The Best Shampoo for Thinning Hair
June 1, 2022
"The shampoo (heavy on active botanicals like soap bark and saw palmetto) is killer as a standalone product. But the accompanying conditioner, serum, brush, and cloth, make for a starting five that puts the Dream Team's to shame—and will leave your mane looking as buoyant as Bird's in his prime."
Executive Hires at Kao, Topicals, Peace Out Skincare
January 22, 2022
“A celebrity hairstylist is also making his way onto the corporate ladder. Mark Townsend, who counts Dakota Johnson, Gal Gadot, and the Olsen siblings as clients, is coming onto Collective Labs as its creative director. A statement from the brand credited his move to his own experiences with the products after his own hair loss journey.”
What Is 4A Hair? What It Looks Like, How To Care For It + Product Recs
December 29, 2021
“Best Clarifying Shampoo: While you should avoid shampoos that'll strip your scalp and hair from vital moisture, depending on how frequently you wash your hair, you might want to invest in a clarifying shampoo. This one is designed to remove product buildup without stripping hair of vital moisture to promote a healthy scalp while gently cleansing your hair.”
How to Hydrate Dry Curls, According to the Pros
December 17, 2021
"Dry hair needs moisture, so conditioners and weekly treatments are the best and easiest way to hydrate hair quickly," says stylist Mark Townsend. "Daily conditioning is very important because it hydrates hair and smooths the cuticle, hiding dryness and split ends." Townsend recommends Collective Labs Fortifying Conditioner, "because it hydrates and softens the hair without weighing it down, so it’s perfect for daily use."
Can Birth Control Cause Hair Loss?
December 15, 2021
"Ginseng root is an ingredient to look for in hair products," Dr. King says. "Ginseng stimulates scalp microcirculation and helps to inhibit the production of DHT, the main hormone responsible for androgenetic hair loss." She recommends trying a product called Activating Serum from Collective Laboratories.
Pumpkin Seed Oil Is so Much More Than a Festive Fall Ingredient for Your Hair
October 7, 2021
“This is Dr. King’s preferred pumpkin seed oil product. “It also contains ginseng root, which stimulates scalp microcirculation and helps to inhibit the production of DHT, the main hormone responsible for androgenetic hair loss,” she notes. “Additionally, it contains burdock root, which can be helpful for dandruff because of its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, and malabar kino bark, which also has antifungal properties. And it contains biotin to help prevent breakage.” Talk about a powerful product.”
We Ask the Experts: How Fast Does Hair Grow (And Is There a Way to Make It Grow Faster)?
September 8, 2021
“....another ingredient to look for [is ginseng] because ginseng stimulates scalp microcirculation and helps to inhibit the production of DHT, the main hormone responsible for androgenetic hair loss,” says King. She recommends Collective Laboratories Activating Serum because it has ginseng root as well as burdock root, which helps control dandruff because of its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, and malabar kino bark, which also has antifungal properties."
Oat Oil for Hair: Benefits and How to Use It
June 24, 2021
"recommends the Activating Serum...particularly if you are looking to aid hair growth because, in addition to oat bran extract, it also contains ginseng root, which stimulates scalp microcirculation and helps to inhibit the production of DHT"
The 11 Best Natural Dandruff Shampoos
April 7, 2021
“..formulations contain burdock root, which can be helpful for dandruff because of its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties...malabar kino bark, which also has antifungal properties, and additional ingredients such as panthenol and pumpkin seed oil can help soothe, hydrate and moisturize the scalp”
The Best Gifts for Mother's Day 2019
May 8, 2019
“This amazing serum is designed to pump up hair growth. It's perfect for anyone experiencing loss of locks after childbirth. It works for anyone who is suffering from hair thinning or loss, or for anyone who wants thicker, healthier hair!”
Editor's Picks: March 2019
March 4 2019
“With naturally sourced ginseng extract, biotin, lilac stem cells, malabar kino bark, pumpkin seed oil, and burdock root, this revitalizing serum reinvigorates the scalp to promote hair growth.”