Hair loss is common but there are ways to help. Read on for tips for healthy hair growth and what may be behind your hair loss.

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The 9 Best Shampoos for Thinning Hair and Hair Loss, According to Testers and Experts

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Pumpkin Seed Oil Is the Latest Hair-Growth Darling—Here's What You Need to Know

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Shoppers Are “Obsessed” With These On-Sale Hair Growth Serums

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Postpartum Hair Loss Can Be Frustrating—Here's How to Deal With It

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Can Hats Really Cause Hair Loss or Damage?

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When It Comes to Nanoxidil vs. Minoxidil for Hair Growth, Experts Have Strong Opinions

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What Is a "Normal" Amount of Hair Loss to Experience From Showering?

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Could Iron Deficiency Be Causing Your Hair Loss? Here's What the Experts Say

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NatureLab Tokyo's New Treatment Can Prevent—and Reverse—Gray Hairs

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Traction Alopecia Is Irreversible—Here's What You Can Do to Prevent it

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The 13 Best Hair Growth Masks & Conditioners For Your Longest, Healthiest Hair Yet

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Ashley Tisdale Opens Up About Experiencing Stress-Induced Alopecia

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Does Caffeine Shampoo Actually Help With Hair Growth? Experts Weigh In

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Um, Why Does My Hair Feel Waxy? And What Can I Do About it?

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The U-Shape Haircut Is the Secret to Salon-Worthy Volume and Bounce

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Viviscal Review: Is It Right for You? Experts Weigh In

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How to Stop Excessive Hair Shedding, According to a Dermatologist

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9 Ways to Get Thicker Hair, According to Experts

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12 Greasy Hair Treatments to Try If Your Hair Is Perpetually Oily

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How to Use Minoxidil—AKA Rogaine—for Hair Growth, According to Derms

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Why Is My Hair So Staticky? Stylists Explain, Plus Tips and Tricks for Smoothing

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9 Reasons Your Hair Texture Is Changing, According to Experts

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Does Hair Really Grow Back Thicker After Shaving? Experts Tackle the Common Myth

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How Often Should You Oil Your Scalp for Healthy, Hydrated Hair?

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Get Rid of Greasy Hair With These 28 Expert-Backed Tips

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9 Easy Ways to Treat and Prevent a Receding Hairline

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11 Dermatologist-Recommended Hair Growth Treatments and Products

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How to Detangle Extremely Matted Hair at Home

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Can Vitamins Grow Hair? Here's What Experts Say

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Can Ashwagandha Treat Hair Loss? Here's What Derms Say

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42 Humidty-Proof Hairstyles to Wear All Season Long

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How Often to Wash Natural Hair to Promote Hair Growth

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The Best In-Salon Deep Conditioning Treatments to Ask Your Stylist About

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Experts Agree: These Are the Reasons Your Hair Isn't Growing Faster

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Microneedling Might Be The Secret to Preventing (and Treating) Hair Loss

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How to Treat Dry Natural Hair: 8 Expert Tips

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How to Refresh Sweaty Hair After a Workout, According to Celebrity Stylists

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Why Does Your Hair Hurt? Derms Break Down the Potential Reasons

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How to Use Horsetail Oil for Long, Shiny Hair

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13 Ways Get Rid of Oily Hair, According to Experts

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QQ: How Long Can My Hair Grow In a Month?

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10 Ways to Treat Dry, Frizzy Hair at Home, According to Stylists

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I Tried Harklinikken, the Buzzy Scandinavian Hair-Growth System

12 Most Common Causes of Hair Loss For Women
These Are the 12 Most Common Causes of Hair Loss For Women

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This Is Why Your Hair Tangles Easily—and What You Can Do About It

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Serious Question: Can Shaving Your Head Make Hair Grow Back Stronger?

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Lasers for Hair Regrowth: Experts Share Their Insights

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People Are Using Monistat (Yes, Monistat) for Hair Loss—Are They Onto Something?

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3 Coconut Milk Mask Recipes for Dry Hair

Herbs for Hair Growth
5 Natural Herbs That Can Jumpstart Hair Growth

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How to Regrow a Receding Hairline: 9 Expert Tips

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Can Hair Extensions Cause Hair Loss? We Tapped Experts to Find Out

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Does Selenium Sulfide Cause Hair Loss? We Asked the Experts

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Should You Be Using Rice Water to Get Long, Strong, Healthy Hair?

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How to Blow-Dry Your Hair Without Causing Damage

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Can CBD Help With Hair Loss? We Investigate

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Can You Use Garlic For Hair Growth? We Investigate

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3 Shampoo Bar Recipes For Each Major Hair Concern

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How to Heal a Curling Iron Burn Fast, According to Dermatologists

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11 Ways to Treat Scalp Psoriasis, According to Dermatologists

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How Often Should You Touch-Up Relaxed Hair?

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The Relationship Between Vitamin D Levels and Hair Loss, According to Dermatologists

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Reviewed: Hidden Crown Extensions Salvaged My Bad Haircut

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Injecting Plasma Into Your Scalp Can Reverse Hair Loss—Here's How