Hair loss can have a long list of causes: genetics, pregnancy, Covid, stress… Unfortunately, I feel like I was hit with them all at once. I found myself with clumps of hair falling out a few months ago and now, with a ring of baby hairs framing my face. It all looked pretty awful until celebrity hair colorist Erika Alktoot swooped in and saved the day.
Alktoot, who works at celeb hot spot the Arsen Gurgov salon in New York City (which recently relocated to a gorgeous and zen white-washed space), is a treasure chest of tips. She’s also a go-to for dealing with the problem at hand.
So, what can be done for hair loss" Here’s the secret.
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“Boil rosemary in water for 20 minutes – basically steep a whole big bunch of the sprigs,” says Alktoot. “Once it has steeped for a good amount of time, pour the ‘tea’ into a spray bottle and spray the mixture onto your scalp. Do this every morning (you can keep and reuse the blend until it runs out).” Alktoot notes that it won’t leave behind any residue and it will not only help with hair loss, but it will help hair grow back stronger. “While, in addition to being effective, it’s refreshing and invigorating you can amp it up even more with an added aromatherapy effect by adding some grapefruit peel to the mixture.”
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Alktoot also swears by collagen (she puts it in her coffee) for hair growth and, of course, working with hair ...