tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post1607595787839540305..comments2024-03-29T07:15:59.539-05:00Comments on Science-y Hair Blog: Scientifically tested, over-the-counter treatments for thinning hairWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-75810013369869450652023-11-20T10:40:00.659-06:002023-11-20T10:40:00.659-06:00Hello again Oleg, That is a splashy, click-attract...Hello again Oleg, That is a splashy, click-attracting title for an article, but it indicates more bias than I like to see when I'm doing research. The most-researched treatment for androgenetic alopecia is Minoxidil. Topical caffeine has been the subject of less research, so at the moment, it's a treatment that looks promising, especially considering that the idea of a hair-loss treatment that is as simple as using shampoo is very appealing. We could use more clarity about when and for whom it works best. The two treatments work differently, and they may work better for some people, than others. Best wishes -WWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-80701593186615133212023-11-20T02:01:29.288-06:002023-11-20T02:01:29.288-06:00Thank you.
What do you think about arguments that...Thank you. <br />What do you think about arguments that caffeine don't work for hair grow in this article menscript.com/uk/articles/caffeine-shampoo-for-hair-loss-a-waste-of-time-and-money ?Oleg Gavryliukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951666749636128871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-62744723105759631332023-03-15T11:50:41.225-05:002023-03-15T11:50:41.225-05:00Hello Linda, Apologies for the delayed response. I...Hello Linda, Apologies for the delayed response. If I were mixing up 100 g (about 100 ml), to dissolve 0.3g melatonin, I would start with about 2 ml glycerin (about half a teaspoon), mix well to see if it dissolves. You may want to let it sit before deciding to add more. If that is not enough, add about half that much again (another quarter teaspoon) and repeat the process. My preference is for the less glycerin - so the product doesn't feel sticky or make roots look wet or greasy. *And* if you do like this product and don't mind mixing it - an application tip to avoid side effects and over-application is to use a Q-tip to apply in parted sections. Soak the Q-tip in the solution and do 3-4 strokes in each parting. Be sure to refrigerate the mixture to keep it safe to use! Good luck. WSWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-88378913608083820282023-02-28T07:34:33.232-06:002023-02-28T07:34:33.232-06:00Excellent article, thank you! I am interested in t...Excellent article, thank you! I am interested in the DIY leave-on melatonin: how much glycerin should I use for this mixture? Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562757914903762805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-40792793660153040512019-05-14T16:16:22.411-05:002019-05-14T16:16:22.411-05:00I think the oil mixture was left on, if I recall ...I think the oil mixture was left on, if I recall correctly. If one applied 2 ml of oil to the scalp with a dropper or pipet, it could be spread around to cover the scalp unless hair is extremely dense - which we're assuming was not the case. I read studies like this and think, "yeah, right" as I try to imagine fussing around putting dots of cumin-scented oil mixture on my scalp daily for any length of time. It would almost have to be applied in either strips or dots all over the scalp and then rubbed in. WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-91753562763770767612019-05-14T15:50:26.286-05:002019-05-14T15:50:26.286-05:00Hello Janet - I think I would want to see "Ca...Hello Janet - I think I would want to see "Caffeine" on the ingredient list to be sure that was what I was getting in the product.WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-218886213508580662019-04-18T19:13:53.572-05:002019-04-18T19:13:53.572-05:00Herbal Essence has a volume shampoo and conditione...Herbal Essence has a volume shampoo and conditioner that has coffee fruit in it do you think that this might work? Thanks for your help.Janet Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993197939861042454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-15009471603972903792019-03-17T23:12:20.868-05:002019-03-17T23:12:20.868-05:00the nigella sativa oil study said they only used 2...the nigella sativa oil study said they only used 2 ml per day to treat the scalp. i feel like that's not enough solution at all, even if you are treating a few problem area vs. the entire scalp. do you have any insight on this? Thank you so mucharfioh4q95uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04481078470391148891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-23116970172446903122018-07-08T23:40:21.684-05:002018-07-08T23:40:21.684-05:00hi,thank you for your answer and thank you to lind...hi,thank you for your answer and thank you to linda for the data.i have a question,im really bad at maths so here goes.instant coffee has 0,007 gr caffeine per teaspoon.which is the proportion i need? i mean per cup-liter or whatever.sorry for my english.J Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05460393772096850590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-6312682966466657742018-06-18T09:49:00.593-05:002018-06-18T09:49:00.593-05:00Thanks! I am definitely planning to use the water...Thanks! I am definitely planning to use the water in my refresh solution, so fingers crossed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-13223655947986934742018-06-18T03:13:05.797-05:002018-06-18T03:13:05.797-05:00Hello Linda, You're right, I neglected the las...Hello Linda, You're right, I neglected the last step of the percentage calculation. I have corrected the "recipe" above. It still errs on the more-concentrated side. I like to mix the caffeine water with shampoo for ease of use, thus diluting it further.WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-68650486470699951552018-06-14T08:49:52.943-05:002018-06-14T08:49:52.943-05:00How do you calculate the percentage of caffeine in...How do you calculate the percentage of caffeine in your diy solution? I am calculating it as 200mg/4000 ml, and coming up with 5%, rather than .005 per cent. I have read that solutions greater than 2% can cause hair loss - obviously not the goal! I am no scientist or mathematician, so am I calculating this incorrectly?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-86665637962164699972018-01-31T11:46:37.281-06:002018-01-31T11:46:37.281-06:00They might be used at the same time, at least base...They might be used at the same time, at least based on how they work. Rogaine has different "targets" than the red clover and acetyl tetrapeptide-3<br />But using 2 topicals always creates the potential for reactions between products (and your skin) so it would be best to test both out on a small patch of skin and watch how it responds for about 3 days before trying it all over your scalp. If you were to experience a sensitivity reaction (which can cause hair loss!) or if the 2 products were to not mix well and create an unpleasant residue, you'd want to know that before committing all your scalp to the treatment. Good luck - WWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-6981480686526716672018-01-23T23:48:24.050-06:002018-01-23T23:48:24.050-06:00Terrific article. Could Rogaine be used along wit...Terrific article. Could Rogaine be used along with Alterna Caviar Clinical Root & Scalp Stimulator (Red clover extract)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338566230245155164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-44544112396690419992017-08-14T14:17:44.101-05:002017-08-14T14:17:44.101-05:00I don't think infusing oil with green tea leav...I don't think infusing oil with green tea leaves would work for caffeine. Caffeine is water-soluble and might not end up in the oil.WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-57432336946075688382017-08-14T01:15:31.240-05:002017-08-14T01:15:31.240-05:00Hello and thank you for such great information.Wou...Hello and thank you for such great information.Would infusing oil with green tea leaves be effective? Can you tell me what the ratio would be for green tea leaves to oil to get the affective amount of caffeine? Thank you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964051807270032502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-60715271692753538312017-07-30T12:12:41.433-05:002017-07-30T12:12:41.433-05:00Hello mparmpadeli,
Yes you can use a powder. But ...Hello mparmpadeli,<br /><br />Yes you can use a powder. But you need a very sensitive scale so that you can weigh out 0.005%. Which is 0.005 grams per 100 grams. If you were making a liter or a gallon, multiply that amount by the volume of water you're using.<br />Using too much caffeine could be dangerous. Even doubling the amount can cause a caffeine "buzz" - for people with heart problems, kidney or breathing or anxiety problems, excess caffeine could be a health hazard.<br /><br />You could add it to flaxseed gel, but it would be better for measuring and mixing's sake to make the caffeine-water first, then prepare the flaxseed gel with the caffeine-water. Heating to boiling will not change the effects of the caffeine - the boiling point of caffeine is higher than that or water.<br /><br />I'm not sure what good it would do the scalp, though. Unless you apply flaxseed gel evenly to the scalp, coverage will be very spottyWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-2496845161087513262017-07-26T02:22:45.015-05:002017-07-26T02:22:45.015-05:00Can I use caffeine powder instead? It's cosmet...Can I use caffeine powder instead? It's cosmetic grade. Can I add it to FSG?mparmpadelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168870942232437611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-4501669389694988632017-07-10T12:38:01.176-05:002017-07-10T12:38:01.176-05:00Thank you, MzTeaze! I will look into it and add it...Thank you, MzTeaze! I will look into it and add it to the post. It looks like the studies have only been done on mice and rats so far. Looks promising. -WWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-90780304241890386292017-07-10T00:55:12.282-05:002017-07-10T00:55:12.282-05:00Hi. Great article. What about many of the herbs ...Hi. Great article. What about many of the herbs used as part of ayurvedic hair practices? Bhringraj is supposed to perform as well as minoxidil? I would love to hear your thoughts/assessment about it. MzTeazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437247204845009516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-16180489121191518682017-05-27T15:05:06.156-05:002017-05-27T15:05:06.156-05:00Hello Thais,
It might be best to store your caffei...Hello Thais,<br />It might be best to store your caffeine spray in the refrigerator in a hot, humid climate. Good question! Also, the caffeine that you buy to use to make the spray needs to be kept in a cool, dry, dark place.<br />If you start out with distilled water or boil some water and let it cool before making the caffeine water, it should be free of bacteria and molds, but bottles and surfaces can contaminate your product. So it is better to be safe and keep it refrigerated. I hope the caffeine spray works well for you! -WWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-58501850058304089042017-05-24T19:51:06.805-05:002017-05-24T19:51:06.805-05:00Hello! First, I love your blog! I follow everythin...<br />Hello! First, I love your blog! I follow everything you write and I admire your work very much.<br />I would like to know about storage of the caffeine spray. I live in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and here we face high humidity and I'am worried if I can do this amount and use until the end (expiring date), and how i can stock (fridge or closet).<br />Sorry about my English =/<br /><br /><br />Thais Perpetuo ..https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774164145652891634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-53510684165861497842017-05-18T12:39:08.612-05:002017-05-18T12:39:08.612-05:00Hello Mamli,
I am familiar with The Natural Haven...Hello Mamli,<br /><br />I am familiar with The Natural Haven Blog and that particular post. I don't own very many products and I can't use most products due to sensitive skin, so I would have to buy a bunch of products I cannot use. That presents a logistic problem.<br /><br />The range of pH at which hair is is most resilient (least likely to swell up or be weakened) is between 4.5 and 6. But many people's hair tolerates pH outside that ranges for short exposures. If one uses a product with a pH of 8 or 9, like baking soda solutions or real soap - hair may swell and that is stressful and dehydrating. The same applies to low pH, some people's hair swells in low pH solutions like acidic rinses.<br /><br />Most hair products are in the "safe" pH range because that is where preservatives are also most effective. <br /><br />The products that would always be high pH are soaps, natural soap whether bar soap or liquid soap. But also shampoos containing soap, which may be listed as Sodium Cocoate and Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Olivate and Potassium Olivate, Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, "Saponified oils of _____." <br /><br />I'll give some thought to how I might find the pH of products I don't own. <br />I do have a post with pH of common homemade rinses here: http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/ph-of-common-homemade-rinses.html<br /><br />WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-62707010541367742592017-05-15T02:45:44.984-05:002017-05-15T02:45:44.984-05:00Hey again. Awesome post. This is conoletely off to...Hey again. Awesome post. This is conoletely off topic but can you please do a post on the importance of pH level of haircare products. I've been trying to use more natural, (mostly fragrance free, fewet essential oils too) brands since my scalp gree sensitive anr my eyes and facial dkin are veryy sensitive to glycols and frangrances.<br />But I've read that most natural brands and small business brands do not stay within a healthy pH range. <br />NaturalhavenBloom did a pH test list for some popular salon, drugstore and 'organic' brands,but it was mostly incomplete. Could you possibly test some products yourself. I dont have access to pH strips here.<br />I'd also love to know your take on this pH thing. I do know for example that using the wrong amounts of anything too basic or acid can ruin thr hair long term and break the hydrogen bonds(similar to chemical porcessing) but I'd like more info on that though.<br />Link to the article mentioned:<br />http://www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com/2012/02/ph-of-shampoo-ultimate-list.html?m=1<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789853807545748236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-15246246964683470082017-05-15T02:45:40.420-05:002017-05-15T02:45:40.420-05:00Hey again. Awesome post. This is conoletely off to...Hey again. Awesome post. This is conoletely off topic but can you please do a post on the importance of pH level of haircare products. I've been trying to use more natural, (mostly fragrance free, fewet essential oils too) brands since my scalp gree sensitive anr my eyes and facial dkin are veryy sensitive to glycols and frangrances.<br />But I've read that most natural brands and small business brands do not stay within a healthy pH range. <br />NaturalhavenBloom did a pH test list for some popular salon, drugstore and 'organic' brands,but it was mostly incomplete. Could you possibly test some products yourself. I dont have access to pH strips here.<br />I'd also love to know your take on this pH thing. I do know for example that using the wrong amounts of anything too basic or acid can ruin thr hair long term and break the hydrogen bonds(similar to chemical porcessing) but I'd like more info on that though.<br />Link to the article mentioned:<br />http://www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com/2012/02/ph-of-shampoo-ultimate-list.html?m=1<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789853807545748236noreply@blogger.com