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More than 80% of men experience significant hair loss during their lifetime. By age 35, two-thirds of men will have some degree of hair loss. By age 50, approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair. Even though it's extremely common, we need to start taking care of this issue as soon as possible. In this video, we're going over the best possible solutions for your hair loss. Watch the video and let me know if you learned something new!
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[@alexcosta]

Don't forget to follow me on instagram.com/alexcosta Thank you for watching and have a great hair day! --AC

[@colinepelez4925]

HI did you try this treatment QR678 & QR678 Neo Hair ?

[@DailyFactsDose_365]

never

[@terjupi1726]

Finally the video i wanted to see from you! It’s one of the biggest and most painful problems for men. I researched a lot about it in the last year so to me it’s obvious that you did an amazing research yourself. Thanks for sharing about your journey.

[@jerewang1]

I really liked this video from you. It was very genuine and feels very personal, which it is. As a person also going through some thinning, I found this very informational and inspiring. I’m not sure what you did, maybe the music or less transitions/more talking, but whatever it is, it made an awesome and relatable video. Excellent job. I’m going to look into these products and procedures asap. Thanks and keep up the great work and content!

[@alexcosta]

Thank you! It sounded genuine because it is an honest issue I'm dealing with. Good luck to all of us!

[@thetkhaing633]

dude I've been worrying with this problem these days although I haven't seen any problems. But I want to keep my hair as much as I can. Thank you bro for dropping this kind of vid. I really appreciate it.

[@mikezsuave]

transparency from a youtuber and in the hair side of things wow best in the game right now love the vids

[@alexcosta]

Thank you so much!

[@ibrahimathar1033]

This video felt like a good change,just talking to the camera about something which is personal. Good job man love it

[@pulkitbhardwaj1337]

Alex thank you, just thank you for everything you have done for me, my styling, hair health, skin health, relationship advice, physique just everything a man faces in his life, i owe you bro and if the stress you are facing is because of your breakup just move on man you definatly deserve better

[@TSierra]

I’m 21 and I have hair but I’m only here to support Alex. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work man! Love your videos.

[@alexcosta]

Thank you man! Hope it doesn't happen to you but better to catch it early if it does

[@xRickstaCx]

Been taking oral minoxidil 2.5mg twice daily and 0.5mg dutasteride every other day as soon as I noticed my hair was thinning. I also do microneedling with the Derminator 2-3x a month as well as apply rosemary/pumpkin seed oil to scalp 2x a week. My hair grew back stronger as ever 3 years later now that I'm 30.

[@xHOTDAMNxHBx]

where did you get it?

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

Can it work at 40?

[@xHOTDAMNxHBx]

yes@@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298

[@EE-jn8ku]

nice to hear. I am on finasteride (weaker version of dutasteride) as well as oral minoxidil too for 4 months.

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

@@EE-jn8ku and how's that going?

[@dominickgiannotti]

Dude thanks for dropping a video on this topic I've been trying to combat this quite a bit lately!

[@alexcosta]

Good luck, I hope the vid helps!

[@omidsultan2000]

You're the best, Alex. Just wanted to let you know that no matter what happens to you, life is still going on. You're my idol in social media.

[@alexcosta]

Thank you so much!

[@georgejapon5976]

i like how transparent and real you were.

[@pedromarques9267]

The best thing I did to solve my insecurities about hair thinning and hair lost was getting a psychologist. Improved my relationships and self-esteem. Hair transplants, minoxidil and fenisteride might have solved the hair problem for me but they would only have temporarily solved the foundational problem that was lack of self esteem

[@C0rnern]

Love Alex for being honest and real.

[@dxdesupermon7622]

​@@frankcastle1578exactly

[@alexcosta]

You're welcome!

[@reprot5946]

Hi Alex! I've been following you for a while now and I gotta say you've alway been my favorite men's health youtuber. And I really appreciate the honesty and the no-bullshit, no lies approach you have. It's refreshing these days. Your hair looks much better already. Is your dad bald btw? And could you make a more detailed video on how you apply it, when and how much dosage wise you take? As a guy who just started the same treatments, and who learns from your videos, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! p.s. did you ever watch More Plates More Date's videos on these treatments? I watch him alot, he's super educational and informative and goes into alot of detail on the pros and cons and effectiveness of these medications. Good luck on your anti-hair-loss journey!

[@timeclock5771]

Man! This guy is so refreshing. I love him already.

[@bayhappy3992]

That was very thorough and delivered in a relaxed way. 👍

[@ArbazKhan-tf7tu]

Really appreciate the hard work and research you put in this video.This is the most important video for me.

[@alexcosta]

You're very welcome!

[@commentbabaji1732]

One of the most beneficial videos you ever made thanks for this Alex ❤

[@alexcosta]

Thank you so much!

[@_Mohamed-94]

Alex huge respect for you to speak about such topic. Vitamins are good to take too! You have nice hair man 👍

[@alexcosta]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-uc1jh2bo9x]

Brother, thank you so much for bringing this calmness. A year and a half ago, I watched your channel to learn how to style long hair (I had long hair). A year ago, I cut my hair a little shorter and realized that my hair just isn't as thick as it used to be. Now I can really see that I'm losing my hair and I'm feeling quite depressed, but with this video, you've made me calm again

[@pedrobueno2143]

Salve Alex, tô aqui desde a época do COD e agora tu tá me ajudando a não ficar calvo, valeu

[@alexcosta]

Haha obrigado!

[@therealmalhar_]

Alex is the first mens fashion and grooming content creator who I've seen make a video on such a personal topic.. many people still don't know how they can treat MPB and it can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, depression

[@alexcosta]

Thanks for this man

[@guilhermecavalcanti8095]

I was trying to see this video for a week, it didnt disappoint!

[@rebelrhino359]

Really appreciate the honesty Alex!

[@alexcosta]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@Clear256]

One of your most important videos. Thank you for this!!

[@sasikumaryadavworld2408]

I've been following you for 5 years . And I'm not regret of it . Thank you so much Alex for making our lives much better ❤️ . Love from India 🩵.

[@TheZiommati]

Can you please make a video about hair going gray? Tips how to hide it etc. Keep up the good work 🔥

[@enriquecoronajr]

Your hair loss was mostly likely stress induced as you said, but glad you didn’t take the chance and became more aware that your hair could start to thin/recede

[@ramadanteshaevv]

Stay hard bro Im with u

[@mrjohnwick9283]

Thanks for sharing such knowledge. And i pray you find more peace and more success in life and god keep you away from stress and anxiety.

[@itsfootball7358]

Alex you are true sincere and nice guy always taught us alot and thanks for giving that much of love ❤

[@frankslife357]

Can you do a video on your family history of hairloss. Iove your videos Alex, keep it up. 💯

[@joshsalil]

Take care Alex, thank you for the video !

[@jbougger]

Mine was thinning...not too bad for my age (I'm 47), but more than I like. I started Minoxidil when I was 42 and it did slow maybe even stop growth. I also use LIpogaine Big 5 shampoo 3x a week and the conditioner daily. Anyhow, while this stuff did slow the thinning down, I still decided to get the transplant last year. Pretty happy with the results of that, but I feel like if I would have started taking better care of it 20 years earlier I wouldn't have needed the transplant.

[@csj2500]

What care we can take, if hair has to fall it will fall anyways right?

[@ahmadzawadkhan9714]

Ahhh… finally! Waited so long for this video. Cheers!

[@daishinkan4621]

Thanks for the precious advices homelander 😊

[@FreshSqueezedLightning]

Perfect timing for this vid thanks Alex!

[@alexcosta]

You're welcome!

[@wallyg77]

Hey brother, I was losing my hair at 18 and back then there wasn't much a guy could do, it's good to have different options for battling hair loss, I've had a hair transplant and been taking finasteride since 2020 ✌🏻

[@FirstNameLastName-mf8fq]

have you noticed any side effects?

[@wallyg77]

@@FirstNameLastName-mf8fq In my case just some brain fog at times but not major

[@Tushitrao]

Why did you take finasteride even after hair transplant

[@ursa5328]

Man I'm glad you made a video about this topic... Nice Vid❤

[@Music_Ram]

Love your videos man, very informative and useful. Thank you. From Norway

[@dustyvisions]

Bro, i would enjoy seeing u doing lifestyle videos like vlogging or stuff like that

[@apoorvkirti9129]

Thank you for making this video Alex I'm 22 and due to bad water in my area I'm losing hair or maybe its because of stress. I visited a dermatoloist and she recommended me to use Minoxidil. I bought it but was not ready to use it due to its side effects but after seeing your video I am going to give it a try. If possible, please make a SHORTS video on how to apply minoxidl correctly. Anyways, Love your videos man. Thanks for making such amazing and helpful videos.

[@FirstNameLastName-mf8fq]

are you talking about topical or oral minoxidil? what side effects does topical minoxidil have?

[@joetonyaashish7985]

Hi how did you conclude you are losing hair? any particular reason or cause which made you worry?

[@ivinitmittal]

Really appreciate the honestly in the video man! On a lighter note the shirt is pretty dope!

[@dylanmartinez9689]

thanks for this so much. i’m actually still very young i’m still 16 years old but i have a maternal grandpa who is bald but i also have a dad with a full head of hair. i researched that if u have a dad with a full head of hair but a maternal grandpa that’s bald than my chances of being bald are very 50/50. i’m scared that i’m gonna start losing my hair in my 20s but now that i know that there’s ways to counter it i feel so much better about it especially coming from a person like u who’s in the hair business

[@vyshnav92]

Thanx for being honest man.... Really helped❤

[@alexcosta]

You're very welcome!

[@TrueSekiro]

For those struggling with hair thinning, I recommend looking into derma rolling or derma stamping as well. There’s been a lot of good feedback on this method.

[@shakenblake4533]

Does this apply to black guys as well? Cause I've never heard of using derma rolling with our hair texture

[@TrueSekiro]

@@shakenblake4533 Yes, there’s a KZbin channel where a black guy is using derma rolling to fight thinning. I forgot the name but I’m sure you can find it, along with some others maybe.

[@josepe2448]

Only helps of your using minox or fin.

[@Eco-pu2zs]

Micro needling has almost completely reversed my temporal recession less than a year. Definitely worth a try.

[@Harshsingh_1806]

How much time does it take??plz reply

[@prashilsharma4125]

I request Alex to kindly research more in this matter and add Biotin and its essential so that every individual could relate ❣️ And yeah its good to see you giving us the inner point of view. Thanks man ❤

[@Perfect_Silver]

thanks man , u uploaded this at perfect time :]

[@monilpatel1111]

Need updated house tour/ studio tour. The first one we saw was unfurnished! Love your vids

[@kalaxazoseisaire]

Also what i ve seen is that many people confuse having a v hairline with thinning, i have this v hairline like my father does and he is 58 years old no thinning at all just this hairline, doesn't mean you are going bald and not everyone has a completely straight hairline

[@gianlucamelchionda3020]

Thank you sooooo much for this video, it helped a lot

[@charlesblack1086]

Wow! Thank you. I needed to see this!

[@essj3334]

I'm also in my mid 30s and recently saw more hair loss so started taking finestoride. I should have started years ago but also chickened out due to possible side effects but I've had none

[@randomfellow1483]

How's it going so far?

[@essj3334]

@@randomfellow1483 It was the best decision I made, my hair got stronger and stopped falling out. I am due a hair transplant this month so going forward I may stop using it once my new hairs grow.

[@rafyplays5319]

Thank you. I was going through the same exact experience

[@weslei_wsd]

First of all, fala, tio, blz? Well, finasteride: take care, it takes a while, but the hunger does decrease. Been there... after covid, my hair started falling and never stopped, and stress was a HUGE factor. I had to quit finasteride because it was affecting my sexual life, and minoxidil wasn't an option because of a very sensitive scalp. Things started to change after I quit the old job and found some good shampoo + conditioner + serum. Today, it's under control, no threads on the floor anymore.

[@tommytakahashi7022]

Thank you for this info Alex.

[@vincentcalabrese8115]

DS laboratory nanoxidil works great and doesn’t irritate my scalp like minoxidil does also I found that taking finasteride 2x a week instead of every day gives me the same results without any side effects.

[@Sharvessh]

Alex, could you please teach us how you part your hair through different hair lengths. 😊

[@carlocarciotto9038]

I agree with this and even expanding on if the part looks good with a low fade taper natural? All in our mid 30’s here! We gotta stick together! Great content like always Alex!

[@egg.007]

With a comb

[@Bob-wu7my]

Fr

[@thedeeprot]

needed this - thanks so much!

[@BeYourBestOfficial]

Im glad u were being honest. Love u😊

[@dinanath5250]

Bhrigraj ka tel dede Alex bhiya ko?😅😂😂

[@DD-1003]

Big fan❤ san bhai ...

[@munawarali5672]

So genuine vibes😢

[@bibosteinmuller3431]

Did you also tried dermarolling or what is your opinion on that for preventing hair loss and to support regrowing new hair?

[@aaronkhan6421]

Hi Alex big fan been here since the morocan oil texture clay video I have a question so do you take finasteride, minoxidil, the ladora device and biotion everyday ? Also are your gummies biotion how much would I need to take a day etc ?

[@dna8269]

Great video as always. Are you using 5% or 2% minoxidil? I was using 5% twice a day and actually had to go to the hospital for horrible heart palpitations and symptoms. I thought I was having a heart attack, actually. Something to keep in mind. After reading up on the topic, many other guys in their 30s have experienced the same, but it may be dose dependent which is why I'm considering 2% once a day instead.

[@josepe2448]

2% gave me similar response

[@1pct.trader]

thx alex, needed this video!

[@grzegorzuable]

It's worth to mention that supplementing zinc can also lead to hair shedding. What You didnt say is that copper works in tandem with zinc, these both guys need to be in balance to work for hair growth

[@atharv2575]

I'm 18 and recently I've started noticing hair thinning and a little bit of hair loss...I've started taking biotin, I also read about DHT and its impact on male hair and I ordered DHT Blocker gummies... Right now, I plan on oiling my hair once a week, I've researched and figured out a couple of meditation and yoga poses that help stimulate nerves that are connected to our hair follicles and also reduce stress...Since I go to the gym so I'll be using a mild shampoo and also bcoz of my workout my diet and sleep stays on point every single day. Now Alex please tell me if there's anything else that I need to do Happy 4 Million in advance !!

[@HumanSagaVault]

derma roller once every week or every 2 weeks

[@EE-jn8ku]

Sorry but the gummies will not do anything at all. The natural route won't do anything either. I am telling you this because I'm 18 now and wasted a year doing the "natural route" with hair vitamins and biotin. My hairline receded significantly during the time I was 17-18 and I regret not starting some form of topical finasteride to at least keep some ground. If you want to truly inhibit DHT there is no other option besides the pharmacological route with prescription medication, finasteride or dutasteride. I take finasteride and minoxidil as a pill but ideally at 18 you want to use some sort of topical formulation. I know keeps sells a formula with minoxidil and finasteride combined. If you have an id, you can ask for it after seeing a doctor virtually. Or, you can go to a dermatologist willing to prescribe finasteride pills 1mg and buy rogaine foam and apply the foam to your head twice a day.

[@atharv2575]

Well I've been doing everything I wrote for a month now and it's working.. not sure about the DHT blocker but biotin work like magic, maybe it's bcoz I noticed my hair thinning in the first few days. But yeah, these things do work if you stick to the schedule. Although I'm not sure about the DHT blocker tablets but I have a feeling that they're working since I've noticed a reduce in hair loss. Peace out

[@j4ni722]

If your hair loss really is androgenic alopecia, none of the things you mentioned will work. The only thing that is going to work is a DHT blocker like finasteride. I recommend checking out the youtube channel Haircafe, he has great videos on it (and the studies done on hair loss). I have struggled with hair loss myself and want only what's best for you bro I hope your hair loss journey is great much love.@@atharv2575

[@skmdsayad9979]

​@@EE-jn8kudo you know your hair loss was genetic Or not?

[@Jester-ju1zt]

Alex please make a video on different types of affordable shampoo and conditioners

[@giladmintz3877]

It's always good to know this stuff at 14 thanks alex 😊

[@viirose8341]

Great video Alex. Very informative. Is there is a discount for that brush.

[@OlliSGer]

Very nice and honest video. What do you think of a derma roller? There are very good studies and just using the scooter can bring good results.

[@allengeorge9348]

Hey Alex I’m a KZbinr myself on a another channel and I was wondering what camera lens you use to get you’re videos done. Much love and also I’m apart of the affiliate program for forte.

[@samcurtisrobinson]

Fair play, something most of us men have to go through at some stage in our lives!

[@SB-be1zj]

What would you suggest for dealing with hair starting to grey. I’m only in my early 20s but I’m starting to notice increasingly grey strands on sides and top of my head 😩

[@sghhgg5936]

Your a good business man

[@AbdulRahman-sg3mu]

Hey alex please do a fragrance video please i have already seen all of your fragrance collection videos i want to see more

[@entrpi]

Alex can you make a video about how to start a business bc you are pretty trusty in these things

[@mrclassy5370]

2 weeks ago i just start taking minoxidil bc i'm dealing with hair loss which is not good in my twenties so i hope that i will see good results in the future

[@proclashers1668]

I know people are calling alex as scammer but bro let me tell u all something i know this guy and follow him from many years his hair is not like before i swear his hairs have become thin and i can tell it by looking at it, take care Alex u have been my inspiration always

[@malisiddharth]

Thank you for this!

[@mandodando8959]

Nice vid Alex

[@suryaganguly3046]

Alex please try Rosemary oil or Green Tea. Both can be applied topically and they prevent the excess Testosterone from getting converted to DHT, resulting in thicker hair.

[@EIite.]

no they don't lol.

[@Gaz12345]

The problem with male pattern baldness once it gets going the only way to really reduce it is to lower androgens but then that means lowered sex drive, energy levels and other stuff. I'm 38 and thinning a bit on the crown, not drastically but it's becoming noticeable, I'm kinda growing my hair around it so I have a bit of a comb over, now you wouldn't think I'm thinning but over time this might get harder to disguise once I have zero hair on top. Balding sucks.

[@ThePrestige94]

Hey Alex, thanks for the information vid. Where is that blue shirt from that you’re wearing? It’s cool

[@christophedobbels8877]

Hi, others are saying you should be agressive when showering for example because you need to exfoliate skin to clear up clogged pores so hair can grow. Others say to be delicate. What is the answer?

[@razarizwan71]

Alex you are a hair saver, I am 24 and starting to see signs of hair thinning at top of my head, I was looking for the solutions and here come your video explaining it all at once. ❤ Thankyou so much. Still going to visit a doctor and do my research regarding finasteride tablets

[@derpy6695]

Did all the research you can do .tbh I think it’s safe but there’s not enough study’s to say what it does on certain things in adult hood

[@razarizwan71]

@@derpy6695 I think it is safe but still need to have some precautions

[@youssefshaaban7076]

Rosemary oil also help hair tonregrow again you can try it ❤

[@calebgreening6508]

Im taking pumpkinseed oil and using rosemary oil topically. Do you think those will benefit me at all/ do you think there could be side effects?

[@braska08]

Hey Alex, where did you get your lavender polo? I love itt!

[@rojinantovarghese4866]

All your videos are awesome and thank you for all these informations. I have a question for you, is it good to use minoxidle twice a day? And when and how can I use rosemary or any other oils, while I am using minoxidle on the same day twice? Can you please help me with this???

[@saadmunir3199]

I’m literally 15 and I’m thinning. And where I’m from, it’s quite impossible to get the products that Alex recommends. Is there any way I can fix my hairs?

[@fullskull891]

The Salon Guy is doing just fine. im 52 with a full head of hair and a hot AF 22 year old girlfriend, but if i was thinning id shave it all off and grow a beard. its a cool as f*ck look and im thinking about doing it anyway. going bald isn't what it used to be guys! just go with it, it can be sexy as f*ck and even sexier than a full head of hair if you do it right!! c'mon guys!!! you da man n you got this!!

[@bhavanibisht8171]

When you were thirty she was just being born lol. Your old enough to be her dad

[@shahelkhanSK]

You are really best brother ❤❤

[@thelonewolf2023]

I am 17 and I am already balding. My temples have no hair. I am not genetically prone to balding because none of my parents or grandparents are bald but I am pretty sure I am going bald since 14. A couple of years ago , a dermatologist prescribed 2% minoxidil but it didn't worked. I cried about it everyday back then . But now I am used to it. My friends even say to me to grow a fringe because they feel pity for me for having this bad hairline and thickness. What's your opinion on this ?

[@Daniel-nm2qb]

I recommend that once you turn 18 to hop immediately on finasteride. It's not as scary as many make it out to be. Look up haircafe on KZbin, he'll ease your worries. You can make a comeback my friend. I'm 18 and I'm now 6 months into treatment. Temples are coming back. Just do the best you can. Reach out to a dermatologist that will prescribe it for you. I've heard people starting treatment from 14-16 years old.

[@PoyrazUncut]

thanks man! i started balding when i was 3. not 30 or something but 3. most of them came a few years ago but i still want to have it fully and i am also concerned about my beard. maybe these will help

[@icyfeather8651]

what a cheap ad lol

[@zeebot222]

Thanks for mentioning the stress thing... I wasn't sure if it becomes a permanent issue or reversable once the stress subsides.

[@alexcosta]

No worries!

[@boscc3753]

Ok I have a question for you, how do you style your hair if you have to apply minoxidil twice per day ?

[@sujayhiremath2687]

alex i just need to know that how many times u use to wash ur hair while using minoxidil , is it daily ?