You can tell if a hair loss treatment is working by taking good photos. This guide shows you a simple, fun way to do it. It works great if you use Deoxylocks hydrogel hair growth as your daily minoxidil alternative 2DDR gel. Clear photos help you see small wins and keep you excited about your scientific hair loss solution.
Your easy plan
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Pick one spot with the same light every time.
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Take the same five pictures at each session.
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Save and label your photos so you can compare them month to month.
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Use the pictures to guide your hair loss treatment with 2DDR.
Make a simple photo setup
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Use a plain wall or shower curtain.
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Stand in the same place. Put two small tape marks on the floor for your feet.
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Keep the camera at eye level for front and side shots. Hold it a little higher for the crown shot.
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Keep hair clean and dry. Let your natural scalp health hydrogel soak in before you take pictures.
Take these five angles
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Front hairline.
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Right temple at 45 degrees.
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Left temple at 45 degrees.
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Crown from above.
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The part line on top.
These views make it easier to track androgenic alopecia hair regrowth over time.
Keep the rules the same
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Same light. Face a window on a bright cloudy day or stand under the same ceiling light.
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Same distance. One step from the wall.
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No zoom. Set your phone to 1.0x. Tap to focus on the hairline or crown.
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Same style. No fibers or heavy products.
How often to shoot
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Every week for the first month while you learn the routine.
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Then every 4 weeks. Hair changes are slow, so monthly shots work well.
Name and store your files
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Folder:
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Add a tiny note each time. Write the date to keep organized!
Compare and celebrate
At 8 and 12 weeks, place the same-angle photos side by side. Look for darker lines at the part, less scalp glare, and thicker hair at the temples and crown. If you like numbers, count hairs crossing a 2 cm line in your part. Simple and motivating.
Make it fun so you keep going
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Share one before and after with a friend for encouragement.
Where Deoxylocks fits
Deoxylocks is a natural scalp health hydrogel that uses 2DDR. Many people choose it as a minoxidil alternative 2DDR gel to support daily care. If you want the best product for hair regrowth for your routine, pair steady Deoxylocks use with steady photo habits. This keeps your plan simple and helps you see real progress with a scientific hair loss solution.
Quick tips if photos look off
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Light keeps changing. Take photos at the same time of day.
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Framing is messy. Use your floor tape and keep the camera at the same height.
One helpful reference
Standard photo methods make hair change easier to judge over time, which is why your repeatable setup matters. PubMed
Deoxylocks Clinical Team.
This article was medically reviewed by the Deoxylocks Clinical Team, composed of our board-certified physician medical director and Advanced Practice Provider team with expertise in preventive medicine.
