Hair Growth · Page 2
How hair grows, and what nutrition, habits and popular remedies may or may not do for it.
Protein and hair: does your diet have enough?
Hair is made mostly of protein, so it is natural to wonder whether eating more protein helps. Here is when low protein matters, when it does not, and what a sensible Malaysian plate looks like.
What to eat for healthy hair: a Malaysian plate
No single food will stop shedding, but a varied diet gives follicles what they need. A practical guide to eating for healthy hair in Malaysia, including popular 'hair foods' and what the evidence says.
Hair supplements in Malaysia: how to judge the claims
Hair supplements are everywhere in Malaysian pharmacies and online shops. Here is how to read the label, what the evidence supports, and when a supplement is unlikely to help.
Collagen for hair: what the evidence supports
Collagen drinks and powders are marketed for skin, nails and hair. Here is what research shows about collagen for hair, and how to decide whether it is worth your money.
Does shaving your head make hair grow back thicker?
Many Malaysians believe shaving the head, or a baby's head, makes hair grow back thicker. Research says otherwise. Here is why the myth feels true, and when shaving can still be a good choice.
How to make thin hair look fuller: styling tips
Thin hair can look noticeably fuller with the right cut, colour and styling. These practical tips work alongside, not instead of, getting the cause of thinning checked.
Low-level laser therapy for hair loss: what the evidence shows
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) uses red light to try to support hair growth. Here is what the studies show, who it may suit, and what to keep in mind before you pay for sessions or a device.
Laser caps and helmets at home: are they worth it?
Laser caps and helmets promise hair growth at home. Before you buy one, learn what the evidence supports, what to check on the box, and how to tell whether it is working for you.
Do hair tonics work? What to look for on the label
Hair tonics range from tested medicines to simple cosmetic lotions. The label tells you a lot about which is which. Here is how to read it, what the evidence says about common ingredients, and how to set fair expectations.
He shou wu (fo-ti) for hair: the safety question
He shou wu, also called fo-ti, is a traditional Chinese herb long linked with dark, healthy hair. Researchers have reported cases of liver injury linked to it, and good evidence that it helps hair is lacking. Here is what to weigh before taking it.
Can hair grow back? It depends on the cause
Whether hair grows back depends mostly on one thing: whether the hair follicle is still alive. Shedding from illness or stress usually recovers, pattern hair loss tends to progress, and scarring conditions destroy follicles. Here is a cause-by-cause guide.
Tocotrienol (vitamin E) and hair: the Malaysian study
A small 2010 trial from Universiti Sains Malaysia found that people taking tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E, had more hairs in a measured scalp area after eight months than people on placebo. Here is what the study did, what it did not show, and how to think about vitamin E supplements.