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Long or short or somewhere in between, everyone wants a strong, shiny and full head of healthy hair. But for various reasons, such as health habits, styling habits, chemicals and/or hormonal issues, hair can easily become weak, fragile, brittle, dull…and seem like it refuses to grow.

But before you spend hundreds of dollars on products essentially promising you a new head of hair in a day, try these real solutions that may help put the life back into your locks:

A Cure For Weak Hair

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, Minoxidil is a well-studied solution to help increase hair volume, density and growth.

A Cure For Hair That Won’t Grow

3 Easy Cures For Dry, Brittle Hair  was originally published on elev8.com

Flakes or no flakes, studies suggest that one of the primary ingredient in most dandruff shampoos, pyrithione zinc, may actually help your hair grow.

A Cure For Thinning Hair

Essential oils can be powerful weapons in the fight for more beautiful hair. These multi-tasking wonders help strengthen weak hair by smoothing hair cuticles, as well as boosting hair’s strength.

And Don’t Forget…

One of the most important secrets to gorgeous locks is a healthy lifestyle. This means eating foods rich in vitamins, proteins and fats, exercising, getting enough sleep, drinking enough water and reducing stress.

3 Easy Cures For Dry, Brittle Hair  was originally published on elev8.com