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Welcome to the myhair blog — your source for everything you want to know about hair. If you're trying to find out more about a new hair loss treatment, interested in learning more about certain hair care products, or just want some hairstyle advice, you've come to the right place. All of our content is created, fact-checked, and reviewed by our expert editorial team and qualified medical professionals.
How to make hair grow faster (for men)

How to make hair grow faster (for men)

Growing out hair may sound difficult, but it’s actually really just time consuming. Most people’s hair grows about half an inch (1.27 centimeters) each month. To grow your hair out, you’ll need patience — but more than that, you’ll need to make sure you’re eating healthy foods, keeping your scalp clean, and making sure the tips of your hair stay moisturized.

Using caffeine for hair growth

Using caffeine for hair growth

Caffeine is a chemical with a ton of health benefits. It’s also a DHT blocker, like finasteride. When applied directly to your scalp, caffeine enters your hair follicles in at little as 2 minutes. This makes it the ideal ingredient to incorporate into shampoos, conditioners, and other hair products.

DHT Blocking Shampoo

DHT Blocking Shampoo

Most people with androgenic alopecia know that their hair problems are partially genetic. But patterned hair loss is also caused by other factors, like the level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) circulating in your body. Oral and topical DHT blockers work by lowering the levels of these hormones in order to stop them from affecting hair growth.

Hair vitamins: Nutrients for healthy hair

Hair vitamins: Nutrients for healthy hair

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone could get all their essential nutrients from the foods they eat each day? In theory, anyone can… but many people don’t consume a balanced diet. This results in nutrient deficiencies, which can cause an array of different health and hair problems. Hair can become brittle, thin, and even stop growing altogether.

Should I take a hair growth supplement?

Should I take a hair growth supplement?

Many people consider nutrient supplements to be magic pills. But the truth is, if you eat a healthy diet, chances are you probably don’t need them. People who can benefit from supplementation include folks with chronic health issues, malabsorption problems, and certain hair loss disorders.

Do hair loss shampoos actually work?

Do hair loss shampoos actually work?

There’s no such thing as a hair loss shampoo. Not really. No shampoo can help your grow back if you have pattern hair loss — at least, not on its own. That being said, hair loss shampoos can improve your scalp microbiome, which can improve hair growth. They can also counteract skin issues causing hair loss.

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