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TL;DR: focusing on scalp health (Nizoral, Rosemary Oil) or volume (Pantene, Redken); "hair training" is controversial, with many preferring daily washing for a clean scalp
TL;DR: HG shampoo is great for growth; conditioner/mask can be too greasy/dry; efficacy may drop after stopping
TL;DR: HG shampoo is great for growth; conditioner/mask can be too greasy/dry; efficacy may drop after stopping
TL;DR: great cleansing for oily scalp; affordable and widely available; clear formula preferred for volume; can cause itchiness/irritation
TL;DR: great cleansing for oily scalp; affordable and widely available; clear formula preferred for volume; can cause itchiness/irritation
TL;DR: excellent for fine hair; provides volume/lift without weight; strong cleanser; can be drying for some hair
TL;DR: excellent for fine hair; provides volume/lift without weight; strong cleanser; can be drying for some hair
TL;DR: EverPure Volume line is great; affordable drugstore option; can be too heavy for some hair types; Purifying is good for oily hair
TL;DR: EverPure Volume line is great; affordable drugstore option; can be too heavy for some hair types; Purifying is good for oily hair
TL;DR: lightweight, non-greasy formula; good for thin/fine hair; some find it too drying or too heavy; sulfate-free may require clarifying shampoo
TL;DR: lightweight, non-greasy formula; good for thin/fine hair; some find it too drying or too heavy; sulfate-free may require clarifying shampoo
TL;DR: good for thinning/loss; use full system for best results; can be irritating/drying; helps stop shedding
TL;DR: good for thinning/loss; use full system for best results; can be irritating/drying; helps stop shedding
TL;DR: anti-fungal/DHT blocker; reduces shedding/dandruff; can cause irritation/dryness; generally recommended 2x/week
TL;DR: anti-fungal/DHT blocker; reduces shedding/dandruff; can cause irritation/dryness; generally recommended 2x/week
TL;DR: good for hair growth/thickness; a bit expensive; some concerns about stripping hair; available as a set
TL;DR: good for hair growth/thickness; a bit expensive; some concerns about stripping hair; available as a set
TL;DR: great thickening line; prevents shedding; makes hair look fuller; Body.Mass spray can be too much thickness
TL;DR: great thickening line; prevents shedding; makes hair look fuller; Body.Mass spray can be too much thickness
TL;DR: contains rosemary mint; DHT inhibitor properties; reportedly reversed hair loss; widely available
TL;DR: contains rosemary mint; DHT inhibitor properties; reportedly reversed hair loss; widely available
TL;DR: good for dry/damaged hair; makes hair feel nice/soft; All Soft line can be too heavy/oily; All Soft Mega Curls available
TL;DR: good for dry/damaged hair; makes hair feel nice/soft; All Soft line can be too heavy/oily; All Soft Mega Curls available
TL;DR: lightweight formula; works well on fine hair; subtle scent; detox version recommended for clarifying
TL;DR: lightweight formula; works well on fine hair; subtle scent; detox version recommended for clarifying
TL;DR: Genesis great for fine hair; Densifique is noticeable plumping; expensive brand; good results for hair loss/shedding
TL;DR: Genesis great for fine hair; Densifique is noticeable plumping; expensive brand; good results for hair loss/shedding
TL;DR: Volume Bloom is great for volume; moisturizes without weighing down; anti-dandruff shampoo alternate is useful
TL;DR: Volume Bloom is great for volume; moisturizes without weighing down; anti-dandruff shampoo alternate is useful
TL;DR: Solu clarifying works well on greasy/fine hair; OI line good but expensive; quality products last a long time
TL;DR: Solu clarifying works well on greasy/fine hair; OI line good but expensive; quality products last a long time
Calming balms like Cicaplast & Cicalfate are top picks but can be heavy; Azelaic Acid is key for redness & bumps but often irritates initially; many swear by simple routines with Vanicream or Aveeno Oat; Ivermectin is a game-changer for pustules; daily mineral SPF is essential
Derm-favorites CeraVe, Vanicream & LRP are reliable staples; Tatcha and Farmacy Honey Halo are pricey HGs; focus is on barrier repair & hydration; YMMV as breakouts are a common complaint
often called a scam, many just use face moisturizer ; but dedicated creams offer targeted actives like retinol for lines & caffeine for puffiness; Shiseido & Skinceuticals are pricey holy grails; K-beauty offers value, but Vaseline is the ultimate cheap hack if you don't get milia.
Asian sunscreens dominate for elegant feel; Euro brands like LRP trusted for max protection; EltaMD is the derm-fave; Supergoop Unseen (or the TJ's dupe) for a primer-like texture
Oribe & Kerastase often worth the splurge but can be overhyped; Redken All Soft is a reliable favorite for softness; drugstore punches above its weight (L'Oréal Elvive, Dove Bond Repair); Olaplex is polarizing and your hair type is what really matters
Simple occlusives like Aquaphor, Vaseline, and Lanolin are often holy grails, especially when layered over hydrators; pricier 'cult' balms like Laneige are highly polarizing; Jack Black is a top pick for SPF that doesn't taste bad
