I traded pricey hair serums for an $11 ‘beard’ buy – my locks are stronger & softer than ever, I get endless compliments
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A HAIRCARE fan has shared the unconventional buy that keeps her hair soft with hardly any split ends.
She explained that the $11 buy has eliminated the need for other products in her post-shower haircare routine.
Redditor shared the beauty tip.
She revealed that the $11 worked magic on her hair.
"Honest Amish Beard Balm for your hair! The one and only product I use after washing my hair," she said.
She explained that she was initially inspired to purchase the beard care product for her fiance.
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"I was looking for a birthday present for my fiance and thought a beard softener would be a good idea, lol," she said.
After reading the reviews, she decided to try it out for herself.
"I saw a review on it from a guy saying how his wife loved it for her hair after using it by accident or something," she said.
"Her friends noticed, and now her friends and female coworkers use it, and so on blah blah.
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"I thought, why not try it? Omg, best decision of my life."
On damp hair, she runs the conditioner through her strands, following up with a blow-dry.
She explained that the product whipped her "very full and straight" hair into peak condition.
"My hair has never been softer and stronger. Almost no split ends,"; she said.
"My wallet cried pure joy after I stopped using expensive, organic hair serums that would do the same or close to [the same results]."
Best of all, she wasn't the only one who noticed.
How does scalp massage promote hair growth?
A from the Dermatology and Therapy Journal found that 69% of 340 participants self-reported an improvement in their hair loss after having scalp massages.
, published in 2016, found that "scalp massage resulted in increased hair thickness 24 weeks after initiation of massage."
So how does it work? A boost in blood circulation in the area can make a positive difference.
"When it comes to the scalp, massage can help to stimulate blood circulation and stretch the hair follicles to help promote growth," Arran Isherwood, a Senior Trichologist Specialist at , told The U.S. Sun.
Haircare expert Gaia Tonanzi agrees.
“There is some evidence that massaging your scalp can help increase blood flow, which ultimately supports healthy hair growth," she told The U.S. Sun.
After receiving comments from strangers on the health of her hair, she settled on her final verdict.
"Endless compliments and hair touches. It's awesome," she said.
The $11 tin of product, she added, lasts a long time.
After months of use, she explained that it was well worth the money.
"It comes in such a small tin can, but very, very little goes a long way," she said.
"I have used it for a little over half a year now, and I barely started making a dent in it.
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Best of all, the tin product is easily accessible.
"It's only around $10 at Walmart and just a tad bit more on Amazon!" she said.
