r/FemaleHairLoss

106k members
r/FemaleHairLoss is a subreddit with 106k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses minoxidil, hairloss, hair loss, struggling, and shedding, and they frequently recommend/review shampoo, shampoos, and hair oils.
For women who have experienced hair loss for any reason to come together, discuss hair loss, share their experiences, and seek support. Please read Community Info before posting.

Popular Themes in r/FemaleHairLoss

#1
Pain & Anger
: "I wish I could have experienced a normal life in my 20s"
9 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Why does female hairloss research still feel stuck in the past?"
6 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "NV623/624 - 130% hair growth effectiveness compared to Minoxidil based on early testing"
5 posts

Popular Topics in r/FemaleHairLoss

#1

Minoxidil

: "Just four months on oral Minoxidil and already see a big difference!"
68 posts
#2

Hairloss

: "3 year Hairloss"
65 posts
#3

Hair Loss

: "4 months oral minoxidil progress update!"
35 posts
#4

Struggling

30 posts
#5

Shedding

: "Just hit 2.5 months on Minoxidil 5%—the heavy Shedding has finally STABILIZED"
22 posts
#6

Spironolactone

: "1 yr on minox and Spironolactone - it got way worse"
21 posts
#7

Hair

: "If you have 50,000 Hairs and lose 150 Hairs a day, how many Hairs do you have after 365 days?"
20 posts
#8

Tired

13 posts
#9

Progress

: "Progress"
13 posts
#10

Aga

: "Insulin resistance healing with Aga causes improvement?"
12 posts

Products Discussed in r/FemaleHairLoss

Shampoo

6 reviews
#1
Nizoral
4.5 from 2 reviews
#2
Davines
5.0 from 1 review
#3
DS Labs
5.0 from 1 review

Shampoos

6 reviews
#1
Selsun Blue
5.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Minoxidil 5% Shampoo
3.0 from 1 review
#3
The Powder Shampoo
4.0 from 1 review

Hair Oils

6 reviews
#1
Thyme Oil
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Cedar Wood Oil
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Pumpkin Seed Oil
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/FemaleHairLoss

#1
Support/Advice
: "I made the stupidest decision of my life... I got a hair transplant"
97 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Why does female hairloss research still feel stuck in the past?"
34 posts
#3
Progress Pictures
: "Just four months on oral minoxidil and already see a big difference!"
27 posts
#4
Minoxidil
: "Medication induced hairloss"
14 posts
#5
Rant
: "I wish I could have experienced a normal life in my 20s"
13 posts
#6
Treatment Regimen
: "What worked for me."
4 posts
#7
Thyroid disease
: "Shaved it the 6th time this year, stopping Minoxidil & enjoying the freedom. Hair is overrated"
2 posts
#8
Spironolactone
: "I have no idea what to do and I’m losing my mind"
2 posts
#9
Alternative Hair
: "Powder from Amazon"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/FemaleHairLoss

Yearly
+31k members(42.0%)

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Last updated: June 24, 2026