My hair was falling out in clumps – a £1.30 purchase made it healthier than ever

A WOMAN whose hair fell out in “rodent-sized clumps” has revealed she transformed her locks with a £1.30 supermarket purchase.

Fiona Smith said eight years ago her hair started falling out in huge clumps every time she washed it.

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“These were clumps the size of rodents, it was not normal,” she said in a video on her TikTok channel.

Fortunately, she has now managed to get her locks looking thick and healthy again, but she insisted it wasn’t a hair product that helped solve her problem.

“It’s not about the hair care routine, it’s about nutrition,” she said.

Fiona, who is a nutritionist herself, said most people are deficient in vitamins and minerals due to modern diets.

Since our body needs nutrients to function healthily, it is therefore important to follow a diet that consists of plenty of vitamins to keep our hair looking healthy.

Fiona said one of the foods she eats the most is liver because it is “made up of so many vitamins and minerals that are very difficult to get in a standard diet.”

She revealed that the offal contains B12, which is good for mental health, iron, which is good for hair, copper, which helps balance iron, and retinol, which is good for anti-aging.

Liver is super cheap and you can pick it up from Aldi for just €1.30.

“I spread it on toast, I really like the taste,” she said.

However, she added, “If you are disgusted or intimidated by the liver, you can also take supplements.”

Fiona said she also likes sardines as they are also a great source of iron.

She also eats oysters twice a week, which contain zinc, a vitamin essential for hair growth and maintenance.

Fiona also eats eggs as many as three to five times a day.

“It may sound crazy, but they are a fantastic source of choline for your brain, iron for your hair and B12 for your mental health,” she said.

Hair loss 101

HER pro Samantha Cusick has revealed everything you need to know about hair loss.

Why does hair loss happen?

Hair loss can be affected by so many factors, from genetics and hormone changes to lifestyle choices.

Stress, diet and even hair care habits can all affect hair strength.

It’s completely normal to lose some hair every day, but sometimes the body can lose more hair than normal in response to things like hormonal shifts or even life stressors.

Why it happens more often this time of year

Have you ever noticed that your hair seems to fall out more in the fall? That’s a season’s loss!

During summer, we retain extra hair to protect our scalp from the sun.

As the weather cools, it’s as if our bodies are recalibrating and letting go of those extra strands.

Dry, cooler air can also make hair more brittle, making it easier to lose some extra volume during these months.

Hacks and Affordable Buys to Treat Hair Loss

The great news? You don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive treatments to support your hair.

Try daily scalp massages. They are so simple, but really help stimulate blood flow to the follicles.

Castor oil is another fantastic, budget-friendly option that is rich in nutrients to strengthen your strands.

Adding some more protein to your diet and a biotin supplement can also do wonders for overall hair health.

Products to avoid

Stay away from products with high alcohol, sulfates and parabens; these can dry out and damage the hair over time.

Heat styling and chemical treatments can also cause breakage, so try to use them sparingly.

Instead, look for gentle, moisturizing formulas to support your scalp and keep hair healthier throughout the seasons.

Fiona’s (@heal.with.fifi) video, has probably left a lot of people impressed as the video has been viewed over 71,000 times on the video sharing platform.

TikTok users rushed to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts.

One person said: “I take iron, zinc, vitamin C, GLA, DHA, b vitamins, cod liver oil, magnesium.

“Eating lots of protein, vegetables, healthy fats and using minoxidil. And it works.”

A second person said: “Thank you so much! Such an informative video.

“Thank you for sharing your personal experience.”

A third person added: “Thanks for posting these videos.

“You are so informative and pass on such great information for health.”