Zinc and Hair Loss
Biotin gets a lot of attention in terms of its importance for healthy hair and nail growth, but it’s not the only vitamin or mineral that’s important for good hair growth. Several vitamins and nutrients are essential to maintain a healthy head of hair, but the role of zinc in hair growth and loss is […]
How Does Melatonin Affect Your Hair?
Melatonin is naturally produced by the human body. It’s also taken a popular dietary supplement and a natural sleep aid. Safe, non-addictive, and easily found over the counter, it has been proven to have multiple positive effects on the body and possesses few side effects – but is hair loss one of its rare side […]
Music and Hair Loss
There is no end to the array of misconceptions and false assertions – from folk remedies to internet memes and beyond – surrounding the subject of hair loss. Believe it or not, even the topic of music has been questioned in relation to hair loss… and it’s not a new consideration. Back in 1896, for […]
Can A Hair Dryer Cause Hair Loss?
While we may have been more reckless with how we treated our hair in our youth… as we get older, we run a greater risk of experiencing hair thinning and loss. As a result, we want to start looking more closely at which of our day-to-day activities could play a role in expediting the probability […]
Ginger and Hair Growth
Ginger has been used in herbal medicine for centuries – for digestive ailments and inflammatory conditions. In recent years, this pungent spice has been “discovered” by social media influencers touting its benefits for the hair and scalp. Claims abound that ginger can make the scalp healthier and regrow lost hair. These assertions are exciting, but […]
Stress-Reducing Strategies to Help With Holiday Hair Loss
The holidays are famous for bringing stress along with joy. So, it’s hardly a shock that to some, they are also associated with hair loss. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Though, as a side note, the “Christmas tree pattern hair loss” in women is not related to the holiday season. Instead, it’s […]
Does Shampoo Really Thicken Hair?
So many myths exist about thinning hair or hair loss, as well as distortions, and even more of them about hair thickening products. There seems to be an almost endless array of things that claim to end or reverse hair loss, and many – if not most – of them are worthy of skepticism. In […]
Does Pumpkin Block DHT?
It’s that time of year when America goes on pumpkin overload – pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin-scented candles, pumpkin-themed décor, and so much more! It has gotten to the point where pumpkin mania has become the subject of jokes. What often gets lost in the conversation are the excellent health benefits of […]
Does Hair Color Determine the Number of Hairs on a Human Head?
Hair density varies more than you might think. The typical human has approximately 100,000 hairs on their scalp, the middle of a range whose low end is 90,000 and the high end is 150,000. That provides a range of variance of 60,000 hairs. There are many factors that govern how many hairs a person has […]
The Surprising Connection Between Chocolate and Hair Loss
We know that what goes into our bodies affects how well our bodies perform various functions. Whether that’s running, lifting, breathing, or even growing hair… what we eat matters. There are many diets that contribute positively to overall hair health. Diets with sufficient amounts of proteins, vitamins, and minerals are necessary for proper hair health […]