000 excuses to put it off during the last several months. For me, taking the steps to getting a hair piece is almost on par with going to the dentist to get my teeth drilled, even though the benefits will probably mean getting my life back. So what’s holding me back? In my defense, a few months ago I took the first steps and ordered a hair replacement kit from HairDirect.com – it’s the beginning of the process of getting a custom hair piece. A few horrible life events have happened in the meantime, but now that I’m ready to deal with ordering my hair piece, I still keep procrastinating. Here are some of my reasons:

1) It’s hard. I don’t know what I’m doing!
The learning curve of wearing hair is hard, and it’s a challenge I’m dreading. I never grew up wishing I could wear fake hair, and now that the unfortunate time is here, I still don’t have any interest in learning the ins and outs of the process. Susan from Crowned Beautiful has her whole training course about hair replacement, so there is help out there. Hair Direct also offers help in choosing the right hair piece for women (and men). It still doesn’t mean I’m excited. I am lazy and only like to do things I want to do, and this is at the bottom of my list. But it’s not like I wanted to spend half my life researching hair loss, but that’s where my life has ended up, so I know I should just embrace this next hair wearing chapter. I don’t enjoy doing my taxes, going grocery shopping, or cleaning my house, but they are necessary – and having decent hair is necessary for my well-being. 

2) It’s expensive
This is when I wish more than anything that I was rich. I would hire someone to figure out who the celebrities use to create their undetectable hair pieces, and I would hire that celebrity hair specialist to come to my house and fix me. I wouldn’t care how much it cost, and I would have that person come every week and do my hair for me. Problem solved! Of course I have no money, and all of my hair replacement expenses will go straight on my credit card. I’m paralyzed by the idea of spending thousands of dollars on something, and what if it’s not even right?

I could go to a pricey hair replacement system clinic, I could pay for a training program, I could buy a cheapish wig from China or off eBay, but none of those are guarantees I will be happy, and then I’ll end up having to spend more money after that! For now I’m starting with the Hair Direct route since the price isn’t totally outrageous, and I know it will be cheaper than going to a clinic in person. Once I get the hang of things, the expense will become fixed – something I will just have to budget for. I have already spent tens of thousands of dollars going to numerous doctors (not covered by medical insurance), and on hair products, and medications, etc. At least hair replacement will be a real solution.

3) I’m low-maintenance
I’ve always prided myself on being able to roll out of bed and not being embarrassed if someone saw me that way. When I developed bad acne in my 20s, that was the first time I was afraid of someone seeing me first thing in the morning – makeup-less. Luckily I learned how to get rid of my acne, so until recently I was still able to be that girl that wasn’t ashamed of her au natural look. I could go swimming, camping (not that I’ve been camping in 20 years), and do any sports-type things without worrying I looked like hell. Now I worry if I get a hair piece or wig I won’t be able to roll out of bed without putting on my hair first, but I guess if you get bonded hair, that would solve that issue. I hate the idea of having to do stuff just to live normally – but I already have to wear glasses or contacts to see, use a retainer to keep my teeth straight, take medication to keep me healthy, and slather on wrinkle creams to keep the aging at bay - so what’s one more step? Hmmm, maybe I’m not low-maintenance after all. As my boyfriend likes to say, as you get older it takes twice as long to look half as good. I guess that’s life:(

4) What if the hair piece ruins my real hair?
I’m going to start out with a hair piece that clips onto my real hair, because I’m not ready to shave parts of my head yet to bond on a hair piece. I worry the clips will cause permanent bald spots. That’s a real possibility, but initially I don’t have to wear the hair piece every day. While I’m giving Propecia a shot (my last hope of getting my hair back), I don’t want to totally ruin my bio hair, since there’s a slim chance my hair will get better. So I can initially just wear the hair piece here and there, and I can also have lots of clips sewn into it, and rotate which clips I use. That way there’s less pressure on specific areas on my head.

However, I worry that once I start wearing a hair piece I won’t want to be seen without it. Once I have a thick head of hair, I know I will think my real hair looks thinner than ever, so it will be hard to emotionally be okay without the hair piece. And I’m not 100% ready to ruin my real hair by wearing hair clips that cause traction alopecia. This is partly why I thought wearing a wig was a good idea, but the wigs I’ve tried on felt so tight, and they felt like they pulled at my real hair, so it’s hard to believe they don’t damage your bio hair either. Well within a year I should know for sure if my real hair is worth saving, so none of these issues will matter then. In the meantime, I know I need to have a hair piece ready to go because my real hair gets thinner and thinner each month.

5) Having to deal with people
I want my new hair to look good, so I’m sure some people will notice I went from crappy hair to nice hair overnight. Half my friends already know about my hair issues, so the whole thing won’t be a surprise to them. It will just be nerve-wracking having to tell acquaintances I got fake hair. Or maybe I’ll say I was stressed from horrible life circumstances, which caused my hair to fall out, but now it’s grown back in. Or maybe I’ll just say I got hair extensions, or use the got a new: haircut/color/hairdresser lie. I wish I could go away somewhere exotic for six months, and then come back to my old life with my new hair. Then people will have forgotten what my old hair looked like, and they will think my exotic adventure helped me sprout a new, luxurious head of hair.

6) All of my hopes are pinned on this turning out right
Right now my life is in a holding pattern – I’m completely miserable, and feel the only way towards happiness is if I can be happy with my hair again. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope that someday I won’t be miserable anymore. But what if I spend thousands of dollars on hair, and it doesn’t look good? As low maintenance as I am, I do want extremely realistic looking, beautiful hair. What if I don’t get that? Then I will really be miserable forever and ever. I will go into debt and will never recover. These are the thoughts (maybe irrational) that plague me. I know there are good solutions out there – I’ve seen lots of women with great looking hair pieces and wigs – but I still worry nothing will look right on me. I’ve tried on every wig in Las Vegas I could find, and they all looked terrible and fake on me – it’s no wonder I’m freaking out!

So those are some of my big reasons for putting off delving into the world of hair replacement systems. I know I’m not alone in this – there are so many women going through the same thing. I also know that putting off the next step towards wearing hair is my way of checking out of life, but I can’t do that forever. What’s holding you back? What’s your next step?

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Propecia, Finasteride, and Proscar, which are all the same medication, have potential side effects in both women and men. While the medications are only FDA approved for men to use for male pattern baldness hair loss or prostate problems, some doctors will also prescribe them to treat genetic female hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Since I recently started taking Propecia, I’ve delved in deeper to discover all potential side effects, and I’m slightly freaked out by what I’ve found. All medications, of course, come with risks and side effects, so Propecia is no different.

• Propecia vs Finasteride vs Proscar
I use these medication names interchangeably because they’re all basically the same thing. Propecia, which is made by Merck, is the brand name of the FDA approved male pattern hair loss drug, and its active ingredient is 1mg of Finasteride. Right now Propecia doesn’t come in a generic form, so if your doctor gives you a Propecia prescription, you will be forced to pay about $70  each month for it. Proscar, which is also made by Merck, is the brand name of the drug that is FDA approved to treat an enlarged prostate gland in men. Its active ingredient is 5mg of Finasteride. Proscar also comes in a generic form – Finasteride 5mg, which sells for about $4!

So whether you’re taking Propecia, Finasteride, or Proscar, they all contain the same active ingredient. The difference is that Proscar and Finasteride are five times the strength of Propecia, so if your doctor prescribes it for hair loss, he or she will probably tell you to cut the pill into four equal pieces and to just take 1/4th of a pill each day. That is 1.25mg of Finasteride, which is close enough to Propecia (1mg of Finasteride). Yep it’s complicated, and the only reason to get a prescription for Finasteride instead of Propecia is to save a ton of money. But cutting up that tiny pill is sort of a pain, and it’s hard to slice it evenly.

• Why Propecia is not FDA approved for women to use
Propecia has the potential to cause birth defects, so pregnant and breast feeding women should not take the medication, or even handle crushed or broken tablets. If you are trying to get pregnant, you should not take the medication, and you should wait a few months after stopping Propecia before trying to conceive. If a doctor does prescribe Propecia to a woman, the doctor will probably insist that the woman take the pill, or another solid form of birth control to prevent pregnancy while on the medication. If she does happen to get pregnant while taking Propecia…that’s a whole other issue, but most doctors won’t prescribe Propecia unless the woman agrees she would terminate the pregnancy in that unfortunate event. This scenario is similar to the issues surrounding the acne drug Accutane, but that drug is actually FDA approved for women to use.

From what I gather, another reason Propecia is not FDA approved for use in women is that Merck only cites one study of Propecia’s effect in women, and the 137 women in the study were all postmenopausal. The study concluded Propecia did not benefit postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia. They never even tested premenopausal women (because of the whole pregnancy thing). I have read about some Propecia success stories in premenopausal women, which is why I want to try the medication. I’ve also read some women need more than the standard Propecia dose to work, and I’ve read that Avodart works better than Propecia in women (I’ll write about that sometime in the future).

• Propecia, Finasteride, and Proscar’s other side effects in women
I recently started on 1/4th pill per day of generic Proscar (Finasteride), and finding a doctor to prescribe that was a huge challenge! Yay for a $4 prescription! Do I think Propecia will work on my hair loss? I am guessing there’s a 10% chance it will help me, and as I’ve recently written on hairlosshell.com, my hair loss is in a male pattern, and genetic (thinning and receding at my hairline, temples, and on top of my head). I just need to find out for myself if it will help. I am hoping it will decrease my crazy shedding.

So far I’ve been on Finasteride for a week and the worst of the side effects are over for now. The first few days I felt really crappy – like I was getting a cold, or the flu. I had a lot of pressure in my ears, jaw, and throat, and I felt like my head was swollen. This coincided with there being lots of ragweed in the air (which I’m allergic to), so my side effects could have been made worse by my allergies. The sick, swollen feeling is gone now. Yay! My other issue, which started around the third day, is painful breasts. Ow. They constantly hurt, so that freaks me out. I hope the pain goes away! Since Finasteride isn’t FDA approved for women, there aren’t official side effects listed that are exlusive to women. All of the listed side effects are ones that are reported in men, which I will list next.

• Side effects of Propecia, Finasteride, and Proscar in men
Once you read the potential side effects of Propecia in men, if you’re like me, you’ll wonder why this is a drug for men!!! Merck, the maker of Propecia and Proscar, claim side effects from Propecia are not common, and they happen in only about 2% of men. Male side effects include: erectile dysfunction, impotence, and decreased libido. Severe side effects include: breast cancer, allergic reactions (rash, hives, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue), breast enlargement (gynecomastia), breast lumps, breast pain, breast tenderness, depression, nipple discharge, and testicular pain.

Merck claims the less severe side effects normally go away after stopping Propecia. However, if you google “Propecia side effects,” get ready to read about thousands of men that claim they’ve experienced permanent sexual side effects, even after quitting Propecia. Many men claim their lives have been ruined by Propecia, and they would gladly choose going bald over suffering from impotence, etc. Even if the risk is small, is it worth it? I have been telling my boyfriend about the success a lot of men have with keeping their hair while on Propecia, but he’s too freaked out now to try it, and he would rather go bald than face the “rare” side effects. You can read more about Propecia’s side effects on rxlist.com.

• How these side effects relate to women taking Propecia
The reason I’m freaked out is because Merck lists breast pain as a rare, severe side effect, and I’m already having that issue after only a few days on Propecia. But I think they list breast pain in association with breast cancer, and I can’t develop that overnight! Either way, I know a smart person would probably go off the medication, but since I’ve been balding, all common sense has been thrown out the window. Depression as a side effect worries me, however I’m already so fricking depressed that I doubt my depression could get worse. Just getting the prescription for Finasteride has lifted my mood because I am back to having hope that something will work to stop my hair from falling out (even if that hope is small, since nothing else has worked – minoxidil, spironolactone, etc.)

Finally, the risk of breast cancer freaks me out. Merck claims the risk is extremely slight in men, but no studies have been done, as far as I know, on Finasteride causing female breast cancer. I’ve also read other studies that say Finasteride greatly increases the chances of men getting breast cancer (but breast cancer in men is still extremely rare). I’ve researched risk factors for breast cancer, and I’m at medium risk. If I were at a high risk I definitely wouldn’t take Finasteride. If I were smart I wouldn’t take it just to be safe, but I also don’t exercise enough, or eat the perfect diet (and those two things alone can cut your breast cancer risk in half). One more thing – I’ve read that some people claim Propecia gave them wrinkles and made them age 10 years overnight. Great:((( I’ve also read the same thing about Rogaine, and personally I have become more haggard looking since using Rogaine.

• Bottom line – is Propecia worth the risks?
So many people have told me to cure my hair loss I  just need do yoga, stress less, exercise more (I used to work out a lot), eat super healthy (I used to), take vitamins, test my thyroid and iron levels, use sulfate-free shampoo, blah, blah blah. Been there, done that  – if they were right, I wouldn’t be balding. I still tell women to do all of these things since it really does help some women! Anyway, I’ve tried everything natural, and now I’ve weighed the risks and am hoping Finasteride works. Barring any new side effects, I’m going to give it nine months. If it doesn’t slow my shedding, or if I don’t notice my hair looking thicker, I will probably go off it. Well if my hair stays the same, maybe I will stay on it too, since otherwise I anticipate my hair will just keep getting worse on its own. There is less evidence that Finasteride causes a dread shed like Rogaine does, but of course anything is possible.

For men considering Propecia – read up on the side effects, and ask yourself if there’s a 1/1000th chance you could suffer permanent side effects from the drug, is it worth it? I don’t know exactly how common permanent side effects are, but that could be a good guess. For women, there’s a lot less evidence Propecia even works on hair loss (and if it does, it would only work on androgenetic alopecia). It’s not something you can take while pregnant, or if you’re at risk of getting pregnant, and its side effects haven’t been tested well in women. I’ll keep you updated on my Propecia/Finasteride/Proscar progress. Have you taken the medication, or would you?

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Does Khloe Kardashian's mugshot reveal her hair loss?

Does Khloe Kardashian have hair loss, and is she losing her hair like millions of other women? I have the Kardashians on my mind this week because of Kim’s announcement that her second marriage is over after 72 days! A lot of people criticize me for pointing out celebrities with hair loss, or they think I’m imagining things, or that I focus on the wrong things in life, but I can’t help it - I’m obsessed with hair loss. I do believe Khloe Kardashian has a hair loss issue – similar to Fergie’s hair loss.

Sure Khloe’s part isn’t that wide, and her hair loss isn’t that extensive, but as I’ve said so many times, most female celebrities do whatever they can to hide their hair loss, so it’s rare to see celebs with a super obvious problem. While watching a few episodes of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians,” my eyes immediately gravitated to Khloe’s hair – her thinning hair issues are pretty obvious on several of the episodes.

When I was googling “Khloe Kardashian hair loss,” the only story I could find was from the National Enquirer, which did talk about Khloe’s battle with hair loss. The story claimed Khloe revealed that she was so distraught after the death of her father that her hair fell out. She had to wear wigs and extensions until eventually her hair came back. Of course the National Enquirer is probably the least reputable news source out there, but I’m still inclined to believe the story. Extreme stress can cause telogen effluvium (temporary hair loss), so losing excessive amounts of hair after going through a painful event should come as no surprise, unfortunately.

I’ve also read Khloe talk about her desire to get pregnant, and her struggles with infertility. She supposedly told Life & Style magazine that she’s been trying to get pregnant for a while now, and is looking into doing fertility treatments if necessary. I also wonder if she also has PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), which could explain her ongoing hair loss and her difficulties getting pregnant. This is all speculation on my part, and I have never heard her talk about PCOS. Her dad died in 2003, and here in 2011 she is still dealing with hair loss, which makes me wonder if she now has PCOS or androgenetic alopecia (genetic hair loss). 

Below are more pictures of Khloe Kardashian’s hair loss (at least in my mind she has mild hair loss). She always wears tons of extensions to make her hair thicker and longer, but it’s hard to get extensions that minimize a wide part. Also, I’ve seen her occasionally on talk shows or at events where she has no hair loss at all – I swear she’s wearing a topper at these times. I’m convinced of it. I also think she sometimes wears Toppik or some other hair cover-up product because sometimes her part looks sort of brownish (which is how my part looks from Toppik and Joan Rivers Great Hair Day). I’ve said it tons of times – on one hand I feel bad talking about celebrities with hair loss, but it’s not like it’s a secret – they choose to go out in public, so I’m just commenting on what I see. Khloe has all the money in the world to do whatever she wants to with her hair, so as bad as I feel for her, I still feel more sorry for myself and the millions of women out there like me, since we have no money to hire fancy hairdressers, get thousands of dollars worth of extensions, go to the best doctors, nor get the highest quality hair pieces and wigs (if that’s what we choose to do).

More pictures of Khloe’s hair loss:

In this photo my eye briefly looks at Khloe’s diamond ring before going right to her part.

Khloe’s got a wide part, or am I just imagining things?

Khloe’s hair under natural light. Is this her real hair, without extensions?

Khloe Kardashian with tons of extensions and reddish hair. I love this hair style and hair color!

Khloe Kardashian with red hair.

Khloe and her sisters. Hair loss??

Finally, here’s sister Kourtney Kardashian with her real hair. Hmmm.

Does Khloe have hair loss, or am I delusional? Here’s a list of more female celebrities with hair loss. Would you rather be a super rich celebrity that is scrutinized by the world, yet who also has the ability to buy the best hair money can buy, or would you rather be you? I’m not sure how I would answer that… So what do you think about Khloe Kardashian’s hair?

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