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u/scotty-fitzgerald · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

I was reading through some of the replies and wanted to address some things to give you a little piece of mind because I know how much things affected my mental wellbeing when I would freak out about doing something that potentially made my problems worse or when I thought my problem was worse than it actually was.

I believe (you would have to confirm for yourself, shoot them an email. I have emailed them before and they got back to me very quickly and were super friendly) that verb uses water soluble silicones, which means that while it isn't technically silicone free, it is broken down when you wash it off and it doesn't stay in your hair, so it doesn't have the negative effects of silicone on your hair.

I saw some advice about using some pretty strong products for dandruff & hair loss. I would strongly recommend you stay clear of those unless instructed to use them by a dermatologist that has inspected your scalp. Those products have harsh ingredients that can really aggravate the problem if unneeded or used improperly. I remember trying some strong anti-dandruff stuff that made my hair sooo much worse because I did not need it but I felt like I did. Gentle is always better unless a licensed health care professional has told you otherwise.

Stress/depression/anxiety and all those things can really affect your hair health. I take Ashwagandha because I feel like it helped me and if you read online many others have stated it also helped them with managing their stress and therefore their hair loss problem. I have been taking it for probably 1.5 years now and I recommend it to friends when asked. Although it shouldn't interact with any psychiatric medications, ask your doctor if it's ok for you to take it if you are taking something for your clinical depression.

I have a regular brush as well but honestly that thing has probably been used twice ever, I don't brush my hair. My hair doesn't tangle very frequently unless I go on a particularly sweaty run and then put my hair in a messy bun during my cool down. That comb is enough to untangle it though and I only use it right before I am about to shower that way I don't have to run my fingers through my hair in the shower. I like the bamboo more than the plastic ones but if you a cheap plastic one you like I am sure it's fine, just make sure it is wide. Finger combing in the shower can be really damaging. More often than not, you are basically ripping hair off in the process and then you think you are losing all this hair in the shower when in reality you are pulling it off. I definitely recommend you stop doing that.

Golly, I have been taking Biotin for years. Honestly I can't even remember how long but maybe 5 years ago, a dermatologist told me about it and I have been taking it ever since. I have not noticed my hair growing faster in other places but I do notice that my nails grow very fast (which annoys me because I don't like long nails).

The smell of the dpHUE ACV rinse does not bother me. I don't know if it is particularly strong because I do not have a good sense of smell but I don't think it should be overpowering. My boyfriend uses it now as well and I never heard him say anything about it. It only lasts while you have it on, you won't really get out of the shower smelling like apple cider vinegar. This is also not straight up apple cider vinegar, it also has argan oil, lavender, and aloe vera off the top of my head. Before you get it though, know that it is not like traditional shampoo. It won't lather up and you only apply it on your scalp, it might be weird at first but you'll get used to it. (side note: it used to be a shampoo/conditioner substitute but they have since repackaged and it no longer says that. I emailed them and asked about it to ensure the ingredients and formulation remained the same and they said it did. I have not noticed a difference in the product since getting a new bottle. I personally think they changed the name because they just released a conditioner to go with it).

For any serum to work you have to use it consistently, as instructed, for at least a month or two to see results. When do you wash your hair? It is supposed to be used preferably at night on dry scalp. I would suggest putting it on before bed every night and washing your hair in the mornings -- this way you can apply it on a dry scalp at night and can rinse it off in the morning. Also, this would allow you to go to bed with dry hair which is better than going to sleep with wet/damp hair. I think you might not be using the serum properly, you are only supposed to use a few drops where needed and massage it in. Try putting a single drop, massaging it in, and then putting another drop elsewhere and massaging in it, and so on. This would avoid applying too much and it looking greasy. I don't think you are supposed to soak your scalp in it if that makes sense. I didn't want to mention this earlier because I have only been using it for a week so I can't really speak to it, but I actually bought the grow gorgeous serum for my boyfriend because his hair has been thinning. I know he won't use it unless I show him how to do it properly so he can do it for himself, so I have been using it since this past Sunday so I can get the hang of it and show him. In the instructions it says to not use more than 20 drops (which sounds like so little!) but that's what I have been doing and I don't always get my whole scalp but I get enough of it. The important thing is so massage it in. Scalp massages in themselves are supposed to be very stimulating for hair growth. Since I have been using it my scalp feels calmed and soothed in the mornings and I haven't noticed any greasiness when I wake up. I am not going to continue using this serum since I was just testing the application process (I want to get the one from The Ordinary because it is supposedly better for scalp problems) but I wanted to describe how I was using it and applying a hair serum.

I don't know how Canada does their water treatment, but I know a bit about the process in general because of my civil engineering degree. Water softness/hardness is unrelated to how clean it is but rather the concentration of dissolved minerals and sodium. It can also change if you move literally a few minutes away because it all depends on which water treatment plant supplies to where you live. So if you have moved from where you originally checked it might be different! I actually feel dumb for not considering how the dissolved minerals in water affected my hair -- hard water is perfectly safe to consume and use, it is actually preferred over soft water for consumption because it has minerals such as calcium and magnesium, but soft water is better for cleaning. Anyways, if you do have soft water that might be part of why your hair feels greasy! Just do a little more research and you can figure out what you can do to help if you have soft water.

I really hope you feel better soon. Try your best not to get overwhelmed, and if it all feels like too much, change things a little at a time. Also, whatever new things you decide to try, make sure to give it time to work. When it comes to hair stuff it often takes a little while (a few months) to really see a noticeable difference, but shavings make a pile.

u/barphak · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

Hey, thanks so much for the detailed reply!

After looking around on this sub, I just ordered this stuff, and I feel like it should do the trick... But I will definitely take everything you suggested into consideration.

  1. I wash every other day, but that can change. I'm not sure what ayurvedic hair oil is, and all I found Googling it was some homeopathic stuff, so I'm not sure if you were referring to something specific, but I'll start adding some hair oils to my regimen and use them overnight. I also didn't know that about super hot (which I love bathing in, so I'll definitely have to change that up).

  2. I have a nice soft brush I like (almost like this one) and it seems to be gentle on my hair. I use my hands for styling, but if you think I should use a comb, I'd love to hear why!

  3. I'm not sure what dry vs not dry hair feels like so I'm not sure if I have it, but I don't think I've ever felt any problems with it. That being said, I did just add that argan oil shampoo (refer to point #1) to my regimen, so hopefully that improves anything that may be wrong :)

  4. I, unfortunately, don't have enough hair to braid, but I'll start rubbing my scalp with oils... that sounds delightful!

  5. I've got short hair (compared to my other granola guy friends) :) and I get my hair cut once every 2 weeks to once a month, so I'm not sure I'll run into that problem. That being said, is there anything I should look out for in terms of hair damage? I never thought about it as an issue for people with shorter hair...


  6. > Eat clean and healthy

    ... What do you want me to start being nice to people, have confidence, share the love and joy my friends and family give me and aspire to be the best person I can be? ... fiiiiiiiiine... I'll try I guess :)
u/wednesdayaddamsjr · 8 pointsr/HaircareScience

There’s a few factors that can greatly effect hair growth: diet, overall health, hormones, and hair/scalp health.

The one thing that stuck out to me when reading about your diet was the soy. Soy is known to moderately effect hormones (mimics estrogen in the body) and when you suddenly up your intake, it could throw things off balance. It could be contributing, so try to cut back a bit. Keep drinking that water & eating healthy!

Have you started any new medications?

Stimulating the blood circulation on the scalp is an awesome trick to encourage hair growth, however it sounds like you may be overdoing it. Which electric scalp massager did you purchase, and how often do you use it? How often do you use the scalp scrub? If it’s causing dandruff, it’s probably not the best option for you. Doing a quick 2 minute scalp massage daily can stimulate the circulation without being too harsh on the skin (I do this with my normal conditioner- but this is where an oil mixture or serum will come in handy).

I would recommend for you:

Shampoo with Davines Energizing Shampoo and condition with Davines Replumping Conditioner. This stuff gets pricey at full retail, but it WORKS. The energizing line is full of ingredients that target hair loss. The replumping line moisturizes from the inside out. Davines is cruelty free and vegan too! There’s only about 4,000 salons across the US that carry them, BUT you can order online through amazon (it’s the legit stuff too, they have some kind of contract to keep “black market” sales down).

Massage your scalp 2-3 days a week, or every day if you can. I have two good product recommendations for you: a serum from the Davines energizing line, and an easy homemade oil.

Davines Energizing Superactive
Be sure to get the traditional superactive as it’s designed for hormonal hair loss (this sounds closer to what you’re experiencing) rather than the seasonal.

Homemade oil mixture -
3 parts jojoba oil (closest to the skins natural pH and best for absorption)
1 part castor oil (antifungal properties)
1 part oil of your choice (tea tree for more cleanse, almond or lavender if you’ve got a sensitive scalp)

Rub in your scalp and use your fingers to massage for 2-5 minutes. The serum you can leave in indefinitely, the oil you will want to shampoo out.

Treating hair thinning/loss at the beginning stages is the best way to combat it!!! Your hair follicles are most likely still active since this is a recent problem. You just gotta wake ‘em up a bit! Keep your scalp clean and stimulated, and your ends moisturized. Stay away from hot tools! Skip the blow dryer and iron if that’s a normal thing in your routine.

As for brushing, look into a wide tooth comb or Wet brush. Anything that puts a lot of tension on the hair will only pull out what you want to keep! Brush as needed but don’t overdo it.

I hope this wasn’t too much at once! Please feel free to ask any questions if you need me to clarify or provide some more info!

Source: licensed cosmetologist for 8 years. Worked with these products first hand and have recommended this same routine to many clients!

Edit - I added a question about medications. These can definitely have an effect!

u/HuskerDue · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

> The one thing that stuck out to me when reading about your diet was the soy. Soy is known to moderately effect hormones (mimics estrogen in the body) and when you suddenly up your intake, it could throw things off balance. It could be contributing, so try to cut back a bit. Keep drinking that water & eating healthy!


Wow thank you so much for all the info. Regarding soy, I have eaten soy as my primary source of protein and never had any issues. From homemade soymilk to daily tofu blocks and to sometimes edamame. I have done it for years and never had any problems, unless it’s catching up. I began cutting it recently, hope it helps.

> Have you started any new medications?

No new medication, but different vitamins (D3, zinc, biotin)

>Stimulating the blood circulation on the scalp is an awesome trick to encourage hair growth, however it sounds like you may be overdoing it. Which electric scalp massager did you purchase, and how often do you use it? How often do you use the scalp scrub? If it’s causing dandruff, it’s probably not the best option for you. Doing a quick 2 minute scalp massage daily can stimulate the circulation without being too harsh on the skin (I do this with my normal conditioner- but this is where an oil mixture or serum will come in handy)

This is the electric scalp massager I bought
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07G35RPSF?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

Today was the first time trying it out for 10 minutes and had about 10 loose hairs in my shirt by the time I was finished. I also use or used a wood hair brush for about 2-5 minutes and same thing. There was a large amount of hair by the time I was finished. A lot of dandruff would fall off also.

I’m beginning to think besides hormone unbalance, I could have some sort of fungus scalp blocking the air. Like I said, the hair brush would take out a large amount of dandruff. I used a hair scrub in the shower yesterday and same thing, I noticed dandruff in my hair during the day. Something I never had. Perhaps the brush and scrub is cleaning up my scalp and all the built up dandruff.

> Shampoo with Davines Energizing Shampoo and condition with Davines Replumping Conditioner. This stuff gets pricey at full retail, but it WORKS. The energizing line is full of ingredients that target hair loss. The replumping line moisturizes from the inside out. Davines is cruelty free and vegan too! There’s only about 4,000 salons across the US that carry them, BUT you can order online through amazon (it’s the legit stuff too, they have some kind of contract to keep “black market” sales down).

I’m going to look into these. Quite honestly I’m a bit paranoid when it comes to anti hair loss products. I feel the simpler a shampoo is the better. I usually use this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0016BC2BM?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

And tried this one when the hair loss started happening

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CSMTPWL?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

For some reason I decided to wash my hair with warm water (always cold water) and that’s when my hair began falling out.

> Shampoo with Davines Energizing Shampoo and condition with Davines Replumping Conditioner. This stuff gets pricey at full retail, but it WORKS. The energizing line is full of ingredients that target hair loss. The replumping line moisturizes from the inside out. Davines is cruelty free and vegan too! There’s only about 4,000 salons across the US that carry them, BUT you can order online through amazon (it’s the legit stuff too, they have some kind of contract to keep “black market” sales down).

>Massage your scalp 2-3 days a week, or every day if you can. I have two good product recommendations for you: a serum from the Davines energizing line, and an easy homemade oil.

>Davines Energizing Superactive
Be sure to get the traditional superactive as it’s designed for hormonal hair loss (this sounds closer to what you’re experiencing) rather than the seasonal.

>Homemade oil mixture -
3 parts jojoba oil (closest to the skins natural pH and best for absorption)
1 part castor oil (antifungal properties)
1 part oil of your choice (tea tree for more cleanse, almond or lavender if you’ve got a sensitive scalp)

>Rub in your scalp and use your fingers to massage for 2-5 minutes. The serum you can leave in indefinitely, the oil you will want to shampoo out.

Definitely a lot of great info here. Will this help with the dandruff?

Edit: btw I only wash my hair every third day, but by the second day my hair is already too oily. Almost as if I had gel on and my scalp feels warm ( could be the warm weather of Southern California,but still feels warm)and a little itchy.

u/comment_preview_bot · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

Here is the comment linked in the above comment:

I currently use the Kerastase Resistance line. Kerastase (parent company is L'Oreal) was the brand I kept seeing mentioned when searching for "best hair products money can buy." I guess you're supposed to go to a salon that's trained in using their products because they can best recommend which line of their products to go with, but no salons near me use them so I just spoke to someone on their online chat to determine which would be best for my hair.

So, I use products within that regime, plus the other stuff I use regularly:

  • Kerastase Soin Premier Therapiste (pre-shampoo, and sometimes if I don't feel like I want to use the mask I'll use this after shampooing as well as conditioner)
  • Kerastase Bain Therapiste (shampoo)
  • Kerastase Masque Therapiste
  • Kerastase Serum Therapiste
  • Marc Anthony Argan Oil Exotic Treatment - After I'm done blow drying my hair, I'll put a bit of this into my hands and run it through my hair to make it really smooth and shiny.
  • Batiste dry shampoo
  • Garnier volumizing hair spray - Although I've been using this less and less. I mostly would use hairspray to try to spray down flyaways / frizziness, but I've noticed that I have so many fewer of them now. As a result, I really cut back on hairspray (which seems good since it can be drying I'm sure).
  • Schwarzkopf Osis Dust It Mattifying Powder - I might throw some of this in too, depending on how serious I am about volume. I have noticed that this can tend to cause more flyaways though, so I've eliminated this product from my everyday use.

    Some other favorite products that get occasional use (mostly if I'm also straightening my hair):
  • Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray - Sprayed into my hair after the Kerastase Serum Therapiste to give volume while blow drying (and so hair is still voluminous after straightening).
  • Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil - Sometimes I'll use this to make my hair shiny and nice looking, but usually if I'm really doing my hair (for a party, going out, etc.) when I know I'll be okay just washing my hair soon anyway since this is a little heavier than the Marc Anthony for daily use.
  • Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Finish - This stuff is absolutely amazing for adding volume.

    In doing some research on hair products, I decided that not all silicones are bad and that it's mostly about making sure they wash out. Kerastase seems to use "better" silicones, and I'm assuming that at this price point you're probably getting a good wash as well - i.e., I figured everything probably does work well together, so I try to stick to the same line as much as possible and I've been pretty happy.

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u/LanaBStar · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

I have to agree with the others and add one point...

  1. Co-washing probably isn't the best choice for you. Your hair looks to be on the finer side, which means if you pick up one individual strand of hair between your thumb and finger and close your eyes you almost can't feel it. Finer hair can sometimes be weighed down too much by cowashing and look limp, or, according to the WEN lawsuit, the conditioner can weigh down hair and clog follicles causing hair loss/no new growth. I have finer hair as well and tried cowashing with New Wash, which was nice, but ultimately my hair felt to0 dragged down no matter how much I seemed to rinse it out.

    If you want to read/hear a scientific take on your shampoo and conditioner choices and their effectiveness I would read the summary/listen to this Beauty Brains podcast.

  2. You might be too rough on your hair in it's wet state. As mentioned, hair is more susceptible to damage when wet so should be handled with care when detangling. I LOVE The Wet Brush for gently detangling and brushing through wet hair, you should definitely get one! It's made a huge difference for me when I have clients with wet, tangly hair. I see so much less hair in the brush afterwards when I go through their hair with a Wet Brush versus when I used a wide tooth comb on them in the past.

    ONE ADDITIONAL TIP: I'm a girl with finer textured hair, and medium to low density. My hair has always been that way. But something that has helped my hair is taking the supplement [Viviscal] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JPJ2ZS/ref=sr_ph_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1463724141&sr=sr-1&keywords=viviscal). You take it twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. It took two months for me to start really noticing a difference (and this is with me taking it twice a day almost everyday, I rarely miss any "doses"), but it has definitely improved the quality of my hair. My hair looks and feels stronger and healthier, seems thicker to me and it is actually growing faster as well. I've had multiple people mention how fast my hair is growing without me even telling them I have been taking a hair supplement.

    I know it's hard to stay faithful to taking it twice a day because it does take a while to start to see results but you have to think of it like exercise. You don't go to the gym once and suddenly have Jackie Chan "Rumble in the Bronx" bod. It's something you have to work toward and then maintain. I've been taking Viviscal for seven months and I'm really pleased, but I know if I stop taking it regularly the results will go away. So I guess I'm a Viviscal addict for life now ha.

u/A5H13Y · 5 pointsr/HaircareScience

I currently use the Kerastase Resistance line. Kerastase (parent company is L'Oreal) was the brand I kept seeing mentioned when searching for "best hair products money can buy." I guess you're supposed to go to a salon that's trained in using their products because they can best recommend which line of their products to go with, but no salons near me use them so I just spoke to someone on their online chat to determine which would be best for my hair.

So, I use products within that regime, plus the other stuff I use regularly:

  • Kerastase Soin Premier Therapiste (pre-shampoo, and sometimes if I don't feel like I want to use the mask I'll use this after shampooing as well as conditioner)
  • Kerastase Bain Therapiste (shampoo)
  • Kerastase Masque Therapiste
  • Kerastase Serum Therapiste
  • Marc Anthony Argan Oil Exotic Treatment - After I'm done blow drying my hair, I'll put a bit of this into my hands and run it through my hair to make it really smooth and shiny.
  • Batiste dry shampoo
  • Garnier volumizing hair spray - Although I've been using this less and less. I mostly would use hairspray to try to spray down flyaways / frizziness, but I've noticed that I have so many fewer of them now. As a result, I really cut back on hairspray (which seems good since it can be drying I'm sure).
  • Schwarzkopf Osis Dust It Mattifying Powder - I might throw some of this in too, depending on how serious I am about volume. I have noticed that this can tend to cause more flyaways though, so I've eliminated this product from my everyday use.

    Some other favorite products that get occasional use (mostly if I'm also straightening my hair):
  • Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray - Sprayed into my hair after the Kerastase Serum Therapiste to give volume while blow drying (and so hair is still voluminous after straightening).
  • Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil - Sometimes I'll use this to make my hair shiny and nice looking, but usually if I'm really doing my hair (for a party, going out, etc.) when I know I'll be okay just washing my hair soon anyway since this is a little heavier than the Marc Anthony for daily use.
  • Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Finish - This stuff is absolutely amazing for adding volume.

    In doing some research on hair products, I decided that not all silicones are bad and that it's mostly about making sure they wash out. Kerastase seems to use "better" silicones, and I'm assuming that at this price point you're probably getting a good wash as well - i.e., I figured everything probably does work well together, so I try to stick to the same line as much as possible and I've been pretty happy.
u/YouSophisticat · 3 pointsr/HaircareScience

Prevention of split ends is key.

First, don't wash your everyday. If you can, only wash with shampoo a maximum of 2 times per week. My washing schedule is usually Saturdays and Wednesdays. Also, when you use shampoo, make sure you are only massaging it into the scalp. Shampoo strips the natural oils in your hair and if you strip the oils from the ends your losing all that good hair nutrients that your ends desperately need!

Do not use heat. Let your hair dry naturally. Only use a straightener or curling iron on special occasions. There are a million no heat hair tutorials on Youtube that you can use if you need to style your hair. I never use a brush on wet hair and use a comb to detangle. When my hair is dry I use a wooden brush. The wood bristles soaks up the oils and when you brush through, it evenly distributes your hair's natural oils to the ends of your hair.

My most important piece of advice is doing hot oil scalp massage treatments biweekly. Oils have SAVED my hair! I typically use organic unrefined cold pressed (can be found at your local health food store and some grocery stores) coconut oil. I let it melt by sitting it under a lamp or by the heater. I don't recommend using a microwave to melt it, I read somewhere that it changes the makeup of the coconut oil. I start off by applying it all over my scalp and massaging it in for about 5-10 minutes. I apply the rest to the ends and stick my hair in a bun for the remainder of the day or overnight. You will need to shampoo this out, but again, only shampoo the roots. When the shampoo travels down your hair it will cleanse the ends. I like to switch up my oils or even mix them. So far, I've found the most results from using coconut, argon, and macadamia nut oils.

Once every 2-3 months, I will go in and trim my own hair. I cut my own hair due to EVERY SINGLE stylist not understanding what a trim is. A trim isn't 3-4 inches... so I learned how to trim my own hair. I only snip the tinniest amount of hair or snip a split end when I see one.

I hope this information helps. I went from hair past my breasts, to a platinum blonde (I'm naturally a dark brown). My hair was so damaged that I had to cut over 8" off. Two years later, I went blonde again and had to cut off another 5". The last year I went from a chin length bob to past shoulder length hair. I will never again go blonde, it was fun, but it damaged my hair BAD. Unfortunately, genetics has given me the gift of premature grays... so I do have to color every 6 weeks, but I use a semi-permanent hair color and only do the roots.

These methods are tried and true! Good luck! Long hair is like having a baby. You have to care, nurture and love your hair. It's a lot of upkeep, but it's totally worth it.

EDIT: I forgot to mention one more thing. Swap out your conditioner for a deep conditioning mask bi-weekly or once a week. This one is my holy grail

u/Sinnamonster · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

I had really dry hair when I bleached it a few times. I know it's not the same situation as you but maybe it can be helpful. I first used this treatment my friend got from Japan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DQUVS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . I use it about once a month. Then I found that the Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! deep conditioner helped a lot. I basically used it every time I washed my hair. It's a little expensive but you don't need to use a whole lot. Then I would use those fancy no frizz towel wraps while I finished showering. After that I apply argon oil and leave in conditioner to my wet hair and wrap a clean t shirt around my head. I let my hair absorb all the goodness for as long as I can stand it, which is 20 mins. I just let it air dry after that or blow dry on low. I try to wash my hair every 3 or 4 days. I can hold out a little longer in the winter time. After about a month my hair started to look normal again. After a few months my hair is actually pretty soft and barely even frizzy. Hope this helps and good luck to you!

u/lizerpetty · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

Ok try to remain calm. Stress can actually cause your hair to fall out.

Have you started oral contraceptives? Or a hormonal iud, or any hormones in general. That can make your hair thinner. But it won’t make it all fall out.

Collagen can help you grow more hair. I put powder collagen in my coffee every morning.
https://www.amazon.com/NeoCell-Super-Collagen-Powder-Ounces/dp/B0011DJ71I

Also saw palmetto can help reduce your hair shedding.
https://www.amazon.com/Palmetto-Supplement-Prostate-Natural-Griffith/dp/B01GDPQFSG
There is also saw palmetto shampoo:
https://www.amazon.com/Lipogaine-Stimulating-Natural-Thinning-Breakage/dp/B073W5QHQQ

Be careful of supplements with Biotin. Biotin breaks me out something fierce. All over my body. If it doesn’t do that to you then that’s awesome.

Fo-ti can also help hair:
https://www.amazon.com/Fo-Ti-Root-Natures-Way-Caps/dp/B00558AGDI

It could also be an inflammatory issue. I strongly suggest you go to the Dr if you can. If it is inflammatory, you may want to think about cutting sugar and over processed foods.

I’m very sorry this is happening to you. I hope you can find a solution to feel better. Good Luck!🍀

u/40WNKS · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

Looks like the prescription meds may be your last resort currently, unfortunately.

I like this Shea Moisture brand shampoo. I have pretty hard water, and this shampoo definitely negates some of the effects of it. My hair doesn't feel dry at all now since I began using it.

Also, this sub-reddit has a wonderful product recommendation resource for us all found here. Browse that to see if any other products sound like a good fit for you. Trial & error is the only way to know for sure what will work well for you.

Good luck to you! :)

u/slicist · 3 pointsr/HaircareScience

I'm thinking about trying an in-line shower water filter. Kind of like how you can buy custom showerheads, some of them come with filters. I have similar issues and after switching up my shampoos/cleansers and treatments I'm beginning to suspect the water more and more.

Here's an example of what I'm talking about (simple inline filter without the showerhead): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M03C6PO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_gU0NybY67DNCN

Here's one that comes with its own shower head, or maybe it's built in: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014PVXU5G/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_lS0NybN5357QS
(Not sure this one is specifically for hard water, but with activated carbon I'm sure it's going to be doing some work)

Now these are just examples, perhaps good products but again I can't say because I haven't tried them or done my research. Google or Amazon search "shower hard water filter" and figure out what suits your needs. These products also seem to be decently inexpensive to boot. Worth a shot.

If you end up getting one, send me a review, I'd love to hear if it helped you out-- again, I'm in the same boat! :)

u/mopers · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

I appreciate the suggestion, but I think I had looked at pretty much all of their products available in stores near me and I think they had coco betaine. Some examples from Amazon:

  • OGX Shampoo, Hydrating Macadamia Oil, 13oz

  • OGX Shampoo, Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen, 13oz

  • OGX Shampoo, Hydrating TeaTree Mint, 13oz

    I reacted a few months ago to coco betaine in Ecos laundry detergent and TreSemme Naturals, and then again in Selsun Blue Naturals. I seem to be able to use coco betaine in some hand soaps (Wegmans seems ok!), but I'm going to an allergist soon to get tested. In the meantime, I've been keeping a super close eye out for coconut-derived ingredients in products I try, which is how I've figured out there are a few I do okay with.

    I didn't mention this other stuff in my initial post because they don't cause allergic reactions:

    Clogs my pores or breaks me out - Fatty alcohols, mineral oil, grape seed oil, olive oil, and then something in several shampoos I've tried over the last few months

    edit: fixing formatting
    edit: fixing formatting again (sheesh)
u/Vanska1 · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

Sulfate based shampoos will always strip your hair of its natural oils. I know you said you've tried multiple shampoos but have any of them been really sulfate free? Maybe if you tried something less harsh it would be better. I use this shampoo bar that I get on Amazon but there are a lot of gentle shampoos that might be better. Bobloblaw878 is right. Check out r/nopoo. GL!

u/Purpleandbrown · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

> I have this same thing. I used to have a bald patch at the back of my head but it eventually grew back. It's completely normal now.

Just for clarity you excessively scratched the crown of the scalp for a year or two (?) but eventually grew back? Hopefully that patch behind your ear grows back like your scalp did though.

> What kind of oils helped you, if you don't mind my asking?

For sure! The oil I use is called fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% topical oil. Additionally I was prescribed ketoconazole 2% shampoo. I don't use the shampoo anymore as it was only prescribed to be used 2 times a week for 4 weeks. My scalp still doesn't itch as much even without the ketoconazole. Also, the ketoconazole I was prescribed is Nizoral AntiDandruff Shampoo but 2x stronger.

http://i.imgur.com/HO7koeS.jpg

u/mermaiddayjob · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

I use this Yes to Naturals shampoo. It has salicylic acid and tea tree oil in it. It works better for me than T/Sal. I try to only wash my hair every 2-3 days, and only use this shampoo when I need it, so I can usually get two shampoos in with Avalon Organics scalp relief (sulfate free, color safe) before needing to use the harsher shampoo again.

I also have colorful hair and to help maintain the color despite having to wash semi frequently with a harsher shampoo I use overtone color depositing conditioners, they are pretty amazing!!!

u/en_paliggenesia · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

Nizoral doesn’t work for my seborrheic dermatitis either. When I have flare ups I use coal tar shampoo. It’s cheap and available almost everywhere. I usually just buy it on amazon. I sometimes buy the extra strength version if I’m having a really bad flare up.
Rub it into your scalp and let it sit on there for a few minutes before you wash it out. It has a strong smell that’s not the greatest so I usually follow by shampooing my hair with my regular shampoo to help tone it down.
This is what has worked for me. I’m sure others here have more suggestions as well. Good luck!

u/exitfrag · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

Of many hours of looking through ingredients on hair products I managed to find this:

https://www.amazon.com/Murrays-Superior-Hair-Dressing-Pomade/dp/B00V6WAFCO ( Murray's Superior hair dressing pomade). This should be safe since mineral oil doesn't promote fungal acne growth.

However, I would still appreciate if anyone knows of any other products and could link them :)

u/GimpyBallerina · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

They're both on amazon.co.uk! Organix shampoo here (apparently there's a root boost spray available as well) and Shea Moisture Conditioner here. edit: Organix also has a shea butter shampoo/conditioner if you find you like that brand.

Mine is itchy just like my dry skin all the time, so that's part of how I figured it out. Especially since I've treated my seborrheic dermatitis and the itch remained.

I'll let you know how they work for me (also type 3, edit: fairly mild case, I think) but if you don't want to wait the while for me to get to it and then adjust for my first time switching to sulfate free, they are available on amazonUK and probably elsewhere near you :)

u/kupo_moogle · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

I didn't use it on my lashes, but I did severely overpluck my brows during my teen years (they looked like sperm) and this product is what finally got my brows to grow back:

https://www.amazon.ca/Physicians-Formula-Booster-Boosting-Eyeliner/dp/B004HYSIZ4

Took about three months, and there are still small patches that haven't returned to their former glory but I've seen a 90% recovery and I've maintained all my progress even after I stopped using the product. I put it on every night before bed onto bare skin.

Hope this helps!

u/stickbugs · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

I personally like the Wet Brush. It has super flexible bristles and is really good for detangling. I don't brush my hair when it's wet though. Does anyone else use these?

u/iplaywithbugs · 4 pointsr/HaircareScience

If you think it might be your water, you can go here and request a hard water test strip. Many people in /r/skincareaddiction find that an in-shower filter really helps their skin and hair, like this one.

But the ingredients in your shampoo and conditioner look no bueno to me. In your shampoo there's a few silicones (which are probably causing build up) and some other questionable stuff. Casual internet browsing shows that the 1st ingredient in your conditioner is water, and the 2nd is behentrimonium chloride, which according to wikipedia is "is an irritating, toxic (to aquatic organisms), and slightly flammable yellow waxlike organic compound." I'm sure its not that bad (I'm not being sarcastic! It's probably not that bad), but there has to be better ingredients out there. Not to mention more dimethicone (6th ingredient), while the argon oil is #10, right after parfum. Awesome. So I'd switch that one out, too.

The silicones in both are probably building up in your hair making it what it is. Not all silicones are bad, but they need to be washed away now and again. I'd look in the side bar and what not to find a nice clarifying shampoo to wash out the build up, and get a good regular shampoo and conditioner.

u/OceanGoingSoul · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

Oh, bummer about the Malibu C! As for the filter, this is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/5-Stage-CaptainEcos-Advanced-Shower-Filter/dp/B01M03C6PO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495210219&sr=8-3&keywords=shower+filter+5+stage

It comes with the actual filter attachment plus two filters and Teflon tape for only 30.00 USD. Definitely worth the buy. I hope this helps!

u/Lutya · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

Have you tried Culligan Filtered Shower Head. It works well for me.

Edit: DevaCurl also just came out with a clarifying shampoo based on miclear water. It's really easy on the hair. That should help you wash away the hard water build up.

u/syaami · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

My bf has a similar problem with flakes and the neutrogena t/gel shampoo works pretty well. If it's severe he'll wash his hair every other day and use the shampoo for three-four washes. Then on his "break" from the shampoo, I give him a thorough concout oil massage. Then he uses normal shampoo. If flakes are still there, he goes through another cycle.

The shampoo can be a little drying even though it clears out the flakes. The coconut oil makes it less dry and he loves it when he gets a massage!

u/atomiclolz · 12 pointsr/HaircareScience

The Wet Brush is amazing for everyday use.

But as far as styling, I prefer something with straight bristles without caps and a metal or ceramic base because that heats up to decrease drying time and increase styling power.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000L596FE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1456863438&sr=8-1&keywords=the+wet+brush&pi=SY200_QL40



http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0012V7XU6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1456863488&sr=8-1&keywords=square+brush&pi=SY200_QL40

Sorry for the ugly links!

u/Sprinklepug · 2 pointsr/HaircareScience

These are two products I'm currently loving
http://www.amazon.com/Giovanni-Smooth-Silk-Xtreme-Ounce/dp/B001VN0XOS

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WTC37A/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?qid=1457194162&sr=8-2&keywords=macadamia+mask&pi=SX200_QL40

Careful with this last one, the reviews are saying its a fake but I'm sure you can find this products in drugstores. I've seen it in target and cvs.

u/ThisIsMyNormalAccnt · 3 pointsr/HaircareScience

This stuff is amazing. It’s shampoo.. it smells a bit weird but it was the only thing that ever worked for me. Give it a shot! You can find it at Walmart, CVS, etc.

u/Anovan · 3 pointsr/HaircareScience

He should see a doctor, it sounds like seborrheic dermatitis to me. He can try nizoral shampoo with no other products following (like conditioner), let it sit on the scalp for a minute or two per use. Here’s a link to get it off amazon.

u/kkmcgee · 16 pointsr/HaircareScience

Check out this shower head filter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_scdLBbR1WQKSW

$30 and its a decent showerhead regardless of the filter benefit. I got this when I lived in Florida with really low quality water and it helped my hair and skin enormously.

u/quirkykoala · 1 pointr/HaircareScience

I am planning on using thisfor shampoo and this for conditioner. Will this help my hair situation? I am currently using head and shoulders dandruff shampoo.