The Best Cheap Natural Shampoos For Thinning Hair, According To A Dermatologist
February 24, 2018 by Emily Belfiore
Sometimes your hair needs a little extra T.L.C., especially if you’ve noticed that it’s not as full and strong as it used to be. Whether it’s from stress, diet, or genetics, a great way to revive and nourish your hair is by washing it with a vitamin-rich shampoo that promotes volume and hair growth.
“An ideal shampoo for thinning hair needs to not only improve the volume of your strands but also encourage growth and circulation of hair follicles,” New York City dermatologist Neil Sadick tells Allure. You also want to make sure that the products you’re washing your hair with help block DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which is the hormone that causes thinning hair in the first place. “The DHT hormone can contribute to thinning in women who are genetically predisposed to female pattern thinning,” says dermatologist Francesca Fusco, who recommends using a prescription shampoo with ketoconazole 2 percent as it’s known to “disrupt the pathway of DHT leading to thinning of follicles.”
Not sure which shampoos you should be using? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best natural and affordable shampoos on the market that work wonders for thinning hair: