Any afro-americans losing there hair, are you able to use a relaxer on your hair?

My name is Mo'. I had the surgery 3 months ago and my hair is falling out and I'm scared to get my hair straightened, I'm afraid all my hair will really fall out. Has anyone gone through this? thank you Mo'

Hi Mo. I think that you might want to increase your protein ASAP! No I have not lost any hair and have gotten my hair permed one week and highlighted and dyed the next week. My surgeon told me that hair loss was as individualized as the rapid weight loss. Good luck to you.

Hi Mo, I'm 4 months post-op and haven't experienced any hair loss. I recommend that you eat lots of protein. I eat quite a bit of protein and my doctor says that is possibly the reason I'm not losing hair. I've heard other say that taking Zinc vitamins helps with hair loss also. Take care and God bless.

Hey MO. Hair Loss was my biggest fear in doing this surgery. and to date, I can say I have NOT experienced it. as mentioned, I believe it's because I eat lots of protein.... PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN! I cant stress it enough! and if you want an extra boost, Biotin does help with hair loss too!

I am also African American and after 4 1/2 months am losing my hair like crazy. It is permed, but I am afraid to get a touch up. Right now I am just combing it back straight and letting it rest. Most people say that it usually tapers off after about 9 months - there was a good message about this on the regular board not too far back.