my current regimine is the following (it's a lot of stuff i know but it works for me and my hair has really improved :
wake up, take 1/4 of a proscar tablet, (drink a protein shake)
lunch time - eat lunch, take a hair pill and a zinc tablet
afternoon - eat, take a centrum multivitamin, go to the gym and work out for at least an hour and a half
later - eat (preferably something with a lot of protein) and take 1 biotin and 2 iron tablets, and a protein shake
minoxidil - on work days, i apply it at around 10 at night..then again at 3 am in the morning..i wash the minoxidil off with t gel intensive anti flake dandruff control shampoo before i go out to work ..applying it at 3 am is a pain in the ***, but at least i don't have to worry about applying it throughout the day. on friday and saturday night i apply it later because i don't have to work in the morning. just make sure you have it on for at least 4 hours after every application
this regimine has worked very well for me and it's pretty cheap. well the supplements i mean. each bottle of biotin, zinc, biotin, etc... costs like 5 dollars each for a 3 month supply. i honestly don't reccomend saw palmetto. it made me shed every now and then and when i stopped using it my hair got better.. finasteride alone is enough. anyways, hope this helps
one more thing,..i highly reccomend shampooing your hair with preferably t gel intensive anti flake dandruff shampoo at least 6 days a week. i've been doing this a long time and my scalp is great. you should do this especially if you use minoxidil. washing your hair every other day, you'll notice that you'll shed more hair unlike the few hairs you'll shed shampooing every day. mostly because your hair gets attached the the dead skin or dandruff and falls out. use t gel and prevent dandruff. the supplements will not prevent baldness but it'll make your hair thicker and stronger. or at least it did to my hair. i dropped nizoral and i'm happy i did. didn't help my scalp at all and personally my hair has gotten better because t gel cleaned my scalp a lot better. big three for me is finasteride, minoxidil and t gel..screw nizoral
below are some good tips that i've come across and used and have improved my hair. hopefully it helps some of you as well..
A Recipe For Healthy Hair
By Joanne Elliott
Forget hair revitalizing shampoos, great nutrition is the most effective way of getting awesome hair!
Shiny, healthy hair is a reflection of a healthy body, so it's like two for the price of one. Just like your body, your hair needs a balanced, nutritious diet to stay healthy. So follow this recipe for healthier hair, and be amazed at the difference it makes!
Water
Water makes up one-fourth of the weight of a strand of hair. Moisture makes the hair supple, so make sure you get plenty of fluids. A key point is NOT to wait until you're thirsty. If you're thirsty, it means your body has already lost more water than it should have, and it's urging you to fill up the tank. Water not only hydrates your body, but helps keep your hair silky and shiny. Ideally, you should drink between eight and ten glasses of water a day.
Protein
Protein is the building block of hair, so a diet for healthy hair contains an awful lot of protein! Protein will give the shaft of your hair more strength, and will reduce the likelihood of dame through snapping and splitting. You can get protein from foods like fish, meat, milk, cheese and cereals.
Minerals
Iron helps to carry oxygen to the hair. Without enough iron, hair and its follicles get starved of oxygen. This means that the ‘goodness’ in the root of your hair is much less effective along the length of the strand. You can increase your iron intake by eating red meat and dark green vegetables, or by iron supplements.
Zinc builds hair protein which helps to prevent hair loss. Meat and seafood are the foods highest in zinc.
Copper is involved in the pigmentation of hair. You can optimize your natural color with a diet with plenty of copper. Who needs hair dye and fake color! Shellfish, liver, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds and meat are all high in copper.
Vitamins
Vitamin A will give you a healthy scalp, because it’s great for the skin! You can get vitamin A from foods like vegetables - in particular, in carrots. (So it’s good for the waistline too!)
Vitamin B and C are important for good circulation, hair growth and hair color. If you ensure that you have enough vitamin B and C, you’ll have strong, supple strands of hair that do not split. You can get these vitamins from eating foods like fruit, vegetables, cereals, eggs, milk and bread.
So follow this healthy guide… be sure to add in a hefty dose of daily exercise to keep that blood pumping… then add proper hair care on the surface!
How To Reverse Hair Loss
These are helpful tips to help regenerate hair follicles, but they do not cure any underlying conditions, or stress-related hair loss.
* Try drinking this - blend bananas with honey, yoghurt & low-fat milk. A drink rich in biotin can help keep your crowning glory firmly rooted.
* Take dietary supplements such as Vitamin B6, zinc & saw palmetto. Supplements are useful when you can't get enough from natural food sources.
* Invert your head while you shampoo & massage your scalp. This helps promote blood circulation to the head.
* Eliminate stress or else it can be disastrous to your precious hair!
* Get enough sleep.
Foods that seem to be harmful to your hair
There are some foods that you should avoid and replace them with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Why? To ensure that the hair that is forming beneath the surface of your scalp is healthy.
So, the foods to avoid include too many sweets, chocolate, cakes and cookies. Unfortunately, these favorites simply don't help your hair.
use non alcohol based gels, try drying your hair with a hairdryer on high but on the cool setting...you'll not only dry your hair out in almost the same way as on the high hot setting but it won't damage your hair as if it were on hot
if your hair is wet, don't comb it..dry it first..you won't break your hair, etc... if you must brush your hair when wet, get a hairbrush not a comb. i highly reccomend one
exercise
Dandruff
How To Get Rid Of Dandruff
Cure for dandruff:
* Vinegar is poured into the hair, massaged into the scalp, and left to dry for a few minutes.
* Then the hair is washed.
* The process is repeated daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days.
wake up, take 1/4 of a proscar tablet, (drink a protein shake)
lunch time - eat lunch, take a hair pill and a zinc tablet
afternoon - eat, take a centrum multivitamin, go to the gym and work out for at least an hour and a half
later - eat (preferably something with a lot of protein) and take 1 biotin and 2 iron tablets, and a protein shake
minoxidil - on work days, i apply it at around 10 at night..then again at 3 am in the morning..i wash the minoxidil off with t gel intensive anti flake dandruff control shampoo before i go out to work ..applying it at 3 am is a pain in the ***, but at least i don't have to worry about applying it throughout the day. on friday and saturday night i apply it later because i don't have to work in the morning. just make sure you have it on for at least 4 hours after every application
this regimine has worked very well for me and it's pretty cheap. well the supplements i mean. each bottle of biotin, zinc, biotin, etc... costs like 5 dollars each for a 3 month supply. i honestly don't reccomend saw palmetto. it made me shed every now and then and when i stopped using it my hair got better.. finasteride alone is enough. anyways, hope this helps
one more thing,..i highly reccomend shampooing your hair with preferably t gel intensive anti flake dandruff shampoo at least 6 days a week. i've been doing this a long time and my scalp is great. you should do this especially if you use minoxidil. washing your hair every other day, you'll notice that you'll shed more hair unlike the few hairs you'll shed shampooing every day. mostly because your hair gets attached the the dead skin or dandruff and falls out. use t gel and prevent dandruff. the supplements will not prevent baldness but it'll make your hair thicker and stronger. or at least it did to my hair. i dropped nizoral and i'm happy i did. didn't help my scalp at all and personally my hair has gotten better because t gel cleaned my scalp a lot better. big three for me is finasteride, minoxidil and t gel..screw nizoral
below are some good tips that i've come across and used and have improved my hair. hopefully it helps some of you as well..
A Recipe For Healthy Hair
By Joanne Elliott
Forget hair revitalizing shampoos, great nutrition is the most effective way of getting awesome hair!
Shiny, healthy hair is a reflection of a healthy body, so it's like two for the price of one. Just like your body, your hair needs a balanced, nutritious diet to stay healthy. So follow this recipe for healthier hair, and be amazed at the difference it makes!
Water
Water makes up one-fourth of the weight of a strand of hair. Moisture makes the hair supple, so make sure you get plenty of fluids. A key point is NOT to wait until you're thirsty. If you're thirsty, it means your body has already lost more water than it should have, and it's urging you to fill up the tank. Water not only hydrates your body, but helps keep your hair silky and shiny. Ideally, you should drink between eight and ten glasses of water a day.
Protein
Protein is the building block of hair, so a diet for healthy hair contains an awful lot of protein! Protein will give the shaft of your hair more strength, and will reduce the likelihood of dame through snapping and splitting. You can get protein from foods like fish, meat, milk, cheese and cereals.
Minerals
Iron helps to carry oxygen to the hair. Without enough iron, hair and its follicles get starved of oxygen. This means that the ‘goodness’ in the root of your hair is much less effective along the length of the strand. You can increase your iron intake by eating red meat and dark green vegetables, or by iron supplements.
Zinc builds hair protein which helps to prevent hair loss. Meat and seafood are the foods highest in zinc.
Copper is involved in the pigmentation of hair. You can optimize your natural color with a diet with plenty of copper. Who needs hair dye and fake color! Shellfish, liver, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds and meat are all high in copper.
Vitamins
Vitamin A will give you a healthy scalp, because it’s great for the skin! You can get vitamin A from foods like vegetables - in particular, in carrots. (So it’s good for the waistline too!)
Vitamin B and C are important for good circulation, hair growth and hair color. If you ensure that you have enough vitamin B and C, you’ll have strong, supple strands of hair that do not split. You can get these vitamins from eating foods like fruit, vegetables, cereals, eggs, milk and bread.
So follow this healthy guide… be sure to add in a hefty dose of daily exercise to keep that blood pumping… then add proper hair care on the surface!
How To Reverse Hair Loss
These are helpful tips to help regenerate hair follicles, but they do not cure any underlying conditions, or stress-related hair loss.
* Try drinking this - blend bananas with honey, yoghurt & low-fat milk. A drink rich in biotin can help keep your crowning glory firmly rooted.
* Take dietary supplements such as Vitamin B6, zinc & saw palmetto. Supplements are useful when you can't get enough from natural food sources.
* Invert your head while you shampoo & massage your scalp. This helps promote blood circulation to the head.
* Eliminate stress or else it can be disastrous to your precious hair!
* Get enough sleep.
Foods that seem to be harmful to your hair
There are some foods that you should avoid and replace them with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Why? To ensure that the hair that is forming beneath the surface of your scalp is healthy.
So, the foods to avoid include too many sweets, chocolate, cakes and cookies. Unfortunately, these favorites simply don't help your hair.
use non alcohol based gels, try drying your hair with a hairdryer on high but on the cool setting...you'll not only dry your hair out in almost the same way as on the high hot setting but it won't damage your hair as if it were on hot
if your hair is wet, don't comb it..dry it first..you won't break your hair, etc... if you must brush your hair when wet, get a hairbrush not a comb. i highly reccomend one
exercise
Dandruff
How To Get Rid Of Dandruff
Cure for dandruff:
* Vinegar is poured into the hair, massaged into the scalp, and left to dry for a few minutes.
* Then the hair is washed.
* The process is repeated daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days.
