Deepika Kohli Deepika Kohli Asked 7 months ago

Does mielle products cause hair loss?

I'm looking for new hair care products to help with my dry scalp. A lot of my friends recommend Mielle products, but I read some articles online linking them to hair fall. Do Mielle products cause hair loss?

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Anupama Roy Anupama Roy Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I totally get it, losing hair can be so heartbreaking and stressful. When you buy a popular product expecting good results and get hair fall instead, it feels awful. Please stop using it for a while and let your scalp breathe, you are not alone in this.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I started using their rosemary oil last week and my sink is full of hair today. Is this normal initially or should I throw the bottle away? Please let me know if anyone else faced this.

Baldev Raj Baldev Raj Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Beta, these new modern brands use very strong oils which are not good for everyone's head. In our times, we just boiled curry leaves in coconut oil and applied it. If your hair is falling, wash it gently with mild soap and try using simple cold-pressed coconut oil instead.

Shruti Iyer Shruti Iyer Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I developed severe scalp folliculitis and hair thinning after using Mielle products. It took me three months of doctor-prescribed lotions to fix the damage. If you are noticing persistent itching or pain, please stop experimenting and go see a proper skin doctor.

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Amit Kumar Amit Kumar Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I literally just recovered from this hair fall nightmare last week! I used Mielle oil for a month and lost so much hair. My doctor told me to stop it immediately, and now after three weeks of using a basic baby shampoo, my hair has stopped falling.

Rajiv Tyagi Rajiv Tyagi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Look, if a product doesn't suit you, throw it out, no need to overthink. These fancy foreign products are hyped up by influencers who get paid for it. Stick to basic things that have worked for you for years.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I thought Mielle was causing my hair fall, but when I visited my doctor, we found out my thyroid levels were completely off. If you are experiencing heavy hair loss, it is better to get your TSH and iron levels tested rather than just blaming the shampoo. Regular follow-ups really help.

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Vasudha Shastry Vasudha Shastry Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Our hair reflects our inner health and state of mind. When we apply very heavy, stimulated oils, it can disrupt the natural balance of the scalp. I suggest doing simple head massages without oil and practicing Kapalbhati pranayama to naturally improve blood circulation to your hair roots.

Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I can only share what happened to me. I used the Mielle hair mask twice, and both times I saw double the usual hair fall during my shower. I simply stopped using it and my hair fall went back to normal.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

According to the ingredient analysis on my health apps, Mielle products contain highly concentrated essential oils like rosemary and mint, which can trigger contact allergies in sensitive scalps. If your scalp barrier is compromised, it can cause shedding. Try using a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser instead.

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