Almost all of use a shampoo throughout the week so it makes sense to use a shampoo that is specifically designed for the protection and regrowth of thinning and receding hair.
Not all shampoos are equal though. Many contain ingredients that actually harm your hair; designed more to impress through smell, texture and ability to foam, rather than to improve hair health.
In these articles we review the best shampoos available, which ingredients are useful additions and which you should keep an eye out for to make sure you’re not using.
Did you know that collagen – the protein responsible for skin elasticity – also plays a critical role in the growth of healthy, strong hair (1)? In this post, I’ll explain what collagen is (including its two most common forms in hair products) and the role it plays in hair health and growth. I’ll also show you …
If you suffer from the itching, inflammation, and overall irritation associated with seborrheic dermatitis, you’re likely desperate to put an end to the condition. This desperation can be compounded in those with alopecia, as some with seborrheic dermatitis can also experience hair loss. So, what can you do if you’re battling this condition with no …
There are plenty of products on the market that claim to reverse balding, but what about those that claim to cover it up? Toppik is one such product used by thousands of sufferers of hair loss with good results. This post will introduce Toppik (including how it works and its ingredients). You will also learn: What …
You’ll probably agree that the dozens of hair loss shampoos on the market can be overwhelming. After all, how can you possibly know which is right for you? This includes Ultrax Labs Hair Surge Shampoo, so if you’ve been wondering if it’s all it claims, read on. In this in-depth post, I’ll discuss the various …
Plantur 39 makes a wide range of hair loss products, including shampoo. The Plantur products are mostly marketed in Europe and the UK, but they are also available for purchase in the US. Most of the Plantur products contain synthetic caffeine, and they are all targeted at women over 40. Why? In their words: Before …
Caffeine is an excellent morning jolt, or even an afternoon pick-me-up. But what if I told you that it might also be a great ingredient to add to your hair care routine? In this post, I’ll introduce the caffeine-based hair care brand Alpecin. This will include an introduction to its products, as well as a …
An itchy scalp can be a real pain, especially because it is not easy to find out the exact cause. But if left untreated, the constant scratching and inflammation may trigger an even more noticeable problem: hair loss. In most cases, an itchy scalp is just a symptom of another underlying medical condition that interferes …
Ketoconazole shampoos have become an increasingly popular way to treat hair loss. This in-depth guide will take a close look at ketoconazole: its uses, how it works, and the relevant research studies. What Is Ketoconazole? An antifungal drug used primarily in the treatment of fungal infections, ketoconazole was discovered in 1976 by Janssen Pharmaceutica in …
Overly hot showers may cause excessive and unnatural hair loss evidence suggests. At this point, there have not been any in-depth scientific studies to conclusively prove this point, but there is some evidence that suggests there may be a connection. However, keep in mind that we’re talking about excessively hot showers here. So when applying …
Copper peptides are the subject of a lot of talk in the hair loss community, but what are they and what do we actually know about them? As the name suggests, they contain the element copper, and also three amino acids linked together, which is what makes it a peptide. That is simple enough, so …