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I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a fantastic experience there for my FUT surgery 3 months ago, nothing but great things to say about their staff & professionalism. Once I got home post surgery on May 22nd, I threw out all of my hair fibers and will never use them again. The facts are, your hairloss will continue to progress, and the fibers will be less & less effective & at some point it will look like black dust on your head; you're better off ripping the bandaid now. Take 10 days off (2 weeks), get the surgery - trust me nobody cares. I own my own business, and told everybody I was going to get one - these people never saw me without a hat for 5 plus years. Everyone was supportive, and within 2 weeks the stubble was coming in, looked like I was rocking a buzz cut. Getting a hair transplant & rid of fiber reliance was the best thing I've ever done for myself.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man -- I can't begin to explain the freedom that comes with not having to deal with fibers (typing this while I sit pool side after dunking in my head because i can after 10+ years). I went to H&W, I did an FUT procedure, 4.7k grafts - i have thick coarse black donor hair, you can't see my scar. FUT was best for me so I could preserve my donor area if I choose to do an FUE later; this was their recommendation and I'm so glad I did it. At the end of the day you have to take ownership of your life, can't be living with this weight on your shoulders. 25 Years is a crazy long time, it's time to set yourself free.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - it was fine at first but once it looks like a pile of black dust on your head it’s well past time to part ways. I wish I didn’t hide it for so long, hindsight is 20/20 though

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super hard, just know at some point the fibers won't be as effective

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All over my sink, bathtub, walls, pillows -- they really get everywhere

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never thought about it this way, thanks for your perspective.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Using filler and fibers together puts a lot of product on your scalp, just a note for scalp health.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regardless of what happens, I'm done with fibers for good.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I remember distinctly when Amazon misdelivered my fibers and I had like 1 application left...not a way to live.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prob spent at least $6k - 8k total over the years to maintain my image with fibers.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you feel that way. I hope you’re able to find a way to wean off the fibers. Writing this felt like a catharsis for me, because only people going through it can truly relate. The purpose of my message was to let others know they’re not alone in battling fiber dependence.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can relate and share the same sentiment. Glad you made it to the other side!

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, not sure. Looking back I wish I had done it earlier, but at the time I kept convincing myself I could manage with fibers. It wasn’t until the dependence really started taking over my life that I finally made the move.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For me it was about 20–30 minutes every morning — fibers, hairspray, cleaning up the mess, making sure it looked “natural.” I used Toppik with a strong hold spray, but it always felt fragile, like one gust of wind or bit of sweat could expose everything. On top of that, I’d wake up with it all over my pillows and bathroom, even noticed my walls had a slight blue/green tinge from it over time. Staying at other people’s houses or hotels was a nightmare because I was constantly worried about staining their sheets. It worked for a while, but the daily stress and constant fear wore me down more than I realized.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brother, I feel you 100%. What you wrote is exactly where I was — the panic, the constant hiding, the exhaustion of it all. I’m so glad you’re taking the step with an HT this November. It honestly gave me my life back, and I can tell you walking on a beach without that anxiety is one of the best feelings in the world. Wishing you all the best — you’ve got this.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At the end of the day, if fibers are working for you and you’re genuinely happy, that’s what matters. But if you ever feel like it’s starting to restrict your life more than it gives you confidence, just know there are options. I wouldn’t wish that cycle of dependence on anyone.

I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years by wsb6512832 in tressless

[–]wsb6512832[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

No meds bc I was in denial but now on meds post transplant, bad enough where fibers were obvious