What are the best commercial shampoos and conditioners for a male with
thinning hair?

Hi jab1-ga,

One really good option is revivogen shampoo and conditoner. I found it
to be the best overall conditoner for thinning hair. You can find it
here ...

http://revivogen.com/

Its good to use this along with an antidandruff shampoo shown to inhibit DHT.

Nizoral (1% or 2%) AND Nutrogena T-gel should be rotated and used
every other day for maximum effect. (the both inhibit DHT in different
ways)

Now for cosmetics, there are a number of shampoos on the market (CVS ,
walmart, any common drug store) that I find work. Jason's thin to
thick is a great one, you can find it at whole foods markets and
health shops. A newer and cheaper option is Suave thickening shampoo.
Remember these shampoos make the hairs look thicker by adding material
to the diameter of the hairshaft but they dont help you hair grow in
more, only anti-dht, pro-circulation, and anti-inflammatory products
will do that.

Shampoos and conditioners can help the condition, especially if its
aggravated by inflammation and reactions to common shampoos, but alone
they arent enough. You should consider getting on "the big three"

The big three is a triple hit approach consisting of propecia,
rogaine, and nizoral (already listed as a shampoo above.)

If you like alternatives, and plenty of them ...

There is an ebook on the market ( a 40 dollar value, I wont same its
name here ) that lists 200 natural foods and topicals that have some
data to show they inhibit hairloss. If you want, Ill email you a copy
of it, just send me a private email.

//Dan

It is claimed by the believers of Ayurveda (ancient medical system of
INDIA) that herbal based mild shampoos retard hair loss. There may not
be scientific proof for this but it is worth a try as shampoo based on
natural products may not have an adverse affect on hairs.
AMWAY also claimes its natural shampoo of immense potential to hair and scalps.
One ayurvedic product available in INDIA is 'AYUR' brand.
A old home remedy is wash hairs with GRAM FLOUR & CURD!
Take advice of your physician before attempting thase methods.

The neutragena T-gel really worked for me. I am 57, last year I had a
noticeable, very thin balding spot on the back (crown) of my head.
After about three months of several times a week t-gel it has
completely regrown. Also with a soft bristle brush, GENTLY give your
hair 100 strokes every night, I have found that completely eliminates
the need for conditioners, leaves your hair shiny and thicker.

In most cases, the loss of hair is caused by pores being clogged, by
some of the ingredients in shampoos and conditioners. If it isn't part
of your DNA (usually mom's side) it can be per vented by unclogging
those pores. Another cause is, minerals in the water. If that is the
cause, a good water purification system is a very good idea, but not a
softener, that uses salt, another mineral.  One way to tell if it is
in fact the products you are using, your hair will look stringy and
greasy, within a few hours of the last shampoo. Minerals will also do
that. To unclog the pores use a good window cleaner with ammonia, on
dry hair, protecting the eyes, cover with a plastic cap and leave on
for about 30 min. Shampoo with a good shampoo without conditioner.
Follow with a hot oil treatment. Olive oil is very good. Heat it to a
very warm, not hot, temperature, and apply to the hair. Again cover
with a plastic cap and leave on for 15 to 20 min.  You may have to
shampoo twice to get all the oil out. I'm sure if you try this, you
will be able to feel the difference as soon as the hair drys. Be sure
you feel the hair good before starting the process. Once you have
cleansed the pores, alternate with an over the counter shampoo
(without conditioner) with a shampoo for hard water or minerals in the
water.
 Most people don't need conditioner if they keep the buildup off the
shaft of the hair. A good oil treatment, if the hair is in fact dry,
is all that is needed. Olive oil contains a lot of vitiman E and will
not harm the hair, nor the scalp. Just be sure to wash it thoroughly.
It's worth a try and if this helps, use this about every 6 weeks.