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A woman holds a lock of her afro hair and looks very happy about the benefits of the Better Not Younger's hair serum she is using

What Are the Benefits of Hair Serum?

You have seen their ads on TV and the internet promising a stunning transformation from dry, dull hair into silky, smooth tresses that will turn heads. But before you shell out your hard-earned money for another product that may or may not work for you, you’d probably like to know more. 
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A Woman over 40 years old with beautiful short gray hair who feels fantastic about using hair serum for better hair health

When Should I Use a Hair Serum?

Our scalps and hair get stressed out from aging, pollution, high-heat styling, coloring, sulfate shampoos, heavy conditioners — you name it. All of these factors wreak havoc on our tresses. Having a product to address the symptoms of these conditions and their underlying biology is crucial.
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How To Clean Your Scalp For Thicker Hair

How To Clean Your Scalp For Thicker Hair

To restore and maintain your scalp's health, thoroughly cleaning it should be a regular part of your beauty regimen. Not only will your skin feel better, but a clean scalp improves follicle productivity to grow stronger hair. So how do you properly clean your scalp? Let's take a closer look at this critical step in your hair care routine. 
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How To Take Care Of Hair and Scalp In Winter

How To Take Care Of Your Hair and Scalp In Winter

During the winter months, skincare may include adding eye cream, using skin moisturizers with natural ingredients, or increasing lip balm usage. But what about your hair and scalp? How do you take care of your hair and scalp in the winter? Read our best recommendations now for a Better Hair during winter.
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How To Thicken Your Fine Hair

How To Thicken Your Fine Hair

Your hair density can be measured by looking in a mirror. If you notice scalp skin without touching it, you probably have low-density hair. Knowing the thickness and density of your hair will give you an idea of improving it to get the look you are after.

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How To Moisturize Your Scalp For Stronger Hair | Better Not Younger

How To Moisturize Your Scalp For Stronger Hair

Your follicles are the tiny organs that manufacture your hair, and their health is contingent on how well-nourished and conditioned your scalp is. The skin on your scalp is as vital to care for as the skin on your face. Eating healthy foods, supplementing with collagen, moisturizing with butter masks, and exfoliating with activated charcoal are crucial ways to moisturize your scalp and promote thicker, stronger hair. 
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Which Supplements Are Best for Hair Growth

Which Supplements Are Best for your Hair Growth?

Though hair growth is contingent on many uncontrollable factors like age, genetics, and health, it’s also connected to nutritional intake, diet, and overall well-being. In fact, a lack of certain nutrients, like iron, can trigger hair loss. Researchers have isolated the nutrients necessary for healthy hair growth. By eating properly and taking vitamin-rich supplements formulated for growth and thickness over time, we can ward off age-related hair loss. Which supplements are best for hair growth? Keep reading to find out. 

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Hair serum can provide many benefits, but the wrong ingredients can lead to various adverse reactions. Learn here about the side effects of hair serum.

What Are the Side Effects of Hair Serum? Are There Any?

No doubt you’ve heard rave reviews about hair and scalp serums — they have revolutionized the hair care industry with their protective, smoothing, and nourishing capabilities. Yet you can’t help but wonder if all of the hype is too good to be true. Surely, there must be a downside.

Any substance applied to your hair or scalp has the potential for side effects because everyone’s body chemistry reacts differently to the variety of ingredients. If you have sensitive skin, fragile hair, or use a product contrary to its instructions, hair serum could end up causing more harm than good.

What are the side effects of hair serum? Let’s explore the different serum types and examine their potential downsides.
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Volumizing Shampoo Good for Thin Hair

Is Volumizing Shampoo Good for Thin Hair?

Hair density is one of the most important standards women use to determine how they feel about themselves. It profoundly affects their self-esteem because thick, lustrous hair is so strongly identified with a woman's idea of femininity. 

Yet this beauty challenge is not uncommon. Hair loss in women occurs in an estimated 50% of U.S. women, and about 30 million will experience female pattern hair loss (FPHL). This form of hair loss can escalate during menopause due to decreased estrogen. Making matters worse, menopause shrinks our follicles, causing wispy hairs to replace thicker strands. 

To address this beauty challenge, many of us turn to hair thickening products or volumizing shampoos; however, not every product meshes well with our hair's underlying biology. Is volumizing shampoo bad for thin hair? Continue reading to find out. 

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Is Sulfate-Free Shampoo Good for Fine Hair?

Is Sulfate-Free Shampoo Good for Fine Hair?

Sulfates are primarily responsible for the thick lather that forms when you clean with soaps and detergents. Some people say their hair feels cleaner after using sulfate shampoos; however, these shampoos can have a detrimental effect on your hair and scalp — exacerbating the challenges aging women face with hormone-related thinning and fine-textured hair.

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