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The Role of Hair Follicles

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We barely give a thought to our hair until we start losing it. Only then do we start wanting to know: how does hair grow? And how can we keep...

Castor Oil for Hair Growth

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For decades, people have sung about the benefits of castor oil for hair growth and hair thickening. But at The Hairy Pill®, we like to maintain some healthy scepticism. So...

Is My Hair Thinning?

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A bad hair day isn’t fun but it’s manageable. Multiple bad hair days in a row? Now that might get you thinking. Is your hair just having an off moment?...

Hair Growth Cycles

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For decades, a group of scientists have been asking one simple question: How does hair grow?  The answer, they’ve discovered, isn’t straightforward. But while there’s plenty of research still to...

Head Shaving Myths

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Over the bad hair days? Tired of wrangling your hair into a shape that hides the bald spots? Or do you just want to get ahead of the hair loss...

Hair Loss Myths

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Few things attract more myths than hair loss. Perhaps it’s because of the importance we place on a healthy head of hair or maybe it’s because it’s an area we’re...

Creatine & Hair Loss

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Creatine is something of a natural energy powerhouse. It fuels your muscles during high-intensity activities, helping you exercise harder for longer while recovering faster. It’s no surprise it’s a popular...

Can You Cure Baldness?

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We’re all waiting for the moment researchers discover a  breakthrough cure for hair loss. Imagine that. A lifetime with a head full of hair, no action required. But for now,...