This $9 shampoo is the industry's best-kept secret for treating bald spots and dryness

Baldness, split ends and dryness can wreak havoc on anyone's head, regardless of age or hair texture, which drives folks to seek out expensive hair treatments and targeted products. While many use hair oils to remedy these concerns, experienced hairstylists and experts say that it all starts with the shampoo you use, and this one from Mielle Organics is widely touted as a true remedy.

According to 10,600+ five-star Amazon reviews, Mielle Organics is one of the best shampoos for thinning hair, and devotees state that it helps with bald spots and dryness. It works so well that some reviewers say "it's a miracle."

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Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo Infused with Biotin

$10

Strengthen and nourish your strands with the moisturizing formula that reviewers say eliminates bald spots.

$10 at Amazon

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$10 at Walmart$11 at Ulta Beauty

Why is this a good deal?

This top-selling strengthening shampoo is currently on sale for just $9 and has historically been as high as $11 on Amazon and up to $25 at other retailers. It's down to the same price it was during the Black Friday shopping rush — where it sold out within a single day, before eventually being restocked about a week later.

Why do I need this?

The rejuvenating Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo is packed with strengthening biotin and intensely moisturizes dry hair and scalp. Effective on all hair types and textures, the gentle shampoo nourishes and cleanses the hair and scalp without stripping. It also strengthens weak and brittle hair thanks to its nutrient-packed formula that shoppers and hair professionals love.

The strength-forward formula helps treat and further prevent split ends and welcomes healthy, shiny hair. It also produces a luxurious lather that shoppers love, and its subtle rosemary scent gets rave reviews from Amazon shoppers, with several saying it's surprisingly calming and soothing.

In addition to its soothing scent, the rosemary component comes in one of its main ingredients: rosemary oil. And, according to Michelle Henry, MD, a New York City dermatologist, it can vastly help in stimulating hair growth. "Rosemary oil is equivalent to 2.5% minoxidil, which is pretty impressive," Henry told Today. "It's something that we can use during pregnancy or for patients who just don't want to use minoxidil or are intolerant to it." Though experts still can't specifically pinpoint exactly how it works, the general belief is that it aids in improving circulation in the area and, in turn, that increased blow flow promotes cellular turnover and growth.

The Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo is paraben-, paraffin-, sulfate-, DEA- and mineral oil-free. It's also not tested on animals and is 100% organic, according to the brand.

What reviewers say

Shoppers are shocked by the results they're seeing from this shampoo.

"I am a 78-year-old woman who has always had thick, pretty hair... until I got old," wrote one five-star fan. "First it turned gray, then wiry, then wispy thin with bald spots that showed. I have tried so many shampoos that just made my hair softer and more lifeless. Then I came across this shampoo, and I am a new woman! This shampoo gives my hair body, and it now actually covers my bald spots!! I get up in the morning and comb my hair and it looks good for the day. I am down to washing it every fourth or fifth day and it looks great for those in-between days. It's a miracle! I am getting compliments on my hair! My head feels good. I feel good!"

One shopper showed in a series of photos that she saw results after just one week of use: "The first picture of the hair in the drain is from two days ago. The second one is from today," the shopper wrote, showing the massive decrease in hair fallout. ... "The difference in hair falling out during the shower is noticeable. Even my husband was shocked."

The shopper added that hair occasionally still falls out when she brushes, but "it's also less." She also noted that the shampoo also lathers nicely and, best of all, a little goes a long way.

"I’ve tried so many types of shampoos for my thin, colored hair," added a third. "This has been the very best! It leaves my hair soft and less frizzy. I’ve also noticed my hair has grown faster than before using it. My color looks amazing!"

"Hair appears to be thicker," wrote a final fan. "I actually believe my hair and my wife’s hair is getting thicker. In our 70’s, We both had spots where hair previously appeared thin and wispy. I’m no longer spending time moving hair around to cover a thinning-out area. My wife’s part seems to be filling in! I’m thinking our hair is getting color back, as well. I don’t believe it’s my imagination. A little bit of shampoo goes a long way, great lather. The hair conditioner must be used very lightly or your hair will be weighed down. Ignore the instructions. Just a very, very small dab is enough!"

Keep in mind, though, that with all beauty products, results may vary.

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Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo Infused with Biotin

$10

From a woman-owned company, this all-natural, cruelty-free shampoo is kind to hair and the earth. 

$10 at Amazon

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$10 at Walmart$11 at Ulta Beauty

Pro tip: Pair the Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo with the brand's No. 1 bestselling Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil for the ultimate hair growth power duo.

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Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil

$9$10Save $1

They say "love grows where my Rosemary goes" — and in this case, so does hair!

$9 at Amazon

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$7 at Walmart$11 at Ulta Beauty

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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