AFTER battling hair loss, a DIYer has found a way to grow his locks back.
Her special recipe for stronger strands uses just two affordable ingredients.
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Editor Libra44423 they explained when they started to notice the difference in their hair.
“The first time I had Covid, I lost a third of my hair in the following months,” they said.
Resolute in their determination to get their hair back, they made their own concoction.
“I make a rosemary and peppermint ‘tea’, spray it on my scalp and massage it at the end of my shower,” they said.
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“I just bought rosemary and peppermint from the supermarket fridges, boiled two to three cups of water, threw in a few sprigs of each and boiled for ten minutes,” they continued.
They explained how they let everything sit for an hour before adding the liquid into a small spray bottle.
Pro tip: They bought the bottle in the travel section.
“Keep it in the fridge, although you may want to prepare it an hour before you wash your hair so you don’t splash yourself with ice water,” they said.
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“The rest of the rosemary and peppermint can go in the freezer until you are ready to make another batch.”
One Redditor was curious to know where they found the items.
“What do you mean by refrigerators?” the user asked.
“At the grocery store near my house, they have coolers/refrigerated sections near the fresh produce where they store things like salads, cut fruits and vegetables, salad dressings that need to be kept cold, and small packets of fresh herbs,” they responded.
Target also sells a pack of Good and Gather Organic Rosemary for $2.99.
Rosemary has beneficial properties to stimulate hair growth, according to Health line.
They pointed to a study where alopecia areata sufferers who rubbed a rosemary essential oil mixture into their scalp every day for seven months showed a 44% improvement in hair loss.
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The same platform user had yet another question.
“Have you noticed a difference in your hair with just water – no oil?” they asked.
“I definitely notice less hair loss when I use it consistently and more when I skip/loose/forget to use it for too long,” they responded.
They also incorporated a supplement into their routine.
“I noticed more new hair when I rinsed consistently, as well as increasing my protein intake and taking a hair, skin and nail vitamin that contains biotin and collagen,” they continued.
What causes hair loss?
Alexandre Armand is a famous hairdresser and creator of Alexander Armand’s Flourish hair loss oil.
“Some common causes of hair loss include stress, alopecia, hereditary hair loss, chemical treatments, high tension hairstyles, diet and certain medications,” Armand told The US Sun.
“Androgenetic alopecia, also known as pattern baldness, is the most common cause of hair loss and is a genetic condition that causes hair loss on the top and top of the head in women, and thinning and receding hairline in men. .
“Telogen effluvium is the technical term for a temporary form of hair loss that occurs when a large number of hair follicles enter the resting (telogen) phase due to stress, illness, surgery, childbirth or major life changes.
“Hair normally grows back within a few months.
“Alopecia Areata is another form of alopecia which is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the hair follicles, causing hair loss in patches.
“The severity varies, some people may lose all their hair, while others may grow it back.
“When it comes to diet, deficiencies in nutrients such as iron, vitamin D, biotin, zinc and protein can contribute to hair loss.
“Traction alopecia can occur due to tight hairstyles, such as ponytails, braids or buns, which put stress on the hair follicles.
“Excessive use of heat or chemical treatments can also damage hair.
“In addition, certain medications, such as chemotherapy drugs, anticoagulants and some antidepressants, can cause hair loss as a side effect.”
They explained how there can be multiple reasons for hair loss and recommended that those trying to get to the root of the problem opt for a blood test.
“You need enough certain vitamins and minerals – D3, iron and zinc are the main ones – for good hair growth.
“Too much of any of these can have the opposite effect and also cause more hair loss,” they continued.
Some common prescriptions to combat hair problems include minoxidil and spironolactone.
“I have hypothyroidism and when my medications don’t work well, my hair and especially my eyebrows become thinner.”
“The biggest part of my struggle right now is recovering from all the losses I suffered after I had COVID.”
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