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I suffered from hair loss but it’s growing back – how often you should really wash your locks & why you should skip oil
Including why you should never skip drying your tresses after showering
A MUM has spilled the beans on how she finally got her tresses to grow back after struggling with hair loss - and why using oil may not be such a good idea.
On average, we lose anywhere from 50 to 100 hairs every day, but we don't tend to notice as these strands are usually replaced with new hair.
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However, hair loss is completely different and can be very distressing, having a negative impact on your confidence.
There are just as many reasons why you may be experiencing thinning tresses as there are products to tackle it - but now one mum, Doctor Shireen, has taken to TikTok to reveal how she got her mane to grow back.
The brunette beauty, who works as a GP for the NHS, said she saw a trichologist when she began noticing hair loss - and was given loads of useful information she's since shared on .
''What she taught me has really helped. You can see here, my hair throughout my entire hairline is growing,'' Doctor Shireen proudly showed off the ''amazing'' results in .
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How often you should REALLY wash your tresses
Before seeing the whizz, the mum said she was ''super proud'' of the fact she only needed to wash her hair once a week, sometimes even once every ten days.
However, during the appointment, the trichologist informed her ''that it's probably one of the worst things'' she could be doing - and that to see change, she should instead up the routine game by washing it every other day.
Despite having two kids and a hectic lifestyle, Doctor Shireen implemented the change and her tresses have become ''used to it''.
Skipping drying your locks - a big no-no
Drying your hair after you've come out of the shower is a task many of us dread - after all, it can be pretty time-consuming.
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But according to the expert, it's a must, especially if you have a dry and flaky scalp.
''She said that the moisture after I've washed my hair and my hair is wet is like a breeding ground for the fungi and things that really contribute to a flaky scalp.
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''So she said always blow-dry, at least your scalp, straight away.''
Skip the oiling
As controversial as it may sound, but the trichologist also advised the mum-of-two to stop oiling her tresses if she wants to tackle hair loss for good.
The hair pro explained ''that the oil really clogs up a lot of the pores''.
''Maybe because my specific concern was a flaky scalp, she was like 'Don't do that','' said the beauty who hasn't oiled her beautiful locks in six months.
''You guys might find some of this advice controversial and against everything you've ever been taught - but the proof is right here, this is nuts.''
Hair loss tips
We can lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, according to the
It is not usually something to worry about, but occasional it can be a sign of a medical concern.
These include illness, stress, cancer treatment, weight loss and iron deficiency.
The NHS advises to book an appointment with your GP to see if you can get to the cause of it.
Experts at also recommend to eat healthy, limit curling irons and only use them for special occasions.
They also recommend using a gentle shampoo, and make use of leave-in conditioners.
Dozens of beauty buffs flocked to comments - and it seemed to be a mixed bag of responses.
One TikTok user said: ''I wash my hair once a week. No blow drying. started using rosemary infusion.
''Massaged scalp whilst head upside down. Hair mask with egg yolk, natural yoghurt and olive oil. Hair started regrowing.''
Another chimed in: ''I seen a trichologist before and she said similar - 80% of people lose hair because their scalp is greasy and pores get clogged and they putting oil on roots is bad.''
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Someone else thought: ''Micro needling my scalp & then oiling saved my hair. Also collagen powder everyday.
''Different things work different people. You just have to be patient & find what works for you.''
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