Well Guys, I thought with all of the great guys we have here that I would lean on some information from all of you.

I have decided to switch shampoo's!!!! (AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!)

I currently use Nioxin, but it is just too harsh on my scalp at this point.

I need a gentle shampoo that possibly removes some scalp DHT but is good for my scalp and my hair.

Anyway, I would like to hear what everyone uses and why.

Thanks in advance!!!!

There are 4 shampoos that I currently use on a regular basis. I alternate and don't use just one too many days in a row.

1. Jason Tea Tree--Not that I totally believe all the hype about tea tree oil but you have to use something so what the hell.
2. Neutregena--it is just a natural hair care product without all the bullshit.
3. Shen Min Vitalize--Again, not that I think shen min is going to grow hair but this is a great shampoo with out the artificial crap and provides an energizing sensation to scalp. I think of all it makes hair appear/feel the healthiest.
4. Nizoral--use on occasion because of the hype but figure it will at least keep away the dandruff.

Hope that helps.

I have been using Nizoral(2%) 2 times per week for 1 year. Recently I added Nioxin 2 times per week.
I really like nizoral shampoo for reducing DHT and of course dandruff.
B Spot,
I can not comment on Nioxin since I haven't used it for a period of time. Do you observe more shedding with nioxin(particularly with scalp treatment)?I heard that it happens initial stages and of course should not stay longer than 2 weeks.

OOOOKKKKK, that does it!! Turn in your Man cards!!

Sorry guys, this sounds like chat for shows like "The View" or "Oprah"!


I will check my salon during my next manicure for some answers, wait a minute, I better turn in my Man card!!

We just are more comfortable than you NoBuzz with our feminine side. I was also going to ask B Spot what type of bath salts and lotions he uses. We would appreciate you adding to things when you get back from your manicure and pedicure.

No bath salt or lotion here boys!!!!!!

I have FULL man priveleges as well, so I am not turning in my man card yet!!!!

Anyway, no real shedding with Nioxin, but I have been using it for over 2 years and basically I think it dries my scalp out......

Now, I need all you lesbians trapped in male bodies to chime in with your hair care products---Thanks Nelly for being first in line!!!!

LMAO!!!!!!

Did someone say lesbian…. Where??

B-spot;
Do you currently use the Nioxin conditioner or any after shampooing? I alternate every other day between Nioxin and Nizoral (which is notorious for drying out the scalp in some individuals) and use the conditioner daily and it works well for me, may be I am just lucky in this respect. From my understanding and experience Nioxin is a fairly gentle shampoo for the scalp and hair but any one can react differently to products whether for the hair, etc. In the winter months when the cold air dries out um… everything I try and use a little more conditioner to offset the effects of the dry air (just not to much).

I do recall and remember back in the day that I was a big Paul Mitchell and Redkin fan but I do not know how those rank in regards to helping maintain a healthy scalp.

OK, just got back from my manicure at the salon. They recommend you alternate shampoos as a regular part of you regimen.

Also,

B-Spot, they said you are late for your two- week body waxing.

Nervous, you are due for your regular eyebrow check up.

Not body waxing--- bikini lines!!!!!!!

I need to make sure I am cool for my speedo swimwear!!!!!!!!

LMAO!!!!

Nioxin "Scalp Therapy" is a pretty good thickening conditioner. I use it following Nioxin #4 Cleanser. No dryness here...

I have been using Head and Shoulders for years. It looks like its time to check out some of these other shampoos.

After my hair starts to grow after my ht March 5th I'll be trying different shampoos. Might even be able to use a gel for the first time in years.

I have very little hair up top and after a hair cut the woman always asks if I want gel, huh? For what?

Laughter,

Yep, I use the shampoo and conditioner... with some Nizoral tossed in once every 2 weeks.

I guess I am just going to have to break down and go buy some of the stuff my boys here are using and report back!!!!!

Later!

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Originally posted by the B spot:
Not body waxing--- bikini lines!!!!!!!

I need to make sure I am cool for my speedo swimwear!!!!!!!!

LMAO!!!!

Hey B-Spot,

You going for the "Ron Burgundy" look??

What do you do when you want to impress the ladies???????

Give'em 2 tickets to the Gun Show.........

Tell you what, I would kill for Burgundy's hair!!!!!

LMAO!!!

LOL LOL!! Classic!

I think Burgundy was a member of the Hair Club for Men, eh??

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I need to make sure I am cool for my speedo swimwear!!!!!!!!

Don't forget to shave your legs so you look all purdy :P

Shampoo? The one's I've tried are Nism, Revivogen, Nizoral 2%, and Nioxin. Out of all the shampoos, I think Nioxin feels the best, but Nizoral is hyped up as having the most benefit for cleaning surface DHT. Revivogen shampoo and conditioner are pretty decent too...I think that was my second favorite. It's claimed also, I believe, to clean surface DHT, but I'm not so sure that this is true. Truth is, I don't believe in the power of any shampoo to make any difference...especially since I've had HTs and am on finasteride.

BUT...I think a good rule of thumb with ANY shampoo is to switch occasionally. Even my wife does that with various shampools because she'll claim her hair will become flat after overuse of the same shampoo. So I'd say if you want to go crazy with shampoos, NervousNelly has the best approach. Find several you like and alternate daily/weekly/etc with the obvious notion to NOT use Nizoral every day.

Falc

For what it's worth, I read in Men's Health (about 6 or so months ago) that Nizoral and Head & Shoulders had a slight effect on reducing hair loss (it didn't say why). So I use Nizoral 2x week and Head & Shoulders about 3x week. The rest of the time, I use whatever shampoo my wife uses (and I now may try Nioxin)

One comment on tea leaf shampoos. I just heard recently on the news that it had some kind of negative affect on males (where it did something like increase a female homrone or something. I don't remember exactly.)

Kramer

There are only 3 shampoos proven to have hair growth effects, Nano, Tea Tree Oil Shampoo, Nizoral. Using all 3 in an alternate fashion would be the most efficacious route.

Hi John

I have heard about Nizoral having slight increased haricount effect but not the other 2 ? My choice is to use Nizoral 2 x a week and then a shampoo suited for your hair type the other days..

Shampoo is not going to do much for you in regrowing hair

This has nothing to do with DHT, but I was having a tangling problem after shampooing (I know, it's a good problem to have), so I bought some Biolage detangler, which essentially acts like a conditioner. Dang, that's the best conditioner I've ever used. It makes my hair so soft, I can't quit running my hands through it.