There aren't any quick fixes to hair cut mistakes. I can only suggest a wig or telling your family members of your mistake. They will understand as we all have make a mistake at one point.   « less

Hair loss is relatively common for women in their postmenopausal years, or after having a total hysterectomy. It is thought to be related to the changes in the hormones. While hormone replacement therapy may seem to be the logical choice to correct the problem, it isn't quite that simple. It seems that once the hair loss problem starts it is very difficult to reverse it. It is as if a light switch has been turned on and it is hard to turn that light switch off. In short the medical community has not found a good solution for women's hair loss. There are doctors that have prescribed Propecia, but Propeica is not FDA approved for women. Futhermore drugs such as Propecia only work if you have androgenic (or male pattern) hair loss. You should ask your doctor for a medical evaluation of your hair loss and explore the options (of which there are a few).   « less

Male pattern (genetic) hair loss can start as early as your late teenage years. It is an unfortunate fate that many young men face. However there are other causes of hair loss that may not be associated with male pattern hair loss. So to answer your question it is possible to lose "so much hair in such a short time". If you would like to take a more proactive approach, see your doctor or a hair transplant surgeon to establish a good diagnosis. At the least you should have your scalp hair MAPPED for minaiturization. Miniaturiation is a part of the hair loss process where hair shaft diameter shinks to a more frail state. By determiniing such a pattern of miniaturizaiton it may provide some insight into the cause of hair loss. Finally, please take caution to not make desperate decisions. Most 22 year olds are likely not the best candidate for hair transplant surgery because the hair loss is usually at its early state and you never know how 'bald' you will be later on in life.   « less

Propecia is not recommended by the FDA for women. That being said, some doctors do prescribe Propecia to women in certain circumstances after an extensive physical examination and a diagnosis of androgenic (male pattern) hair loss. If you are considereing taking any medication, it is very important to see a qualified physician to discuss all the potential side effects versus the benefits.   « less

It is impossible to diagnose your condition with such a description. You should see a hair transplant surgeon, or a dermatologist, for a proper medical examination. There are rare medical conditions, such as alopecia areata, that can cause random bald spots. But there are other conditions that you need to explore as well.   « less

Hair loss during/after chemotherapy is one of the most distressing side effects. Hair loss occurs because chemotherapy targets all living cells in the body, including hair follicle cells. Simply put, chemotherapy is poison to all living cells. It is a medical balancing game where the cancer cells are killed before the chemotherapy kills you. Hair follicle cells have three phases of growth: Growth (Anagen) phase lasts anywhere from 2-6 years. This is where your hair is actively growing at roughly 10cm per year. 85% of hair is at this phase at any given time. Transitional (Catagen) phase lasts about 2 weeks. This is where the hair follicle shrinks and prepares to enter the resting phase. Resting (Telogen) phase lasts about 1- 2 months. This is where hair does not grow but stays attached to the follicle. Some hairs are shed, but at the end the hair follicle re-enters the growth phase to start the cycle over again. 10-15% of hairs are at this phase at any given time. During chemotherapy, hair in the growth phase is most affected due to the active nature of the hair follicle. Ideally, hair lost during chemotherapy should start to grow after 3 to 6 months. Unfortunately, new hair may grow thinner, slower, with different texture and color. At the recent International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) medical meeting, there was a suggestion that women who lose their hair from chemotherapy and do not treat the loss with medications (ex, minoxidil) may recover with better hair in the long term than those who are aggressively treating their hair loss. The rationale for this appears to be interference with the normal growth cycling. If the chemotherapy causes the hair to go into its normal telogen cycle (rest) and the cycle completes itself, the hair is more likely to grow fuller than if the cycle is forced to be curtailed with these drugs. This is an interesting view of the chemotherapy hair loss problem.   « less

This is a myth. Cold water, hot water, massage, shampoos, etc do not stimulate hair to grow any faster or better.

Having a 'perm' should add body to your hair and make it easier to style. The hormonal changes you are experiencing and will experience in the future should not be a factor in your stying decisions (to have or not have a perm).   « less

No, hair from one person can not be moved to another person unless they are identical twins. A hair transplant from another person would be like a heart, liver or kidney transplant and without powerful medications, these organs will be rejected by the body.   « less

The healthy look of hair is easier to obtain with condioners as they tend to lubricate the hair making it fuller appearing, shiny and often easier to style, especially when used with blow drying. But with that said, the use of conditioners will not impact the growth of hair, its actual thickness, or even those who are losing it. Brushing it makes it look better but be careful that you do not pull on the hair when brushing, because that will cause hair loss on those people with weak hair.   « less