Shampoo for Thinning Hair: Men’s Hair Issues

Shampoo for Thinning Hair: Men’s Hair Issues

Shampoo for thinning hair is this Wednesday’s question from a reader with men’s hair issues. Alberto stumbled upon one of my hair care reviews and wanted to know which oil makes for a better shampoo for thinning hair, lavender or rosemary.

Whoop, whoop, happy Hump Day hotties, and welcome to Ask the Pro Stylist’s Q&A with readers, clients and fans. This week’s query comes from Alberto who came across an Examiner.com piece on Bio Follicle Shampoo that asks which shampoo is better for men’s hair issues, lavender or rosemary.

Hi Deirdre I read your excellent article on Bio Follicle Shampoo. After reading it several weeks ago I went and bought the Rosemary & Mint Shampoo, so far so good. My question…is the Lavender better then Rosemary/Mint??? I’m a 44-year-old male looking to keep my hair looking Fuller/Thicker…. Love to hear your opinion.

One last thing I forgot to mention. I realize if I use the conditioner and spray would that make my hair look even better. Unfortunately, financially it’s hard to purchase all three, so I’m just going with the shampoo and hoping that could be enough.

Thanks for writing in Alberto. The Bio Follicle piece was written almost two years ago, and while I am delighted you found it useful and “excellent,” unfortunately, it is a little dated. The hair care and beauty industry as a whole is one that has taken off with new technology and innovations the past few years that it is expanding at an astounding rate, which is good for the beauty professionals.

Since the piece, the brand has added new products. My review was of the Lavender Aromatherapy Shampoo, and to be honest I have not sampled the Rosemary & Mint. Personally, I am not a fan of the rosemary fragrance (in food or hair care). However, it has been used in children’s hair care to successfully repel lice.

Lavender is used often in aromatherapy because it is a soothing and relaxing scent. Both rosemary and lavender are used as hair follicle stimulants. Lavender has been said to aid in hair loss and promote a healthy scalp, whereas rosemary allegedly slows down premature hair loss and graying as well.

Lavender Oil

Rosemary Oil

Using the shampoo for thinning hair alone is beneficial. But, all brands build a complete system that when used together provide optimal results. In this case, yes, using all three from Bio Follicle would be best, yet I absolutely understand the burden on the budget. Not washing the hair everyday is always recommended, and it will help conserve the product, thereby making the most of the purchase.

I do hope this helped. If you have a question similar to Alberto’s shampoo for thinning hair query, please email me at DeirdreAHaggerty@gmail.com. Until then, happy styling!