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Home > Uncovering Mexico > Archives > 2007 > September > 18
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
The hottest thing in hair-loss treatments!
As you may be able to tell from the photo that accompanies this blog, my hair is suffering from shall we say, a maturation process. Put less delicately, it is thinning and, if I’m going to be a man about it, is receding (slowly, thank god) at the temples.
On a recent visit to Mexico City, my mother-in-law told me about shampoo made from fiery chiles that are supposed to fortify your hair. The basic idea I think, is that the pugnacious chiles whip your wimpy follicles into shape. The shampoo might not grow new hair, but it could give existing hairs the strength not to tumble out like dandelion seeds.
Strangely enough, the chile shampoo is sold in every subway station in the city at herbal remedy shops. For about $4 I picked up a bottle and set about repairing my scalp. The bottle I bought also contains rosemary and garlic for added power. The shampoo is a deep red and smells of salsa (remember to put it in your hair, not your mouth). You’re supposed to leave it in for the duration of the shower, rinsing just before you get out.
There’s a slight tingle (I’ve heard others actually burn) and thankfully my wife tells me my hair doesn’t smell like a pizza afterwards. It’s a little early to tell if it’s working yet (my heart says it is), but I promise to check in in a few months with some results. Of course if anyone out there has used the chile shampoo, please drop a comment to let us know how it worked.