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4 Life-Changing Hacks Dermatologists Swear By To Stop Thinning Hair For Good

January 25, 2020 by Robyn Turk
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It doesn’t take long for thinning hair to become a major concern. There are many causes for thinning hair, such as damage from styling products or chemical treatments, medical conditions, or just plain genetics. No matter what started causing your hair to thin, anyone with thin hair has one thing in common: a desire to find a solution.

We did the research for you and found the four best solutions to thinning hair that dermatologists say can help restore your pretty locks to their former state of lusciousness. From supplements to hair products, there is a way to take care of thinning hair in a way that works with any routine. However, the thing to keep in mind with all of these treatments is that everyone experiences different results from them.

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Biotin Supplements

Biotin is a B-complex vitamin that helps your body get energy from protein, fat and carbs to stimulate the growth of hair and nails. If you take the daily recommended dosage of biotin each day and keep up a well-balanced diet, you’ll probably speed up your hair’s natural growth process.

“Hair loss and brittle nails may have multiple causes and taking biotin supplements may actually halt this process and even help to reverse it,” dermatologist Dr. Susan Stuart confirmed to Huffington Post.

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Minoxidil Treatment</strong

“In our experience, the most effective over-the counter product to promote hair growth in women is the men’s 5% minoxidil solution,” Dr. Christine Shaver of Bernstein Medical in New York City told SheFinds. “In our experience, the most effective over-the counter product to promote hair growth in women is the men’s 5% minoxidil solution,” she said.

You can buy a minoxidil foam or serum from just about any drugstore, or on Amazon. Follow the instructions for use on the bottle and be sure not to over-use this treatment.

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Castor Oil

If you’re looking for a more natural solution to promoting hair growth, castor oil is the way to go. Many people find that this oil promotes the growth of hair because of its high content of ricinoleic acid and omega-6 fatty acids, with nourish and strengthen the roots to help hair grow longer and faster. Make sure to only use high quality castor oil, such as the Hair Thickness Maximizer 100% Cold-Pressed Jamaican Black Castor Oil.

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Biotin Shampoo

Instead of (or in addition to) taking daily biotin supplements, you can try to add more vitamins to your hair to improve growth with a biotin-based shampoo. This type of hair product works to strengthen each strand of hair while cleansing it, to promote healthy hair and stimulate growth. You can try the Thicker Fuller Hair Shampoo, which is made with organic quinoa, baobab and biotin to fight the causes of thinning hair.

Author:

Robyn Turk is a style and beauty writer, contributing to the SheFinds team. Her work has appeared in StyleCaster, Business Insider, Refinery29, DailyMail and others.

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