Now that summer is drawing to a close, most of us are checking out the damage done to our hair this summer via exposure to wind, water, salt and sun. While some of that damage can be fixed over time, you might be noticing that your hair isn’t as thick or might be shedding more than you expected. Hair loss or thinning is typical as we age but there is also a genetic component too. The question is what to do about it. There are a variety of treatments out there but the question is about efficacy, cost and whether it requires professional help from an MD, a stylist or whether you can do it at home. While there are a variety of treatments out there, there is one that seems to be gaining a lot of ground because it tackles the basis for the hair thinning and loss from a variety of reasons. Whether it’s the way you treat your hair, health issues, genetics kicking into gear or poor nutrition, the thinning and loss of hair can be scare the living daylights out of you. Product promises about fast regrowth is not realistic or truthful either. Average hair growth is about .5 inches per month. Expecting something more isn’t realistic.

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