A user shared their hair loss journey, starting at age 18 and leading to depression and insecurity. They found improvement with finasteride and minoxidil after two years, and also recommended products like Mielle Rosemary Mint Growth Oil, Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque, Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray, Brooklinen Silk Pillowcases, and It's a 10 Keratin Leave in Conditioner for maintaining hair quality.
A user is using a trichosol-based minoxidil solution to avoid scalp irritation and is asking if it should smell like ginger beer. They like the scent and want to confirm they have the correct product.
A user asked if adding rosemary oil to a herbal hair lotion would be beneficial for preventing future hair loss and maintaining hair health. The lotion already contains various ingredients like seed extracts, proteins, and vitamins.
Anti-hair loss shampoos, like the one with rosemary, quillaja, and jaborandi extracts, mainly support scalp health but are not effective for hair regrowth compared to treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Ketoconazole 2% is noted as the only effective anti-hair loss shampoo, while others are often considered scams.
A user discusses using safflower oil as a carrier for rosemary oil to enhance hair growth while using finasteride. They reference studies showing rosemary oil's effectiveness compared to minoxidil and the potential benefits of safflower and amla extracts for hair loss.