Hair Transplants – Exciting and Advance Process

Surgery is an expensive but long-term solution to hair loss (Alopecia).  Along with the price tag and the risks involved there is the added burden of finding the right surgeon with the right experience.  Though hair transplants are available for most types of hair loss but most of the men and women who opt for hair transplants suffer from Androgenic Alopecia or Male Pattern Baldness.  Hair transplantation being a relatively complicated and invasive procedure should be explored after exhausting the less expensive and less complicated treatments such as ointments or hormonal suppressant drugs.  The success of hair transplant depends mostly on the experience and skill of the cosmetic surgeon.

The Procedure

After your first consultation with the cosmetic surgeon and deciding on the number of sessions, blood work is usually done.  On the day of the transplant under local anesthetic a portion of scalp measuring about 1 cm x 30 – 35 cm from an area with dense hair is removed.  The donor areas are usually the back of the head or the sides.  The donor portion is then divided into single hair or sometimes tiny groups of hair.  These are now called plugs or grafts.  Tiny holes are then punched in the thinned out or bald areas of the scalp.  These plugs are then inserted into the punched holes where they bond with clotting.  

Thinner hair is inserted at the front of the scalp while the thicker at the back mimicking the grading of nature.  2000 to 3,500 hair can be inserted in a one to two hour procedure.  The hair can take five to six months to settle.  This procedure can produce a noticeable difference in the re-growth and density of hair permanently in a relatively short time.  With the help of the right surgeon with the right experience, no one can detect you had a hair transplant.

Hair transplantation is also done with artificial hair and is marketed for Male Pattern Baldness.  In this technique synthetic fibres are implanted in to the scalp under local anesthetic.  This method however is not recommended by most experts as it carries with it a high risk of infection and scarring.

Another exciting and new advancement in hair transplant is cloning or multiplication. In this technique a small number of patient’s hair cells are taken and multiplied in the lab.  These hair cells are then injected into the scalp in the thinning and bald areas.  This is still a very new technique and is still undergoing clinical trials.  In one of the initial trials 58% of patients undergoing this procedure grew new hair six months after the treatment.  This technique has a long time before it is introduced to general public.

There are other surgical techniques also available that reduce the area of the scalp thus reducing the bald spot.  In another procedure known as the Flap a whole flap of dense hair bearing skin from the back of the head is attached to the front of the head giving a sudden growth of dense hair at the front hair line.  This method like others has its benefits and drawbacks.

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Saving Your Hair with Rogaine

Hair loss can be depressing for men and devastating for women.  The major cause of hair loss both in men and women is Androgenetic Alopecia.  Minoxidil or Rogaine is the safest known Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved topical solution that can stop hair loss and even promote new hair growth.

Androgenetic Alopecia or Male Pattern Baldness affects roughly 50% of men (this is the main cause of the usual pattern of balding seen as men age) and just as many women over the age of 40.

Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilatory medication and was prescribed to high blood pressure patients. When it was observed that excessive hair growth was a side effect the prayers of many a bald men were answered.  Minoxidil 2% under the brand name of Rogaine was approved by FDA and made available to the public in 1988 as a prescription drug.  After eight years the status of Rogaine was changed from prescription to over the counter drug as no doubt the side effects presented were none more that a skin irritation in some users.

In one clinical study on men aged between 18 and 50 years of age with Male Pattern Baldness half the men applied minoxidil 5% solution while the other half were given a placebo.  After 32 weeks the men using minoxidil 5% had an increase of 39 hair/cm² as compared to 5 hair/cm² in men who used a placebo.

It is not fully understood how minoxidil works but it is believed that it widens blood vessels and allows more blood, oxygen and nutrients into the hair follicle thus reversing their shrinkage and allowing for healthier and thicker hair.

Minoxidil or Rogaine is available in 5% solution for men and in 2% solution for women.  It is available as a scalp lotion, foam, a gel and even in the form of a shampoo.

Rogaine is to be applied twice a day onto dry hair and scalp.  Initially there may even be more hair loss before improvement is seen.  It seems to work best on men who had been experiencing hair loss for less than 10 years with a balding patch under 4 inches across with some hairs in the middle of the balding patch.

Rogain is a dose dependent drug i.e its effects only last as long as the drug (in form of topical application in this case) is used.  Rogaine loses its effect and the hair loss starts again once the application has stopped for around 30 days.

What was once thought to be an impossible feat—growing new hair against Androgenetic alopecia has now been a reality for more than 3 decades now.  What is more reassuring is that no serious side effects have ever been reported during this time for the topical hair loss treatment Rogaine.

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You Can Keep Your ‘Hair’ On – With PROPECIA

It may start with a few extra hairs in your comb and end up making you look decades older than your years. Hair loss is a fact most men learn to live with but not anymore.  With PROPECIA an FDA approved drug on the market men with male pattern baldness MPB do not have to come to terms with baldness because now they have a choice.

What Is Male Pattern Baldness?

Male pattern baldness is the predominant type of hair loss in men and accounts for 95% of all male hair loss.  It advances in a predictable progression starting with the receding hair line and thinning of hair at the crown and ending up with a fringe of hair around the back of the head.  PROPECIA specifically targets the cause of Male Pattern Baldness stops hair loss and even promotes re-growth!

PROPECIA Pro-Hair

After a five year clinical study PROPECIA is the only ‘take-one-a-day’ tablet that has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for hair loss in men due to Male Pattern Baldness.

PROPECIA (finasteride) checks the male hormone Testosterone from converting into DHT (dihydrotestosterone).  Dihydrotestosterone has been linked to hair fall in men genetically predisposed to Male Pattern Baldness.

Each hair grows from a hair follicle which is a sac like structure embedded in the skin and contains the live part of the hair.  DHT reduces the size of the hair follicle until it is unable to support healthy visible hair.  PROPECIA inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha reductase from converting testosterone into DHT thus treating hair loss at the very basic level of hormones.

The 5 years clinical study of PROPECIA showed the efficacy and safety of the drug on 1,553 men aged between 18-41 years with mild to moderate hair loss.  9 out of 10 men who took PROPECIA showed visible result assessed by an independent panel of dermatologists.  Out of those taking PROPECIA 48% showed visible re-growth measured by hair count and 42% showed no further hair loss.  As compared to the men taking PROPECIA all men on the placebo (sugar pill) exhibited hair loss.  Majority of men on PROPECIA reported slowing down of hair loss, improvement in the appearance of hair and reduction in the size of the bald spot. A large majority of men taking PROPECIA were pronounced improved by doctors.  PROPECIA showed significant improvement in both the crown area and the hairline.

Another positive result of PROPECIA is that it grows healthy natural hair and not light fuzz.

PROPECIA like any other prescription drug should be taken with your doctor’s consent.  PROPECIA comes in 1mg tablets which should be taken daily with a glass of water with or without food.  The PROPECIA tablet should be only taken by men with no liver complications.

PROPECIA only treats hair loss in men and does not treat female hair loss.  PROPECIA should NOT be taken by women or children.  It is only advised for men over 18 and should be prescribed by a medical practitioner.

Finally after long and hard searches by mankind for a cure for hair loss Merck has come up with PROPECIA a true cure for men facing hair loss and baldness handed over to them through hereditary.  Now with PROPECIA men have a choice, they can keep their hair on!

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The Main Types of Hair Loss Treatments

In this day and age when faced with hair loss you have a number of choices.  Long gone are the days when you hid your thinning hair underneath an obviously fake wig ignored the jokes or just accepted hair loss as fait accompli. But today if you are not happy with the status quo you have the option of hair re-growth lotions, medicines, hair replacement systems and hair transplantation.

Lotions and Medications

A number of pharmaceutical products are available that affect the structure and working of the hair follicle itself enabling it to support the growth of healthy hair again.  These medications come in the form of lotions or as tablets to be taken with water.  There are prescription as well as over the counter drugs available to counter hair loss.  The prescription drugs are stronger, show a more remarkable difference than the over the counter types that are less effective but also carry less chances of side effects.

Minoxidil or Rogaine (Brand Name) is a hair growth stimulant that is applied topically to stimulate the follicles to grow hair.  Minoxidil or Rogaine is available as a lotion, hair spray, gel or foam and has shown to regrow hair in hereditary pattern baldness in men as well as in women. Minoxidil is dose dependent, meaning that to maintain the benefits to the hair the application of Minoxidil should be continued. Minoxidil 2% takes about at least 4 months of regular usage to show results whereas Minoxidil 5% may show positive results as soon as in 45 days.  Minoxidil 5% should not be used by women.

Retin-A by Ortho Pharmaceutical is a less familiar product that is used alone and in combination with minoxidil to treat male pattern baldness.  Retin-A increases the amount of minoxidil reaching the hair follicle cells thus some believe it works better.

Another solution known as Xandrox, used as an alternative to Rogaine, is manufactured with different percentages of Retin-A, minoxidil and azelaic acid. A doctor or pharmacist should be consulted to advise the suitable formula for you.

Finasteride or Propecia is the only ‘take-one-a-day’ tablet that is taken as a treatment for hair loss in men due to Male Pattern Baldness.  Finasteride stops the male hormone Testosterone from converting into DHT (dihydrotestosterone).  Dihydrotestosterone has been linked to hair fall in men genetically predisposed to Male Pattern Baldness. It is a prescription drug and is only prescribed for men with no liver complications.  It is not recommended for women or children.

Hair Replacement Systems

Hair replacement systems are hair additions or any external hair-bearings attached to the scalp or existing hair to cover bald spots or thinning hair. This category covers toupees, hairpieces, hair weaves, hair extensions and partial hair prostheses. These systems may consist of human hair, synthetic fiber or a combination of both.  More popular nowadays are partial hair additions which are secured in a number of ways to the existing hair.  Some of the techniques used are fusion, cabling, bonding and weaving.

The last and usually the most expensive treatment would be:

Hair Transplantation

Hair transplantation is the surgical procedure of removing small plugs or hair bearing pieces of scalp from the thick hair on the sides and back of the head called the donor site.  These plugs are then inserted into punched holes on the bald or thinned out area of the head. There are several other types of hair transplant surgeries like scalp expansion, reduction and flaps etc. Hair transplants are done by cosmetic surgeons and great care should be taken while choosing a surgeon and a procedure.

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Information About Minoxidil Receding Hairline

Minoxidil For Receding Hairline - Does It Work?

If you are suffering from hair loss, receding hairline or losing hair because of age or male pattern baldness then one of the first things you need to get is a minoxidil product. They are approved and proven by the FDA or Food and Drug Administration to work when you are losing hair. If you want to say goodbye to receding hairline, baldness, hair loss and thinning hair then you must get a minoxidil product. These products appeared in magazines, new york times, 10 o' clock news, etc, all claiming that minoxidil does in fact regrow hair if you are losing hair. 

 

Losing hair can be devastating to your self confidence. So why make it harder on yourself? Stop spending money on ebooks and books claiming to be able to stop and regrow hair. They most likely do not work. Remember, minoxidil products are approved by the government to stop hair loss and regrow hair.

When I tried Minoxidil, it did help me stop my hair loss. It works but how effective it is varies from person to person. Why I mean is that it may work very well for some, it may work a little bit for others and it may also not work for some people. For me, I did see some hair growth.

Different Brands Of Minoxidil For Receding Hair Line

This is a list of minoxidil products. I haven't tried them all. I just want to give people more information so they can make a logical or thought out purchase. Minoxidil is very popular and well known since it is FDA approved. There are lots of companies making minoxidil products due to these reasons. Here are some of them.

1. Men's Premium Minoxidil 15% & Azelaic Acid 5% DHT Inhibitor. Retinol Enhanced - This is a very concentrated minoxidil product with 15% concentration plus it also has retinol. From what I heard, retinol allows minoxidil to be absorbed by the skin a lot easier although I really can't find any scientific experiments or scientific papers about it.

2. Rogaine for Men Hair Regrowth Treatment, Easy-to-Use Foam, 2.11 Ounce, (3 month supply) - rogaine is is very popular. It is my first minoxidil product. Rogaine has been around for some time. They have pretty good customer service and they been in the hair loss business for many years.

3. DS Laboratories Spectral DNC Topical Hair Loss Treatement, 60-gram Bottle - Spectral DNC is becoming popular. It is also a very good minoxidil product from a very reputable company. Although the price is a little bit higher.

4. Kirkland Minoxidil 5% Extra Strength Hair Regrowth for Men, 6 Month Supply - The most cheapest or inexpensive brand of minoxidil that I found. So if you are looking for value or lower price tag, this is a good brand to buy.

Dangers Of Minoxidil Products For Receding Hairline

There are dangers to using Minoxidil however. While it is clinically proven to stop hair loss and regrow hair, it also has a drawback. Minoxidil will often make you lose more hair in the beginning but the companies producing minoxidil products claim that this is natural. They claim that in time, minoxidil will regrow the hair that you lose in the beginning. There are people that say this is correct and that minoxidil products did regrow the hair they lost in the beginning but there are also people who says that minoxidil products made them lose more hair rather than help them. For me, it did made me lose more hair but it also help me regrow a lot of hair.

Important Safety Information About Minoxidil

You should not use Minoxidil if you have low blood pressure or are taking blood pressure lowering medications. People with heart failure or significant coronary heart disease should avoid Minoxidil because of these side effects. The most common side effects are redness and irritation of the scalp. 

Pregnancy: Minoxidil should not be used in pregnancy and by nursing women. IF YOU EXPERIENCE RAPID HEART BEAT, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH DISCONTINUE THE USE OF Minoxidil AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

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Laser Combs Are FDA Approved To Fight Hair Loss

Science Behind Laser Combs

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is one of the best inventions of modern science. With proper use and commitment, people can take advantage of it and gain considerable benefits. LLLT is definitely not some sort of scam and it is also not a definite cure for hair loss. However it works! It stops hair loss and regrows a lot of hair for a hefty price. It won't regrow all your hair back but it will definitely regrow enough that you will notice a difference. 

The laser comb works that the Food And Drug Administration approved it for both safety and effectiveness. Any company can create claims but not every product is FDA approved. The FDA is government regulated for consumers which means the products they approve carry some weight of authenticity.The FDA will do the same tests and look at the results. If the results are not good or not impressive, they won't approve the product. 

Laser combs are a non-chemical, and non-invasive treatment for hair loss. They stimulate hair growth, and stop hair loss. The drawback is that the results vary. There are many individuals who receive better outcomes and are more responsive to the laser comb, while others only receive minimal gains. The good news is that it works, the bad news is that you won't know how well it works for you until you try it. These products are very expensive.

Different Brands Of Laser Combs

Here are some of the different brands of laser combs. I haven't really tried all of them. I can't really testify to their effectiveness. I just want to inform people what are the different brands that you can buy in the market today.

1. HairMax LaserComb - This is the most popular I know of. The company is the one that invented it first as far as I know. This means that the comb is going to be more expensive than others due to popularity and being FDA approved.

2. X5 Hair Laser Hair Therapy by Spencer Forrest Toppik - This is another laser comb. To see the product description, click on the link.

3. Viatek Hair Pro Laser Hair Brush - Another laser comb that is somewhat cheaper than x5 and definitely a lot cheaper than hair max.

4. Power Laser Grow Comb  - This is very cheap and inexpensive. It is way too inexpensive if you ask me. It raises a red flag in my brain that says something may be wrong or missing because it is so inexpensive compared to the others.

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Best Hair Loss Product

Hair loss products for women are focused on the cause of the hair loss. In order for a woman to effectively choose the proper hair loss products, the cause for the hair loss needs to first be identified. Unlike men, women are often not genetically predisposed to hair loss and thus there is an underlying cause for the hair loss.

 

The Most Common Hair Loss Causes

For women, the most common reason for hair loss include hormonal changes, hair follicle damage and disease process.

Hormonal changes during peri-menopause and menopause can result in hair loss in women. When the progesterone, testosterone and estrogen levels fall, the hair follicle simply ceases to work or works less efficiently. In cases of hormonal causes of hair loss, the most effective hair loss products will be those replenishing the hormones to the body and helping the female regain a hormonal balance.

Hair follicle damage is by far the most common hair loss cause. When the hair follicle is damaged, the hair loss products utilized will aim at repairing the hair follicle. These products will often include a hair follicle cleanser and or hair regrowth stimulator.

The disease process can also lead to hair loss.  The best hair loss products when used in conjunction with the proper treatment for the disease will help the woman to regrow hair and obtain a fuller head of locks over time.

Diagnosing the Cause

With the help of a physician, the cause of the hair loss can be found and remedied. Hormonal changes can be tested via a simple blood test. Once the blood test shows a lowering of the hormone levels, hormone replacement therapy or HRT will often be prescribed. HRT is available through the use of pills, creams and patches.

Hair loss from hair damage often does not need to be identified by a physician. The best hair loss products focusing on repairing the scalp and the hair follicle can often be used by women who recognize the damage as being associated with overuse of chemical agents or pulling and tugging of the hair during styling.

The disease process identification will take the longest. If all other causes of hair loss have been ruled out, an underlying disease process may be to blame for the hair loss. Lengthy testing may be needed to find the disease affecting the hair growth. Once the disease is identified, hair loss products can be paired with disease treatment in order to regrow the hair.

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Vitamins You Need To Stop Hair Loss and Get Fuller Thicker Hair

Discover Why We Need Vitamins To Stop Hair Loss and Regrow Hair

Our entire body depends on nutrients and food. It shouldn't be a surprise that hair follicles also need nutrients and vitamins to grow and to stop dying. In fact, this is one of the main reasons why people lose hair. It is because of this powerful hormone called DHT. If you are losing hair, you need to learn more about DHT. DHT basically stops or prevents hair follicles from getting nutrition it needs to survive. Slowly but surely, it kills the hair follicle, resulting in hair loss. This is why we need supplements or vitamins for hair loss. Giving the hair the nutrients it needs to grow and survive can lead to hair growth and it can also stop hair loss.

 

Guide To Hair Loss Vitamins To Regrow Hair

There are many vitamins that play important roles in the production of healthy hair. Generally, all nutrients can have an affect on the hair but science and with lots of experiments, we are now able to pin point the vitamins that play a major part in hair loss and hairregrowth. We don't really want to eat 5 eggs or whatever everyday to get the protein we need, we can keep our normal diets and just use supplements to get the nutrients we want. 

These supplements are very inexpensive. They give great content for the price that they are being sold. However, some of them maybe over the recommended daily allowance or RDA. RDA represents the establishment of a nutritional norm for planning and assessing dietary intake, and are the levels of intake of essential nutrients considered to be adequate to meet the known needs of practically all healthy people. For a table of vitamins and their RDA, go to recommended dailyallowance.

 

1. NOW Foods Biotin 5000mcg, 120 Vcaps - One of the most important vitamins for hair loss is biotin. It is a water-soluble vitamin. It is sometimes known as vitamin H. Biotin promotes cell growth and metabolism and plays an important role with regards to healthy skin and hair. Although a lot of websites I read says that biotin is safe, an overdose can still happen. After reading lots of testimonials, and also from my experience, too much biotin can cause cystic pimples and acne break outs.

2. Kirkland Signature Vitamin E 400 IU, 500 Softgels - Vitamin E is also an important vitamin for hair loss. It improves blood circulation to the scalp and functions as a stimulant to the immune system. As hair growth is directly connected to the well being of the immune system, this is a vital hair growth supplement.

3. Nature's Way Vitamin B2, 100 mg Riboflavin, 100 Capsules - Vitamin B2 also called riboflavin, is one of the best vitamins for hair loss because of its many essential activites inside the body. Riboflavin is helps in growth and cell respiration plus it also serves as a catalyst for vitamin B6.

4. NOW Foods Pantothenic Acid 500mg, 250 Capsules - Vitamin B5 also called pantothenic acid. It helps in preventing hair loss and greying of the hair.

5. Spring Valley - Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine) 100 mg, 250 Tabs - Vitamin B6 also called pyridoxine, has been shown in previous studies on Zinc that combined with Vitamin B6, it was markedly able to inhibit the conversion of Testosterone to DHT in the skin

6. Vitamin B9 - Vitamin B9 also called folic acid, is necessary for the growth and division of all body cells, and including nerve cells, and for manufacturing a number of nerve transmitters. It also helps improve mental health.

7. Nature Made Time-Release Vitamin B-12, 1000mcg, 60 Tablets (Pack of 3) - Vitamin B12 also called cyanocobamin, helps in the production of red blood cells. It has been proven that a deficiency in B12 leads to hair loss.

8. Vitafusion Power C, Gummy Vitamins For Adults, 150-Count - Vitamin C also called ascorbic acid, prevents hair loss because it acts as an anti-oxidant. It improves the absorption of iron, glucosamin and many other nutrients critical to healthy hair growth.

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Information About Hair Loss Solutions That Work!

Hair Loss Solution - Vitamins And Minerals

One of the best hair loss solutions I know is to eat healthy, eat right, and exercise. Hair loss can be caused by stress and lack of vitamins and minerals in the body. It has been proven that eating healthy, taking dietary supplements, and exercising can improve hair growth. However, since most people do not have enough time to cook nor to exercise, we will have to come up with a similar hair loss solution. 

A great alternative is to buy and consume vitamin and mineral supplements. Vitamins and minerals like B complex, Biotin and Saw Palmetto are great hair loss solutions. Some vitamins and minerals provide nutrients to the hair to allow the hair to grow and become beautiful. Some minerals block DHT which allows new hair to form, stimulate hair growth and stop hair loss. 

One of the best dietary supplement I know is Nioxin Intensive Therapy Recharging Complex. Check out my vitamins for hair loss page for more information on which vitamins have an impact on our hair.

Hair Loss Solution - DHT Inhibitors Or Androgen Receptor Blockers

The leading cause of hair loss is dihydrotestosterone or DHT for short. It is a form of androgen that attaches to the hair follicles. Once the DHT attaches itself to the hair follicle, DHT will choke it to death. The hair follicle will not get enough nutrients to survive, and slowly but gradually, the hair follicle will shrink and then die.

So one of the best hair loss solution is to inhibit DHT from attaching itself to the hair follicle. There are numerous products that can do this. One of them is minoxidil. Minoxidil is proven to regrow hair by stopping DHT from harassing the hair follicle. Minoxidil is fda approved to grow hair and stop hair loss.

Another way to prevent DHT from attaching itself to the hair follicle is to use androgen receptor blockers such as Nizoral hair loss shampoo, the topical Spironolactone and Revivogen products. These hair loss solutions are great at stopping DHT on its tracks and allowing new hair to grow. Although results vary from person to person. Not everyone is going to experience amazing results like some people but the important part is to stop hair loss. We can worry about hair growth with other products.

Hair Loss Solutions - Laser Comb And Hair Transplant

Due to modern technology, we are now able to use lasers to stimulate hair growth in our hair scalp. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is among the ideal inventions of contemporary science. With appropriate use and commitment, individuals can make the most of it and gain considerable rewards. 

LLLT is undoubtedly not some sort of scam and it really is also not a definite cure for hair loss. But it works! It stops hair loss and regrows numerous hair but for a hefty cost. It is FDA approved to be effective and safe to use. It doesn't have any side effects and definitely not harmful to the human body.

A lot of people have tried numerous products and still didn't get the hair they wanted. So they turn to hair transplant as the final hair loss solution. Hair transplant is very costly, it can cost a minimum of $5,000. However, the hair that is transplanted is often immune to DHT which allows the hair to grow fuller and thicker. Hair transplant is very simple, they take away a part of your scalp that has hair and place it on the spot with no hair. To read more about this, you can go to my hair transplant page.

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Hair Growth Products To Accelerate Hair Growth

Proper Nutrition And Exercise Are The Best Hair Growth Product

There are two effective ways to provide nutrition to your hair follicles. You can either eat the right foods or consume some vitamin and mineral supplements. How else can you make your hair grow longer and faster? Eating healthy is the best hair growth product. Our hair mirrors the health of our body. The hair follicles uses the vitamins and minerals we consume to create beautiful hair strands. Lacking in certain vitamins and minerals will show in our skin and in our hair. A healthy body often means healthy beautiful hair. 

The body will give more importance to the internal organs that are required to live than our hair. So the minerals and vitamins will go to the internal organs first before any outside physical beauty like the hair. So having a deficiency in certain vitamins or minerals can be seen in the hair.

Most of us do not have time to eat properly. Our schedules are very hectic and we are often very busy with our jobs and with our family. So one of the ways to give our body and hair the essential vitamins and minerals that are necessary is to consume supplements.

Effective Hair Growth Products

Here are some effective hair growth products to help your hair grow very fast and pretty. Check out the reviews and testimonials. Most people are happy with their purchase which is really one of the reasons why I recommend these products. A lot of people tried them and are very happy with the results.

1. Nioxin Intensive Therapy Recharging Complex. - Most likely one of the best dietary supplements for the hair and hair growth. Mature people who are experiencing some thinning in their hair line often buy this product to make their hair fuller again. This is a very potent product and I highly recommend it.

2. DS Laboratories Revita Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo, 180 ml Bottle - DS laboratories make very good hair loss and hair growth products. This stimulating shampoo is no different. It is very and it works very well. I highly recommend it.

3. F.A.S.T. Nisim FAST Shampoo & Conditioner 12 oz. each For FAST Hair Growth! - Nisim is a company devoted to creating shampoo, and conditioner to stop hair loss and to also grow hair in an accelerated state. This is one of their products and it is pretty good.

4. Wild Growth Hair Oil - If most of the hair growth products out there do not work then it is time to try this one out. This product contains 100% natural ingredients which is a good thing and a big plus for me since most natural products do not have adverse effects or negative side effects.

5. Country Life Maxi Hair Time Release, 90-Tablet - Another very good dietary supplement for hair growth. It provides nourishment to the hair, skin and nails. 

Exercise Improves Blood Circulation and Hair Growth

Exercise is one of the most overlooked factor in hair growth. A healthy body gives rise to healthy skin and healthy hair. Exercise isn't just good for the body, it can also improve the flow of oxygen in the blood and also improve blood circulation. The nutrients that we get from the foods and supplements we consume are given to the blood. The blood vessels will then transport these nutrients through out the body. Oxygen is also given to the blood from the lungs. All the cells in our body require oxygen to function. This is why we need to breathe in order to survive.

So improving blood flow or blood circulation and the flow of oxygen is very important in hair growth. Our hair follicles can get the nutrients they need to grow very easily if we have exercise as a hair growth tool. You don't really need expensive hair growth products or imported essential oils to make your hair growth. A little bit of change in lifestyle and eating habits can give long term benefits to our body and also to our hair.

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