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Haircare isn’t the number one reason people get into CBD oil, but many customers suggest this cannabinoid adds an extra “glow” to their hair. As this hemp hair-say has spread throughout social media, we’ve received a lot of questions on whether CBD is a good option for hair growth.
Unfortunately, as we age, hair loss becomes a reality for most of us. Since Blue Ribbon Hemp makes senior-friendly CBD oils, it’s only natural our customers would be interested in CBD’s effects on hair health and appearance.
Today, we can’t say if CBD is a revolutionary supplement for hair growth. However, some evidence suggests a daily dose of CBD oil couldn’t hurt.
There’s not a ton of scientific research examining CBD oil’s effectiveness on hair-related conditions. In fact, only one small study out of Florida’s Medical Life Care Planners examined CBD’s effects on hair loss. In this trial, 35 adults with significant hair loss washed their hair with a CBD shampoo every day.
Interestingly, researchers noted most study participants had statistically significant hair growth after six months. The average rate of hair increase for each person was over 93 percent. However, scientists noted that men responded better to this treatment than women.
While these findings are encouraging, they have yet to be duplicated in more large-scale, placebo-controlled studies….