New Year, New Hair– Alicia’s Journey With Alopecia
BY TRYBELLO
JANUARY 07, 2025
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For as long as I can remember, I have always struggled with my hair...
I never had that picture-perfect mane that the other girls had growing up...
Every time I brushed my hair, I’d cringe at how much was left in the bristles...
Every time I caught a glimpse in the mirror, I’d sigh at how dull and flat it looked.
It's safe to say that my hair and I were in a complicated relationship.
And look, I thought it was bad luck because let me tell you...
The women in my family have GORGEOUSLY thick heads of hair...
And then there was me...
The woman who realized mid-Zoom meeting that her scalp was visible on camera.
In 2024...
With the entire team watching.
That was the last straw for me, and deep down inside I knew there was something else going on.
So I booked a long-overdue appointment with a local dermatologist, who told me I was dealing with Androgenetic Alopecia!
You can just imagine the look on my face when I received the news...
But I will admit...
I kind of felt a sense of relief.
On one hand, I felt happy that I wasn't doing anything wrong...
But on the other hand, I felt ashamed.
I mean, in a family full of women with gorgeous hair, how did I manage to get the short end of the stick?
I had spent a good 38 years wallowing about my lack of hair...
And I was not about to enter my forties with that same energy!
2025 is going to be ALL about restoring my hair AND my confidence.
New year, new me, right? I promised myself I’d stop hiding under hats and start finding a real solution.
At first, I tried everything—including minoxidil. Spoiler alert: I lost more hair on minoxidil than I ever have in my whole life. Safe to say, I will NEVER touch that junk again.
So, it was time to start looking for a routine that delivered on its promises.
The Routine That Changed Everything
Look, I’m as skeptical as they come…
But when my old college roommate, Felicia told me about the Hair Helper Spray and how great it worked for her journey…
I just KNEW it was the product for me.
So, I bit the bullet and ordered a 3 month supply.
It’s all natural and made with the top three nutrients that your hair needs to thrive.
The ingredients in question?
- Biotin to strengthen strands.
- Caffeine to wake up my follicles.
- Castor Oil to hydrate and prep for growth.
My Journey
This spray became my daily ritual…
Every night before my shower, I’d towel-dry my hair, spritz it on my scalp, and give myself a quick scalp massage.
And If I was feeling extra fancy, I’d leave it on as a mini-treatment!
Honestly, the massage alone was therapeutic…
But I couldn’t help but feel anxious that maybe this wasn’t going to pan out the way I wanted it…
Luckily, within the first few weeks, I was seeing less shedding…
What?
Yup, and by week eight I could actually spot new growth around my hairline...
Something I never saw with minoxidil…
So I kept the faith and stayed consistent, and I am SO glad I did!
Fast forward to today…
And here I am, genuinely excited to wear my hair down!
My hair is thicker, shinier, and healthier than it’s ever been my whole life….
The best part? I feel confident…
Something I never thought I’d ever experience for myself.
So much so that I feel like I have the best hair out of the bunch when it comes to my family!
No more pulling my hair back into a bun because I’m embarrassed by how thin it looks…
No more brushing and wincing at all the hair falling out.
And no more stressing over what I’m doing wrong—because for the first time, I’m doing everything right.
My Advice for Anyone on the Fence
If you’re reading this and thinking, Yeah, but will it work for me?, let me just say this: I felt the same way...
I was skeptical, too. But after giving Bello’s products a chance, I can honestly say it’s the best decision I’ve made for my hair—and for myself.
The Hair Helper Spray didn’t just transform my hair; they transformed how I feel about myself.
And isn’t that what a “new year, new me” is all about?
Trust me, tryBELLO didn’t just change my life…
Stay tuned for Sarah’s unique story and how she was able to ditch biotin and move on to something better!
So here’s to you, to fresh starts, and to the hair you’ve always dreamed of…
you’re just a new routine away from falling in love with your hair again…
Let’s make this year your best hair year yet.
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