Synopsis of Hair
Hair is a keratin-based filament that grows from follicles in the skin, primarily on the scalp but also on other parts of the body. It serves protective, sensory, and thermoregulatory roles, and plays a significant part in personal identity and aesthetic appearance. Each hair strand grows from a follicle, which is nourished by blood vessels and surrounded by oil glands (sebaceous glands) that keep the hair and scalp moisturized.
Hair growth occurs in a cycle with three phases:
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Anagen (growth phase): Lasts 2–7 years depending on genetics.
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Catagen (transition phase): A brief period when hair growth stops.
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Telogen (resting/shedding phase): Lasts a few months before the hair falls out and a new one begins growing.
Healthy hair requires sufficient protein, iron, zinc, vitamins (particularly B vitamins), and a balanced hormone profile. Hair loss (alopecia), thinning, breakage, or scalp conditions can result from stress, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalance (e.g., thyroid or estrogen), autoimmune issues, medications, or overstyling. Scalp inflammation or infection can also compromise follicle health.
Natural remedies to support Hair
Protein-rich diet: Hair is made of keratin, which requires adequate protein and amino acids.
Scalp massage: Improves circulation and delivers nutrients to the follicles.
Biotin and B-complex vitamins: Support keratin production and follicle health.
Iron and zinc: Prevent hair shedding due to deficiency.
Adaptogens: Balance stress-related hormone fluctuations that may contribute to hair loss.
Essential oils (rosemary, peppermint): Shown to stimulate hair growth and reduce inflammation when massaged into the scalp.
Avoid harsh treatments: Excess heat, dyes, and tight hairstyles can weaken follicles and lead to traction alopecia.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Hair.
amino acids
ashwagandha
bamboo
biotin
bovine
bovine collagen
bovine gelatin
catalase
ceramides
collagen
copper
cucumber
fish oil
fish protein
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
gelatin
ginseng
gooseberry
gotu kola
horsetail
hyaluronic acid
iron
kelp
l-arginine
l-cysteine
l-cystine
l-glutamine
l-glycine
l-histidine
l-lysine
l-methionine
l-proline
l-tyrosine
magnesium
methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
nettle
omega-3 fatty acid triglycerides
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-6 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
pea shoot
pollen
polypeptide complex (proprietary)
protein
pumpkin
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rosemary
sage
saw palmetto
selenium
silica
silicon
keratin
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
seaweed
zinc
zinc
lingzhi
yarrow
sunflower
trace minerals
wheat germ
herbal blend (proprietary)
melaleuca alternifolia
algae
thyroid substance
bladderwrack
Animal Tissue
Argan tree
Amino Acid Chelate
Algae (unspecified)
Almond Oil
Ascophyllum nodosum
Algae
Amino Acid (unspecified)
African Scurf Pea
Amino Acid Blend/Complex
Argan nut oil
Alkanna
Animal protein
Black Seed
Behenic Acid
Bovine Collagen
Bee Pollen
Bee Pollen
Bladderwrack (Kelp)
Babchi
blend (herb/botanical)
botanical (unspecified)
Beef
Beef liver
Bovine (unspecified)
Bovine Protein
Beet Molasses
Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Beef
Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil Supplement)
Brewer's Yeast
Black Seed Oil
Butterfly Pea
blend (herb/botanical)
Brewer's Yeast
Bamboo
Bovine (not specified)
Biotin
Bovine (unspecified)
Beef liver
cucumber
Curry leaf
Cashmere
Castor oil derivative (unspecified)
Cetearyl alcohol
Chinese Fleeceflower
Copper
Chicken collagen
Cymbopogon Martini
Collagen (unspecified)
Collagen Peptides
Copper picolinate
Cupric ascorbate
Copper oxide
Collagen (mixed)
Cedrus libani
Copper
China Rose
Cysteine compounds (unspecified)
Castile Soap
Cellulose silica
Cane Molasses
collagen (unknown source)
Cysteine
Cystine
Collagen
Ceramides
Diatomaceous Earth
DL-Methionine
Diatomite
Drynaria
Egg
Eclipta
Egg
Emu Oil
Essential oil (unspecified)
Egg protein
Evening Primrose oil
food additive (unspecified)
Ferritin
Free Form Amino Acid
Fo-Ti
Flaxseed Oil
Fish
fibroblast growth factors
Fatty acids
Fungus
Fatty Acid (unspecified)
Fish
Fruit (unspecified)
fibroblast growth factors
Fish
Fish protein
Fish (including shell)
Fish (including shell)
Gamma Linolenic Acid
Ghee
Gelatin
Gamma-linolenic acid
Glyceryl oleate
Growth factors
Garden Cress
Ginkgo
Gooseberry
Hemp Protein
Horsetail
Hydrolyzed gelatin
Henna
Hydrolyzed beef collagen
Hydrolyzed keratin
Iron ascorbate
Indian Gooseberry
Iron
Iron
Iodine
Jojoba Oil
jojoba
Keratin
kelp fiber
Kelp (various)
Kelp
Keratin
Kelp
Kelp (unspecified)
Keratin Peptides
L-Cystine
Liver
L-Methionine
L-Cysteine
Lanolin
Liver
Lanolin
Laminaria
Liver
Lipids
Molasses
Miliacin
mineral (unspecified)
mineral (unspecified)
Moringa
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
Marine Protein
METHIONINE
Marine oil (unspecified)
Mica
Maidenhair Fern
Marine colloids
Methylated silica
Nettle (mixed)
Neem
Nigella Seed
Norwegian Kelp
Nutritional Yeast
Nettle (unspecified)
Oil (unspecified)
Omega-6
Omega-9
Omega Blend
Omega-3
Proprietary Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil supplement)
peptides (unspecified)
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Potassium silicate
Proprietary Blend (Vitamin)
Panax Ginseng
Peptides (unspecified)
Plant oil (unspecified)
Pumpkin Seeed Oil
Protein (vegetable)
Protein
Peptide
Palm (unspecified)
Pollen
Panthenol
Pearl
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Protein (unspecified)
plant (unspecified)
Peptide (unspecified)
Poly-thyronine
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
PABA
Polygonum (unspecified)
Pearl
Pine Pollen
Pollen (unspecified)
Peptides
Quinoa Protein
Rue
Roe
Royal Jelly
Royal Jelly
Rosemary
Selenium
Silicon
Sea vegetation (unspecified)
Silicon yeast
Sesame Seed
Selenomethionine
Spearmint
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Silk protein
Salmon Oil
Sea vegetable (unspecified)
Selenium Yeast
Sesame Oil
Selenium Yeast
Seleno Methionine
Seaweed (unspecified)
Sesame
Sodium silicate
Silicate
Sapindus mukorossi
Skin
Silica calcium phosphate
Silica cellulose
Saw Palmetto
Silicon
Selenium
Sulfur
Silicic Acid
silica
seaweed
sunflower
Selenomethionine
Sulfur compounds (unspecified)
Sulphur
Tissue (unspecified)
Tyrosinase
Tridax
Thyroid
Thyroid
Tin
Testosterone precursor (unspecified)
Taurine
Tea Tree
Tallow
Tea Tree Oil
Vitamin B5
Vegetable (unspecified)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate)
Vitamin B5 (unspecified)
Vitamin B5 (mixed)
Vegetable Protein
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin B7 (biotin)
Vitamin B
Vitamin (unspecified)
Yeast (Brewer's Yeast)
Yeast
Zinc lipoic acid
Zinc Picolinate
Zinc osporotate
Zinc Yeast
Zinc
Zinc
Zinc alpha-ketoglutarate