r/FemaleHairLoss

105k members
r/FemaleHairLoss is a subreddit with 105k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses minoxidil, hairloss, hair, hair loss, and struggling, 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
: "What annoys me almost more about my hairloss than looking ugly is the feel of thin hair"
14 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "6 month update on my crown thinning - what actually helped after years of trying everything (long post sorry)"
12 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Quit minoxidil 5 months in because the shed phase wrecked me mentally. What are UAE women using instead?"
2 posts

Popular Topics in r/FemaleHairLoss

#1

Minoxidil

: "Another Oral Minoxidil Update! 11 months in ❤️"
96 posts
#2

Hairloss

: "Whats the worst thing someone said about your Hairloss?"
87 posts
#3

Hair

: "Hair+Me progress"
74 posts
#4

Hair Loss

: "What annoys me almost more about my hairloss than looking ugly is the feel of thin hair"
41 posts
#5

Struggling

30 posts
#6

Progress

: "2.5 years Progress!"
28 posts
#7

Shedding

: "Periodic Shedding while on drugs is typical"
26 posts
#8

Aga

: "Feel so ugly. Aga + 4 months postpartum. I could cry."
24 posts
#9

Spironolactone

: "Spironolactone or Nutrafol?"
21 posts
#10

Oral Minoxidil

: "(26F) 5 months of Oral Minoxidil!"
18 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
: "Feel so ugly. AGA + 4 months postpartum. I could cry."
81 posts
#2
Progress Pictures
: "2.5 years of 5% topical foam Minoxodil"
70 posts
#3
Rant
: "Menopause got me feeling like"
17 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Something interesting I’ve noticed is the tressless subreddit that’s mostly male dominated are more focused on a cure whilst we over here are interested in maintaining / remission"
15 posts
#5
Minoxidil
: "This dread shed is WILD."
10 posts
#6
Treatment Regimen
: "Small wins - iron finally fixed ! From 14 to 145, one year of SlowFe and Mirena IUD"
3 posts
#7
Alternative Hair
: "My “backup hair” and honestly I love how it turned out"
2 posts
#8
Hair transplant
: "3 months post-op hairline transplant (2000 grafts). the ugly duckling phase is finally ending + some tips!"
1 post
#9
Spironolactone
: "I have no idea what to do and I’m losing my mind"
1 post

Member Growth in r/FemaleHairLoss

Yearly
+30k members(40.9%)

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Last updated: June 15, 2026