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Minoxidil-Free, Biotin-Free: The Let It Thrive Philosophy
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Minoxidil-Free, Biotin-Free: The Let It Thrive Philosophy

The philosophy behind Let It Thrive: no minoxidil, no biotin, no prostaglandins — a quick look at each, with links to the full evidence.

biotinDoes Biotin Work for Hair? An Honest Look at the Evidence

Does Biotin Work for Hair? An Honest Look at the Evidence

Biotin's hair-growth reputation outpaces the evidence. Here's what the research actually shows, and what Let It Thrive uses instead.

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Postpartum Shedding: What's Normal After Baby, and How to Care for Your Scalp

Shedding a few months after birth is incredibly common and usually temporary. Here's what's going on, and how to look after your scalp meanwhile.

hairCrash Diets and Thinning Hair: The Link, and How to Look After Your Scalp

Crash Diets and Thinning Hair: The Link, and How to Look After Your Scalp

Rapid weight loss and very restrictive diets can leave hair looking thinner. Here's the connection, and how to support your scalp through it.

dry shampooIs Dry Shampoo Bad for Your Hair — Drop Dead Gorgeous Dry Shampoo

Is Dry Shampoo Bad for Your Hair? An Honest Take

Short answer: dry shampoo isn't "bad" for your hair. Longer, more useful answer — the one actually worth reading — is about what it does and doesn't do, because using it well comes down to understa...

dry shampooHow to Use Powder Dry Shampoo — Drop Dead Gorgeous Dry Shampoo

How to Use Powder Dry Shampoo (Without the White Cast)

You know the look: a powdery grey halo along the parting, hair that smells fresh but photographs like static electricity. That's aerosol dry shampoo doing its worst — and it's exactly the problem t...