Tom Cruise Hair Loss: How He Stops It
Tom Cruise has a very good hairline and good hair density for a man of his age. According to one report, this is because he has regular hair transplants to maintain his frontal hairline:
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Rekze 24 Serum Review + Ingredients Explained
Full ingredients list Aqua Alcohol denat. PPG-26-buteth-26 PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil Menthol Butylene glycol Keratin Phenethyl alcohol Ethyltrimonium chloride methacrylate/Hydrolyzed wheat protein copolymer Caprylyl glycol Menthyl lactate PEG-5 cocomonium methosulfate Apigenin Biotinoyl tripeptide-1 Oleanolic acid Sphinganine Sodium glutamate Hydrolyzed collagen Hydrolyzed soy protein Lauryldimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed soy protein Sodium cocoyl glutamate Glycine Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium […]
Sphinganine for Hair Loss: Better than Finasteride?
Sphinganine is a chemical used in the Rekze 24 Serum hair loss treatment. In one study, the researchers claim Rekze outperformed Finasteride as a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor!
SFRP1 Inhibitor: Cyclosporine-A Promotes Hair Growth by Supressing SFRP1
Cyclosporine-A is an immunosuppressant drug that inhibits a protein called SFRP1. SFRP1 is thought to prevent hair growth in some individuals. Results have been impressive. Let’s see how it works…
Open Potassium Ion Channels in Scalp Follicles: Increases Hair Growth
Evidence suggests that Minoxidil’s hair growing effect is partly due to the ability to open potassium ion channels in the hair follicles. But how does that make hair grow? And how can you use it?
Harry Styles’ Hair Loss: How Bad Is It?
Harry Styles has quite an advanced receding hairline and has had since he was very young. But is it about to get much worse? Let’s find out…
Sphinganine for Hair Loss: 5ar Inhibitor and Anti-inflammatory
Sphinganine is a potent 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and an anti-inflammatory.
Justin Beiber Hair Loss: It’s Worse Than I Thought
I was shocked to see that Justin Beiber is losing is hair. He’s always had incredibly thick hair and a low hairline. He also has very little facial hair, which is usually a strong sign that a man will never lose his hair.
How to Reduce/Block Scalp Androgen Receptors
Reducing or blocking scalp androgen receptors is possibly the best way to treat male pattern hair loss because it means we can reduce the damaging effect of DHT on the hair without losing the anabolic benefits of DHT.
3 More Inches Protein Shampoo Review + Ingredients Explained
The “3 More Inches” shampoo and treatment range is designed to help hair grow longer by protecting it from damage. But does it actually work?
Topical Cinnamon for Hair Growth: Warning
One published study has stated cinnamon increases hair growth by increasing blood vessel vasodilation and the growth factor IGF-1. However, another study has shown that it decreases the growth factor VEGF.
Reduce Scalp TGF-beta1 and 2 to Increase Hair Growth
When transforming growth factors are increased in the scalp follicles, the hairs transition from anagen (growth) to catagen and the hair stops growing. The hormone DHT increases the transforming growth factors causing hair to stop growing. So, how can we reduce TGFbeta1 and TGFbeta2 in the scalp?
VETA Men Targeted Topical Review + Ingredients Explained
VETA is a hair loss treatment that works primarily by increasing blood circulation in the scalp. Would I recommend it? Let’s find out…
Here’s Why DHT Causes Hair Loss In Some People and Not Others
DHT causes hair loss. Why then do some people have high DHT levels and no hair loss? Here’s why…
Lavender Oil for Hair Growth: Reduces Scalp Inflammation
Lavender oil has shown some surprisingly impressive hair growth stimulating results. Seemingly via its anti-inflammatory action.
How to Increase Scalp Substance P (SP) for Hair Growth
According to several different studies, ‘Substance P’ acts as a growth factor in the hair follicles. One researcher has even stated that Substance P induces the hair follicles to transition from resting phase to growth phase!
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) for Hair Loss: Read This
The rumour is — and it is only a rumour — that Jennifer Anniston and Demi Moore take HGH injections to maintain a youthful appearance. But can HGH be used to make new hair grow?
How to Activate Wnt Signaling Pathways in Hair Follicles to Increase Hair Growth
Wnt-signaling leads to the increased production of proteins required for hair growth. By maintaining or upregulating the Wnt-signaling pathways in the hair follicles we can increase hair growth and prolong the growth phase of hair.
Citrulline for Hair Growth: Does it Do Anything?
As far as I can see there are no published studies demonstrating the effect of topical or oral citrulline on hair growth. However there are several studies that have shown consumption of citrulline increases blood nitric oxide levels, which is thought to increase blood flow. But does it actually work?
NutraViv Hair Growth Serum Review + Ingredients Explained
Nutraviv is a mild, natural topical DHT blocker that reduces scalp DHT with the use of azelaic acid. Read below to see if I think it’s worth using.
How to Reduce Scalp Cytokines to Increase Hair Growth
Cytokines are proteins involved in some inflammatory processes. Reducing cytokines may be an effective treatment for some types of hair loss.
Hair Restore MD Hair Loss DHT Blocker Shampoo Review + Ingredients Explained
I was amazed at the sheer number of active ingredients in this shampoo. It’s taken me absolutely ages to go through them all and write up how each of these ingredients benefits hair growth.
Lavender Oil for Hair Growth: Increases Mast Cells and Anagen Phase
Lavender oil has been shown to increase mast cells in the hair follicle and prolong the growth phase of the hair follicles.
Proanthocyanidins (from Grape Seeds) for Hair Loss
The study below has demonstrated that proanthocyanidins extracted from grapes increases the production of hair cells.
Glycine Soja (Wild Soybean) for Hair Loss: Reduces Scap DHT
Glycine Soja (Wild Soybean) is claimed to be a natural 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. According to one study (shown below) it does seem to reduce DHT and even increase hair growth in males.
Calendula Officinalis for Hair Loss: Reduce Inflammation and Improve Wound Healing
Calendula Officinalis may be useful for improving hair follicle neogenesis because of it’s wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Baicalin for Hair Loss: increases canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling
Baicalin plant extrat has been shown to increase hair growth by activating Wnt signaling pathways, leading to increased production of hair follicle cells in the dermal papilla.
How to Increase Blood Circulation in the Scalp for Hair Growth
One of the most important things you can do to increase hair growth is to improve blood circulation in your scalp. To do this you need to dilate the blood vessels and increase the growth of blood vessels by increasing the growth factor VEGF.
Pure Synergy Organic Superfood Powder Drink Review + Ingredients Explained
Full ingredients list Synergized Algae Fresh freeze-dried, cold-dried or Refractance Window dried Pure Spirulina Crystals* Pure Klamath Crystals* Pure Chlorella Dunaliella* Kelp* Wakame* Kombu* Bladderwrack* Dulse* Laver* Synergized Phytonutrients & Enzymes Fresh freeze-dried enzymatically active Sprouts of Millet* Quinoa* Broccoli* Apple Fruit* Fresh freeze-dried Blueberry* Raspberry* Green Papaya Fruit* Natural plant Enzymes (Amylase, Cellulase, Lipase, […]
Paradise Herbs ORAC Energy Green Drink Review + Ingredients Explained
The Paradise Herbs ORAC Energy Greens is a really good green powdered drink for the money. It’s much cheaper than most green drinks that contain similar ingredients. Let’s see why it’s cheaper…