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Hair care for thinning hair and a healthy scalp
The short version of how to care for thinning hair. For the full guide, see our hair care tips.
The essentials
- Wash as often as your scalp needs, and use a light conditioner.
- Be gentle when wet: blot, don't rub, and detangle with a wide-tooth comb.
- Turn the heat down and skip tight hairstyles.
- Keep dandruff and scalp irritation under control.
- Eat enough protein and iron, and see a doctor if shedding increases.
Read the full hair care tips for thinning hair, our guide to scalp eczema, and options to make thinning less visible with hair concealers.
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Sources
By Scott Blaine Hoffman, founder of Regrowth.com, 30+ years in the hair-loss field. Updated October 29, 2026.
Educational information, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or dermatologist about your own hair loss before starting or stopping any treatment.
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