Which product is the best shampoo for thinning hair? It would be easy to just state what is believed to be the best product for hair loss but that would be a little misleading.
The reality is that hair loss is often a reflection of other health factors which may have deep underlying causes. So a hair shampoo is hardly going to make a noticeable difference to thinning hair if that is the case.
Such a realistic view can protect us from false hopes and inevitable disappointments. So this article spells out why even the best shampoo for thinning hair may only have limited results.
It discusses two main points. 1) Shampoos You Should Stay Away From and 2) What A Hair Thinning Shampoo Should Accomplish.
Avoid Shampoos That Are Alkaline Based
Many people have heard of what is called the pH factor but perhaps they would find it difficult if called on to give an explanation of what it is.
pH is short for "potential hydrogen". It is used as an indicator for the level of acidity or alkalinity.
A quality shampoo should have mild acidity so it treats the scalp and hair kindly. As an indication, look at the pH factor and make sure it is somewhere between 4.5 and 5.5. If it is outside that range don't use it!
If a shampoo has a high alkaline content it can really do harm to the hair by drying it out and making it brittle and susceptible to breaking.
As with many things, money is behind it, and some companies make high alkaline shampoos because of the effect it initially produces for the consumer.
Many people want more volume in their hair or they want it to look fuller. A shampoo with a higher alkaline content can rough up the hair's surface so a person's hair gives the impression of being fuller.
As noted earlier, if you are waging a battle against hair loss, you don't want a shampoo that can dry out your hair or increase the danger of it breaking.
A Shampoo For Thinning Hair Should Fight DHT
Another abbreviation, DHT! What is it? It stands for "Dihydrotestosterone". Without going into the way it is formed which involves complex chemical reactions, it is important to understand that DHT is a main contributing factor in causing hair loss.
DHT is so damaging it actually causes hair follicles to shut down.
It stands to reason for a shampoo to have some effect in reducing the rate of thinning hair, there should be ingredients in it which stop or neutralize the effect of DHT. Also the scalp every day is affected by dirt and sweat, which combine with the natural oils in the scalp (sebum) and this mixture along with DHT can have a disastrous effect on the hair follicle.
So the best shampoos for thinning hair perform deep cleansing of the scalp to get rid of dirt, sebum, and DHT.
How will you know if the shampoo neutralizes DHT? Be assured, it will tell you on the bottle or in the advert. This is a key factor!
Have A Realistic Attitude
As stated above, a shampoo for thinning hair is not a miracle cure. To combat hair loss one probably will have to make lifestyle changes. These include regular exercise, proper diet, and quitting smoking. If there are hereditary factors involved the chance of stopping thinning hair may be more difficult.
That is not to say the situation is without hope of improvement. By maintaining a healthy regimen, the hair follicles can more easily do their job with the help of rich blood full of oxygen that circulates around the scalp.
As each individual is unique, you may need to try a few products until you find the best shampoo for thinning hair for you!
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