The Truth About Creatine and Hair Loss

The Truth About Creatine and Hair Loss

Let’s begin with something we don’t hear often enough:

You’re allowed to care.

You’re allowed to feel a certain way when you catch your reflection and notice something’s changing. Maybe it’s a little more forehead than you remember. Maybe the hair at your crown seems thinner under the bathroom light. And maybe… you’re quietly wondering if your supplement routine—the creatine you’ve been taking to feel stronger, might have something to do with it.

If that’s you, please hear this:
You’re not vain. You’re not overreacting. You’re human.

This is a conversation about more than hair. It’s about identity, confidence, and how we respond when the version of ourselves we see in the mirror no longer matches the one we feel inside.

So let’s talk. Let’s clear away the shame and the confusion and get to the heart of it.

 

What is Creatine


Creatine is a naturally occurring compound in your body, primarily stored in your muscles. It’s made from amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and plays a vital role in helping your cells produce energy during high-intensity exercise. Creatine is commonly taken by athletes and fitness enthusiasts to enhance performance, whether that’s lifting more weight or sprinting faster. It’s safe, widely used, and has a strong reputation for supporting muscle growth and endurance.

But, there’s a wrinkle to this: with its popularity, there’s been growing concern about creatine’s potential side effects, especially when it comes to hair loss.

Is Creatine Really Causing Hair Loss?

This is the question, isn’t it? It’s the one that sends you down the Google rabbit hole at midnight. And it’s valid. Because it’s coming from a place of care—a desire to understand your body and protect your wellbeing.

Here’s what we know:

In 2009, a study on rugby players suggested that taking creatine might raise DHT levels—DHT being a hormone connected to male pattern baldness. That’s the part that often makes headlines.

But what doesn’t usually make the headlines is this:

  • The study had only 20 participants.

  • None of them actually lost hair during the study.

  • And more importantly: the findings have never been replicated in the 15 years since.

So what does that mean for you?

If you’re genetically prone to hair thinning or male pattern baldness, creatine might speed up something that was already in motion. But it’s not a direct cause. The truth is, hair loss is deeply complex and often has more to do with hormones, genetics, stress, and aging than it does with one supplement.

Still, even knowing that doesn’t always ease the emotional impact, does it?

Because no one tells you what to do with the quiet, aching feeling of "I don’t feel like myself anymore."

So let’s talk about that part next.

But What Else Can You Do? (Let’s Talk Prevention and Support)

Because maybe you’re not just here for a quick fix. Maybe you’re here because you want to understand what’s going on under the surface. You want to take care of your body, your hair, your heart — the whole of you.

You’re not looking for perfection.
You’re looking for peace. And maybe a few practical steps.

So let’s talk about that.

🌿 Taking Care of the Hair You Have: 5 Gentle, Practical Tips

1. Feed Your Follicles with Real Nutrition
Your hair is made of keratin — a protein — and like every part of your body, it thrives when nourished. Make sure you’re getting:

  • Enough protein (eggs, lean meats, tofu, lentils)

  • Iron and zinc (pumpkin seeds, spinach, red meat, oysters)

  • Omega-3s (salmon, chia seeds, walnuts)

  • And yes — biotin, which supports keratin infrastructure

Think of food not as a fix, but as a form of love.

2. Balance Your Stress (Not Just Your Hormones)
Chronic stress has been linked to hair shedding (called telogen effluvium). And let’s be honest: life is full of stressors we can’t control. But we can create tiny rituals of calm — a walk outside, a breathing exercise, a talk with someone who truly listens.

Sometimes hair loss is our body whispering, “Slow down.”

3. Be Gentle With Your Scalp
Harsh shampoos, heat tools, tight hairstyles — they can all contribute to breakage or inflammation. Choose sulfate-free shampoos, avoid vigorous towel-drying, and treat your scalp like the fragile garden bed it is.

4. Get Your Blood Work Done
Before you blame creatine or stress or shampoo, it’s worth checking in on your health. Low iron, thyroid imbalances, vitamin D deficiencies — all can impact hair growth. Knowledge is power, and clarity is healing.

5. Rethink the Way You Talk to Yourself
Hair loss can take a toll on your self-esteem, but it doesn’t have to steal your worth. You are not less attractive, less powerful, or less lovable because of it. Let’s replace judgment with curiosity, and shame with self-compassion.

Looking to Build Strength Without Fear? Here Are Some Alternative Supplements

If you’re worried that creatine might be aggravating your hair loss — or even if you just want options — you’ve got choices.

Here are a few supplements that support energy, endurance, and muscle repair without raising DHT levels:

✨ Beta-Alanine
Helps buffer lactic acid and improve performance, especially in high-intensity workouts. Great for endurance, and doesn’t touch hormone pathways linked to hair loss.

✨ Citrulline Malate
Boosts nitric oxide production, improving blood flow and reducing fatigue during workouts. Plus, better circulation = better scalp health.

✨ BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids)
These are muscle-building amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine) that support protein synthesis and recovery.

✨ Collagen + Vitamin C
Collagen isn’t just good for skin and joints — it can also support stronger hair. Vitamin C helps your body absorb it more effectively.

✨ Adaptogens like Ashwagandha
If you’re lifting and stressed (and who isn’t?), adaptogens may help regulate cortisol levels, which can indirectly support hair health, mood, and recovery.

Always consult your doctor or a licensed nutritionist before starting anything new, especially if you have underlying conditions. This isn’t about fear, it’s about agency.

Hair Loss Isn’t Just About Hair

It’s about identity. About vulnerability. About wondering if people notice.
It’s about watching your reflection evolve in a way you didn’t expect, and feeling the slow, subtle grief of that change.

And here's something I've learned from years of exploring shame, worthiness, and self-image:
You don’t have to wait until you’ve “made peace” with it to do something about it.

You’re allowed to want to feel good in your skin.
You’re allowed to miss how your hair used to look.
You’re allowed to want to do something—today—that helps you feel like yourself again.

Meet: proTHIK.

What proTHIK Really Is (And What It’s Not)

proTHIK is not a miracle cure. It’s not pretending to reverse genetics or erase reality.

What it is — is a way to reclaim your reflection.

It’s a lightweight, waterproof hair concealer that gives you the appearance of thicker, fuller hair in just minutes. No prescriptions, no painful treatments, no waiting months and hoping for the best.

And best of all? It’s easy. Here’s what you can expect:

🌿 Instant confidence: Spray it on, comb it through, and head out the door. You’ll feel the difference immediately.

💧 Waterproof and sweat-proof: Whether it’s a gym day or a rainy one, proTHIK stays put.

🖤 Looks natural: It blends beautifully, with rich, realistic tones for all hair colors. No flaking, no fake-looking fiber fuzz.

✨ Made for everyone: Thinning crown? Receding hairline? Diffuse hair loss? Men and women alike are using proTHIK to feel whole again.

This isn’t about hiding.
It’s about choosing how you want to show up in the world.

Because Confidence Isn’t Vanity—It’s Courage

There’s this quote I come back to a lot in my own work:

“You either walk inside your story and own it, or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.”

Hair loss can make us feel like we’ve lost control of our story.
proTHIK gives you the pen back.

It says: Here. Try this. Feel like yourself again. Show up with your shoulders back and your chin up—not because you’re pretending, but because you chose to support yourself in a way that felt kind.

And kindness matters here. So does confidence. So does joy.

You deserve to look in the mirror and feel like, “Yes. There I am.”

If you’re here, still reading, still feeling this—maybe that’s your cue.

Maybe today is the day you stop overthinking every shed hair and start focusing on how you want to feel. Maybe it’s time to give yourself the permission to try something that brings you back to you.

Try proTHIK.
Not because you’re not enough without it, but because you’re allowed to support yourself however you choose.

You're allowed to want to feel powerful. You're allowed to want to feel attractive. You're allowed to want to feel like you again.

And we’re here for it.

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