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Can Lack Of Sleep Cause Hair Loss? Yes, poor sleep can contribute to hair shedding in some people. Sleep loss may increase stress hormones, worsen scalp inflammation, and push more hairs into the resting (telogen) phase, which can show up as diffuse thinning. The good news is that sleep-related shedding is often reversible once sleep, […]

Minoxidil For Eyebrows: Does Minoxidil Grow Eyebrows? Minoxidil may help some people grow fuller eyebrows, but it’s an off-label use and results vary. It can irritate the skin, and product drift can cause unwanted hair growth in nearby areas. If you try it, use a very small amount, keep it away from the eyes, and […]

Effects of Salt Water on Hair Salt water can give hair a textured, beachy look and may help reduce excess scalp oil, but it also pulls moisture from the hair shaft. Frequent exposure can leave hair dry, brittle, tangled, and more likely to fade if it’s color-treated. Rinsing with fresh water and using conditioner before […]

Iron Supplements For Hair Loss Iron supplements can help hair loss only when low iron is part of the problem. Iron deficiency may push more hairs into the shedding phase and cause diffuse thinning. The safest approach is to confirm deficiency with blood tests, correct the underlying cause, and take the right dose for long […]

Folic Acid For Hair Growth Folic acid can support hair health when low folate is contributing to shedding, but it won’t fix every type of hair loss. Folate helps with cell turnover and red blood cell production, which supports oxygen delivery to follicles. If you suspect a deficiency, testing and treating the underlying cause usually […]

What Is Mustard Oil? Mustard oil is pressed from mustard seeds and has a naturally sharp, warming scent. It’s widely used in traditional self-care routines, including scalp and hair oiling. For hair use, many people prefer cold-pressed or edible-grade mustard oil with a short ingredient list. Because mustard oil can feel “hot” on the skin, […]

How to Cope With Trypophobia During a Hair Transplant Hair transplant trypophobia is a strong aversion to the clusters of small openings that are made in the scalp when placing grafts. For many people, the reaction is more discomfort or disgust than fear. Coping with this reaction begins with understanding what is normal, using relaxation […]

Understanding Female Pattern Baldness In Your 20s Female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) can start in your 20s and usually shows as a wider part or thinning at the crown rather than sudden bald patches. It’s driven by genetics and hormone sensitivity, but stress, iron or vitamin D deficiency, thyroid issues, and harsh styling can […]

How Much Hair Loss Is Normal in the Shower? Seeing hair in the drain is usually normal. Most people shed about 50–100 hairs per day, and washing can release hairs that were already in the shedding phase. If you’re noticing clumps, widening part lines, bald patches, scalp symptoms, or shedding that lasts longer than 6–8 […]

Glycolic Acid for Hair: Benefits, How to Use It, and Side Effects Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that works as a chemical exfoliant. Used on the scalp, it can help lift product buildup, loosen dead skin, and support a cleaner, more balanced scalp environment. When used correctly (usually once or twice weekly), […]