glp-1 meds and hair shedding

what no one warned women about

let’s talk about the side effect no one puts on the highlight reel!

glp 1 medications have taken over the wellness conversation. ozempic. wegovy. tirzepatide. suddenly everyone knows someone on one, or is on one themselves. and while the weight loss headlines are loud, there is a quieter conversation happening in bathrooms, showers, and hairbrushes everywhere shedding

recent research and real world safety data show that some women using glp 1 medications experience increased hair shedding or thinning. not because the medication is evil or broken, but because the body is responding to change. fast change.

this type of shedding is most often linked to something called telogen effluvium. it is a stress response. when the body goes through a shock like rapid weight loss, major calorie reduction, or hormonal shifts, it temporarily redirects energy away from non essential functions. hair growth is one of the first things to pause.

translation

your body is protecting you. not betraying you.

glp 1 medications work by suppressing appetite and slowing digestion. for some people, that also means eating less protein, fewer nutrients, and missing key building blocks hair needs to grow. add in rapid weight loss and shifting hormones, and you have the perfect storm for temporary shedding.

this is not vanity.

this is biology.

the good news

this kind of hair shedding is typically non scarring and reversible. once weight stabilizes, nutrition improves, and the body feels safe again, hair growth can resume. but awareness matters. informed decisions matter. especially for women who already deal with hormonal imbalances, stress, or nutrient depletion.

at bangin hair, we are not anti medication. we are anti silence.

women deserve to know the full picture. not just the before and after photos. not just the scale. but how these changes affect the entire body including hair, hormones, digestion, and long term health.

if you are on a glp 1 medication or considering one, support your body through the process. prioritize protein. nourish yourself. pay attention to stress. and if shedding shows up, know that you are not alone and you are not imagining it.

your body is always communicating.

we just believe in listening.

and as always education is powerful!!

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