Kiehl’s Magic Elixir Scalp and Hair Oil Treatment
According to Dr. Fusco, rosemary oil has recently come to the attention of dermatologists and scalp specialists as a surprisingly great hair treatment. “A few drops in your shampoo or conditioner or a mask is very effective at improving circulation of the scalp,” she says.
You can try this pre-shampoo treatment that contains a mixture of rosemary leaves as well as other natural ingredients to help promote healthy-looking hair. “You apply this product directly to the scalp 10 minutes before washing your hair, gently massaging your scalp to help stimulate blood flow,” Fitzsimons adds.
Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam for Hair Loss and Hair Regrowth
Rogaine was the first FDA-approved brand to treat hair loss in both men and women by stimulating your hair follicles to regrow thicker, fuller locks. Minoxidil addresses both male thinning hair and female androgenetic alopecia, which is hair thinning around the crown and part, as well as a receding hairline, says Francesca Fusco, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist at Wexler Dermatology in New York City.
“Minoxidil’s mechanism of action is believed to be due to an effect on the calcium channels in the hair cells,” adds Dendy Engelman, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery in New York City. “It increases the capillary blood flow to the dermis of the skin where the follicle resides to make them stronger and help regrow hair.”