{"id":213512,"date":"2026-10-29T16:08:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T16:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/?page_id=213512"},"modified":"2026-10-29T16:08:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T16:08:05","slug":"weight-loss-injection-hair-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/weight-loss-injection-hair-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Hair loss on Mounjaro, Wegovy and other weight loss injections"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vguide\">\n<style>body.page-id-213512 .page-header{display:none}body.page-id-213512 .page-content{padding:0}.vguide{--navy:#0b2545;--navy-700:#13315c;--blue:#1b75bc;--gold:#c8a24a;--ink:#1a1a1a;--muted:#5a6675;--bg:#f6f8fb;--line:#e5eaf0;--white:#fff;--radius:10px;--shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(11,37,69,.06);font-family:\"Inter\",\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:var(--white);line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;max-width:100%;overflow-x:hidden}.vguide *{box-sizing:border-box}.vguide 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.container{flex-direction:column;gap:4px;text-align:center}.vguide .topbar a{margin:0 8px}.vguide .nav .cta{padding:8px 12px;font-size:.75rem}.vguide .brand{font-size:1.3rem}.vguide .callout{padding:16px 18px}.vguide .check{padding:18px 16px}}<\/style>\n<section class=\"hero\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a> &rsaquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/hair-loss-transplant-guides\/\">Hair Loss and Transplant Guides<\/a> &rsaquo; Hair Loss on Weight Loss Injections<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"pill\">Clinic Guide &middot; Shedding and Weight Loss<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Hair loss on Mounjaro, Wegovy and other weight loss injections<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lede\">Noticing more hair in the shower since starting a weight loss jab? Why it happens, how long it usually lasts, how to tell it from pattern hair loss, and what a hair clinic can do while it settles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"layout\">\n<aside class=\"toc\">\n<h4>On This Page<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#short\">Short answer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why it happens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#timeline\">Timeline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pattern\">Shedding or pattern loss?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#helps\">What helps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#when\">When to book<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#check\">Quick self check<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#transplant\">Is a transplant an option?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"content\">\n<h2 id=\"short\">The short answer<\/h2>\n<p>Hair shedding during weight loss on Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Wegovy or Ozempic (semaglutide) is usually telogen effluvium: a temporary, all over shedding triggered by rapid weight loss and eating less, especially less protein. It typically shows up a few months after weight loss gets going, and in most people it settles and the hair grows back once weight and diet stabilise. If you are worried, do not stop or change your injection on your own. Speak to your prescriber, and if the shedding is heavy, patchy or not settling, book a free consultation so a specialist can check what is going on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<p><strong>Shedding on a weight loss injection is<\/strong> most often a reaction to fast weight loss and lower calorie and protein intake, the same pattern seen after crash dieting<sup><a href=\"#ref3\">3<\/a><\/sup>. The NHS lists weight loss among the causes of temporary hair loss<sup><a href=\"#ref4\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is not usually<\/strong> permanent. The follicles normally stay alive and start a new growth cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is not,<\/strong> as far as current evidence shows, the medicine attacking the hair follicles directly. Research is still developing, so this may be refined over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hair loss is listed as a side effect in the UK product information for both medicines. In the weight management trials summarised there, hair loss was reported by 4.9% of people taking Mounjaro compared with 1.0% taking a placebo<sup><a href=\"#ref1\">1<\/a><\/sup>, and by 2.5% of people taking Wegovy 2.4 mg compared with 1.0% taking a placebo<sup><a href=\"#ref2\">2<\/a><\/sup>. Dermatologists list marked weight loss and extreme dieting among the known triggers of telogen effluvium<sup><a href=\"#ref3\">3<\/a><\/sup>, which is why shedding is generally linked to the amount and speed of weight loss rather than the drug itself.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why\">Why it happens<\/h2>\n<h3>Rapid weight loss is a shock to the body<\/h3>\n<p>Hair growth is not essential for survival, so when the body is losing weight quickly it diverts resources elsewhere. Weight loss injections reduce appetite strongly, which is how they work, and that can mean a sudden drop in calories within weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>Lower protein and nutrients<\/h3>\n<p>Hair is built from protein, and follicles are among the fastest dividing cells in the body. Eating much less often means less protein, iron, zinc and other nutrients the follicles rely on. Smaller portions and nausea can make it harder still to eat well.<\/p>\n<h3>The hair cycle explains the delay<\/h3>\n<p>Each hair grows for years, then rests for a few months before it falls out and a new hair starts. A shock can push many growing hairs into the resting phase at once. They fall out together around two to three months later, which is why the shedding seems to come out of nowhere long after the injections began. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/telogen-effluvium-understanding-temporary-hair-loss\/\">telogen effluvium guide<\/a> explains the cycle in more detail.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout isnt\">\n<p><strong>Is:<\/strong> a temporary shift in the hair cycle, usually diffuse across the whole scalp, linked to how quickly weight comes off and how well you are eating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Isn&#8217;t:<\/strong> scarring, and isn&#8217;t usually a sign the hair will not return. It also isn&#8217;t a reason on its own to stop treatment that your prescriber has recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"timeline\">When shedding starts, peaks and settles<\/h2>\n<p>These are general ranges for telogen effluvium after any trigger, including rapid weight loss. Everyone is different, and ongoing weight loss can keep the trigger going for longer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tblwrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stage<\/th>\n<th>Typical timing<\/th>\n<th>What you may notice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Trigger<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Weeks to months after starting the injection, as weight loss speeds up<\/td>\n<td>Nothing yet. The hair cycle shift is invisible at first<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Shedding starts<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Usually around two to four months after the trigger<\/td>\n<td>More hair in the shower, brush and on the pillow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Peak<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Often within the first few months of shedding<\/td>\n<td>Thinner ponytail, wider parting, hair feels less full all over<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Settling<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Commonly within about six months, once weight and diet stabilise<\/td>\n<td>Shedding slows back to normal levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Visible regrowth<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Over the following months, with fuller recovery often taking a year or more<\/td>\n<td>Short new hairs along the hairline and parting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hair grows slowly, so even when shedding has stopped it takes time before the difference is visible, especially in longer hair. The British Association of Dermatologists notes that it may take many months for hair to return to its normal volume and thickness<sup><a href=\"#ref3\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pattern\">Shedding or pattern hair loss?<\/h2>\n<p>Weight loss shedding can unmask pattern hair loss that was already starting, and the two can happen together. The difference matters, because pattern loss does not recover on its own.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tblwrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>&nbsp;<\/th>\n<th>Weight loss shedding (telogen effluvium)<\/th>\n<th>Pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Where<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>All over the scalp<\/td>\n<td>Men: hairline, temples and crown. Women: widening parting and top of the head<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How it starts<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Suddenly, with noticeable shedding<\/td>\n<td>Gradually, over years, often with little shedding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hairline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Usually unchanged<\/td>\n<td>Recedes in men, often keeps its front line in women<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scale used<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Not staged on a scale<\/td>\n<td>Norwood scale in men, Ludwig scale in women<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Outlook<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Usually recovers once the trigger settles<\/td>\n<td>Tends to progress without treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>If your thinning follows a pattern, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/norwood-scale-explained\/\">Norwood scale guide<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/hair-transplant-for-women-ludwig-scale\/\">Ludwig scale guide for women<\/a> and our page on <a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/androgenetic-alopecia\/\">androgenetic alopecia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"helps\">What helps<\/h2>\n<h3>Eat for your hair while you lose weight<\/h3>\n<p>Protein at every meal is the single most useful change. Lean meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans and lentils all help. If your appetite is very low, small protein rich meals and snacks can be easier than large plates. Your prescriber or a dietitian can advise on a target that suits you.<\/p>\n<h3>Check your bloods<\/h3>\n<p>Shedding can sometimes be linked to low iron or other deficiencies, especially when you are eating much less than usual. A blood test through your GP or at a clinic can check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Iron and ferritin<\/strong> (your iron stores)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin D<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thyroid function<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin B12<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zinc<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Supplements help most when they correct a real deficiency. Taking high doses without a test is not a shortcut to regrowth.<\/p>\n<h3>Be gentle with your hair<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid tight styles, heavy heat and harsh chemical treatments while the hair is shedding. Shedding hairs were already on their way out, so washing and brushing normally will not make the loss worse.<\/p>\n<h3>Treatments that may support regrowth<\/h3>\n<p>Where shedding is heavy or slow to settle, clinic treatments can support the follicles while the body recovers. They are not a guarantee, and the right option depends on your assessment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tblwrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Treatment<\/th>\n<th>What it does<\/th>\n<th>Where it may fit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/prp-hair-treatment-uk-guide\/\">PRP<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Uses growth factors from your own blood, delivered to the scalp<\/td>\n<td>Prolonged shedding, or shedding on top of early pattern loss<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/vinci-male-mesotherapy\/\">Mesotherapy<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Delivers vitamins, growth factors and selected medications to the hair root, chosen for each case<\/td>\n<td>Supporting the scalp while diet and nutrient levels recover<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/the-vinci-laser-cap-clinically-backed-low-level-laser-therapy-for-hair-loss\/\">Laser cap<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Low level light therapy used at home to support the growth phase<\/td>\n<td>Ongoing support during and after weight loss<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/hair-vitamins-vitruvian-line-vhc\/\">Vitruvian supplements<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Hair focused nutritional support<\/td>\n<td>Alongside a balanced diet, ideally after bloods are checked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Medicines such as minoxidil may also be considered. Any medication is prescribed only after a consultation with a doctor, if suitable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Should you stop the injection?<\/strong> That is a decision for you and your prescriber, not a hair clinic. Do not stop or change the dose on your own. Tell your prescriber about the shedding so they can review your weight loss speed and nutrition.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when\">When to book a consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Most weight loss shedding settles on its own. Book a free consultation, and tell your GP, if you notice any of these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bald patches<\/strong> or clearly defined areas of loss<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalp symptoms<\/strong> such as itching, burning, redness, scaling or pain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heavy shedding beyond about six months,<\/strong> or shedding that is getting worse<\/li>\n<li><strong>A recession pattern:<\/strong> a receding hairline, thinning crown or widening parting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other symptoms<\/strong> such as tiredness, feeling cold or brittle nails, which can point to low iron or thyroid problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At a Vinci consultation, a specialist looks at your scalp under magnification, asks about your medication, diet and timeline, and explains whether this looks like shedding, pattern loss or both. See <a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/what-happens-at-a-vinci-hair-loss-consultation-step-by-step\/\">what happens at a Vinci hair loss consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"check\">Quick self check<\/h2>\n<p>Six questions to help you decide what to do next. This is not a diagnosis, and nothing you select is stored or sent.<\/p>\n<form class=\"check\" id=\"selfcheck\" onsubmit=\"return false\">\n<fieldset>\n<legend>1. Did the shedding start two months or more after you began the injection?<\/legend>\n<p><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q1\" value=\"0\"> Yes<\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q1\" value=\"0\"> No or not sure<\/label><\/fieldset>\n<fieldset>\n<legend>2. Is the thinning spread across your whole scalp rather than one area?<\/legend>\n<p><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q2\" value=\"0\"> Yes<\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q2\" value=\"1\"> No, it is in one area<\/label><\/fieldset>\n<fieldset>\n<legend>3. Is your hairline receding, your crown thinning or your parting widening?<\/legend>\n<p><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q3\" value=\"1\"> Yes<\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q3\" value=\"0\"> No<\/label><\/fieldset>\n<fieldset>\n<legend>4. Do you have any bald patches, or itching, redness, scaling or pain on the scalp?<\/legend>\n<p><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q4\" value=\"1\"> Yes<\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q4\" value=\"0\"> No<\/label><\/fieldset>\n<fieldset>\n<legend>5. Has heavy shedding gone on for more than about six months?<\/legend>\n<p><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q5\" value=\"1\"> Yes<\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q5\" value=\"0\"> No<\/label><\/fieldset>\n<fieldset>\n<legend>6. Were you already noticing thinning before you started the injection?<\/legend>\n<p><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q6\" value=\"1\"> Yes<\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q6\" value=\"0\"> No<\/label><\/fieldset>\n<p><button type=\"button\" id=\"checkbtn\">See my result<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"result\" id=\"res-monitor\">\n<h4>This sounds like temporary shedding<\/h4>\n<p>Your answers fit the usual pattern of shedding after rapid weight loss. Focus on protein, ask your GP about a blood test, tell your prescriber, and keep an eye on it. If it is still heavy after about six months, or a pattern appears, book a free consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result book\" id=\"res-book\">\n<h4>We recommend a free consultation<\/h4>\n<p>One or more of your answers suggests something beyond simple shedding, such as pattern loss, patchy loss or a scalp condition. A specialist can check your scalp and explain your options. <a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/hair-thinning-treatments-contact-us\/\">Book a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"small\" id=\"res-hint\" hidden>Please answer all six questions.<\/p>\n<\/form>\n<h2 id=\"transplant\">Is a hair transplant an option?<\/h2>\n<p>Not while you are actively shedding. Hair lost to telogen effluvium usually grows back, so operating on it would mean paying for surgery on hair that was likely to recover anyway. Active shedding also makes it hard to judge how much permanent loss there is and how strong the donor area is.<\/p>\n<p>The right time to consider it is once your weight has stabilised and your hair has had time to recover, which for many people means waiting a year or more. At that point, if a consultation shows underlying pattern loss on the <a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/norwood-scale-explained\/\">Norwood<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/hair-transplant-for-women-ludwig-scale\/\">Ludwig<\/a> scale, a transplant may be worth discussing. Consultations are free, and we will tell you honestly if surgery is not the answer.<\/p>\n<h3>Related guides<\/h3>\n<div class=\"related\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/telogen-effluvium-understanding-temporary-hair-loss\/\">Telogen effluvium<span>Temporary shedding after a shock to the body<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/what-to-eat-for-healthy-hair-growth-a-nutrition-guide\/\">What to eat for healthy hair growth<span>Nutrition basics for stronger hair<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/prp-hair-treatment-uk-guide\/\">PRP hair treatment UK guide<span>How PRP supports weakened follicles<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/hair-loss-after-weight-loss-whats-happening\/\">Hair loss after weight loss<span>Our earlier blog on the topic<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Does Mounjaro cause hair loss?<\/summary>\n<p>Hair loss is listed as a possible side effect of Mounjaro. In the weight management trials in its UK product information, it was reported by 4.9% of people on Mounjaro compared with 1.0% on a placebo. It is usually telogen effluvium, a temporary shedding linked to rapid weight loss and eating less, rather than the medicine damaging the hair follicles directly.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Will my hair grow back after Mounjaro or Wegovy hair loss?<\/summary>\n<p>In most cases, yes. Shedding from rapid weight loss usually settles within about six months once weight and diet stabilise, and the hair regrows over the following months. If it does not, or a pattern appears, book a consultation to check for pattern hair loss.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Is hair loss worse on Wegovy or Mounjaro?<\/summary>\n<p>Both can be linked to shedding, and the main driver appears to be how much and how quickly weight is lost rather than the specific brand. Your prescriber can explain the side effect information for the medicine you are taking.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Should I stop my weight loss injection if my hair is falling out?<\/summary>\n<p>Do not stop or change your injection on your own. Speak to your prescriber, who can review your dose, your rate of weight loss and your nutrition. Shedding is usually temporary, and a hair clinic can support regrowth alongside your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>What supplements help with hair loss on Mounjaro?<\/summary>\n<p>Supplements help most when they correct a deficiency, so a blood test for iron and ferritin, vitamin D, thyroid function, B12 and zinc is a good first step. Enough protein in your diet matters more than any single supplement.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>When can I have a hair transplant after weight loss?<\/summary>\n<p>Not during active shedding. Wait until your weight has stabilised and your hair has had time to recover, often a year or more. A consultation can then show whether there is underlying pattern loss that a transplant could treat.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Do women lose more hair on weight loss injections?<\/summary>\n<p>Women often notice shedding more, partly because longer hair makes it more visible. The cause is the same in men and women. Women with a widening parting should also be checked for female pattern hair loss, which the Ludwig scale describes.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>How do I stop hair loss on Mounjaro?<\/summary>\n<p>You cannot always prevent it, but eating enough protein, correcting any deficiencies found on a blood test and treating your hair gently can help. If shedding is heavy or lasts beyond about six months, clinic treatments such as PRP may support regrowth after an assessment.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"endcta\">\n<h3>Worried about shedding on a weight loss injection?<\/h3>\n<p>Book a free consultation. A Vinci specialist will examine your scalp, look at your timeline and tell you whether this is temporary shedding, pattern loss or both, and what will genuinely help.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vincihairclinic.com\/en\/hair-thinning-treatments-contact-us\/\" class=\"cta\">Book a free consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"sources\">\n<li id=\"ref1\">Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Summary of Product Characteristics, section 4.8, Eli Lilly and Company Limited. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/15481\/smpc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electronic medicines compendium<\/a>, last updated 8 September 2026.<\/li>\n<li id=\"ref2\">Wegovy (semaglutide) Summary of Product Characteristics, section 4.8, Novo Nordisk Limited. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/13800\/smpc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electronic medicines compendium<\/a>, last updated 22 September 2026.<\/li>\n<li id=\"ref3\">Telogen effluvium patient information leaflet. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bad.org.uk\/pils\/telogen-effluvium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Association of Dermatologists<\/a>, updated October 2025.<\/li>\n<li id=\"ref4\">Hair loss. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/hair-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS<\/a>, page last reviewed 24 January 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"byline\"><em>Written by the Vinci Hair Clinic editorial team. 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