How to Compare Hair Regrowth Shampoos

Today's market is crawling with shampoos that not only claim to detoxify and thicken thinning hair, but to also grow hair. Hair regrowth is a huge and lucrative industry, and while many products promise regrowth, not all deliver it. When shopping, it is important to know what to look for to avoid the imposters.

Instructions

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  Decide if you want to use an over-the counter shampoo or a prescription. Prescription shampoos are stronger, and therefore often more effective, but can come with side effects, the most common being decreased libido. Do your research. A little reading up on a product can also save time and money.

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  Read the ingredients. This is the most important part of comparing the products. Look for ingredients like biotin or minoxidil. WebMD says minoxidil slows hair loss and grows new hair. It seems to increase hair follicles and the diameter of hair shafts. However, not everyone gets the same results, according to WebMD.

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  Shop by price. Try a cheaper product containing hair-regrowth ingredients and see how you like it. You can work your way up to the pricier versions as needed, and possibly save yourself from a shower full of useless but expensive products.