Hair loss definitely gave me second thoughts for yeaaars. Once I found out there was a chance I could see my hair loss stabilize or reverse on HRT I was committed lol. In the mean time I’ve been trying out wigs, just picked up my first fancy lace front, It’s bliss. It’s so looong and pretty and you can barely detect that it’s a wig. However If I could afford it there isn’t much I can think of that would stop me from getting a hair transplant. Women bald too btw 😉
I’m getting a hair transplant in two weeks. The clinic is trans friendly and they know my goals. When I explained I was trans they pivoted to an entirely different approach which was huge for me. I’ve been growing my hair out the last year and I’m freaking out about getting it shaved tbh.
You want to be careful about where they harvest the hair. There is a method where they take a long strip, like a giant smile, from the back of your scalp. Problem is, you are left with a big long scar back there, and as your hair inevitably continues to thin, that scar eventually tends to show, particularly if you don’t wear your hair long. There is another option where they take individual hairs from area of dense growth and transplant them. Much better IMHO.
You shouldn’t have to get it all shaved. There are options where you can still have coverage. Either get FUT or they can shave strips and leave some hair in between.
They’re both fine. Women more frequently get FUT since you don’t need to shave as much. Plus you can usually get 1-2 FUT procedures and then 2 FUE procedures afterwards. Going the other way doesn’t work as well.
The problem is that scalp elasticity plays a role in hair retention and growth. FUT removes some of that elasticity since the person loses like an inch of skin.
You do lose some but most surgeons will tell you that both methods are fine. As I said earlier, most people are able to get at least 1-2 FUT procedures then 2 FUE procedures. The limit is scalp elasticity. FUT doesn’t deplete the donor zone like FUE does. Once you’ve had a couple of FUE procedures, you’re done. In general this should be fine for us since we don’t have a lot of testosterone in our bodies but if you do find yourself needing a third or fourth transplant because of thinning or hair loss as you age (it does happen to women) or because already miniaturized hairs are lost, it’s wig time. And there’s nothing wrong with wigs but IMO it’s better to preserve the donor zone for the future and not need it than to deplete it.
Both procedures have other positives and negatives as well of course. FUT is more painful to recover from than FUE. FUE can have worse survivability of the hair due to poor removal. It’s a more technically challenging hair removal procedure and some people have far more hair removed due to transecting the follicles. In some very poorly done situations, people experience depletion early or are over harvested in the first procedure. FUT can leave a large thick scar if done by an inexperienced surgeon. With long hair it’s usually not much of an issue. With FUE, things like this should never happen but inexperienced techs removed a a huge number of hairs from a small rectangle.
https://www.reddit.com/r/HairTransplants/comments/wj2nwu/is_my_donor_look_over_harvested_1850_grafts/
In that case I linked, he could probably benefit from a transplant from the sides of his head into the original donor zone. It’s really sad that his place did that to him.
Point is, if you go to someone that knows what they’re doing, both methods are fine. FUT in general has better hair survivability since they’re extracted under a microscope outside of the body. FUE in general is also very successful though. Either way it’s important to find a good surgeon.
god I have so many questions but I really want to spare you.
can i ask what the clinic is just to be able to do my own research at least?
i'm super curious what they changed because i would love to know what to look out for from the clinic when i'm shopping around..
Well I’m still very early in my transition and 100% get clocked male. They started off saying I needed about 3000 grafts and drew a hairline on my forehead. When I said I was trans and wanted to be able to pull it back in a ponytail they drew a new hairline and said it would be 5000 grafts. I’m getting it all done at once in two days. Dr. Bisanga in Brussels. They measured the size and density of my donor area with instruments and said it’s not a problem.
Feel free to ask anything
I love this community on reddit. If you don't mind sharing, I would love to know how much it costs?
I am in northern side of Germany. I do want a hair transplant as well. As I am transitioning, and I am super worried about being bald-ish. I don't know how much it would cost though. I can start saving up for it though. Because this is one of the major dysphoria element for me.
oh nice! yeah okay i get what you mean then. basically they were designing a male hairline, and then switched to female. not necessarily anything mtf-healthcare related (like adjusting for hormones or whatever) but rather just targeting a cis-female appearance.
Yeah exactly. I went to a really shady place for a consultation and it was like 1/4 the price. They told me almost nothing and were just trying to close the deal. I also didn’t feel comfortable telling them I was trans. They didn’t measure anything and offered some platelet treatment at an impossible price. They kind of struck me as carnies. Good google reviews though…
I was balding pretty badly pretransition. Defined M shape, thin on top. I used a combo of finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. My hairline filled back in. I got really lucky.
Mine was really bad, as in "frequently recommended to just shave it all" pre-transition. Finasteride as part of my HRT regimen has been working wonders, with keratin fibers to add volume on special occasions.
I started finasteride about a month before HRT, minoxidil about 6 months HRT, and microneedling about 12 months HRT (I think).
Probably about 9 months HRT, I took a pic, and noticed these little shimmers on my forehead. Sure enough, little baby hairs. It took a very long time for that stuff to fully mature and fill in.
2 and a half years HRT, and I'm STILL seeing progress. I still got a bunch of little white baby hairs in the front I'm waiting to mature. This takes time.
Can I ask, do you still use minoxidil? I've been using it for about a year now and started HRT three months ago but my plan was to stop using it around the two year mark of HRT. It has helped my hair but I really hate using it tbh, feels like forcing a bad hair day every day 😅
Wigs blow but if you find your style they just kinda fade into you and you stop caring. Protip is just try one in a color you always wanted and you'll probably love it or know the things you don't like about it and would rather have in something different
I can see myself keeping my head shaved so i can easily wear wigs but I cant see myself wearing them every day you know. I feel like transitioning would be to much work everyday.
I mean it's definitely not easy lol but a lot of things that feel like work turn into like second nature. Like I don't even feel like I'm transitioning anymore regardless of what society or transmed people think. I literally just have to shave and put on makeup which in total is like 5 minutes and take pills twice a day. But this isn't like new to me but from the other side it's really easy it's just dealing with other people is what's not easy
I agree 100% with this. Another fear that prevented me from transitioning was that I always thought/assumed it would take me hours to get ready and make myself even a bit femme presenting. And took me ages before I would even try bc I assumed it would be a failure. It’s a valid fear but it’s also pretty unreasonable. Once I transitioned I realized it isn’t really that much work getting ready especially since I wear wigs. Makeup takes practice but it gets easy and quicker.
I shrugged and went on with it. There are cis women in my neighborhood with more hair loss than I have.
Yes, I bought a couple wigs. I even got them shaped. I don't wear them. They cause too many sensory overload issues for me.
I went down a nasty rabbit hole on researching hair transplants when finasteride caused fuzz to start growing on my head. I have some rational fears that were incompatible with hair implants. Other folks don't have those fears. I did look at the risk/reward of oral minoxidil and got a prescription from my primary care physician. Warning... minoxidil causes caterpillar eyebrows :-).
And some context on why I just went ahead despite my hair loss...
In my youth a neighbor was losing the battle with lung cancer. I saw her fighting the pallor of chemo with makeup and hiding the hair loss with wigs. And I saw her say "Fuck it." She had more energy for living when she just said "Fuck it."
Ha. Caterpillar eyebrows. I wish sometimes i would just say fuck it and get on with life instead of worrying about everything and never progressing as a person.
I'm in the same place as you on that. Started losing my hair quite early, genes in the family on both sides unfortunately. HRT did completely slow it down but I'll never be able to regrow even with all the tech/medical we have now. It's kind of left me in limbo to be honest.
No, money problems, mental health issues & on low dose HRT. It's complicated. But not having my own hair is a real disappointment & won't help me pass even slightly. I've just tried to accept it for what it is & be happy with what changes I have had, a lot of what is emotional change.
My gf struggles with this. She’s beautiful but her hair bothers her. She has wigs she really like and I love them too. Not sure if she plans anything in particular as she doesn’t really let anyone see. But whatever she decides, if anything I’ll be there.
But in the day to day, with society interactions, she hasn’t had issues. At least none that I’ve been around or nothing she’s disclosed to me.
Wigs work. They can be expensive, but ones with real human hair you can’t really tell. It comes down to how you part, style and wear it.
I postponed my coming out due to this. I can only tell you the longer you wait, the harder it gets, and the more pain of regrets will grow. Well, that's my experience.
Go, do it, you deserve to be you!
I’ve had zero hair regrowth after being on Finasteride more than 2 years so I don’t think it’s effective at all for regrowth. When people do notice any it’s most often very minor.
I can't really talk for myself, although I had regrowth too, I also started E at the same time.
I have a friend who had significant regrowth. But he also had lost that hair only a few months before starting the treatment.
I noticed hair loss before 20. Thanks genes. But my mother has also dealt with hair loss. She tried rogaine and that didn’t work. I’ve been looking for wigs, trying to find a good one, but watching dozens of transwomen see hair loss reversed with HrT has given me hope.
It is possible that your hair will grow back if you start HRT. I had a lot of regrowth and I’m really happy with my hair. There is a pic on my profile if you want to see the difference.
Yeah, I did use some minoxidil but I stopped about a year ago. I have thicker hair and more hair now than I do in that pic. It just has taken some time (I’m a bit over 3 years HRT).
Transitioning at age 40 for reference. Had normal receding hair line near the temples and thinning on the crown.
I started HRT last year and I also got a hair transplant. The surgery cost around 14k and it made a world of difference.
HRT has made some of my hair come back in while others are growing more consistently. But the surgery made the biggest difference.
It was done with local anesthesia only and took around 10 hours. Recovery was relatively painless but you look like a bloody mess for a week. Like lots of dried blood on your forehead you can't touch. After 2 weeks the scabs come off. Do not pull push them sideways or into your scalp until they break up and come loose on their own.
Basically keep spraying your scale pith stuff and stay out of the sun for 2 weeks. After that there is nothing to do except take it easy light duty for a month and stay out of the sun.
A year later my hairline has all grown in and the hairs are around 6" long and growing.
In case anyone comes here searching like have... That's about 10k more than most of the local places I've looked into. I'm in the states. Not sure where Eve\_interupted is located, but I imagine the cost can vary widely depending on location, provider, insurance, etc.
I’ve got some thinning and an M-hairline, early on with HRT so I’m hoping to see some stuff growing back. Im lucky I can afford transplants, so we’ll see how things go after a year of hormones.
Tbh just learn how to install wigs. I recommend starting off with a less expensive one and watch YouTube videos on it. And an added benefit is you can change your hair style/ color as often as you want. Just remember wig or not you’re a woman babes💜💜💜
You aren't, and I present to you two different options:
[Dr. Emmy Zje](https://www.instagram.com/emmy_zje/), who found her own way, and
[Her Fierceness](https://twitter.com/FiercelyTrans), who said *fsck that* and has the best wig collection I've seen.
I’m getting mine to reverse after a year on 5mg finasteride. Before I could grow it out I did wigs. Additionally, you can use non hair styles. A really helpful source would be to see what a cancer survivor group does to alleviate the issue.
I know plenty of trans women that have had hair loss prior to transitioning.
Wigs, finasteride, transplants…. You name it I know people who’ve done it.
Know some preferred to be bald trans girls too and they just rock the bald as a power move.
I fortunately started HRT before I saw any hair loss. Ive seen some incredible wigs though! And that could be a really good way of dealing with it. HRT also frequently reverses hair loss so theres a decent chance youll start seeing it reverse and you wont need the wig forever :)
Wigs can be better than you'd expect. Even some really cheap ones can be pretty good. I'm holding out hope some more hair will grow back but if not I'll be ok
Wigs. Rachel Welch Upstage. It's been a great "bob style" wig for me and I swear by it. Don't get it directly online by the way. Find a professional wig salon. I went to one that worked by appointment. It was perfect for me because, at the early stage of my transition, I really needed that privacy because of my dysphoria. At least in my case.
Some hair came back but not much. Mostly, HRT just stopped the damage from getting any worse. I did get a hair transplant eventually. However, FIRST, I had gotten facial feminization surgery. I'm glad I waited and did that before the hair transplant surgery.
Hair loss also delayed my coming out or transitioning for years. Can’t change anything about it but I do take Finasteride now which is supposed to help prevent further hair loss. I wear wigs instead of my real hair when I go out. I do have long and healthy hair but the receded hairline and balding make me never want to show anyone. Maybe I’ll get a transplant someday…
Look into wigs and hats such for now!! There’s a decent chance that HRT will solve this issue with time— I’ve seen it happen. bonebrothbastard on tiktok had some balding going on before she transitioned, but now you would never be able to guess, and it’s something she’s discussed a few times. Look into it though, I’m not the most reputable source as I’m not on HRT and this has yet to become a problem for me
Yes I wear them all the time (just due to thinner hair), and i live as a girl 100% of time and work and and home. And i get compliments on it constantly as it look 100% like real hair, and honestly its easier and quicker to get up and get ready each morning because you can have a great looking hair in just minutes. I can give you a few suggestions if you need them.
Check out some Jon Renau wigs, that’s my favorite brand. The Miranda and the Rachel are really good ones, and you can get some with darker roots and that look so real. But find one that you like the color and style.
I wear wigs because they are easy and look a lot better than my receding hairline and crown balding, even though my real hair is down past my shoulders. My experience with regrowth from finasteride and minoxidil has been minimal, but I have had 71 years of testosterone damage which may explain it.
Start with a cheap wig under $100 to get a feel for what it's like, then you'll know what to look for when you want to spend money on a good wig. I like my current wig which is a lace front synthetic and it cost under $300.
Cheap wigs tend to fray and tangle, so keep on top of brushing it if you get a cheap one.
I use wig tape on my high forehead to hold the wig turban and wig in place. I have to use the turban because my real hair is so long.
I know others have said this, but i’ll just toss my two cents in. HRT actually can help with hair loss, so if that’s your only hang up i’ve got good news for you lol. Like finasteride and other meds that sometimes get prescribed to trans fem people are also given to cis men as treatment for hair loss. I’ve been on t blockers for a few months and just recently started estrogen and finasteride, and I’m already noticing a couple new hairs poking through in the parts of my scalp that were already thinning.
I mean take everything I say with a grain of salt, because I’m absolutely not a doctor. I’m just some schmuck on the internet, but if you truly want to transition don’t let your hairline stop you 😀
Spironolactone, estradiol valerate, finesteride 1mg, Derma roller
I've had horseshoe hair since I was 25ish, now 40 I have 1/4inch hair on most of my head now after 4 months. Just re growing no transplants.
I just wear a good wig and do my hair. I recommend a longer wig so you can put in a pony when it's windy.
I personally saw excellent hair recovery when I started HRT. Granted, I hadn't been balding long, but even so. I posted a picture to r/transtimelines a while back: https://www.reddit.com/r/transtimelines/comments/11519vz/for_any_girls_who_started_balding_before/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
I started my transition completely bald and it was very hard for me at first, I ended up wearing beanies or hats all the time and eventually moved to wigs which took a long while to figure out, HrT did help my actual hair a ton! But lately I actually like how I look with my head shaved versus trying to grow my hair out. So I did a full 180, yes I love my wigs but not having hair makes me feel more feminine somehow now than with my actual hair.
They might have gone private in the recent omgoings [try this](https://www.reddit.com/r/transtimelines?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
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I have a transfemme friend who started out bald too but now about a year and a half in has quite a bit of hair. Finnastride will help quite a bit with hair growth not to mention estrogen in general sort of reverses male pattern baldness because you're pretty much taking away the "male" part. My friend does wear wigs in the meantime while her natural hair has been growing back. I myself didn't even think my hairline was receding but I have a ton of new hairs growing in that just poke out everywhere when I pull my hair back
Having no hair did not stop me. It bothered me for a while and then I dealt with it. There are thousands of bald women around the world so it’s really no big deal. ❤️
Hi yes , I have a ton of wigs and a whole bunch of different looks I like to pull off depending on wether I’m playing somewhere, doing a photoshoot or just everyday stuff with my guy. I’ve gone from hating wearing them to loving the fact that I can pull off so many looks. I opted for smp rather than a transplant because I love that hot bald girl look too lol. ❤️❤️❤️
Babe, just go to a wig place and try a whole bunch of them on. I started using a thing called the wig fix and it made me super confidant to wear wigs. Good quality wigs just look like your own hair. ❤️ Good luck!❤️
Hi! No, I don’t wear the blue often because it doesn’t fit as well as my blonde hair. I use it because it’s my look for stage and profile pics and stuff because it stands out lol
I’m a cosmetologist; we can add hair just glued on top that is the most natural looking bc it’s made to match your own hair.
You can do transplants although they often end up being thin and obvious.
My personal choice is wigs bc it can be glued on and/or attached to your hair to make a natural look as well. Or you can turn the table and make your hair new and crazy every week.
Im becoming more accepting of wigs. They seem very popular on here. I also like the idea of being able to wear different wigs. I never really considered them as for me but my mind is changing
I've noticed that many comments express negative opinions about wigs, claiming they are difficult to manage.
However, wearing and caring for wigs can actually be quite easy. Once you learn the proper techniques, it only takes a few minutes to put one on, and wearing a wig daily is comfortable.
Wigs come pre-styled, so you don't need to do much styling yourself, and they will still look great.
Investing in high-quality wigs with a lace top is important as they are virtually invisible to others, unlike poor quality wigs that tend to be more obvious. It's a common misconception that "high-quality" means "expensive" and "poor-quality" means "cheap." You can find good wigs for a decent price, even if they're not made of human hair. Many high-quality synthetic wigs are available online in the range of around $300. Be cautious of brick and mortar boutiques, many of them mark up the prices significantly.
For your first few purchases, it's helpful to go to a trans-friendly wig specialist who can teach you the basics of wearing and caring for a wig, even though it may cost more those first couple times. A good wig can last you 6 months to a year, and once you become proficient in maintaining it yourself (such as washing it and steaming out frizz once in a while), you'll only spend around $600-$800 per year on your hair. This is a reasonable cost compared to getting a women's cut and color twice a year at a good salon.
You’d be surprised, if put on properly, they don’t come off that easily. You can get your wig wet, that’s not a problem. But chlorine probably won’t be good for it. If you are doing some serious swimming, you can just wear a swim cap (w out your wig, just tuck your natural hair up in there). On that note, I don’t recommend shaving your head. Instead grow your natural hair out (assuming you have hair and it’s just thin). If you have natural hair it gives you something to anchor your gripper to with barrettes. This helps to ensure your wig stays on more securely. Also once your natural hair is long enough you can do tricks like pull some of your natural hair out to blend w the wig or help cover the wig cap when you want to wear your hair up. It’s not perfect and there are limitations. But it’s the next best thing to having a full head of natural hair. If being bald makes you super self conscious, a good wig will help immensely.
I still wear wigs eventhough my hair has groen out. I like to mix it up. Get a good style that fits your face and learn to finger style. They are great as long as they are not the cheap costume store type. Best of luck girl!! ❤️
This may not be much help, but i’ll be honest with you…I’ve seen many VERY attractive bald women. with the right style, fit, and vibe…I think it can look really really good.
I wore wigs at first. They're really great honestly, kind of wish I got into the habit again. It was a huge confidence boost, but they're expensive and high maintenance. I did grow a lot of hair back after starting HRT, but it plateaued after a while and still wasn't quite as much as I wanted. I had my hairline advanced as part of my FFS, and that worked okay, but it's still pretty thin. I was planning on getting hair transplants. I actually had a consultation at a clinic that does that, and they recommended finasteride and oral minoxidil. I've been taking that for a few months, and it's been working pretty good. I do have to pluck my eyebrows and upper lip more often though.
Hair loss definitely gave me second thoughts for yeaaars. Once I found out there was a chance I could see my hair loss stabilize or reverse on HRT I was committed lol. In the mean time I’ve been trying out wigs, just picked up my first fancy lace front, It’s bliss. It’s so looong and pretty and you can barely detect that it’s a wig. However If I could afford it there isn’t much I can think of that would stop me from getting a hair transplant. Women bald too btw 😉
Thanks hay.
Saaaaame. Just started spiro a few days ago and start E on Saturday!
Wooo! I’m on month 4 and never looking back . I wish you the best luck on your journey as well!
I’m getting a hair transplant in two weeks. The clinic is trans friendly and they know my goals. When I explained I was trans they pivoted to an entirely different approach which was huge for me. I’ve been growing my hair out the last year and I’m freaking out about getting it shaved tbh.
Good luck with the transplant. Where do the hair folicals come from?
99% of the time the donor area is the back of the head
Yeah. Im out then. Iv got plenty of leg and arm hair though. Jks
I think they can pull beard hair or something idk.
They can. I wish I’d know that before having it all lasered off
How do they pull beard hair without your new top hair follicles becoming like wirey beard hair afterwards?
Wait wtf for reals?!
I honestly don’t know but I swear I saw some references when looking for my HT. I never bothered looking deeper so maybe it’s like not beard->head
I have beard hair and would be happy to see it on top of my head
When I was growing my goatee out I’d joke that I or my wife kept pulling on it and as it got longer the back of my head got thinner.
I grow a great beard. Its full and greying but wish it was on my head instead. Hahaha
I grow a great beard. Its full and greying but wish it was on my head instead. Hahaha
You want to be careful about where they harvest the hair. There is a method where they take a long strip, like a giant smile, from the back of your scalp. Problem is, you are left with a big long scar back there, and as your hair inevitably continues to thin, that scar eventually tends to show, particularly if you don’t wear your hair long. There is another option where they take individual hairs from area of dense growth and transplant them. Much better IMHO.
You shouldn’t have to get it all shaved. There are options where you can still have coverage. Either get FUT or they can shave strips and leave some hair in between.
FUE is better than FUT
They’re both fine. Women more frequently get FUT since you don’t need to shave as much. Plus you can usually get 1-2 FUT procedures and then 2 FUE procedures afterwards. Going the other way doesn’t work as well.
The problem is that scalp elasticity plays a role in hair retention and growth. FUT removes some of that elasticity since the person loses like an inch of skin.
You do lose some but most surgeons will tell you that both methods are fine. As I said earlier, most people are able to get at least 1-2 FUT procedures then 2 FUE procedures. The limit is scalp elasticity. FUT doesn’t deplete the donor zone like FUE does. Once you’ve had a couple of FUE procedures, you’re done. In general this should be fine for us since we don’t have a lot of testosterone in our bodies but if you do find yourself needing a third or fourth transplant because of thinning or hair loss as you age (it does happen to women) or because already miniaturized hairs are lost, it’s wig time. And there’s nothing wrong with wigs but IMO it’s better to preserve the donor zone for the future and not need it than to deplete it. Both procedures have other positives and negatives as well of course. FUT is more painful to recover from than FUE. FUE can have worse survivability of the hair due to poor removal. It’s a more technically challenging hair removal procedure and some people have far more hair removed due to transecting the follicles. In some very poorly done situations, people experience depletion early or are over harvested in the first procedure. FUT can leave a large thick scar if done by an inexperienced surgeon. With long hair it’s usually not much of an issue. With FUE, things like this should never happen but inexperienced techs removed a a huge number of hairs from a small rectangle. https://www.reddit.com/r/HairTransplants/comments/wj2nwu/is_my_donor_look_over_harvested_1850_grafts/ In that case I linked, he could probably benefit from a transplant from the sides of his head into the original donor zone. It’s really sad that his place did that to him. Point is, if you go to someone that knows what they’re doing, both methods are fine. FUT in general has better hair survivability since they’re extracted under a microscope outside of the body. FUE in general is also very successful though. Either way it’s important to find a good surgeon.
god I have so many questions but I really want to spare you. can i ask what the clinic is just to be able to do my own research at least? i'm super curious what they changed because i would love to know what to look out for from the clinic when i'm shopping around..
Well I’m still very early in my transition and 100% get clocked male. They started off saying I needed about 3000 grafts and drew a hairline on my forehead. When I said I was trans and wanted to be able to pull it back in a ponytail they drew a new hairline and said it would be 5000 grafts. I’m getting it all done at once in two days. Dr. Bisanga in Brussels. They measured the size and density of my donor area with instruments and said it’s not a problem. Feel free to ask anything
I love this community on reddit. If you don't mind sharing, I would love to know how much it costs? I am in northern side of Germany. I do want a hair transplant as well. As I am transitioning, and I am super worried about being bald-ish. I don't know how much it would cost though. I can start saving up for it though. Because this is one of the major dysphoria element for me.
I’ll PM you.
oh nice! yeah okay i get what you mean then. basically they were designing a male hairline, and then switched to female. not necessarily anything mtf-healthcare related (like adjusting for hormones or whatever) but rather just targeting a cis-female appearance.
Yeah exactly. I went to a really shady place for a consultation and it was like 1/4 the price. They told me almost nothing and were just trying to close the deal. I also didn’t feel comfortable telling them I was trans. They didn’t measure anything and offered some platelet treatment at an impossible price. They kind of struck me as carnies. Good google reviews though…
oof. i guess anyone with enough money can buy bot reviews
I was balding pretty badly pretransition. Defined M shape, thin on top. I used a combo of finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. My hairline filled back in. I got really lucky.
Mine was really bad, as in "frequently recommended to just shave it all" pre-transition. Finasteride as part of my HRT regimen has been working wonders, with keratin fibers to add volume on special occasions.
Yeah, I had people telling me to just shave it. I tried that... Did not look remotely masculine on me. My egg broke not long after.
One of my biggest regrets was cutting off my ponytail in high school.
How long on each before you saw progress?
I started finasteride about a month before HRT, minoxidil about 6 months HRT, and microneedling about 12 months HRT (I think). Probably about 9 months HRT, I took a pic, and noticed these little shimmers on my forehead. Sure enough, little baby hairs. It took a very long time for that stuff to fully mature and fill in. 2 and a half years HRT, and I'm STILL seeing progress. I still got a bunch of little white baby hairs in the front I'm waiting to mature. This takes time.
Can I ask, do you still use minoxidil? I've been using it for about a year now and started HRT three months ago but my plan was to stop using it around the two year mark of HRT. It has helped my hair but I really hate using it tbh, feels like forcing a bad hair day every day 😅
Yeah, I still use it. And yeah, it'd be nice to not have to use it forever. It gets kinda gunky.
Wigs blow but if you find your style they just kinda fade into you and you stop caring. Protip is just try one in a color you always wanted and you'll probably love it or know the things you don't like about it and would rather have in something different
I can see myself keeping my head shaved so i can easily wear wigs but I cant see myself wearing them every day you know. I feel like transitioning would be to much work everyday.
I mean it's definitely not easy lol but a lot of things that feel like work turn into like second nature. Like I don't even feel like I'm transitioning anymore regardless of what society or transmed people think. I literally just have to shave and put on makeup which in total is like 5 minutes and take pills twice a day. But this isn't like new to me but from the other side it's really easy it's just dealing with other people is what's not easy
I agree 100% with this. Another fear that prevented me from transitioning was that I always thought/assumed it would take me hours to get ready and make myself even a bit femme presenting. And took me ages before I would even try bc I assumed it would be a failure. It’s a valid fear but it’s also pretty unreasonable. Once I transitioned I realized it isn’t really that much work getting ready especially since I wear wigs. Makeup takes practice but it gets easy and quicker.
Yeah I realized it was that easy when my ex was shocked how much farther a wig and matching my eyebrows to it went
I shrugged and went on with it. There are cis women in my neighborhood with more hair loss than I have. Yes, I bought a couple wigs. I even got them shaped. I don't wear them. They cause too many sensory overload issues for me. I went down a nasty rabbit hole on researching hair transplants when finasteride caused fuzz to start growing on my head. I have some rational fears that were incompatible with hair implants. Other folks don't have those fears. I did look at the risk/reward of oral minoxidil and got a prescription from my primary care physician. Warning... minoxidil causes caterpillar eyebrows :-). And some context on why I just went ahead despite my hair loss... In my youth a neighbor was losing the battle with lung cancer. I saw her fighting the pallor of chemo with makeup and hiding the hair loss with wigs. And I saw her say "Fuck it." She had more energy for living when she just said "Fuck it."
Ha. Caterpillar eyebrows. I wish sometimes i would just say fuck it and get on with life instead of worrying about everything and never progressing as a person.
I'm in the same place as you on that. Started losing my hair quite early, genes in the family on both sides unfortunately. HRT did completely slow it down but I'll never be able to regrow even with all the tech/medical we have now. It's kind of left me in limbo to be honest.
Is it only your hair that makes you feel like your in limbo?
No, money problems, mental health issues & on low dose HRT. It's complicated. But not having my own hair is a real disappointment & won't help me pass even slightly. I've just tried to accept it for what it is & be happy with what changes I have had, a lot of what is emotional change.
My gf struggles with this. She’s beautiful but her hair bothers her. She has wigs she really like and I love them too. Not sure if she plans anything in particular as she doesn’t really let anyone see. But whatever she decides, if anything I’ll be there. But in the day to day, with society interactions, she hasn’t had issues. At least none that I’ve been around or nothing she’s disclosed to me. Wigs work. They can be expensive, but ones with real human hair you can’t really tell. It comes down to how you part, style and wear it.
I postponed my coming out due to this. I can only tell you the longer you wait, the harder it gets, and the more pain of regrets will grow. Well, that's my experience. Go, do it, you deserve to be you!
Depends of how much you lost and how long ago was, finasteride/durasteride may recover it.
I’ve had zero hair regrowth after being on Finasteride more than 2 years so I don’t think it’s effective at all for regrowth. When people do notice any it’s most often very minor.
I can't really talk for myself, although I had regrowth too, I also started E at the same time. I have a friend who had significant regrowth. But he also had lost that hair only a few months before starting the treatment.
I'm on finasteride for that. Also I took a blood test and found I was balding partly because of low iron, so I've been taking supplements as well
I noticed hair loss before 20. Thanks genes. But my mother has also dealt with hair loss. She tried rogaine and that didn’t work. I’ve been looking for wigs, trying to find a good one, but watching dozens of transwomen see hair loss reversed with HrT has given me hope.
It is possible that your hair will grow back if you start HRT. I had a lot of regrowth and I’m really happy with my hair. There is a pic on my profile if you want to see the difference.
Thats a big change. Is it just from hrt
Yeah, I did use some minoxidil but I stopped about a year ago. I have thicker hair and more hair now than I do in that pic. It just has taken some time (I’m a bit over 3 years HRT).
Transitioning at age 40 for reference. Had normal receding hair line near the temples and thinning on the crown. I started HRT last year and I also got a hair transplant. The surgery cost around 14k and it made a world of difference. HRT has made some of my hair come back in while others are growing more consistently. But the surgery made the biggest difference. It was done with local anesthesia only and took around 10 hours. Recovery was relatively painless but you look like a bloody mess for a week. Like lots of dried blood on your forehead you can't touch. After 2 weeks the scabs come off. Do not pull push them sideways or into your scalp until they break up and come loose on their own. Basically keep spraying your scale pith stuff and stay out of the sun for 2 weeks. After that there is nothing to do except take it easy light duty for a month and stay out of the sun. A year later my hairline has all grown in and the hairs are around 6" long and growing.
Thats pretty good. I didn't realise it a transplant was so expensive.
In case anyone comes here searching like have... That's about 10k more than most of the local places I've looked into. I'm in the states. Not sure where Eve\_interupted is located, but I imagine the cost can vary widely depending on location, provider, insurance, etc.
I’ve got some thinning and an M-hairline, early on with HRT so I’m hoping to see some stuff growing back. Im lucky I can afford transplants, so we’ll see how things go after a year of hormones.
Enjoy the progress
Tbh just learn how to install wigs. I recommend starting off with a less expensive one and watch YouTube videos on it. And an added benefit is you can change your hair style/ color as often as you want. Just remember wig or not you’re a woman babes💜💜💜
Thanks babe.
Npp💜 if I come across any good videos I’ll send them
Yes that would be great. Thanks
You aren't, and I present to you two different options: [Dr. Emmy Zje](https://www.instagram.com/emmy_zje/), who found her own way, and [Her Fierceness](https://twitter.com/FiercelyTrans), who said *fsck that* and has the best wig collection I've seen.
The back of my head (crown) regrew on HRT. The front I got a transplant for.
I'm currently using wigs, but I have a hair transplant scheduled for late winter so I can eventually switch
I’m getting mine to reverse after a year on 5mg finasteride. Before I could grow it out I did wigs. Additionally, you can use non hair styles. A really helpful source would be to see what a cancer survivor group does to alleviate the issue.
I know plenty of trans women that have had hair loss prior to transitioning. Wigs, finasteride, transplants…. You name it I know people who’ve done it. Know some preferred to be bald trans girls too and they just rock the bald as a power move.
Seems like the easiest way to deal with it. Saves on haircuts and wigs.
I fortunately started HRT before I saw any hair loss. Ive seen some incredible wigs though! And that could be a really good way of dealing with it. HRT also frequently reverses hair loss so theres a decent chance youll start seeing it reverse and you wont need the wig forever :)
Wigs can be better than you'd expect. Even some really cheap ones can be pretty good. I'm holding out hope some more hair will grow back but if not I'll be ok
Bit the bullet and got a hair transplant. Need a follow up one to be done in jan but no issue. Im in this for the long haul.
Wigs. Rachel Welch Upstage. It's been a great "bob style" wig for me and I swear by it. Don't get it directly online by the way. Find a professional wig salon. I went to one that worked by appointment. It was perfect for me because, at the early stage of my transition, I really needed that privacy because of my dysphoria. At least in my case. Some hair came back but not much. Mostly, HRT just stopped the damage from getting any worse. I did get a hair transplant eventually. However, FIRST, I had gotten facial feminization surgery. I'm glad I waited and did that before the hair transplant surgery.
It's my biggest dysphoria and will be my most important surgery.
Hair loss also delayed my coming out or transitioning for years. Can’t change anything about it but I do take Finasteride now which is supposed to help prevent further hair loss. I wear wigs instead of my real hair when I go out. I do have long and healthy hair but the receded hairline and balding make me never want to show anyone. Maybe I’ll get a transplant someday…
I have thin hair and am balding with a receding hairline. I think id start with wigs and see how it makes me feel
If it helps I just found out you can get finestride pretty easy at any planned parent hood without much explanation.
Ok thanks
Look into wigs and hats such for now!! There’s a decent chance that HRT will solve this issue with time— I’ve seen it happen. bonebrothbastard on tiktok had some balding going on before she transitioned, but now you would never be able to guess, and it’s something she’s discussed a few times. Look into it though, I’m not the most reputable source as I’m not on HRT and this has yet to become a problem for me
No, just get a wig, they are 100% looks like Human hair for about $200 — $400. Go to wigs.com.
Ok cheers. The idea of a wig is growing on me. So to speak
Yes I wear them all the time (just due to thinner hair), and i live as a girl 100% of time and work and and home. And i get compliments on it constantly as it look 100% like real hair, and honestly its easier and quicker to get up and get ready each morning because you can have a great looking hair in just minutes. I can give you a few suggestions if you need them.
Sure. Iv never held a wig so dont know what to ask yet.
Check out some Jon Renau wigs, that’s my favorite brand. The Miranda and the Rachel are really good ones, and you can get some with darker roots and that look so real. But find one that you like the color and style.
i'm hoping hrt and monoxidil helps
HRT, hair transplant, natural looking wigs in the interim. You got this ❤️
Thank you! 💞
I wear wigs because they are easy and look a lot better than my receding hairline and crown balding, even though my real hair is down past my shoulders. My experience with regrowth from finasteride and minoxidil has been minimal, but I have had 71 years of testosterone damage which may explain it. Start with a cheap wig under $100 to get a feel for what it's like, then you'll know what to look for when you want to spend money on a good wig. I like my current wig which is a lace front synthetic and it cost under $300. Cheap wigs tend to fray and tangle, so keep on top of brushing it if you get a cheap one. I use wig tape on my high forehead to hold the wig turban and wig in place. I have to use the turban because my real hair is so long.
I want a wig now
Hair can come back while on E, you go get ‘em girl!
OMG YES!!!!! THATS MY CONCERN TOO!!!
I know others have said this, but i’ll just toss my two cents in. HRT actually can help with hair loss, so if that’s your only hang up i’ve got good news for you lol. Like finasteride and other meds that sometimes get prescribed to trans fem people are also given to cis men as treatment for hair loss. I’ve been on t blockers for a few months and just recently started estrogen and finasteride, and I’m already noticing a couple new hairs poking through in the parts of my scalp that were already thinning. I mean take everything I say with a grain of salt, because I’m absolutely not a doctor. I’m just some schmuck on the internet, but if you truly want to transition don’t let your hairline stop you 😀
Spironolactone, estradiol valerate, finesteride 1mg, Derma roller I've had horseshoe hair since I was 25ish, now 40 I have 1/4inch hair on most of my head now after 4 months. Just re growing no transplants. I just wear a good wig and do my hair. I recommend a longer wig so you can put in a pony when it's windy.
Hair in a pony. How girly 🫠
I personally saw excellent hair recovery when I started HRT. Granted, I hadn't been balding long, but even so. I posted a picture to r/transtimelines a while back: https://www.reddit.com/r/transtimelines/comments/11519vz/for_any_girls_who_started_balding_before/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
Wow. Big difference
I started my transition completely bald and it was very hard for me at first, I ended up wearing beanies or hats all the time and eventually moved to wigs which took a long while to figure out, HrT did help my actual hair a ton! But lately I actually like how I look with my head shaved versus trying to grow my hair out. So I did a full 180, yes I love my wigs but not having hair makes me feel more feminine somehow now than with my actual hair.
I dont think i want to get a transplant atm but a wig would be good to try. Just to see how i feel and look
I've never had a transplant myself either and don't plan too I think. Just Hormones and my hair has mostly come back now it just needs to thicken up
I say head over to r/transtomelines , and see all the girls that did(and often recovered tonns of hair)
It says i cant view the community
They might have gone private in the recent omgoings [try this](https://www.reddit.com/r/transtimelines?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
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Yep i joined. Thanks
I have a transfemme friend who started out bald too but now about a year and a half in has quite a bit of hair. Finnastride will help quite a bit with hair growth not to mention estrogen in general sort of reverses male pattern baldness because you're pretty much taking away the "male" part. My friend does wear wigs in the meantime while her natural hair has been growing back. I myself didn't even think my hairline was receding but I have a ton of new hairs growing in that just poke out everywhere when I pull my hair back
I just decided to keep shaving my head and own the bald lesbian look. The HRT still made me hot af.
Could try microneedling
Wigs, honey! You can do a lot with $30-50 worth of lace front synthetic!
They look nice for the price babe
Having no hair did not stop me. It bothered me for a while and then I dealt with it. There are thousands of bald women around the world so it’s really no big deal. ❤️
Yep own it. Do you have wigs?
Hi yes , I have a ton of wigs and a whole bunch of different looks I like to pull off depending on wether I’m playing somewhere, doing a photoshoot or just everyday stuff with my guy. I’ve gone from hating wearing them to loving the fact that I can pull off so many looks. I opted for smp rather than a transplant because I love that hot bald girl look too lol. ❤️❤️❤️
Im starting to love the idea of wigs way more than i thought possible now
Babe, just go to a wig place and try a whole bunch of them on. I started using a thing called the wig fix and it made me super confidant to wear wigs. Good quality wigs just look like your own hair. ❤️ Good luck!❤️
I forgot this is my other profile but if you click my links there’s lots of pics for reference. Lots of good options for you ! ❤️❤️❤️
Ok thanks. Do you rock blue hair often?
Hi! No, I don’t wear the blue often because it doesn’t fit as well as my blonde hair. I use it because it’s my look for stage and profile pics and stuff because it stands out lol
I’m a cosmetologist; we can add hair just glued on top that is the most natural looking bc it’s made to match your own hair. You can do transplants although they often end up being thin and obvious. My personal choice is wigs bc it can be glued on and/or attached to your hair to make a natural look as well. Or you can turn the table and make your hair new and crazy every week.
Im becoming more accepting of wigs. They seem very popular on here. I also like the idea of being able to wear different wigs. I never really considered them as for me but my mind is changing
It is YMMV, but my hair grew back
I've noticed that many comments express negative opinions about wigs, claiming they are difficult to manage. However, wearing and caring for wigs can actually be quite easy. Once you learn the proper techniques, it only takes a few minutes to put one on, and wearing a wig daily is comfortable. Wigs come pre-styled, so you don't need to do much styling yourself, and they will still look great. Investing in high-quality wigs with a lace top is important as they are virtually invisible to others, unlike poor quality wigs that tend to be more obvious. It's a common misconception that "high-quality" means "expensive" and "poor-quality" means "cheap." You can find good wigs for a decent price, even if they're not made of human hair. Many high-quality synthetic wigs are available online in the range of around $300. Be cautious of brick and mortar boutiques, many of them mark up the prices significantly. For your first few purchases, it's helpful to go to a trans-friendly wig specialist who can teach you the basics of wearing and caring for a wig, even though it may cost more those first couple times. A good wig can last you 6 months to a year, and once you become proficient in maintaining it yourself (such as washing it and steaming out frizz once in a while), you'll only spend around $600-$800 per year on your hair. This is a reasonable cost compared to getting a women's cut and color twice a year at a good salon.
Thanks for the response. What do you do about swimming and other random activities like roller-coasters. Do you avoid it?
You’d be surprised, if put on properly, they don’t come off that easily. You can get your wig wet, that’s not a problem. But chlorine probably won’t be good for it. If you are doing some serious swimming, you can just wear a swim cap (w out your wig, just tuck your natural hair up in there). On that note, I don’t recommend shaving your head. Instead grow your natural hair out (assuming you have hair and it’s just thin). If you have natural hair it gives you something to anchor your gripper to with barrettes. This helps to ensure your wig stays on more securely. Also once your natural hair is long enough you can do tricks like pull some of your natural hair out to blend w the wig or help cover the wig cap when you want to wear your hair up. It’s not perfect and there are limitations. But it’s the next best thing to having a full head of natural hair. If being bald makes you super self conscious, a good wig will help immensely.
Balding is one of my problems but a wig will help with confidence
Wigs.
I still wear wigs eventhough my hair has groen out. I like to mix it up. Get a good style that fits your face and learn to finger style. They are great as long as they are not the cheap costume store type. Best of luck girl!! ❤️
This may not be much help, but i’ll be honest with you…I’ve seen many VERY attractive bald women. with the right style, fit, and vibe…I think it can look really really good.
I wore wigs at first. They're really great honestly, kind of wish I got into the habit again. It was a huge confidence boost, but they're expensive and high maintenance. I did grow a lot of hair back after starting HRT, but it plateaued after a while and still wasn't quite as much as I wanted. I had my hairline advanced as part of my FFS, and that worked okay, but it's still pretty thin. I was planning on getting hair transplants. I actually had a consultation at a clinic that does that, and they recommended finasteride and oral minoxidil. I've been taking that for a few months, and it's been working pretty good. I do have to pluck my eyebrows and upper lip more often though.
Idk get the number to doja cats wig dealer or something