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Looking at old pictures of family members, I knew I would lose my hair at some point. So, preemptively, I started cutting it down to 1.5 mm, and eventually went fully bald. Then COVID happened—my hair grew out again, and I was reminded of my Grade 12 days: afro, cornrows, and single braids. Six years later, my hair doesn’t grow the way it used to in certain areas.
In Edition #134, what you can do to grow or keep your Hair.
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Have you noticed hair thinning? 🤔
🧠 Quiz
Which hormone is most linked to hair loss? 🧪
A. Estrogen
B. Cortisol
C. DHT
D. Insulin
👁️ OVE’S GUIDE TO
HAIR LOSS
🧠 The Problem
Hair loss doesn’t start at the surface—it starts within the follicle.
Each strand grows from a living structure in the scalp, supported by blood flow, nutrients, and hormones. Hair is made of keratin (a protein) and follows a natural cycle of growth, transition, and shedding.
When this system is disrupted—by DHT, stress, or poor nutrition—the follicle gradually shrinks. Over time, this leads to alopecia (hair loss).
👉 The key: Hair loss isn’t sudden—it’s a slow breakdown of the system.
🧪 What’s Actually Happening?
At the centre of it all: DHT (dihydrotestosterone)
A stronger form of testosterone
Created via 5-alpha-reductase
Targets sensitive hair follicles
👉 Result:
Shorter growth cycles
Thinner strands
Eventually… no growth
This is called pattern hair loss. 🪶
👥 Who It Affects
👨 Men: Late teens to early 20s
Pattern: temples → crown
👩 Women: 30s+
Pattern: overall thinning
👉 Key idea: Men lose shape, women lose density
⚠️ Why It’s Happening More Today
Modern lifestyle is accelerating it:
Poor sleep
Ultra-processed diets
Chronic stress
High cortisol
Nutrient deficiencies
👉 You’re not just losing hair…
You’re seeing the cost of modern living
🛠️ The Fix
1. Control DHT
Finasteride (must use consistently)
Minoxidil (brand name Rogaine)
👉 Most effective—but not the only tools
2. Red Light Therapy
🔋 Boosts follicle energy
🩸 Improves blood flow
⏳ Extends growth phase
👉 Best used 3 to 5 times/week
👉 Works best early
3. Eat for Hair
Hair = protein + nutrients
🥩 Protein (eggs, meat, yogurt — 1 cup / 237 ml)
🧲 Iron (spinach, lentils, beef)
🐟 Omega-3s (salmon, seeds)
🌞 Vitamin D
👉 Undereating = hair loss accelerator
4. Train Smart
🩸 Improves circulation
⚖️ Balances hormones
🧠 Reduces stress
⚠️ Overtraining + low calories = worse hair loss
5. Reduce Stress
Stress → shedding cycles
⏳ Delayed effect (2 to 3 months later)
😵 Often mistaken as “random loss”
👉 Tools:
🚶♂️ Walks (20 to 30 minutes)
🌬️ Breathwork
📓Journaling
6. Scalp Care
🧼 Clean, not over-dry
✋ 2 to 5 min daily massage
🚫 Avoid tight styles
🔄 Before vs After View
Before:
🪶 Follicles shrinking
📉 Short growth cycles
🧵 Thin, weak strands
👀 Visible scalp
After:
💪 Healthier follicles
⏳ Longer growth cycles
📈 Improved density
🌱 Stronger strands
👉 Key truth:
You’re not just regrowing hair—you’re restoring the environment that allows hair to grow
🚫 Common Myths
❌ Hats cause baldness
❌ Only older people lose hair
❌ Cutting hair makes it thicker
❌ Shampoo is the problem
👉 Truth: hormones + lifestyle + timing
🧠 Why Care?
Hair loss reflects:
Hormonal balance
Nutrition
Stress
Aging patterns
👉 Fixing it improves more than your hair
🎯 Final Take
Hair loss isn’t random.
It’s predictable… and often preventable —if you act early.
Most people wait until it’s obvious. The ones who keep their hair?
👉 They move early.
🧪 TRY THIS
7 DAY RESET
For the next 7 days:
🥩 Eat protein daily
🌞 Get 5 to 15 minutes sunlight
🧠 Reduce stress daily
🧴 2-minute scalp massage
👉 Track it. Notice changes.
You’re why I spend hours researching and crafting these editions so you can read more OVE’s Guide and keep more of your hair.
Until Next Edition,
Coach DC
OVE’S GUIDE 👁️
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