Sudden hair loss (along with the equally demoralizing thinning and shedding) can feel embarrassing, but it’s actually much more common than you’d think: 40 million men and 20 million women (thanks menopause!) in the U.S. experience it. If you’re one of them, now’s the time to check out trusted, tried-and-true solutions for your follicular woes — especially with the deals on hair-loss products I’ve found this week. Experiment with new routines (a relaxing scalp massage, for example) can do wonders for your strands, not to mention your state of mind.
I’m 51, and I’ve had thinning hair since my mid-40s. To keep my mane healthy and full, I treat the root cause (no pun!) with serums and oils. I also take supplements and manage the appearance of what hair I have left with high-quality styling products (like the best dry shampoos).
Here are a few of my favorite items for fine and thinning hair, currently on sale at Amazon. I’ve had success with all of them — here’s hoping you will too.
File this silicone brush under “things you don’t think you need until you try them.” Regular scalp massages are one of the best and first steps you can take if you want to stimulate hair growth.
This brush makes it easy — just apply your shampoo or hair oil and go to town in circular motions for a minute or two. Not only will you be helping unclog pores on your scalp and improve circulation, but the whole process feels amazing.
Grab the doodad while it’s 50% off.
This lightweight, scalp-health-boosting spray was developed with the help of dermatologists to bring volume, bounce and lift to even the thinnest hair.
It’s formulated with vitamins B and E, plus nourishing peptides to texturize hair at the roots without making it crunchy or dry like similar treatments. The result is soft, silky, fuller locks — for under $10.
“I was looking for a product with root lift that didn’t make my scalp itchy or sticky,” said a fan. “This is a very good product. Smells nice. It also doesn’t make my hair greasy, so I can go a couple of days without washing. I don’t need extra product each day either.”
It seems like hooey, but it’s actually true: Topically applied rosemary oil has been clinically proven to initiate new hair growth and help prevent further loss. In fact, a 2015 study suggests that rosemary essential oil is as effective as minoxidil at growing new hair in mice.
This is an excellent rosemary oil should you want to try it out: Botanic Hearth’s formula contains follicle-stimulating biotin, and it’s color-safe. It’s also paraben-free and highly concentrated.
One big problem with fine, thin hair is that it’s hard to find moisturizing, defrizzing products that won’t make your strands look limp. Enter OGX’s weightless dry oil spray, which helps smooth fly-aways, mend split ends and eliminate fuzzy, frizzy summer hair without it looking greasy or heavy.
“This oil is extremely lightweight, does not weigh down hair and the spray bottle projects the perfect amount in each spray,” said one reviewer. “I have fine hair and it leaves it soft, not greasy, and there’s no lack of volume…”
At first glance you might think: Why in the world would I need a silk pillowcase? AM I AN EMPRESS? Are we in Hollywood in 1934? Should I start sleeping in a face of cold cream and calling people dah-ling? Do I need a silk robe and high-heeled slippers too?
But then you learn the facts: Silk pillowcases support the health of both skin AND your hair. Research shows they can help prevent shedding and breakage and can keep your hair from frizzing overnight, leading to less styling and an overall healthier mane.
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There’s so much to love about this thickening, moisturizing, salon-quality shampoo and conditioner duo. For starters, it contains zero harsh chemicals. It’s safe for all hair types (including color-treated) and it’s not tested on animals. But the ingredients are the true stars here: Biotin, vitamin B and caffeine are all proven to nourish fine hair follicles and help stimulate growth.
With 11,000 five-star reviews, this popular set is a steal at 20% off. “My hair has never felt so good,” said one reviewer. “My hair is thin but this does not weigh it down. I also notice a lot less hair loss in my brush and styling tools.”
For more options, check out our roundup of the best shampoos for thinning hair.
A rare sale! Nioxin’s award-winning hair treatment works for thinning locks on several levels, providing moisture and strengthening the strands to help thwart breakage while deeply cleansing the scalp of follicle-cloggers like sebum and other oils.
The products are wildly popular, with more than 7,000 five-star Amazon reviewers waxing poetic.
“Perfect for women with thinning hair!” exclaims one enthusiastic user. “I’ve tried everything once my hair started to thin as I got older, and nothing has worked until I found this hair system. A friend of mine asked me what I used and now she is using it and seeing [results] with her hair…”
This top-selling hair treatment is a favorite of celebs (including Nicole Kidman) and we can see why: Its wildly popular serum promises to improve the appearance of thinning hair, leaving it looking thicker and fuller.
Also included in the set: Vegamour’s patented Gro gummies, packed with biotin and vitamins A, B-5, C and E, all of which aim to support hair growth from within.
“After six weeks of usage, I can tell a notable difference in the amount of hair I am shedding as well as a visible increase in my hair density,” said one user. “I have a long way to go, but I am loving the results I am seeing now.”
I’ve had good luck plumping up my strands with this volumizing shampoo/conditioner set. It’s packed with biotin, vitamin B5, saw palmetto berry extract and coconut oil and manages to be rich and fortifying without being too heavy for fine hair.
After just one wash, my hair looked fuller and had more body than usual — and using an ample portion of both products didn’t weigh it down.
A quick Nutrafol review: I did not want to like this product. It’s waaayy too expensive. And I don’t like swallowing four horse pills every morning. BUT — and this is a big “but” — when taken consistently, Nutrafol really works for thinning hair. It helped stop my shedding and, after six months, I even saw new hair growth.
I’ve been using it consistently for two years now and it’s kept my hair thick, not quite “in my 20s” thick, but truly close. Today’s the day to try it while it’s on rare sale.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.