The new Head & Shoulders Scalp X collection goes beyond just treatment to help you regrow hair and actually keep it around.

Theres a moment in every mans life when he has to look himself in the mirror and ask, am I losing my hair? Statistically, it happens way earlier than youd expect. Around two-thirds of men will see signs of hair loss by the time they are 35 and that number jumps to 85 percent by the time theyre 50, according to the American Hair Loss Association. But knowing youre not alone in the struggle doesnt make it any easier, especially if youre not sure whats causing itor what to do about it.

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According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are as many as 20 causes of hair loss, but for most men, its genetic (some say upwards of 95% of male hair loss is due to genetics). Obviously, treating something rooted in genetics, as opposed to, say, diet or stress, is tricky. Most traditional hair loss treatments focus on getting back the hair you lost, but dont do much to help it stick around.

Scalp X 5% Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men

$44.94

The new Scalp X collection from Head & Shoulders is designed to not only help regrow hair, but also retain it and strengthen the hair you still have, curbing the genetic aspect of male hair loss. The collection includes two productsa shampoo with zinc pyrithione and vitamin E and a hair regrowth treatment with minoxidil. The duo could help you not only grow back hair that youve lost but keep it around for longer.

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The centerpiece of the collection is the Scalp X Hair Regrowth Treatment For Men With Minoxidil ($44.99 for a 3-pack), a topical foam you apply to your scalp every day. It contains 5% minoxidil, the maximum strength you can get without a prescription and the ingredient is the only FDA-approved hair regrowth treatment on the market. It works by enlarging hair follicles that shrink during the hair loss process and effectively speeds up the life cycle of the hair.

But lets get reala minoxidil foam isnt exactly a new thing (you might know it from Rogaine fame). Whats most intriguing is the Scalp X Shampoo For Men. It contains zinc pyrithione, a typical treatment for dandruff (these are Head & Shoulders products, after all) and in this case, the anti-dandruff shampoo has another purpose. Zinc pyrithione can also increase hair strength to protect against damage, says Rolanda Wilkerson, Ph.D., Principal Scientist and Senior Director of Scientific Communications in Beauty Care at Procter & Gamble. Combined with vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps support scalp and hair health, it can help build up hair follicles to not only strengthen the hair itself, but help the scalp keep them firmly in place and help prevent loss by breakage. And of course, zinc pyrithione still helps with itch and flakes, a bonus for anyone trying to solve both issues at once, she says.

The two products in the collection have their own unique benefits and to get them, you dont necessarily have to use them together (though, we say, why not cover your bases). Use the treatment foam after you wash your hair with (or without) the shampoo , but Dr. Wilkerson recommends using the treatment foam twice a day every day even if you dont wash your hair (because, really, who is washing their hair twice a day) as you dont have to rinse it out. Results begin to show after about three months of consistent use and side effects are minimalthough when you stop using minoxidil, results stop, too. While you should consult a dermatologist before starting any sort of hair loss regimen, you dont need a prescription for Scalp X. Its available now on Amazon and soon at your local drug store. With accessibility like that, were ready to grow.

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