Question:
Should I highlight my hair?

Hello, My hair has started to fall out.Not real bad though. I am going to have my hair done, cut and highlighted, and was wondering if my hair will fall out more with lightening my hair? I figure since I am changing the outside of my body...I need to change My hairdo, Right? I feel so good about myself. I have lost 104 pounds! RNY on 3-15-01. Thank You!    — Valerie D. (posted on July 10, 2001)

July 10, 2001
Getting the haircut is a great idea. It will put less stress on your scalp. I don't see any problem with the highlighting but I would do it with foils as opposed to pulling it through a cap. Your hairdresser will be better able to access the situation when she examins the condition of your hair and scalp.
   — Rose A.

July 10, 2001
WTG on your wonderful weight loss. I'm very happy for you. As far as the hair, I can totally relate. I went from having hair down to my waist to completely short boyhair all in a space of maybe two months. The "weight" of my hair I felt contributed to it being pulled out, so the much shorter hair wasn't as heavy. But I would be careful about coloring it quite yet ... maybe wait until the falling out part quits?
   — Beth B.

July 10, 2001
Congrats on your weight loss! I didn't have my hair highlighted, I covered up the gray at about 4 months post-op. I never had a problem with my hair falling out and it went a long way to making me feel better about myself! Shortly after I got rid of the gray people started noticing my weight loss and they now tell me I look much younger which I love hearing since I'm only 42 and was tired of looking 52!!! I say go for it - you deserve a treat!
   — georgiacarol