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7 Celebrities Having Bad Hair Days

Like us normal human beings, celebrities have bad hair days too. In fact, some celebrities have really bad hair days. Let’s examine but a few… Donald Trump The problem Donald Trump has used his business innovation skills to take hair from the side of his head to cover the top of his head (commonly known […]

Best Chocolate Flavor Organic Superfood Green Drinks

Organic green drinks are a quick, easy way to consume large volumes of extremely healthy vegetables, herbs, probiotics and other healthy ingredients. They help cleanse your blood (particularly those that include chlorella), they provide large quantities of natural vitamins and minerals and they aid digestion — among many other benefits. They also make an excellent […]

Is Nizoral Shampoo Good For Hair Loss?

Nizoral shampoo is a hair product based on the active ingredient ketoconazole. Ketoconazole is an antifungal, meaning it is used as treatment for fungal infections caused by dermatophytes – parasites that feed on keratin – or certain types of yeasts. Ketoconazole is also used to treat fungal infections of the foot. How does Nizoral help […]

List of Minoxidil Side Effects

Minoxidil is one of the most effective hair loss treatments known to us today. Although it is a very well tolerated synthetic drug, certain side effects may occur and shouldn’t be a reason to panic. These usually go away with time, are different for everyone and are generally not considered to outweigh the benefits of […]

The 13 Best Topical Hair Loss Treatments in the World

There are hundreds of topical hair loss products on the market. But of all those hundreds that I’ve reviewed these are the only ones I would recommend.

Does zinc help with hair loss?

Zinc is one of the most important minerals your body needs to work properly – only iron is found in a higher concentration among other trace minerals. Your body needs zinc for cell division (and therefore growth), wound healing and to break down carbohydrates. Moreover, zinc fuels your immune system and is essential for fetal […]

How do dairy products affect hormones?

In spite of their supposed numerous health benefits, it has been speculated that dairy products may negatively impact your endocrine system by causing so-called “hormone spikes” that could be detrimental to your well-being in the long term. According to an interview published by Harvard University, the link between cow’s milk and estrogen is being thoroughly […]

Does soy cause hair loss?

There are two types of soy – fermented and unfermented. Rumor has it that unfermented soy might be linked to a number of conditions such as hormonal imbalances, kidney stones, thyroid disorders and food allergies, but this is yet to be confirmed by extensive research as no conclusive evidence has been found to this day. […]

Why does hair go gray?

From white and light blonde to red, brown and black, a person’s hair color plays an important part in their appearance and may reflect their health or levels of stress they are experiencing. Our hair color is given by the pigment melanin – the same pigment found in our skin and pigmented tissue of the […]

Best Piroctone Olamine Shampoos for Hair Loss

Shampoos that contain “piroctone olamine” reduce and may eliminate dandruff by killing the fungal infections that cause dandruff and other scalp conditions. It is also thought that piroctone olamine reduces hair loss and helps promote hair growth. Here’s a quote from Tony Maleedy who has studied the effects of piroctone olamine on hair growth: When […]

How Azelaic Acid Helps Stop Hair Loss

Azelaic acid is a chemical involved in a variety of industrial and pharmaceutical uses. From a chemical standpoint, it is a saturated dicarboxylic acid and normally a solid that resembles flour in appearance. This organic compound is found naturally in wheat and rye. What is it used for? Azelaic acid cream is a very effective […]

How to improve circulation to your extremities

If you have bad peripheral circulation and have had your blood tests done at least once, then it should be no surprise a nurse would take ages finding a good spot to draw blood from. Some people experience this while others don’t; some people are born with it whereas in some cases it might be […]

What Causes Scalp Psoriasis? And What to Do About It

Scalp psoriasis, a form of chronic plaque psoriasis produces scaly patches that are reddish in color and may spread on the forehead or on the back of the neck.

Green Tea and DHT: Is There a Connection?

DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is an androgen hormone synthesized by the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase in the testes, adrenal glands and hair follicles. DHT blocks nutrient absorption in the hair follicle and “suffocates” them, which causes the follicles to shrink and eventually die. This is usually reversible and hair starts growing back once DHT levels have settled following treatment […]

Miconazole Nitrate for Hair Growth: Does it Work?

Miconazole nitrate, or Monistat is an antifungal drug used to treat skin and fungal infections. It is commonly used in the treatment of pityriasis (also known as tinea versicolor), a condition that causes the lightening or darkening of the skin usually on your forearms, shoulders and back. Although alopecia is rarely caused by skin conditions, […]

Infographic: Why is My Hair Falling Out?

Work out the cause of your hair loss using this step by step flow chart Simply answer the first question at the top with either “Yes” or “No” and the chart will guide you through the questions until you reach the most likely cause of your hair loss. Once you’ve figured out the most probable […]

Top 10 Best Hair Salons in London

Whether it’s about a special event or a great every day look, your hair style is part of your unique personality, and always a great opportunity to spoil yourself. If you fancy a glamorous styling session in London anytime soon and don’t know where to start, now you do! Presenting the nicehair.org top 10 hair […]

Hormones and Hair Loss in Women

Given the current epidemiological data regarding alopecia, it’s fair to say it affects more men than women worldwide, especially when it comes to the more severe forms of the condition – approximately 63% of sufferers are men, and 36% are women (R.A. Schwartz, C.K. Janniger. Alopecia areata. 1997; 59:238-41). In men, alopecia is generally caused […]

Does folic acid help hair growth?

Folic acid is the synthetic version of vitamin B9, also known as folate. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, both folate and folic acid are essential to fetal development, as they prevent spinal/neurological birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly. The human body cannot synthesize vitamin B9 on its own, so […]

Can creatine cause hair loss?

Creatine is a type of acid that occurs naturally in the human body (like in all vertebrates) and helps supply energy to organs and systems, particularly to muscle. It is biosynthesized in the kidneys and liver with the help of the GATM enzyme, and about 95% of all creatine in your body is found in […]

How does stress cause hair loss?

Stress has become one of the most dangerous risk factors for a wide range of diseases worldwide. While we’re making all efforts to prevent illness by avoiding unhealthy foods and exercising, stress often goes unnoticed. But why could stress possibly be that dangerous? We usually get the impression we’re more or less stressed by certain […]

How do Copper Peptides Help Stop Hair Loss and Grow Hair?

Among many other benefits, copper peptides like GHK-Cu stimulate skin repair and increase the number of subcutaneous fat cells in the scalp, which strengthens and increases the size of hair follicles. GHK-Cu also increases scalp (and usually skin) thickness by stimulating the production of elastin, collagen and proteoglycans – the latter ensure your skin is properly hydrated.

Can B12 deficiency cause hair loss?

From a chemical and structural standpoint, B12 (cobalamin) is the largest and most complicated vitamin that neither animals, nor plants can synthesize by themselves. It is found in a number of raw foods as a consequence of natural bacterial symbiosis, and is produced industrially through bacterial fermentation. The B12 complex also contains cobalt, a very […]

Why does chemotherapy cause hair loss?

Many of us are tempted to believe that hair loss occurs in all cancer patients; however, you might be surprised to find out this is a side effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the two most frequent methods of cancer treatment. You may ask yourselves why this happens, and how a treatment that’s supposed to alleviate […]

Can Anemia Cause Hair Loss?

Anemia, or Anaemia, generally refers to a significant decrease in the red blood cell count; however, there are several types of anemia, each with its own different causes and symptoms. A person is also considered to be anemic if blood cells don’t function properly due to a lack of vitamins and minerals (e.g. iron, potassium, […]

DS Laboratories Spectral RS Ingredients List

I was searching the internet for the ingredients list of the Spectral RS topical anti-hair-loss product from DS Labs and I couldn’t seem to find it anywhere. So I decided to paste the ingredients here so other people can find them if they need them. Spectral RS Ingredients Deionised Water Nanosomes of Ivy Hops Capsicum […]

Is Tresemme Shampoo Bad for Your Hair?

Besides perfume, this product lists different sorts of sulfates. For some reason, anything listed as perfume or fragrance does not need further explanation of the substance and, although the label claims otherwise, the first two mentioned ingredients after water are ammonium laureth sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate. These sulfates have the purpose of making more […]

Best Value Air Purifiers: Does Better Air Quality Improve Health?

There has been some discussion in the nicehair forum about air quality, pollution and allergies and their impact on health and hair. Indeed it has been proven that air quality impacts hair growth. See Pollution Sends Men Bald. Clearly though poor air quality has only a small fraction of the impact on hair that DHT […]

Can damaged hair be repaired?

Damaged hair doesn’t heal itself like skin does. But you can make damaged hair appear repaired very quickly, protect it from more damage and make it grow stronger so that it repairs itself in time. Here’s how. When hair is damaged due to combing, harsh environmental conditions and other causes, small fragments of the hair […]